The School of Media is hosting four special events in June as part of the Lincoln Film Festival, celebrating the Lincoln Film Society’s 60th anniversary. All screenings will be at the LPAC, starting at 6.30pm.
Tuesday 4 June: The Cinematic “Canon” – screening of Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’, introduced by Professor Brian Winston. Continue reading
Marcella Forster spotted this opportunity for apprenticeships at BBC Wales:
NOW RECRUITING! ARE YOU THE NEXT MEDIA APPRENTICE?
Download the fourth edition of LSM, the Lincoln School of Media’s magazine. This is our opportunity to share with you the impressive work and fantastic achievements of our students, graduates and staff. We’re very proud of them all.
LSM Senior Lecturer and founder of the @LincolnMedia Twitter page Chris Hainstock was recently interviewed on PostIitRadio about his use of social networking. Sit back and enjoy!
From Sarah Barrow: The inaugural conference of the British Association of Film, TV and Screen Studies takes place here next week, Fri 19th to Sun 21st April. Professor Mary Stuart will open proceedings at 2pm on the Friday followed by an introduction from BAFTSS chair Prof Brian Winston. Guest of honour (receiving a lifetime achievement award) is confirmed as acclaimed feminist film theorist Laura Mulvey! Her keynote is on the Friday at 4.30pm, followed by a screening of “Riddles of the Sphynx”, followed by a reception to launch the Journal of Popular Television. Full details of the conference, including the programme and links to booking. Continue reading
From Sarah Barrow: Have you seen the Guardian’s 5 jobs that didn’t exist 10 years ago? What do you think? Will they still be advertising for these roles in another ten years time or are they simply old roles with new names?
Social Media Manager is particularly good for anyone graduating from LSM – the first ever social media manager for Visit Lincoln is a Lincoln Media grad …
East Lindsey District Council have commissioned Red Dog Film to make a period drama set in Lincolnshire during World War II about the iconic Lancaster bomber. Just Jane is a bomber whose restoration has been a passion for Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage centre and will no doubt feature in the film.
LSM graduate Phil Stevens is directing, and LSM Senior Lecturer Chris Hainstock has set up a dedicated Facebook page where you can follow the progress of the production.
We regularly pass on job opportunities here, and new jobs come up daily on our Twitter feed, but did you know that the University Careers and Employability Service can also help you find employment or self-employment? Adviser Helen McCarron writes:
Have you had a look at our website for information how to find jobs? We have information for each course with useful places to start your job hunt. Continue reading
From Chris Heighton: Frequency 2013 – Lincoln, 18th to 26th October 2013. You are invited to get involved in Lincoln’s celebration of digital arts and cultures. Where – Zing, LPAC Café-Bar, When – Monday 29th April, 6 – 7.30pm. RSVP: cheighton@lincoln.ac.uk – no later than Monday 22nd April
Frequency 2013 welcomes projects, debates and artworks that explore the theme of Revolution in all its guises and contexts. The Festival serves as a platform and catalyst for provocative projects and activities that will reach across and beyond the city of Lincoln, fuelling expression and debate amongst the widest range of groups. Continue reading
From Chris Hainstock:
Just heard that Grant Bridgeman has been nominated along with the ‘Accused’ sound team, in the ‘Best Sound – Fiction’ category of the BAFTA CRAFT AWARDS 2013. Congratulations and good luck to Grant from all in the Lincoln School of Media.