Who are we and what is “this collection” about?
this collection is a festival which celebrates what we have – and what we can make possible – within our means: starting with our very own postcode.
“We made our own media, our own music, our own clothing, all out of nothing. It wasn’t something we did on weekends, we had an agenda. Everyone’s was different, and no one knew quite what it was. We were all trying to ride the same wild horse at once.” – Jello Biafra
We are a group of poets, filmmakers and musicians, connected to and inspired by Edinburgh. We want to collaborate to create a fusion of poetry and film, reflecting the issues and goings-on of this dynamic, creative and mercurial capital city.
this collection is a festival which celebrates what we have – and what we can make possible – within our means: starting with our very own postcode.
“We made our own media, our own music, our own clothing, all out of nothing. It wasn’t something we did on weekends, we had an agenda. Everyone’s was different, and no one knew quite what it was. We were all trying to ride the same wild horse at once.” – Jello Biafra
We are a group of poets, filmmakers and musicians, connected to and inspired by Edinburgh. We want to collaborate to create a fusion of poetry and film, reflecting the issues and goings-on of this dynamic, creative and mercurial capital city.
"I loved the sound of the poetry and film project you're involved with about Edinburgh" - Antonia Lesley 4th year UOE
"A filmmaker friend of mine forwarded details of this to me and it sounds excellent." - Christie.Williamson
"My friend told me about your project; I couldn't resist having a go!" - Becca Hotchen
"I think it's a great project and hope I can be involved."
-Simon Jackson
"I have agonized over this project bc I think it's great, and I certainly would like to be a part of it. "
- Lauren Pope
"Just a quick note to express my interest in your very exciting project." -Neil Kempsell
"I enclose three poems for the Edinburgh project which I think is fabulous - I passed it onto the Edinburgh Writers Association of which I am a member and where there are quite a few poets." - Aileen Lobban
"A filmmaker friend of mine forwarded details of this to me and it sounds excellent." - Christie.Williamson
"My friend told me about your project; I couldn't resist having a go!" - Becca Hotchen
"I think it's a great project and hope I can be involved."
-Simon Jackson
"I have agonized over this project bc I think it's great, and I certainly would like to be a part of it. "
- Lauren Pope
"Just a quick note to express my interest in your very exciting project." -Neil Kempsell
"I enclose three poems for the Edinburgh project which I think is fabulous - I passed it onto the Edinburgh Writers Association of which I am a member and where there are quite a few poets." - Aileen Lobban
Filmmakers:
Guidelines for filmmakers:
1) All mediums allowed.
(Animation, Experimental, Narrative shot on anything mobile phones, DV/ HD cameras, digital cameras.)
2) The film has to be:
a) an original response to a 100 word poem,
b) as long as the poem takes to be read meaningfully,
c) developed in conversation with the poet &
d) filmed in Edinburgh.
this collection seeks 100 inspiring, thought-provoking, acutely observant, witty and imaginative films based on 100 word poems!
Guidelines for filmmakers:
1) All mediums allowed.
(Animation, Experimental, Narrative shot on anything mobile phones, DV/ HD cameras, digital cameras.)
2) The film has to be:
a) an original response to a 100 word poem,
b) as long as the poem takes to be read meaningfully,
c) developed in conversation with the poet &
d) filmed in Edinburgh.
this collection seeks 100 inspiring, thought-provoking, acutely observant, witty and imaginative films based on 100 word poems!
Benefits for filmmakers:
The films may be showcased in one or all of the following venues;
a) on the web under a creative commons license,
b) in concert with the poet's live performances during the film festival, book festival and Leith festival,
c) in galleries across Edinburgh as part of an installation piece,
d) in a series of themed shorts to be submitted to the EIFF 2010,
e) on a special DVD documenting the conversations and works.
The films may be showcased in one or all of the following venues;
a) on the web under a creative commons license,
b) in concert with the poet's live performances during the film festival, book festival and Leith festival,
c) in galleries across Edinburgh as part of an installation piece,
d) in a series of themed shorts to be submitted to the EIFF 2010,
e) on a special DVD documenting the conversations and works.
SPREAD the word, the more the merrier, we want to showcase Edinburgh based film talent, then email your interest, queries and questions to film@thiscollection.com with the following information:
Name:
Contact (e-mail/ telephone):
Area of interest: Producer/ Director/Cameraperson/ Editor/ Actor /Technical/ Other
Link to showreel if any:
Postcode where you are based:
Would you like to attend workshops on any of the following*:
• Script development
• Video production: Camera/ Editing/ Audio
• Filmmaking and the Internet.
(*delete where appropriate)
List Days/Times you are able to attend these workshops:
The deadline for registering interest is 19th January 2009. Register to be the first to receive updates and news on accessing poems and details of submissions.
Name:
Contact (e-mail/ telephone):
Area of interest: Producer/ Director/Cameraperson/ Editor/ Actor /Technical/ Other
Link to showreel if any:
Postcode where you are based:
Would you like to attend workshops on any of the following*:
• Script development
• Video production: Camera/ Editing/ Audio
• Filmmaking and the Internet.
(*delete where appropriate)
List Days/Times you are able to attend these workshops:
The deadline for registering interest is 19th January 2009. Register to be the first to receive updates and news on accessing poems and details of submissions.
We need poets to submit original, unpublished works inspired by life in Edinburgh. These poems can be written in any style or layout, but must be no more than 100 words and loosely based on an Edinburgh area or postcode. Your challenge is to capture the spirit of the city within this small space – do it however you want. If you’re stuck, here are some jumping-off points:
o The street where you live
o Exploring Edinburgh
o Radicals & Revolutionaries of Edinburgh
this collection is looking for 100 inspiring, thought-provoking, acutely observant, witty and imaginative 100 word poems!
o The street where you live
o Exploring Edinburgh
o Radicals & Revolutionaries of Edinburgh
this collection is looking for 100 inspiring, thought-provoking, acutely observant, witty and imaginative 100 word poems!
Edinburgh-based filmmakers will be invited to respond to each poem in the form of a short film, which will be no more than 100 beats long. Filmmakers and poets will be offered an opportunity to work together and exchange ideas.
The 100 poems and 100 films will be published on this collection website, visitors to the site will be invited to upload their own creative responses to them. In addition, workshops – open to general public – will be held around the city, allowing further creative responses to this collection’s original 100.
Get your invitation to the festival: select venues all over Edinburgh will host performances and screenings of work. Poets will be invited to read to audiences, and companion films will be screened, completing the creative fusion. These events will also feature live sets from local musicians, and performers will be welcome to distribute their own merchandise (pamphlets, books, CDs, etc).
This collection hopes to showcase its poems and films at further events in conjunction with Leithfest, the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Edinburgh Book Festival. Poets and filmmakers will also be invited to participate at these event
The 100 poems and 100 films will be published on this collection website, visitors to the site will be invited to upload their own creative responses to them. In addition, workshops – open to general public – will be held around the city, allowing further creative responses to this collection’s original 100.
Get your invitation to the festival: select venues all over Edinburgh will host performances and screenings of work. Poets will be invited to read to audiences, and companion films will be screened, completing the creative fusion. These events will also feature live sets from local musicians, and performers will be welcome to distribute their own merchandise (pamphlets, books, CDs, etc).
This collection hopes to showcase its poems and films at further events in conjunction with Leithfest, the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Edinburgh Book Festival. Poets and filmmakers will also be invited to participate at these event
Email your poems to poetry@thiscollection.com or post submissions to Claire Askew, PO Box 23906, Edinburgh, EH1 9AB. The deadline is 16th January 2009.
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