East Midlands Resources

EAST MIDLANDS ARTS
This is the first-stop-funding-shop agency responsible for divvying up local arts grants. They run the annual 'First Cut' grant scheme in association with Carlton TV. First timers would be advised to go for a development grant to the tune of a cool 2K.
info@em-arts.co.uk 01509 218292 Mountfields House, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicester, LE11 2

EAST MIDLANDS SATELLITE
A website dedicated to promoting the East Midlands media industry. Keeping us all up-to-date with the latest info on funding, college courses, facilities hire etc.

www.emsatellite.co.uk

B. HAGUE & CO LTD
Makers of camera supports. So if you're looking for a camera stabiliser or jib then look no further. Colwick's hidden treasure!
www.b-hague.co.uk   info@b-hague.co.uk
Mile End Road, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2DW 0115 9870031

QUADRANT VISUAL SOLUTIONS
For all your video stock needs. Selling a full range of tape formats, DV, MiniDV, VHS etc in single and bulk quantities. We get all our stock here - can you find better?

www.quadrantsolutions.com Unit 1, Hawthorn Road, Castle Donnington, Derby 01332 817777

SIRKUS STUDIOS
Need a professional sound facility for anything from high quality voice-overs to full soundtrack recording. Sirkus's warm atmosphere and reasonable rates will fit the bill.
www.sirkus.co.uk info@sirkus.co.uk 177 Wollaton Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GE 0115 9100181

INTERMEDIA
Grant supported company who hire a range of filming equipment. The cheapest by far if you're working on no/low budget work. They're supposed to support local filmmakers so make sure they work for you. They also control the EMMI (East Midlands Media Initiative) funds, which will match or add to your existing grant.

www.intermedianotts.co.uk 19 Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AF 0115 9556909


Filmmaking Resources
Shooting People If you're making films join this list - NOW!
www.filmfestivals.com The most comprehensive guide to the world's film festivals activiies
www.netribution.co.uk
www.exposure.co.uk
www.in-movies.co.uk
www.theknowledgeonline.com
www.cinematography.com
www.bblist.co.uk New and second hand equipment trading website

acacia's previous and current clients
Frankie Machine The '54th and 3rd' video is underway currently
White Town We are intending to 'Make The World Go Away' for our pal Mr Jyoti
Derby Playhouse Their 'Youth' and 'Community' Theatre Productions rule
Intromit Lorna, Shortwave and Livener call it home
Lorna We *love* their last video...
SugarBox ...we *love* their last video too!
Fat Digester

Got a strange feeling their video will be a big hit!
10-piece Jazz/Funk/Dub collective -check out their great website.

Imago Dave's designs

acacia's favourites
Internet Movie Database

Can't remember who played Darren Woods in Explorers? Go here to find out the answers to all those niggling questions

Dublin Film Festival We love it! Visit with us next year
Earth the Californian Love Dream acacia's favourite ROCK band
The Beacon Indie filmmaker extrodinare, Neil Oseman's latest project. This is the official website of the forthcoming British action movie 'The Beacon'