Let the voting commence!
 Firstly, thanks to all those who nominated projects for The Conch this year, we were delighted to have such an overwhelming response.
All eligible nominations can now be found on the website so time to get voting!
Every individual gets to vote for one project or person per category and you can even vote for yourself. So make sure you let all your staff about it so they can vote too.
Voting will close on July 24th 2009
Tickets go on sale as of July 7th. Last year we sold out so make sure you get in their early! All the details on how and where to vote can be found here
Soho Shorts – Festival programme now available
The eagerly anticipated Soho Shorts Festival is just a couple of weeks away commencing on the 22nd July and running through until Friday 31st July. 140 new films representing 18 countries will be competing in 8 competition categories including Sadie Frost’s Directorial Debut, Danny Boyles End Credit Sequence for Slumdog Millionaire. The festival has grown dramatically since it began 11 years ago and is renowned for championing emerging talent and the leading showcase of the short film genre both nationally and internationally. To find out what 2009 has in store you can now get hold of the online magazine which includes schedules for the whole event and how to get hold of your tickets.
Crossrail – Do you need a noise survey?
 Following on from the Crossrail Briefing in June, we would like to remind all our members that we are helping to identify premises for possible noise assessments. If you are concerned about whether the noise levels will affect your business, please email rebecca@ukscreenassociation.co.uk. Also for those who are interested in the plans for Crossrail, you can find details in the UK Screen member centre.
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Optimising and Compressing
 How to compress your footage effectively for internet, mobile and broadcast.
In this recession editors increasingly need to be more flexible with their skills, work faster, more efficiently and ensure the output of their work is to the highest standard. Professionals working in film and TV know that the quality of their content is dependent on optimising and compressing their footage effectively for internet, mobile phone and broadcast distribution.
01zero-one are holding a two day course 21-22nd July, run by Apple Certified Trainer Simon Walker. He will provide essential tips on how to compress your footage effectively for internet, mobile and broadcast using methods which ensure you keep the quality of your work, quickly and professionally.
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BBC's team 'Charlotte's Webb' wins UK Screen's Pub Quiz
 Once again, it was a fantastic night at The Slug and Lettuce - Quiz Master Dave Messenger did a fine job on the quiz running a good mix of interesting rounds including music rounds, 'Franglais' and a great picture round of 'Mixed Films'.
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NEW MEMBERS
We would like to welcome the following companies on board as members of the association, all of whom joined in the past month.
Blueberry Creative Consultants
Fountain Studios
Golden Square
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