The Lion King - Change of Projection Format

Due to a clerical error on our The Lion King booking, tonight's screenings will be projected from a 35mm film print rather than on our Digital Cinema equipment.

Never fear, it will still be the same high quality you expect from us!

Edward McCutcheon - President

FREE KPMG SPONSORED EVENT: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!

Feeling hungry? Fancy FREE PIZZA?
Perhaps thirsty? How about FREE ALCOHOL or SOFT DRINK?
Some entertainment? FREE FILM and QUIZ WITH PRIZES!

Thanks to our sponsors, KPMG, you can come and have a great evening for no money at all! There's a free screening of the martial arts epic, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, followed by a free quiz, DVD boxset prizes, free pizza and beer, wine and soft drink. (Oh, and Fortune Cookies too!)

Come along, tickets are first come, first served, and there'll be a KPMG representative there on the night too if you have any careers questions.

See you on Tuesday 31^st Jan (Wk4), tickets from 7:10pm.

Edward McCutcheon

Elections

Dear all,

I have been asked to act as the Returning Officer for WSC's Exec Elections, held at our AGM on Wednesday 8th February (Week 5) at 6pm in L3. Any Full Member of WSC is entitled to run for election and a recent change means that you may nominate yourself.

The Exec consists of ten roles, listed below, about which you can read a bit more here. If you are considering running, it is also worth chatting to the current officeholder to get some more information about the day-to-day tasks involved in the role.

For most of the roles, no experience is necessary, except for Chief Projectionist and Technical Officer, for which you need to be a WSC Qualified Projectionist; and Chief Duty Manager, for which you need to be a WSC Qualified Duty Manager. It is possible to run for more than one position, but you will need to state an order of preference with your nominations.

I (Robert Gardner) will be the returning officer for the election, so all nominations must be sent to me at returningofficer@filmsoc.warwick.ac.uk by 6pm on Friday 3rd February (Week 4). Your email must contain:

• Your Name
• The position(s) you wish to run for (and your order of preference for these)
• Your University Number

Voting will be by the single transferable vote method, with all Full Members of WSC eligible to vote. All candidates will have 5 minutes in which they can make a short speech and questions can be taken.

Any queries, please contact me on returningofficer@filmsoc.warwick.ac.uk.

I hope to hear from you soon,

Robert Gardner (Returning Officer)

Summer Term Film Suggestions Are Now Open!

Want to influence our schedule for next term? Voting for next term's films are now open! You can vote for as many films as you want, as well as suggest films which aren't listed. Visit the page here.

The programming meeting, where we make the final decisions on what films are being shown and when, will take place on Wednesday, Week 4 in L3. Decisions are made by those who turn up! The meeting is open to all members.

Scott Griffiths

Meetings Notification - Exec, AGM, Elections

Exec Meeting
The next Exec meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday 19^th January (Wk2), at 6:10pm, in L4. If you'd like something discussed, please email me, and as always, all members are welcome.

Annual General Meeting & Elections
The 2011/12 WSC AGM will be held on Wednesday 8^th February (Wk5) at 6pm in L3.
Nominations will open for all positions on the 2012/13 Executive on Monday 23^rd January, and will close before the AGM.

Update
Running for Exec positions will now not require nominations, but candidates to submit themselves for the post in advance. Nominations close 6pm Friday Week 4.

The next Exec Meeting will be Monday 30^th January (Week 4) at 7pm in a room to be confirmed. If you'd like something discussed, please email me, and as always, all members are welcome. The next Exec meeting is likely to be the Joint Exec meeting, post AGM.

Edward McCutcheon - President

Want free films for yourself and a guest?

Yes, that's right! Get involved with Warwick Student Cinema and you and a guest may come to as many of our standard screenings as you want for free, whilst you continue to be involved.

What's the catch then? There is obviously a minimum commitment required but it isn't much: a few reviews every term or stewarding once a fortnight for example. Beyond that, there are plenty of additional opportunities available if you're interested but it is really up to you.

What can I do then? Well, that's entirely up to you but we like to think there is something for everyone, be it stewarding films, training as a projectionist, helping to design our new website or writing a review of one of next term's films to be included in our programming booklet. Have a browse around the Get Involved section of our website, send us an email at info@filmsoc.warwick.ac.uk or just say hello to one of the front of house staff before or after a screening to find out more about the different roles.

Why should I do it? Persuade me! The simple answer is that we need you. The society cannot function without the volunteers who help keep everything running smoothly, so the rest of our members can come and see the film in the knowledge that they will have a great time.

But, what's in it for me? Aside from the free films, you will be part of a society that will help develop your transferable skills as well as increasing your attractiveness to employers. And that's not forgetting our regular socials.

So, what do I do next? Your best bet is send an email to info@filmsoc.warwick.ac.uk or just say hello before a screening and we'll tell you how best to proceed from there.

The WSC Exec

KPMG proudly sponsor Warwick Student Cinema

At KPMG, the people make the place. And what's that place like exactly? In short, it's one where everyone feels valued, and hard work is recognised and rewarded.

What's more, our firm is growing. Since a number of European firms merged to form KPMG Europe LLP, we've become the largest fully-integrated accountancy firm in, offering Audit, Tax and Advisory services to everyone from oil companies to music gurus.

But it’s not just what KPMG does that's important. It's the way that we do it. The values don’t just live on a wall. They’re a way of life, underpinning the way we work with clients and with each other.

So what can you look forward to at KPMG? Exposure to clients from day one. Working on challenging projects. And if you're studying for a professional qualification, there's a fantastic support network that includes a mentor and generous study leave.

Despite the focus on qualifications, it's not all work and no play. Whether it's joining societies and sports teams or enjoying volunteering days, free lunches and secondment opportunities, KPMG is a fantastic place to start your career.

To stand out from the crowd, graduates need to apply early. Head straight for www.kpmg.co.uk/careers

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