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Dramatic Productions are proud to announce their association with the next Prequel to Cannes film, television and theatre networking event. It will take place on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th February 2012 at The Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, Dorset. Tickets go on sale through Lighthouse Box Office 0844 406 8666 or online just in time for some last minute Christmas or New Year presents.

This is an established and successful top-notch event with professional support from industry led consultants, accredited film folk, creative agencies, organisations and guilds. A must for all those who need to talk about or secure collaboration, knowledge or interest, funding or advice about their film, television or theatre projects.

An action packed two-day line-up, kicking off with 'Pitch Factor' a Masterclass with Lucy V from Bang2write. Then there is a great opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and 'Pitch to the Panel' for the 'Pitch Pot Prize fund' with a guaranteed minimum amount of £50 to the victor.

There will be two other Masterclasses about writing and directing for film and television, with jobbing writer and organiser of Tony Jordan's Red Planet Prize, Danny Stack; one thing you can be sure about is that Danny will tell it as it is, as well as bring structure to your writing career and give you hope that true writing talent coupled with hard work will always shine through.

Prequel to Cannes has teamed up with Dramatic Productions to be able to offer semi-professional or professional actors the opportunity to be 'spotted' during the photo shoots or screen tests, and actors who show great promise or charisma will be invited back on Thursday for a free audition. (Please note that it is not a pre-requisite to have any of the photographic services on offer to be considered for Agency representation; the low cost service is being provided for actors in an attempt to aid their careers).

At a very reasonable cost, Prequel to Cannes has teamed up with London Fashion photographer Ben Trill and Esther Yarnold of Interim, to provide an opportunity to have Black and White head and shoulder photographs taken, that will be suitable for Spotlight. In addition, actors who do not already have a screen test reel (this is not a show reel but a rehearsed piece to camera), will be able to perform a screen test and keep this record for their existing portfolios. The successful visual artist and stylist Hazel Evans, will be on hand to give last minute advice and hints on styling for photographs.

Dramatic Productions will open their Agency books, in an active search to represent new acting talent for film, theatre and corporate work. Prequel to Cannes is delighted to support Dramatic Productions as they launch their new Actors' Agency during the gala packed evening on Wednesday 8th February 2012. Meet the actors, talk to Sasha Paul about her Agency plans and projects and learn how she can help to support your film or business projects.

In honour of Sasha Paul's father; the prolific and successful television, film and theatre writer Jeremy Paul, Creative Thoughts Productions is delighted to launch the Jeremy Paul Award for Theatre Writing. Full details will be available on the night of Wednesday 8th February 2012.

A whole host of fantastic activities will take place in and around the Cinema, with the Cinema Bar being at the centre of the networking hub. The cinema will be the focus for some exceptional sessions you will not want to miss.

If you have ever asked yourself one or more of these four questions then this session will be for you:

1. Why should I go to Cannes festival?
2. Do I need accreditation?
3. What do I need to take with me?
4. How much is it likely to cost?

You will be able to discover the real facts about getting to Cannes from three Festival veterans, who between them have a string of nominations and awards.

Meet A. D. Cooper the 2009 winner of the Prequel to Cannes short film script competition, Alice has directed her winning script and her film 'The view from the window' currently in post-production. London based Alice, has already received international recognition in New York and Cannes, for her other short film called 'Feet'.

A showreel will showcase some of the leading film talent from across the South and Suzy Wheeler, sister of the uber cool from Strawberry Fields represents, will be on hand to tell you about an exciting new film venture happening in Bournemouth in 2012. White Lantern Film will also be available to talk about their monthly B-Reel film events held at the Dance Pavilion in Bournemouth.

It promises to be one heck of a two day feast...

An innovative interpretation of the classic, steamy and shocking drama ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams. Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law as her reality crumbles around her.

Parental advisory – contains adult themes and moderate violence

In support of St. Anns Hospital, Poole

ONE STEP is a new play written by award winning playwright Sasha Paul. It is a bold, honest account of how a tragic accident can alter peoples lives: the Victim, as well as those who love them. Matt, is a fun loving man who appears to have it all, until a motorbike accident results in the loss of his right leg. It is based on a true story, and the lead role is played by the amputee actor himself. Not for the faint-hearted but dealt with in a sensitive way and a positive message.

Age restriction – 15. Some swearing and scenes of traumatic injury

In support of Help for Heroes

It's Christmas time and the snowy streets are deserted. From brightly lit windows we see the magic of laughter and the sound of singing. But outside a poor little match girl sits sadly in the freezing cold. She hasn't sold a box of matches all day and is too frightened to go home to her angry father. She lights a match! What a comforting warm flame!

Freely adapted from the story of Hans Christian Anderson, Dramatic Productions bring this magical, story to life in the form of a musical. With songs, dances and friendships that help us through the hard times in life.

J.B Priestly's famous stage play set in the year 1912. An upper crust English family dinner is interrupted by a police inspector who brings news that a girl known to everyone present has died in suspicious circumstances. It seems that any or all of them could have had a hand in her death. But who is the mysterious Inspector and what can he want of them.

Set in 1930s America, John Steinbeck's tale tells of two men bound by a unique friendship, Lennie and George, who wander the plains in search of work as labourers.

Songs, Poems, Sketches, Comedy...and not a panto character in sight.

In support of MS Society

John Godber's hilarious yet poignant classroom comedy.

Arthur Schnitzler described Reigen, his loose series of sexual sketches, as "completely unprintable" and indeed its premiere in 1921 spurred an obscenity suit. David Hare's adaptation of Schnitzler's 'Reigen' resets circular scenes of love and betrayal in present day London. The Blue Room is a brilliant meditation on men and women, sex and class, actors and the theatre. With deft insight the play takes the treacherous Freudian subject of projection and desire and reinvents it in a bittersweet landscape that is both eternal and completely up-to-date.

Written and directed by Sasha Paul. Jonathon Westwood is a deaf man who hopes that moving house will be a fresh start for him and his wife. Problem is... you can't choose your neighbours.

In support of National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)