Single Camera Directing

Mar 10, 02:20 PM by Kate Taylor

Tuesday, March 23rd
9.15 – 4.30 pm
Screen Yorkshire, Leeds

Learn how to tell a story on tape with Bafta winning director, Patrick Titley. Find out how to be sure you get all the shots you need for the edit, how to get the best out of artistes, presenters and crew, how to do the most effective recce, problem solving, how to get the best out of cameras, lighting, sound and other available equipment; all the skills you need for shooting on location for TV, Video, Film, Broadcast or Corporate. Requires some knowledge of video. Tutor Patrick Titley is also one of ITV’s network factual director trainers.

Course Fee £175 plus vat. Full details from Screenhouse Training here or contact barbara.govan@screenhouse.co.uk for more details or tel 0113 266 8881

Extendee - Radio Merseyside

Mar 10, 01:38 PM by Kate Taylor

Ref 265545
Deadline 6th April
Extend – BBC Disability Scheme

Exclusively for disabled people, Extend is an award-winning, BBC-wide work placement scheme which offers appropriately experienced and/or qualified people a great opportunity to gain six months’ paid work experience within the BBC.

Although the scheme doesn’t necessarily lead to a full-time job, last year more than half its intake gained further work at the BBC.

From September 2010, over 20 placements will be available across the UK, in both programming areas and programme support areas. You’ll need to match the criteria for the placement, as well as demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting and knowledge of BBC output.

Applications are to be received by Tuesday 6th April 2010. Interviews are expected to be held between 26th April and 25th June 2010.

For further information about the BBC Extend Scheme and how to apply, click here

At the BBC we respect each other and celebrate our diversity so that everyone gives their best. The BBC positively encourages applications from all parts of the community and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity.

The Engine Room Pitch Workshop

Mar 10, 01:29 PM by Kate Taylor

Newcastle April 22nd/23rd Manchester May 12th/13th
Leeds July 19th/20th

This might be the opportunity for you or people you know of to present your new project or to come as an observer.

The engine room pitch is suitable for all levels of experience, from senior producers and directors to new entrants. This workshop is open to filmmakers and producers from the North East, North West and Yorkshire only, but applicants can choose which of the 3 workshops they wish to attend.

To express interest, email Doc/Fest Marketplace Producer Charlie Phillips via charlie@sidf.co.uk with a one-page proposal for a documentary or a doc/factual cross platform project (single or series), brief information about yourself, and stating a preference for which of the 3 locations you would like to attend.

Sheffield Doc/Fest partnership with Wide Eye Pictures and Northern Net

Branded Entertainment Workshop

Feb 26, 01:01 PM by Kate Taylor

Tuesday 2nd March
11.00am – 4.00pm
Northwest Vision and Media offices, Salford
£15

With increased pressure on sources of funding – funded and brand associated content could be the way forward in the future.

Come and Learn more from the experts about the potential, practices, and pitfalls!

A one day seminar hosted by Lilla Hurst, taking broadcast and film professionals through the practicalities of AFP (Advertiser Funded Product) and highlighting issues for companies and channels. As keynote speaker, Tess Alps from Thinkbox will take delegates through the industry policy and practicalities.

Through panel discussions, Q&A, workshops and intensive one to ones with a range of high-profile professionals, participants will learn about brands, entertainment and what it means for their business.

Confirmed speakers: Dan Chambers (Blink TV),Sally Quick (UKTV) Ed Sharpe (Film-Tree) Luke Taylor (Big Balls Films)

To book click here

Intellectual Property Rights & Copyright @ Onteca, Liverpool

Feb 26, 12:55 PM by Kate Taylor

Thursday 4th March
7.30am – 10.30am
Free

Freelancers are expected to know the law affecting programme making as part of their personal portfolio. In this session, media lawyer, Samantha Lansbury, from Slater Heelis will take complicated legal issues affecting the media industries and put them into easy to understand scenarios to help protect your creative ideas and formats.

If you think this is for you don’t miss out limited places available!

For more information on this and other sessions – click here

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