WANTED Poets and Filmmakers for SPEECH MOTION

[speechmotion]

Immediate Release
Press Contact: Pennie Varvarides
press@makingtheatrework.com


The Artistic Platform for Poetry & Shorts

Speech Motion is msft latest addition to their festival portfolio of fantastic events in London. Speech Motion promotes the work of new storytellers, either through spoken word or moving image.

Speech Motion runs every last Tuesday of the month for the next 12 months and kicks off July 28th 09, at The Horse and Groom, Curtain Road, Shoreditch with a 7.00pm start.

Speech Motion offers a unique mix of poetry and film and runs as an open mic/open screen night, where poets and filmmkaers can show up at 7pm and put their work or themselves forward on a first come first served basis.

Following the open mic/open screen, is Speech Motion's featured performer and filmmaker, acting as the headliners to the show. Speech Motion scouts for talent via the open mic/open screen and offers all features a maximum 20 minute performance/screening opportunity.

Calling for participation:

Poets, Storytellers, Performers and Filmmakers
Initial interest must be received by 15th of every month. We have 12 places available for feature poets and 12 screening slots for feature filmmakers. If you would like to be considered as a feature, (features get paid), please email: speechmotion(at)makingtheatrework.com for more information and submission guidelines.







Editors Notes:

Speech Motion:
Date: Every last Tuesday of the Month from July 2009
Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start
Tickets:£4.00 Venue: The Horse and Groom, Curtain Road, Shoreditch
Tube: Old St/Liverpool St
Website: http://www.makingtheatrework.com
Email: speechmotion@makingtheatrework.com

Producer Notes
Who is msft?
The Storytellers Pedestal
msft, formerly known as missfit productions, has been producing events since 2006 and specializes in raising the profile of emerging artists, across the creative spectrum, (poets, performers, film makers and playwrights). msft aims to create performance opportunities around London in quirky venues that promise to nurture creative talent and artistic innovation. Why? - Because msft loves theatre. Not just the finished product, but all the drama that brings the product to life.

For more information, images, interviews or sponsorship, please contact festival director Lennie Varvarides at speechmotion@makingtheatrework.com