8th annual BEYONDTV International Video Festival 2007

'An annual celebration of underground media' The Guardian

Short films in every genre, from fiction and animation to cutting edge documentary' Western Mail

November 28th - December 2nd 2007
Submissions are now open- please enter your film.

What is BeyondTV?
Undercurrents present a full programme of short movies, documentaries, music videos & animation from inspiring media producers.
All films will have a theme of social or environmental activism. Hosted in the very heart of Swansea, BeyondTV promises to be an entertaining week with all proceeds going to to support the charity work of undercurrents.

Where is BeyondTv being held?
Talisen Cinema, Swansea, Wales
Monkey Cafe opposite Swansea castle for the BeyondTv party.
Dylan Thomas Centre Swansea Marina

What's can I expect to see & hear ?
Inspiring media workshops, superb home grown & global films, great music, comedians, food & drink a plenty.

What are the themes for submissions?
The theme of your subvert, animation or documentary should be social or environmental action. No dramas using actors will be chosen.

How can i submit my film?
Download and fill in this form.
It is free to enter your film into BeyondTv

When can I go Beyond TV?
We begin Wednesday November 28th and the main festival day is Saturday December 1 with final screening on Sunday December 2nd

Where do I get a ticket?
Details to come

Staying in Swansea
Swansea has a large number of B+B's and Hotels in the town centre and along the seafront. For details please click here

.	Check out 2006 festival

Mark Thomas Comedy DVD out Now

BeyondTv is supported by Arts Council of Wales

Venue
BeyondTV 2007 will take place at theTalisen Cinema, Swansea, Wales. Safe bicycle & car parking available. Disabled friendly. Hot food will be available.

Transport to venue
*Trains run to Swansea train station Train timetable 08457 484950
*Motoring From the M4, follow signs into Swansea city centre until you see a glass Pyarmid in front of you, cross the bridge bear left, past Sainsbury's & follow sealine to Swanse University.Easy. www.multimap.com
*Bicycle - lots of safe cycle lock up space
*Megabus- Very cheap tickets to Cardiff from around UK & then a local bus to Swansea

Watch a review about past videos from BeyondTV

Disabled Visitors
Fully equipped with disabled access and facilities.

Staying in Swansea
Swansea has a large number of B+B's and Hotels in the town centre and along the seafront. For details please click here

Beyond TV graphic design
Local designers Delve Media ltd have used their creativity over the last 4 years with undercurrents. They are dedicated to ethical business and environmental design.... for more information go to www.delveonline.co.uk, as a rule don't mention clowns.

Guidelines for entering your film or animation into BEYONDTV 2007
1. The theme of your subvert, animation or documentary should be social or environmental action. No dramas using actors will be chosen.
2. Ideally each film should be at least 30 seconds and no longer than 60 minutes in length
3. The film can be recorded using any type of format but the entry should be on miniDV/DVCAM/Hi8, Beta SP or DVD (PAL)
4. Please label each tape with the name of the film along with contact name, phone number, postal and e-mail address of the director or producer. Please also supply a short summary of the film.
5. The festival is non-competitive but there may be special awards this year. There is no fee to enter your film .
6. Post entries to undercurrents old exchange, pier st swansea SA1 1RY UK
7. Undercurrents accepts no responsibility for any late,lost or damaged entries.
8. If you would like your entry returned please enclose an SAE with the correct amount of postage with your entry.
9. We cannot guarantee to screen all films but if your film is chosen we will notify you in advance.
10.Screenings: all chosen film-makers will receive a pair of complimentary tickets but you need to be prepared to travel to the venue at your own expense.
11.Download 2007 submissions form here.

Please email us if you have any questions.

Below: Watch an Alien caught on CCTV from previous BeyondTV

Check out BEYONDTV 2006

Other Film Festivals
Visit www.ecofootage.com to find out about other great film festivals across the world.

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undercurrents
Old Exchange
Pier Street
Swansea
SA1 1RY
Britain

+ 44(0)1792 455900
beyondtv@undercurrents.org

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