The COFILMIC Festival running order has been announced!
Browse the details below; or download a PDF version here.
You can buy tickets here.
Monday 29th October 2012
| 13:00 | Festival opens at The Comedy Store | |
| Event 1 | Writing & Selling TV Comedy | £3 |
| 14:00-15:00 | 1 discussion, including Q&AAn exclusive opportunity to hear Jason Cook, local comedian and writer, talk about his amazing experience in writing and selling his first sitcom, Hebburn – due to be aired on BBC2 in October and starring Vic Reeves. He will be in discussion with Matt Tiller from Channel X, who co-produced the show. | |
| Panelists: | Jason Cook, writer and comedian Matt Tiller, director of programming, Channel X |
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| Event 2 | The Future of Comedy Feature Films | £3 |
| 15:30-16:45 | 1 hour panel + 15 mins Q&AJoin us to meet some of the freshest new talent in comedy feature films and hear their views on the current state of the British independent film market and its attitude towards comedy. Featuring clips from Black Pond. |
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| Panelists: | Andy Riley, writer, Black Books, Little Britain, Hyperdrive, Gnomeo & Juliet Will Sharpe, writer, Black Pond Tom Kingsley, writer, Black Pond |
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| Chair: | Caroline Cooper-Charles, senior talent executive, Creative England | |
| Event 3 | Local Talent Spotlight | Free |
| 17:45-18:15 | Come and support some great local talent at the screening of Photoshopping, directed by Mark Davenport. A 15 minute film starring comedy legend Joan Kempson and Fern Britton! Also an opportunity to speak to some of the great people involved in the film. | |
| Panelists: | Mark Davenport, director Joan Kempson, actress, Early Doors, Coronation Street |
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| Eve Event | Film Programme 1 & 2 | £8/£6 Concs |
| 19:00-21:30 | Shortlisted comedy films, sitcom & web pilots and comedy sketches with live comedy acts + 15 minute interval. | |
Tuesday 30th October 2012
| 13:00 | Festival opens at The Comedy Store | |
| Event 1 | Digital Comedy Content: LIVE Pitch Event! | Free |
| 14:30-16:00 | Six, pre-selected, digital comedy pitches will be presented live to a panel of industry experts. Hear the pitches, and the feedback and see who is selected for a face to face meeting with The Digital Fiction Factory at MediaCityUK. Also, an opportunity to hear more about the BBC’s strategy for online content – don’t miss it! |
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| Judges: | Will Saunders, executive producer, BBC Comedy Online Davina Earl, producer, The Digital Fiction Factory |
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| Chair: | Alex Connock, director, Shine UK | |
| Event 2 | Sketchwriting Competition | £3 |
| 16:30-18:00 | The best of Sketch In The City scripts, performed live to a judging panel. Including live comedy, an audience vote and film package prize. | |
| Judges: | Sarah Farrell, director of content, Comedy Central Charlie Hanson, producer, Extras, Life’s Too Short, Derek Katherine Beacon, head of development, Jellylegs |
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| Chair: | Michael Jacob, script and production consultant | |
| Host: | Steve Royle, actor, comedian (and juggler) | |
| Eve Event | Film Programme 3 & 4 | £8/£6 Concs |
| 18:30-20:00 | Shortlisted comedy films, sitcom & web pilots and comedy sketches with live comedy acts + 15 minute interval. | |
| Eve Event | COFILMIC Award Ceremony | |
| 20:30-21:30 | Film and broadcast awards presented by a selection of our finest judges. Awards to be presented across the following categories: – Best Comedy Film – Best Sitcom / Web Series Pilot – Best Sketch – Best Performer (newcomer) – Picturehouse Selection: A short film selected by Picturehouse Cinemas – Comedy Central Industry Choice: A Sitcom Pilot selected by Comedy Central |
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Festival pass (daytime and evening events for both days, including awards ceremony) £15. Buy tickets here.