Mar 24, 2009 | 1 Comment | ByBirds Eye View
On 4th February 2009, the Last Laugh participants pitched 23 ideas to Warp X. We’re very excited to let you know that four projects have been selected for development. These are:
Jan 8, 2009 | 1 Comment | ByCaroline Cooper Charles
Last Laugh participants gather for a cheesy group pic
In 2008, Birds Eye View launched a whole new project to continue our support for women filmmakers beyond our annual festival. As our first BEV Lab, we have set out to discover and equip the next generation of female comedy film-writing talent, with our amazing production partner Warp X, with funding from Skillset. Read the full story
Oct 20, 2008 | No Comments | Byadmin
To celebrate the launch of the first ever BEV Lab: Last Laugh, we re-cut our special comedy trailer that was previously screened at the Comedy Retrospective programme in the Birds Eye View Film Festival 2008.
Watch Sally Phillips (Bridget Jones) Meera Syal (Goodness Gracious Me) Jessica Hynes (Spaced) and Jo Brand (comedian) commenting on the lack of women in comedy today, and the need for the Warp X and BEV Comedy Lab.
Aug 29, 2008 | No Comments | ByBirds Eye View
In partnership with Warp X, and with the support of Skillset, Birds Eye View is launching a new initiative to seek out the next generation of female comedy feature filmmakers, and give them all the support and skills they need to make high quality, funny films. If you are a woman who has been working professionally in standup/comedy theatre/radio or tv, this could be just the opportunity for you… Be quick! Deadlines are fast approaching and we’d love to hear from you. More info here.
Feb 27, 2008 | No Comments | ByBirds Eye View
So, we went and chatted to some of the comic genii who are appearing at the festival next week, and asked them to explain why it’s a Good Thing to focus on women in comedy film… watch this quick little vid (3 min) to get their take on it…
