Category Archives: Advice

Many of our graduates offer advice for students here, based on their experience of finding and staying in work after graduation. Sometimes you will find their advice set out under the title “Advice”, or you may need to read the entire post to dig it out. Either way, it’s always well worth the effort.

Adam Luff updates from the USA

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Hello everyone! Well it has almost been a year since I left the United Kingdom to study at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. After meeting Sarah Barrow who visited San Francisco for a conference and showing her around both the city and the Academy, it was suggested that I give an update blog…which I am happy to do of course!

Since my last blog back in September 2011, I have completed two semesters and seven courses. The classes have ranged from writing short scripts, filming short films, directing actors, editing film footage etc.

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Jonathan Sidwell, class of 2007

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Media Production graduate Jonathan Sidwell, now a freelance assistant director, has already worked alongside household names from the fields of retail, sport and music.

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George Horne Update 2

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At last George and I met in person at the recent “Meet the Graduates” event, and he brought me up to date with his life and work at Proof Studios in Leicester.

He recently gave an interview to Lire magazine about his #Laptoptag Vimeo project: Continue reading →

Meet the Graduates

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From Steph Groves:

On a sunny Monday afternoon, the second of the successful LSM Alumni Events took place at the Enterprise building. Continue reading →

Paul Rook, class of 2010

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“Don’t turn anything down. Whatever the work is, take it, and be prepared to do things at short notice.”

After finishing my degree in May 2010 I went about applying for a few media jobs that I saw on the opportunities at Lincoln website. After a couple of interviews and rejections I decided making money was the most important thing for me to do. Continue reading →

Becca Weaver, class of 2010

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“You have to have a lot of determination. If this is the industry you want to be in, then don’t give up. It may take years, but if you’re passionate, it’ll show through.”

After handing in my final assignment in 2010, I only stayed at Lincoln for another month. I was tempted to stay longer of course and make use of the University’s equipment and try to delay the realisation that my student life was over, but I was pretty confident that I was going to get a job in London, or at least an internship quite quickly. How hard can that be, I thought. After an intense final year to complete a 50 minute television drama on a student budget, I thought I was prepared for anything. Looking back now, I was unbelievably naïve.

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Enterpriseinc Scheme relaunched – but hurry!

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From enterpriseinc:

Considering going self employed or setting up a business after University?
Enterprise inc offers funding to recent graduates in the East Midlands to support them in a new business venture.

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Abergale needs your help

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Hi, my name is Abi Bremner, I graduated from the University of Lincoln in September 2011 with a first class honors degree in Media Production. I am currently living in Brisbane, Australia and wondered whether anyone from the School of Media has any contacts out here that they could put me in touch with.

I am currently looking for work experience and internships to develop my cv so that I can then begin applying for more senior roles and positions. Any feedback or advice would be greatly received as I really want to try and get sponsorship out here and in the long run apply for residency. Look forward to hearing from you, Abi Bremner

If you can help, please comment on this post, or contact Peter Dewrance, lismalumni@gmail.com.

Calum Barre, class of 2011

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I am currently employed with Gems Tv and Gems Tv Extra, working as a technical operator.  Gems TV is a reverse auction shopping channel specialising in jewellery, which broadcasts 24/7 on freeview  channel 43. The company also owns Gems TV eXtra and Jewellery Maker. Continue reading →

Getting Started in the film business (by one who knows!)

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From Luke Cairns

During a normal working week here at Butchers Hook Video, I’ve come to expect at least a dozen CV’s of young people interested in breaking into the film business in the UK.

Now it is widely known that getting a break in the business is difficult, so in this article I’ll attempt to address this and offer some tips I’ve picked up along my career from lowly runner to corporate video producer working with Fortune 500 companies.

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