Producer wanted (Nottingham)

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:

andrew.ogden@broadcastmedia.co.uk
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Step2TV

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.

PA wanted at Channel 5 – this week!

Milkshake!

Spotted by Chris Hainstock:

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT – FULL TIME – Channel 5 (London)

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT CHANNEL 5/ MILKSHAKE

If you are interested in this position please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@five.tv
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must be available to start work on the 21st January 2011.

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James Waddell, class of 2000

James Waddell

I had always wanted to work in television and one day decided to do something about it.

I chose Lincoln for my degree mostly because of the new media and television facilities that they had.

Throughout my three years there I pretty much knew I wanted to be a director, the only problem was how did I make it happen?

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BBC open Vision Intake Pool 2011

This BBC scheme is for the entry level roles of Runner and Production Management Assistant. Once you have been accepted into the pool you may be offered contracts as and when there is a requirement for Runner or PMA support on a production team.

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Corrie to move to Salford Quays

Peel Media announced today that ITV is to move its Manchester-based operation, including Coronation Street, to MediaCityUK.

Britain’s longest-running soap will relocate to a new state-of-the art production facility to be built on the MediaCityUK site next to the Imperial War Museum North.  ITV staff, including the ITV Granada regional news team, will take up residence in offices on the Salford Quays side of the development in 2012.

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Independent Film Website

Click on the logo for lots of useful information about film making, events, training, casting and other goodies. For regular updates you should register, but it’s free. We have added the link to the sidebar as well.

Luisa De Rienzo, class of 2005

 

Luisa on Wipeout

If I had never set foot in that small television studio at Lincoln University, I wonder if I would be doing the job I do today.
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Crow’s Eye Productions (Lincoln)

A few months ago we went on location with LSM graduates Nick Loven and Chris Roberts, not to mention Nick’s mum and Chris’ sister, costumier Pauline Loven – collectively Crow’s Eye Productions.

Based in Lincoln, Crow’s Eye specialises in Lincolnshire heritage, and earlier this year we caught up with them on a cold and misty day at Goltho Church near Wragby, rehearsing scenes inspired by Fiona Mountain’s novel “Lady of the Butterflies“. Nick and Chris reflected on their work:

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Television viewing on the up

Good news for TV production students and alumni. Against the odds, TV is more popular than ever in the UK. Apparently it’s to do with the oldies. And video sharing sites like YouTube are getting fewer hits these days.

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