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Michael Beddoes, from journalist to film maker

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“…get together with people of different skill sets and make something.”

Latest News: “…….our film The Third One This Week has been accepted into the Official Selection at South by South West Festival in Austin, Texas. Film London and British Council-Arts are supporting the project, which will allow us to strike a print of the film, and for me to go out to the festival and support it in competition.”

The Third One This Week Trailer from Buffalo Picture House on Vimeo.

Michael’s story:

All the way back in 2003, I enrolled at the University of Lincoln to study journalism, with the aim of either becoming a motoring, music or film critic. Things didn’t quite go to plan…..

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Michael Henry’s new film

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Michael (class of 2009) has released a trailer for his new film RESTLESS DUST. “Attempting to pick up the pieces after a car accident, a lonesome film restorer connects with a woman from his building. Struggling to deal with her over-possessive husband, their lives become increasingly entangled; and as her husband’s jealousy builds, so too does the threat of violence.”

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PA wanted at Channel 5 – this week!

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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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Boatload goes abroad

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Robert Flaherty

The University’s first major co-production, A Boatload of Wild Irishmen, is voyaging abroad, touring Canada from this Friday.

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Jobs at CISNET

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Only days left!

CISNET (Creative Industries Support Network for Atlantic SMEs) require a project Officer and a Research Assistant: Continue reading →

New website for film makers

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Register for free

Working In Film is a new network for filmmakers, listing events, jobs and companies within the film industry.
We are currently beta testing the website and were wondering if those of you who are interested in a career in film/TV would register with the website (for free) and leave feedback as to how you think the website can be improved?

By registering, you will be able to make a profile of your work and be found by users of the website searching for talented filmmakers.

BBC move to Salford – update

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BBC jobs details

 

“The BBC plan to move into MediaCityUK BBC North this year between April/May and the end of the year. It should be an interesting year with the hundreds of jobs being created and the recruitment process will be cranked up a level or 2 over the coming months.

Here is the link for those not currently registered for BBC North jobs.

You will need to upload your CV and subsequently pass the 1-2 hour online assessment.

This group takes in various relevant news feeds from related websites including the official MediaCityUK website where you can sign up for the official MediaCityUK newsletter.”

ITV move

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Pre Viz jobs – in LA!

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From Per Holmes, Hollywood Camera Work

Persistence Of Vision are looking for Pre-Viz Animators specifically with Hollywood Camera Work and Hot Moves training.

POV 2010 Demo Reel from POV Previs on Vimeo.

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FAO London film makers

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If you are in London on January 17th, why not watch the latest British short films at THE DELOITTE AUDITORIUM, and do some networking as well?

It’s only a fiver, but you must reserve in advance, either by email or on Facebook.

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James Waddell, class of 2000

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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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