Dirty Diamond, Class of 2011, RTS nominees


We have just received good news from Andy McKay. The Chair of the Midlands Royal Television Society judges has told him that Dirty Diamond Media has been nominated for Best Fiction Film in the student category.

“This is a fantastic achievement for a charming film which I know took much effort and creativity to produce.

Colours and Shapes from Paul Hope on Vimeo.

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Job at Lincs FM: But Hurry!

BREAKFAST SHOW PRESENTER – LINCS FM 102.2  – closing date for all applications Friday 11th November

How would you like to work for one of the country’s most successful radio stations?

Lincs FM is an essential part of life across Lincolnshire and Newark. Our mix of Hits & Memories, entertainment, news and feel-good presenters has attracted a large and loyal audience, who enjoy Lincs FM’s unique approach to local radio.

 

Neil Baker

From Chris Hainstock:

“What Does Otto See?” Directed by Neil Baker (Electric Egg) has won Best UK Animated Short at the Cornwall International Film Festival.

Otto, a decrepit busking hobo, bashes out a jaunty tune on his toy piano to amuse passers by and hopefully earn him the odd coin. But on a pavement full of street maestros why would anyone spare a penny for old Otto?

What Does Otto See? TRAILER from Electric Egg on Vimeo.

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BlueCat Screenplay Competition

This year’s BlueCat Screenplay Competition submission deadline is November 15, 2011.

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Jack Shaw, class of 2008 / 2010

My journey from university to working life has not been easy, having spent 20 months living on sofas and busking to make money, however if you want  to do something bad enough, then you’ve just got to do it.

I went to university with two aims, to be as creative as possible and meet loads of people on the same wavelength as me. At the time I had come from an art background with a small amount of experience in Video production. Throughout the first two years of the Media Production Bachelors Degree I began to develop as a creative thinker.


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Michael’s new film

Michael Henry has told us he has completed post-production on his third feature film.

“I Work” will be screened in the Cargill Lecture Theatre, 7.30pm on 9 December.


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James Gray

We have been trying to track James down for ages. No luck yet with his story, but he seems to be doing well, to judge by his Facebook pages.

“Freelance Camera, Sound, Editor, and DIT. From Broadcast, Film and Corporate. Working in Film, Broadcast and Corporate.
Working with companies such as – BBC, Foundation TV, Bentley, Ford, British Gas, Presenter Studio, and loads more.”

Here are some of James’ productions:


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Darren Scales Update

Hi there, Daz Scales here from Backyard Productions, a fan film group from the UK.  I also graduated with Masters in Media Production thanks to the University of Lincoln.

You might be interested to know that I am producing a series of video diaries of the production process. As well as detailing the progress I also pass on my ‘wisdom’ of making films for free (well almost free). 


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Frequency Festival

Frequency Festival

From Toni Hankinson:

I would like to invite all film makers, animators, artists and creative types to submit a short (max 2 mins) film for the Frequency Festivals closing event.

Frequency Festival of Digital Culture is a week long event celebrating digital arts and culture, with art, events, workshops and happenings unfolding across Lincoln’s city centre from 21st till 29th October.

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Eccentricity rules at the LPAC next week

From Craig Morrow, Artistic Director, Lincoln Performing Arts Centre:

We are delighted to be hosting a symposium of eccentricities next week, curated by Lincoln Art Programme.  The event is free and you can sign up for it here.

Tomāto Tomäto Symposium
A collection of eccentric subjects 

Wednesday 12 October 2:00pm  (1.45pm registration)
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