Televisual‘s Bulldogs are your chance to have your say about the best British programmes of 2011.

Rather than being voted for by a small group of the great and the good, the Bulldogs are voted for by the entire UK production community. And that means you. And, as an added incentive for you to vote, we’ll pick three lucky voters out of the hat who’ll each receive one of three fantastic Sony prizes, including a 40″ Sony LCD internet ready TV.

It’s a great honour to see My Brother the Islamist nominated for yet another prestigious award, and what makes this one ever more special, is that the winners are chosen by you guys!

Please take a few minutes to cast your votes BULLDOG AWARDS 2012

My Brother The Islamist
Grace Productions for BBC Three
The judges couldn’t speak highly enough about the work of film-maker Robb Leach, praising its incredible access and insight. Said one: “I was sucked into its freshness, honesty and originality. It had strong appeal for a young audience but I couldn’t switch it off either.” It narrowly missed the top prize and is a worthy Highly Commended.

 

The Best Documentary category was one of the most highly contested (Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die, Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields, Undercover Care, For Neda, Poor Kids) so it was really special to know how close we came to being awarded the Best Doc gong.

Broadcast subscribers can read more here

See the full list of winners here

I’m gonna put my neck on the line and say that I reckon its better than the first series… The first episode is an abosolute cracker… so don’t miss it!

More info on the BBC3 website

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/broadcasters/broadcast-awards-2012-shortlist-revealed/5034911.article?referrer=RSS#X-201111230944221

Film Nation Shorts

Film Nation: Shorts is a competition that invites young people (aged 14-25) to make, and vote for, films celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Run in partnership with Panasonic, Film Nation: Shorts will introduce young people to film-making, support them in developing their talent, and give everyone who enters a chance to have their work screened around the UK. Winning films will be screened in front of the crowds in venues during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London in 2012.

The competition is accompanied by a UK-wide programme of workshops to provide extra help to young people to begin making films, develop their skills and meet other people to share ideas and develop projects.

Filmmaking Masterclass with Robb Leech

Time: 11am – 12.30pm

Venue: Room JM315, Solent University
Tickets: Free, booking required.
To book please go to: SFW Event Brite
Age: 19 – 25 year olds

This masterclass will offer an insight into the work of Robb Leech, one of the biggest documentary filmmakers of the year. Leech wowed the documentary industry earlier this year with his film ‘My Brother the Islamist’. He has since gone on to win the ‘Debut Director’ award at the Edinburgh TV Festival; has been featured as one of Broadcast magazines Hotshots for 2011 and has just been nominated for the ‘Best Newcomer Documentary’ at this years’ prestigious Grierson 2011: The British Documentary Awards. This masterclass will describe the behind the scenes inspiration, challenges and production processes that shaped his film ‘My Brother the Islamist’. Leech will also discuss his current work with the BBC as well as offering a crucial insight and tips on how to break into the industry.

There will also be an audience Q&A at the end of the master class.

See it online here

Thrilled to learn that I have been shortlisted for Best Newcomer at Grierson 2011: The British Documentary Awards!

Check out the shortlist here.

Established in 1972, the Grierson Awards recognise and celebrate documentaries from Britain and abroad that have made a significant contribution to the genre and that demonstrate quality, integrity, creativity, originality and overall excellence.

Awards are given in a number of categories, including Arts, History, Science and Contemporary Theme, as well as to first time and student filmmakers.

Hot Shots has long been recognised as the place to find the best rising TV talent and the movers and shakers of tomorrow.

Previous Broadcast Hot Shots include BBC1 controller Danny Cohen, The Office co-creator Steven Merchant, BBC3 controller Zai Bennett, Shine chief Liz Murdoch, Red founder Nicola Shindler, Sky entertainment chief Duncay Gray, Remarkable Pictures managing director David Flynn and Exile writer Danny Brocklehurst.

Thanks Charlotte Moore for the nomination and Lisa Campbell/Broadcast team for making it happen!

Looking forward to the photo shoot on 5th August!

Hotshots is a once an annual supplement and will be with August/Septembers edition of Broadcast…