Quote from The Lives of Others

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

THE CHALLENGE IS TO SEE THE BIG THINGS IN THE SMALL THINGS.
If you get the chance to watch this beautiful, yet sensitive film from the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and how the Stasi ruled through paranoid bullying…please do. Its poignant and stunningly captured an era in our lifetime up to and after the fall of the Wall.
The quote above pretty much summed up all that is the film.

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Print Designer/s wanted for Rising Styles Hip Hop festival 2009 – voluntary post

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Rising Styles is the UKs largest annual commissioning international Hip Hop Festival.
KALA PHOOL is the development agency that delivers the festival. 2009 will bring the 6th festival and we are on the hunt for dedicated, professional and creative members to join the production team. The positions are voluntary (i.e. unpaid) so please take this into account when applying.

Over the past five years we have had some amazing people work within the core team, unselfishly creating a positive platform for artists to flourish. Its important that the right qualities and experience are demonstrated when you get in touch as we have high standards and expect full commitment.

Current position: Print Designer/s

We are looking for talented and creative individuals to design all print material associated with the festival, including flyers, posters, CD cover, tickets and festival programme.

• You will be responsible for the production and delivery of high quality print ready artwork.
• To ensure brand consistency across all media you will be willing and able to work alongside our web designer to existing guidelines.
• Whilst being an active member of the team you must be able to work independently and to tight deadlines.
• You’ll be expected to prepare for, attend and contribute to periodic team meetings.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Fully proficient in Quark/InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• The ability and flair to create exciting, informative and accessible designs that appeal to all ages.
• Experience in creating print ready artwork for delivery direct to printers.
• Attention to detail is essential as high quantities of material is printed and it must be accurate.
• Good communication skills.
• Proof reading skills.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?:

• Your work will be distributed nationally to press and media organisations as well as getting plenty of web exposure.
• You will gain valuable experience in the print production process from start to finish.
• You’ll have lots of professionally produced material for your portfolio.
• Although we can’t pay you, we’re a friendly bunch and will give you every bit of support that we can.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this exciting festival please send to us….

• Your CV
• A short statement telling us why you would be a valuable member of the team.
• Web links to examples of your design work.
• Two references with contact details.
• Your contact details.

Send your stuff to hq@risingstyles.com

Deadline for applications – Midnight, Friday 13th February 2009. You will be contacted by Friday 20 February 2009 if you have been selected or not.

Rising Styles focusses on accessibility and equality in all of it’s ventures and does not tolerate obscenity, violence or prejudice of any kind.

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MI21 – UK Tour

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

A mega quick update to let you all know that the MI21 UK TOUR is in the planning. We’ll keep you posted on developments for you to come see a show near you.

Thanks to everyone so far who has supported us in MI21’s development.

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History in the making – Barack Obama

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Its happening in our lifetime ……….the worlds most powerful leader is bi-racial and not afraid to show it! With Barack being Inaugurated later today the world will be watching history in the making. For those friends lucky enough to be at the Inauguration personally, we wish you the best time.

Its a special time and it feels like change can happen but we all know Obama will be inheriting the twisted USA that stupid illiterate man (we cant even bring ourselves to name the idiot!) created!!

We’ll be watching & supporting.

Good luck.

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Film maker, editor & all round artistic genius needed for MI21 project – URGENT

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

One of the most innovative projects youre likely to be involved in needs your help!

MI21 ( Mother India: 21st Century Remix) is a live re-scoring of the Bollywood classic that has so far blown audiences away. The musicians will be in the studio (in Birmingham) next week to record the soundtrack and we’re are trying to put together a national tour for later in the year.

We’re are after a film maker to make a kind of video ‘calling card’ for this. However, the bad news is there’s no budget available for the work. But being involved will massively help the project and help expose yourself to a wide audience as it will be the main visual that many festivals, venues and organisations will see.

You’ll need your own equipment where possible, beable to edit the footage ready and work within the timescale.

If you’re still interested: Filming will happen on Fri/Sat 16-17 January at studios in Aston near The Drum in Birmingham.

• We need some short interviews with the people involved and some footage of the band in the studio. There’s plenty of footage from the live shows already that can be used alongside.
• We’re looking for something like the video of The Bays and Heritage Orchestra at the Liverpool Phil.
• The finished piece will be needed by the end of January the absolute latest.
• If you can help then email indy@kalaphool.com or call on 07977 449052.

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