George Horne
I know people who’ve swept floors, blown up balloons and bought everyone’s lunch at some studios, for no pay and little respect. Honestly, some internships are nothing short of slave labour and unpaid internships should be made illegal.
Tracey Marsh
How many people do you know who are being paid to do exactly what they studied at Uni? And who wants a repetitive, boring old 9 to 5 job anyway!?
Marcella spotted this web page which could be useful if you are trying to find film jobs in London.
“Fresh out of school/uni/a wildly different career? It’s hard getting onto the lower rungs of the film/TV ladder, and it can be difficult to know where to look for jobs. Well, worry no more, we have a near comprehensive list of jobsites, message boards and more.”
Still a vexed question it seems. Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door, but should anyone work for nothing in this day and age?
I have belatedly come across a report on the subject issued last year by the CIPD; it might interest both graduates and students.
From Chris Hainstock:
Author Giles Kristian visited the School of Media last Monday to see a short film made by graduates Philip Stevens, Jake Tomlinson, Stewart MacGregor and the rest of Urban Apache (their production Co. set up after leaving Lincoln.)
Dani Moseley speaks out
Heya! Been a while right?!
So what’s on the grapevine with Dani Moseley. Well…
Leo Worsdale, class of 2009
From Dave McSherry (Audio Production):
Today, I had a flying visit from 2009 BSc Audio Technology graduate Leo Worsdale. Leo spent four weeks earlier this year working at the BBC’s Western House studios as a Broadcast Assistant intern on the Shaun Keaveny show.
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From Leo:
My graduate journey in radio actually started a year before I graduated, when I first visited the Introducing… show on BBC Lincolnshire.
Leo BBC 6 Music Trail by lismalumni
Michael (class of 2009) has announced the premiere in Lincoln of his new film RESTLESS DUST.
Details:
March 25, 7 t0 9 p.m., Co-op Lecture Theatre, University of Lincoln, Brayford Campus
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Michael's Website
Michael Henry has contacted us about a new film competition. He writes:
“We hope our own work output inspires future generations to do it themselves, and not be put off by a lack of funding.
Pete Sims
Five years on, Pete runs his own successful video production company. His advice? “Know your industry and …….believe in yourself, thinking hard about what it is that sets you apart from everyone else.”