Despite studying Journalism at Lincoln, it has been a pleasure to be involved with the alumni network in recent time and I hope to continue to do so.
On a news topic, we are now raising the final bit of finance for a French language drama short called ‘Lolotte’.
Lolotte Fundraising Video – IndieGoGo from Buffalo Picture House on Vimeo.
Khi Mahmood
From Chris Hainstock:
Khi Mahmood tells me he will be credited on a BBC prog called “Britain’s Hidden Heritage” which is airing this Sunday at 7 on BBC1 and BBC1 HD.
As he says: “Its going to be my first prime time credit as an Edit Assistant”
Small steps to bigger things hopefully.
LSM Productions, the new production arm of the School, has just released the first in a series of promotional films for the University International Office.
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.)
Deadline - 3.45pm Wednesday 6th April
Neil Kendall has notified us of an Video Production Assistant internship at Interflora.
THIS IS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN’S NEWLY QUALIFIED GRADUATE INTERNSHIP SCHEME. YOU MUST HAVE GRADUATED FROM LINCOLN UNIVERSITY IN 2008, 2009 OR 2010 OR DUE TO GRADUATE IN 2011 TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
Full details and how to apply.
From Andrew Ogden at Broadcast Media Services:
“…..here is the annual job opportunity at BMS! This time I am looking for a Producer, so likely to be a graduate of yours with at least a couple of years’ experience of the professional working environment.”
Contact:
Church Farm Museum
From Sarah Mair, Church Farm Museum, Skegness:
I am running a competition for Church Farm Museum in Skegness to involve young people in making short films. This is taking place now and is due to be complete in early March.
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Install now!
From Chris Hainstock:
FREE NON-LINEAR EDITING SOFTWARE
LIGHTWORKS was a very good non-linear editing system, which at one time was much more popular than Avid, and was around way before Final Cut Pro.
I have come across this website – looks useful.
“Step2InspireTV is a one stop shop for the latest Film & TV Opportunities and News. Whether you are just starting out or already have a foot in the door, we can steer you in the right direction by providing a multitude of information to gain invaluable skills and experience.”
Check it out and let us know what you think.
Double Negative Website
If you’re interested in a career in special effects you may be interested in an event on campus tomorrow 2nd Feb, 1-4pm, AR0107 Architecture Building:
‘Double Negative Visual Effects’
Guest Speakers:
Jon Opegenhaffen – lead compositor of Iron Man / Inception giving a talk on how these films were made.
Alice Robinson – HR Officer – Giving talk on Double Negative and recruitment.
Students, staff and graduates welcome.