Archive for May 11th, 2006
When we received word on the PRSD grapevine that the Exeter Phoenix was gonna be running a course called Guerilla Games we naturally thought it had something to do with Dian Fossey. God, we used to love Dian Fossey.
Poached to bits. Tragic.
Unfortunately, after many excited phonecalls to the Phoenix, we’ve finally been convinced that Fossey won’t be involved - the course is actually offering an introduction to low budget filmmaking.
The bit which tickled us though, and bear in mind it’s been a very long week, is that the two-day event will put you back a hundred squid - ironic considering they’re sposed to be teaching you about shooting on a budget.
Nevertheless, we really must try to be chipper and supportive about these things, so we’ll also mention the Phoenix’s 16mm Guerilla And Found Footage course taking place in July. There you go.
If you need more information (and let’s face it, you probably do) call the Phoenix Media Centre on 01392 667066 or email stuart@exeterphoenix.org.uk.
And hey, watch out for that pesky 16mm guerilla. The little fella can’t be trusted.
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May 11th, 2006
How efficient the Tories are. It seems that it’s time to draw up the lists of candidates for selecting who is going to fight the next general election. That’s maybe why the snow white-haired Anthony Steen is making more noise than usual. At least they’re making decisions about the general election - maybe the Labour Party should make a list of its own, possible leaders, perhaps. . .
Saturday is world fair trade day. So kick-off your sweatshop sneakers (note the US tone), brew up some fair trade tea, have a Bubble bar (unendorsed) and think of a time when people will be paid a decent wage for what they do, but then again we are in the south west.
If changing the world is on your mind, pop along to the Exeter Phoenix on Saturday at 11am and watch Blind Ditch’s installation Who Wants to be a Hero Now? which asked the question what action would you take to facilitate change? You never know, you might be inspired.
Posted by Cptn
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May 11th, 2006
Corr, with the industrial revolution still reverberating in our ears (the silicon revolution is more a tingling in the fingertips) it seems odd that we should be celebrating 200 years since Brunel’s birth, but that’s exactly what South Devon is doing this weekend - shame the rail companies didn’t follow suit, what with cutting services an’ all. But chin up, I love a party with a bit of atmospheric.
Newton Abbot, that centre of Teignbridge which owes so much to the railway, will be hosting a free family day out with demonstrations, cream teas and even stilts in the grounds of that wonderfully historic Forde Hall from 10am-4pm. Teach the kids their heritage!
What, arts and science combining, it’s like CGI or something! And South Devon is awash with links to the great engineer. One of the highlights is the watercolours that are making the rare tour out of London to Newton Abbot museum. But you decide from the smorgesbord of steam, and other, powered events that are on offer.
For more information about the stylishly top-hatted guy (if one photo was to remain of me, I’d wish it were this) visits www.brunel200.com.
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May 11th, 2006
