[IMC-bristol] Re: urgent: film night

[Kyra]

Dear Christine / James / all

The screening on the 19th has been organised by Bristol Indymedia - not 
BSTW, who have kindly circulated details via their list.

Ian of Bristol Indymedia has been in contact with the film makers of Why 
War?, they do know about the screening and have been in discussion with 
Ian as to the progress of their film, what format to send us etc.  
Clearly they should have mentioned this to Christine as their producer 
in order to save her unnecessary worry.  As a voluntary collective 
committed to developing and supporting independent media, and comprising 
several independent film makers, Bristol Indymedia is very much aware of 
both the trials and the importance of this way of working.  We are keen 
to support people working in independent media through getting their 
work out to audiences, and we see it as important to work with film 
makers to ensure that we present the work as they wish.  Bristol 
Indymedia would never screen work without obtaining permission from the 
film makers and - where practical -  inviting the film makers to attend.

I hope this is clear.

Thanks to James for passing Christine's message on, and Christine is 
welcome to contact Ian or me direct: ian at videonetwork.org / 
kyra at compactdance.org.uk

Kyra

James Venables wrote:

> Hello,
>
> We received the email below at BSTW about 'Why War?' on the 19th,
>
> Cheers,
>
> James
>
> From:  "TV Choice" <tv.choice at virgin.net>
> Date:  Sat Nov 15, 2003  10:44 am
> Subject:  Re: [bristolstopwar] BRISTOL-STOP-THE-WAR NEWS : 15th 
> November 2003
>
> We are the producers of the film Why War? I am concerned that you have
> advertised a film which we have not finished yet! What version are you
> showing? Can you ring me urgently to discuss this on 01843 604633?
> I don't want to stop you showing it - I just want to make sure you 
> have an
> up to date version - and that people understand what we have to go 
> through
> to make these films! If you could make a collection for the film makers I
> would be very grateful. The film has been seriously delayed through 
> lack of
> funds - film makers have families who need to eat!
>
> Best wishes
> Christine Tongue
> Platform Films
> Independent Media Society
> TV Choice
> 01843 604633
>
>