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| June 2009 | In the latest edition of movieScope magazine Stephen explains how short films can be eligible for government Film Tax Relief. Click here to go to a sub-section of this site detailing how shorts can be eligible and the application process.
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| May 2009 | Stephen will be speaking at the UK Film Centre in Cannes on Sunday 17th May at 4pm about RED filmmaking. Other members of the panel include Anthony Dod Mantle (Oscar-winning cinematographer of 'Slumdog Millionaire'), Adrian Sturges (producer of 'The Escapist') and Karen Maarbjerg (producer of Lars von Trier's 'Antichrist' currently In Competition at Cannes).
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| May 2009 | Stephen is currently producing and directing 'Inside Cannes', a web TV show broadcast from the heart of Cannes throughout the Festival and Market. Interviewees include Barnaby Thompson (Head of Ealing Studios) and Jimmy Jean-Louis ('Heroes'). For more information and to watch visit www.insidecannes.com
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| May 2009 | Stephen is the editor of 'The Little RED Book 2009- A Guide to RED Filmmaking'. The book is a primer for filmmakers thinking of shooting on RED and a reference guide for those already doing so. The content was written by experts and the book has been approved by Red themselves. 3,000 copies are being given away in Cannes and at subsequent UK film festivals. To request a copy please contact Stephen.
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| April 2009 | 'Baseline' has been picked up by Moviehouse Entertainment who will be presenting the project at Cannes. Grand Hotel Residence
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| April 2009 | 'Baseline' wrapped! A huge thank you to our hard-working, dedicated and professional cast and crew. The film stars Jamie Foreman, Dexter Fletcher, Zoe Tapper, Gary Stretch, Gemma Atkinson, Raji James and Kellie Shirley is now in post-production.
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| March 2009 | 'Sofa So Good' takes 2nd place in 'The Guardian' YouTube competition. "Deft humour and engaging narrative" "Great style and wit"
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| Jan 2009 | 'Sofa So Good' is one of the 12 shortlisted films in 'The Guardian' YouTube competition. Judges include playwright Mark Ravenhill, musician Natasha Khan (aka Bat for Lashes), artists Gillian Wearing and Isaac Julien, and Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw. The film is featured in today's Arts / Film section of 'The Guardian' (27th January). The winning film will be announced next month.
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| Jan 2009 | Stephen Follows has been elected to the Executive Committee of the New Producers Alliance.
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| Dec 2008 | 'Lord Stabbington' wins the Joss Whedon's 'Dr Horrible' competition! The film appears on the official 'Dr Horrible's Sing-Along' DVD and is now on sale at Amazon.com. The film was written, shot and edited in under 24 hours.
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| Oct 2008 | 'Hourglass' shortlisted at the Raindance Film Festival 2008. Stephen is the Executive Producer and the film stars Julian Glover.
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| Aug 2008 | 'Space Chase' screened at the Victoria and Albert Museum as a part of the 'Get Physical' exhibition.
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| July 2008 | Stephen is the Festival Director of the Super Shorts International Film Festival 2008 (1st - 6th July 2008). The festival was featured in The Guardian, The London Paper, Metro and Time Out. “Comprehensive and cutting edge, Super Shorts is streets ahead of the pack. A festival that cherry picks the very best in international short film"
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| July 2008 | Stephen will be speaking at the panel discussion entitled 'Getting It Out There: Short Film Distribution' on Friday 4th July. Visit www.supershorts.org for details.
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| June 2008 | 'Some Way Through This' wins Silver Hugo at the Chicago International Film Festival 2008. Click here to watch the film
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| May 2008 | Stephen will be in Cannes between 14th - 26th May.
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| May 2008 | In Cannes, Stephen will be running his regular free talk "An Introduction To Cannes", offering Cannes-virgins a guided tour of the festival and market. Contact Stephen for more details
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| April 2008 | Stephen will be a tutor on a two day course entitled "How To Make A Micro-Budget Feature Film And Sell It". The course runs 5th - 6th April 2008 and is organised by Intense Productions. Click here for more details here.
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