Digital Departures aims to make Liverpool and the Northwest the leaders in micro-budget feature film by harnessing cutting-edge digital technology and micro-budget production methods. It is a ground breaking initiative from Northwest Vision and Media, with its partners Liverpool Culture Company, BBC Films and the UK Film Council. The project will see three innovative digital feature films funded, developed and produced, they will premiere in Liverpool during autumn of 2008.

The scheme was launched in February 2007 and over 500 film making teams registered their interest in taking part. They were then asked to submit their film proposals, over 150 submissions were received.

An impressive industry panel had the tough job of selecting 3 films that would be green lit; Salvage, Starstruck and Of Time and the City made it and the final 3 were announced in February 2008.

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North West Vision & Media

Northwest Vision and Media works on behalf of the film, TV, radio, digital and games industries in the Northwest with the aim of growing a world-class media economy in the region. We provide strategic leadership, help to build businesses, develop skills and talent, encourage and invest in production and inspire audiences. Northwest Vision and Media is funded by the UK Film Council, the Northwest Regional Development Agency, European Funds, Skillset, local, city and council authorities across the region.