18 March 2009

The Northern Film Network, in association with Channel K and Tubedale Films, will be holding their next event at the Liverpool Screen School from 6-8pm on Thursday 19 March at the Liverpool Screen School. It will cover script treatments and also include a Q&A session and an opportunity to meet both the speakers and to network with other NFN members and filmmakers from the region.

This event will be hosted by  Matt Tiller, Director of Programming at Channel K, who will be discussing treatments and his experience of their journey from proposal stage to screen and how to pique the interest of production companies. John Maxwell, from Tubedale Films and LJMU will also be sharing his thoughts and experiences.

Matt Tiller is the Director of Programming at Channel K, the Manchester-based production company formed by Channel X, makers of Shooting Stars and Reeves & Mortimer. He began his career as a journalist and then producer/director of factual programming, including documentaries such as Bailiffs for BBC One.   Matt has developed several scripted comedy ideas - winning commissions for BBC Three, Channel 4, E4 and Paramount Comedy.  His latest project is a six part sitcom series in production for BBC Three. Matt and Channel K focus on developing local writing and performing talent. For more information visit: www.channelk.co.uk

John is a prolific filmmaker based in Liverpool. Since 1998 John has worked on 16 short films and 3 features, either as a writer, producer or director. John is currently finalising post-production on David Morrissey's directorial debut feature, The Pool, ahead of entry into the 2009 Berlinale Film Festival.

Directions to the Liverpool Screen School are available at http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/location/routeplanner.asp?id=83 (a taxi from Liverpool City Centre takes about 20 minutes and should cost about £5).

For further information about the event contact Judith Jones, email: j.jones2@ljmu.ac.uk