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Win a prize for your vision of Swindon
The Swindon Cultural Partnership is holding an art competition this
Autumn - with £500 cash prizes on offer in three age categories.
By Sue
The competitionspon- Copies of the art
• Discount prices for all the family • 25% discount for Seniors sored by The New Swin- ^ works entered will be
don Company is open to displayed on the many
Call now for an appointment on 01793 871120 or 07967 363322
anyone who lives, stud- hoardings which now
ALSO HOME VISITS AVAILABLE ies or works in Swindon encircle building sites
to enter pieces on the in the town centre; an
theme of FacingtheFu- open air exhibition
ture with our Past They showcasing the crea-
SWINDONC shouldreflectonhowthe tivity and talent in the
riches of Swindon's heritage can town.
be of relevance to the town's fu- For details call Laura Dennis at
ture. the Swindon Cultural Partnership
There are three age categories: on 328763 or mail: laura.dennis
With 250 bikes Teens (ages 12-17). Young Adult @creativeswindon.org.uk
www.newswindon.co.uk
(ages 18-25) and Adult (26+).
on show
THE price is right Helpers needed to make film fest a success
THE parking is free , The programme for Swindon's annual film festival from 10 tol 9 Novem-
ber will be released soon at www.swindonfilmfestival.co.uk
It starts with a gala at the Wyvern Theatre on Sunday 12 November
and closes with a weekend of films at the Arts Centre onl 8th and 19th.
Organiser Peter Snowman is keen to hear from people willing to help
Parts him make the festival even more successful than the last two years. He
repairs accessories ,, also would like sponsors for particular film screenings and businesses
back up stock to advertise in festival literature.
To offer sponsorship. or to be first to find out which films will be shown,
Open: Mon to Sat join the festival mailing list via: [email protected]
gam to 5.30pm W'P
Closed Sundays
Film society takes world cinema further
Swindon's Film Society is one of the longest-running in the country and
this season marks its 60th year.
Founded in February 1947, SFS international festival prize winners
aims to show a wide-ranging pro- and some films not seen in Swin-
grammeofinternationalfilmswhich don before. There will also be the
would not otherwise be seen in the chance to see the very first film
f
7(f ( 1i town. screened by the society back in
March 1 947, Alfred Hitchcock's
NewDVDequipment.purchased
with the help of a grant from the UK thriller, The Lady Vanishes.
Film Council, has given freedom to Society secretary Barbara
take world cinema out into the com- Thompson said, "last season, SFS
munity to complement the pro- was awarded two commendations
gramme of screenings at the Arts by the British Federation of Film
YOUR LOCAL PVC-U MANUFACTURER
Centre in Old Town. September Societies for its film programming,
saw the start of the first full season and its work in the community. In
• Buy direct from at St Michael's Hall in Highworth its 60th anniversary season we
our factory where screenings take place on have every intention of at least
the fourth Friday of every month. equalling that achievement."
• We make it and
The Arts Centre Autumn pro- For details about joining call her
we fit it gramme includes the usual eclec- on 330639 or see the programme
• High security tic mix of contemporary films from and how to join are at:
around the world: including recent www.swindonfilm.co.uk
• 10 year guarantee
• Lowest prices Get your work on the big screen
There's no need to go to Hollywood, budding Spielbergs can learn their
Why not let craft right here in Swindon at the Cre8 studios.
Film maker David Yates picked up his skills there and is now working
us handle on the fifth Harry Potter movie.
Tutor Keith Phillips is a local writer, director and editor. His beginners
everything course covers everything you need to know to make a 2 minute thriller.
Shoot from the Hip. a more advance course. builds on this knowledge
from start to and takes film makers through screenwriting. storyboarding and direct-
ing.
finish? You're never too young to be a trendy media type and Media Circus
is for 8 to 16 year olds. It opens the door to the world of film making.
Call today 01793 790944 animation, web design and web games. Tutors, James and Mark from
evil twin artworks are Cre8 regulars. They have worked with Aardman
or 07973 232435 (evenings and weekends) Animations, creators of Wallace and Gromit.
The Marsh, Lower Wanborough. SN4 OAS Details of Cre8 courses at the Arts Centre can be found at:
www.swindon.gov.uk/artsandculture