The following has been sent to us from the Square Lens Alliance:

Join Square Lens Alliance for their must-attend event for all creative enthusiasts!

Ready for another incredible Square Lens Alliance event? 🙌 We're excited to announce that the next gathering will take place on May 16th at Crossley Gallery at Dean Clough, Halifax, and trust us, you won't want to miss it. 😉

📅 Date: May 16th

⏰ Time: Please arrive at 5:30 pm for a 6:00 pm start (note the earlier start time!)

📍 Location: Dean Clough, Halifax (Cross Gallery)

📍Parking: Free after 5 pm

For your convenience here is the What3Words location to the entrance to the nearest free car park - https://w3w.co/future.feast.basket

Don't forget to bring your ticket with you! 🎫

Now, let's dive into the fantastic lineup we have in store for you:

💡 Skill Development Workshop: Creative Lighting with Matt Glaz

Matt Glaz, an experienced gaffer/spark, will lead an engaging workshop on creative lighting. With a solid background working on major film productions, Matt offers valuable insights and knowledge. He has worked alongside respected directors and cinematographers on various films, adverts, and TV programmes, consistently delivering visually impressive results. Matt co-owns Pole Lighting, a Sheffield-based film lighting rental company. His recent projects include Passenger (ITVx), Bodies (Netflix), A Gentleman in Moscow (Paramount+), and Gangs of London (Sky).

🎥 Presentation: Film Hub North

🎬 Projection: "A Bunch of Amateurs" with Q&A

We're pleased to offer a special screening of the well-received documentary "A Bunch of Amateurs," followed by an insightful Q&A session with director Kim Hopkins, producer Margareta Szabo, and key characters from the film.

Kim Hopkins, based in Yorkshire and a NFTS graduate, has garnered attention with this incredible documentary. The film was a success at Sheffield DocFest, received 2 Grierson award nominations, and was shortlisted for BAFTA & BIFA. Kim's earlier work, "Voices of the Sea," also gained international recognition and several awards.

Margareta Szabo, co-founder of Labor of Love Films, is a skilled film producer originally from Budapest, Hungary. She's a Berlinale Talents alumna and was recognised by Creative UK's Female Founders initiative in 2022 as a rising female entrepreneur in Britain.

"A Bunch of Amateurs" chronicles the story of Bradford Movie Makers, one of the world's oldest amateur filmmaking clubs, as they face challenges to keep their passions alive and their community going strong. This funny and touching film about artistic dedication is essential viewing for creatives.

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Please note: because this is such a fully loaded programme we are starting our May event a little earlier and finishing up a little later to cram it all in. The fantastic documentary we are showing has a runtime of 95 mins. so we will aim to adjust the other segments to accommodate.

🤝 Networking: We'll dedicate time at the end for you to connect with fellow creatives

🏆 Announcement of a mini competition for our members (you won't want to miss this!)

Speaking of membership, we want to remind you of the incredible benefits that come with being an official Square Lens Alliance member. 🌟 Membership is FREE and separate from subscribing to our newsletter. To become a member, simply apply on our website. Being a member grants you access to exclusive opportunities and helps us demonstrate the strong local interest in our initiatives.

https://square-lens-aliance.framer.website/

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