From Martyn Thayne:
I have just come across some great intern and training opportunities that Channel 4 are running:
Tag Archives: TV
BAFTA crew
BAFTA Crew is a professional network that gives you access to the best established film industry talent and a network of fellow professionals.
Are you working in film or TV production or post-production in the English Regions? Do you want to join a professional network that will help to launch your career in the industry? If so, then join BAFTA Crew, a new group for the brightest crew talent in the English regions.
Deadline for applications February 18, 2013. Apply here.
Andy Smith, class of 2012
While at university I felt it was important to concentrate on my work but also keep my ears down for job opportunities. This is really important in the 3rd year as in a few months you’re not a student any more and you want to get far in an industry relating to the course you’ve been doing for the last three years!
I currently work as a Technical Operator for Satellite Information Services, a company based in both Milton Keynes and MediaCityUK, who broadcast horse and dog racing to betting shops all around the world. They also have the largest outside broadcasting division in the country. Continue reading
Electric Egg update (Neil Baker)
Electric Egg are delighted to announce not only a new release on DVD but also the beginning of a new documentary project and for this we need your help.
Thank you for taking the time to read this latest news from Electric Egg. We have news of two exciting new films. One complete and released on DVD in time for Christmas and the other a new project that we are raising production funds for through the sale of the DVD.
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BAFTA survey responders criticise TV careers advice
Thanks to LSM graduate Jordan Livermore for this story:
“A new research report released today by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) reveals that young people are needlessly being discouraged from pursuing a career in film, television or games – with talented young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and women at particular risk of being lost to these industries. Careers in film, television and games are popular first choices amongst young people……… However, one in five (20%) of all respondents found accessing careers advice difficult or impossible, and ……. the majority (64%) felt the advice was too general and almost half (49%) felt the advisor did not know enough about the industry in question.” Continue reading
Enterprise and Employability Week
From Lesley McCarron:
Enterprise and Employability Week and Find Your Feet Fair
12-16 November 2012
The week will include a host of different events open to all students, recent graduates and all alumni of the University of Lincoln. Continue reading
Alex Graham (Wall to Wall CEO) to give lecture
Mon 15 Oct at 6pm, MC2201, Brayford Campus, University of Lincoln.
Visiting Professor for TV Alex Graham: “Sheffield International Doc Fest at 20″
Wall to Wall CEO Alex Graham has been a leading figure in UK independent television production sector for almost 30 years. Continue reading
Trainee placement at BBC North Drama – but hurry!
From Helen McCarron, UoL Careers & Employability Advisor :
I know this is a tight turn around but there is a very exciting opportunity which has arisen with BBC DRAMA PRODUCTION NORTH on the 3 x 60 minute BBC THREE drama IN THE FLESH, a family drama looking at identity and discrimination but with a surprising genre twist. Deadline is Tuesday 2nd October at noon.
This is a fantastic chance to work out on location and oversee all aspects of a BBC drama production. The successful trainee will be based on set and main duties will include working alongside the assistant directors. Continue reading
Latest news from Dani Moseley
Had a day of meetings and a uni catch up (With Staci Shuttleworth and Tamsin Nolan from my course) Always nice to catch up with the girlies and they’re both doing BRILLIANTLY in media. Staci has just been promoted to the head of scheduling team for channel 5 and Tamsin works either for sky sports or a sports channel/programmes like soccar am or something like that. Anyhoo!
Yes things are going really well! Continue reading
Perseverance Pays off for Promising Producer Graduate
ERIKA BUTCHER graduated in 2011, with a Degree in Media Production and a prize for best student in a producer role.
Erika, said in 2011
“I originally worked in a theatre, but moved over to admin to pay bills. I tried to get back into the creative side of things, but it was so difficult without prior film experience. I came to University to further my career.”
You can see one of her final year films “Off the Beaten Track” here