WHO: artists / filmmakers. WHAT: Short narrative / non-narrative experimental films, to be submitted into the Screening Programme of the 2nd REFF. The festival will include a special live performance of Guy Sherwin's 1970's seminal piece 'Man with Mirror', a survey of The London Film Makers Co-op and a Matt Hulse retrospective.It will also feature a REFF commisioned piece of work from Mark Aerial Waller.
WHEN: 23rd-25th October. PAYMENTS: No payments. CHARGES: No charges. DETAILS: The Screening Programme is a vital component of the Festival. For last years programme see: www.catchlight.co.uk/reff. There is no specific genre. All films should be under 15 minutes in length.All films should be formatted onto DVD for submission purposes. Unless a SAE is included, DVD's cannot be returned. APPLY: Send DVD to: REFF, 31 Alpine Street, Reading, RG1 2PY, Berkshire. Deadline: Friday 30th August. CONTACT: philipnewcombe@hotmail.com Deadline: 30th August 2009
Christmas Arts Market - Sunday 6th December at Rising Sun Arts Centre 10.00 - 5.30 To apply to take part / have a stall etc. email: fatbellypots@ntlworld.com
Call for artists making artists books: hand made book creations, experimental and altered works, small press, local authors, poets, comic book artists, book collectors and more to take part in a book fair with a difference!
There will be book stalls of artists and writers exhibiting and selling their original work with poetry readings and artists’ demos. Share ideas, relax and enjoy drinks and snacks at the bar.
If you would like to participate or book a stall, please email Neile Wright neilenwright@hotmail.co.uk or call the Rising Sun Arts Centre on 0118 9866788 for more details. www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2ST 11.00am-5.00pm Admission Free
Reading Experimental Film Festival, 2009 ARTIST COMMISSION IN FILM AND VIDEO REFF is in the position to offer three £300 bursaries to commission new work on the subject of light. The films will be premiered at the festival in October making up part of a challenging programme. Applications need to be made by September 1st. Please follow this link for more details. http://www.whitleyartsfestival.co.uk/reffbursaries
Hang-on is an artists network group which meets the last Friday of every month to network, talk and just share a cup of tea together once a month to break from the sometimes studio seclusion. All artists are welcome to come and hang-on.
We also have an online forum where you can join in discussions, see events, upload images of your work and be more involved. You can join here
We meet here
Picnic, 5 Butter Market, Reading
events and meet-ups
Hang-on Friday, Friday August 28th, 4.30-6pm, Picnic, Butter Market
Hang-on Friday, Friday September 25th, 4.30-6pm, Picnic, Butter Market
arjeea21, 1st thursday of month from 7.30pm at jelly workshop, Town Hall Reading
Arts Forum, Kennet Room, Civic Offices 7pm on Tuesday 8th September