Looking back at SFW23: Launch Night
With just one event left to go – The traditional Film Week Quiz! at Mettricks, Guildhall – We take a look back at the Launch Night
Written by Nathan Jeffree (Southampton Film Week Volunteer)
On Friday 10th November, the sixteenth annual Southampton Film Week held its launch night. Filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers, and those who just simply love film came together at MAST Mayflower Studios to experience the works from the array of creative talents who call Southampton – shortlisted in 2022 to become the United Kingdom’s City of Culture in 2025 – home. It is my privilege to have been given the opportunity to write this blog post about my experience at the event and I also wish to explain why events such as Southampton Film Week are vital for both the expansion of filmmaking opportunities as well as the preservation of film going forward.
SFW23 – LAUNCH NIGHT – Friday 10th November
Celebrate the launch of the sixteenth annual Southampton Film Week with an evening of film and filmmakers from the region.
The Launch Night is a showcase of the Solent’s rich pool of filmmaking talent. It will highlight the impact City Eye has made by connecting crew and supporting development at its monthly Film Network and through the regular offer of training.
Into Film Festival screenings at SFW 2023
We are very excited that SFW and Into Film Festival are coming together again in 2023 to offer school groups the opportunity to enjoy fabulous film, and we will once again be screening at MAST – Mayflower Studios on Guildhall Square in Southampton.
The Into Film Festival is a free, annual, nationwide celebration of film & education for 5-19 year olds. It helps educators bring learning to life for 5-19 year olds across the UK by inspiring young people to watch, understand and make film in new and creative ways.
Monthly meet-up for Filmmakers aged 18 to 25
1825 Filmmakers is a network that takes place on the last Tuesday of each month. The meeting is a place for filmmakers aged between 18 and 25 to come together to learn more about filmmaking, develop their skills and work with other like-minded creatives to bring projects to life, with the support of the City Eye team.
Calling Young Filmmakers!
If you are 12 – 18 (year 8-13) why not join City Eye on Wednesday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm and find out how to write, plan and make films! The spring term for our Young Filmmakers group in collaboration with Mayflower Engage begins on 19 January.