Category Archives: Moving Image

Paid Opportunity: Creative Internships at Quandary Productions

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LSM 2009 graduate Michael Henry, founder of Quandary Productions said:

Michael_HenryWe’re offering two lucky individuals the opportunity to make some extra cash, gain experience with a local (Lincoln-based) production company, and work with brands as diverse as LEGO, LYNX, PRINGLES, and GILLETTE. Interns will also get to work with us on our next feature film ‘TIME AND PLACE‘ (shooting will be from January to March 2014).

Our Creative Internship Programme is flexible to allow students to work around studies, and graduates to work around other forms of employment. Pay is variable dependent on how much work each individual puts in, and the performance of the two chosen individuals, who will have the opportunity to work together on briefs or alone.  Here’s how it works:  Continue reading →

Award-winning BWNG at LSM: Craft of Creating a Web Series – book!

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BWNG-logoCongratulations to BWNG ‘Brothers With No Game.’ It won Best Web Series at the BEFFTA (Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television & Arts) Awards 2013 and at the start of this month it won ‘Best Online Production’ at the Movie Screen & Video Awards.  The creators, writers, directors and producer will be guest speakers on Tuesday (12 November) to share an analysis about the craft of creating an online series.

Spaces are limited, so please contact Marcella Forster ASAP to book your seat 10am-12noon: mforster@lincoln.ac.uk

The online comedy drama has also won multiple awards, from producing to editing, earlier this year at the LA Web Series Festival and our 2007 graduate Dani Moseley plays the character ‘Simone’ in BWNG.

You can also see the series on BWNG’s YouTube channel.

LSM Awarded BFI Film Academy – again!

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BFIandLSM-ACADEMY_firstproject-Spring2013Hurrah! After LSM’s success in partnership with CfBT Education Services, earlier this year, we’ll be hosting the BFI Film Academy programmes over the next two years. It means we can offer young people in the East Midlands hands-on opportunities to learn film production from UK industry experts and access our state-of-the art studios, equipment and technology.  Brian Hall, LSM’s Senior Lecturer, will once again take the lead on this project: “Our first programme was a fantastic success, and we are now on the lookout for enthusiastic applicants who can demonstrate a creative aptitude and an excitement for the film industry.”

Apply now! Aspiring movie-makers who’re aged between 16 and 19 and in the region must get applications in by 30 September 2013. Email Robert Pitman at CfBT Education Services for an application form and further details about the BFI Film Academy in Lincoln: rpitman@cfbt.com  Continue reading →

Project:Library Promo

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From some of our media graduates (Jack Howard, Tom Ridgewell & starring Daniel J. Layton) and YouTubers. New web series. October 2013.

You can see Project: Library on Tim’s YouTube Channel
LSM alumni YouTubers: Jack Howard, Daniel J Layton, Tom ‘TomSka’ Ridgewell

‘What Goes Up’ Trailer

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Here’s the official trailer from the makers of ‘What Goes Up’: LSM students’ feature film, which is currently in post-production.   

Student Feature Film ‘What Goes Up’ in the making

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Matthew Gambell and Production Team__What Goes Up filmThis summer LSM students, like Director Matthew Gambell and the dedicated production team from writers to producers, have been busy fundraising, scripting and shooting an independent feature film called ‘What Goes Up’.  It’s a “rom-com with a sci-fi twist”, which is currently in post-production.

Matt said: We’re hoping to get the film finished by January so that we can start circulating the festivals before releasing it later in the year, we’re also hoping to have a few screenings within Lincoln before release. Continue reading →

Digital Media Production Assistant opportunity

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The Royal Veterinary College is looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join their team as a Digital Media Production Assistant. This one-year fixed term post would be ideal for recent graduates with a flair for digital image capture and video production looking to build their portfolio and gain work experience.

Nr Potters Bar, Hertfordshire  c. £20.3K to £23K pa inclusive

Details and application

Opportunities at Red Bee Media

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From University of Lincoln graduate Tim Nicholls: My company Red Bee Media currently has opportunities for work placements in the creative division.   “Red Bee CREATIVE is the crack team who devise all those memorable bits between the programmes on TV. We’re talking the trailers and Idents which are internationally acclaimed for their originality, flair and wit. But our work is not only on TV, we transform media brands by creating content for any platform and on any device. Our teams specialize in all types of short-form content, so our projects range from web programmes to digital / social media campaigns.”

This would be a good opportunity for LSM graduates to gain experience. The deadline for the next short list is 30th September. Details and Applications. Download application form.

Darren Scales learns about scoring his film

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Darren Scales has been working on his sci-fi epic “The Drift” since August 2011, and the movie is now in post production, scheduled for a Christmas 2013 release. He’s recently been working on the original musical score. As well as producing this low budget movie, Darren (who describes himself as the executive bully,) has regularly updated his production video diary “Driftcasts”. Here’s the latest episode, in which Darren meets with James the Score, composer for THE DRIFT, and asks him what it takes to write a score:

THE DRIFT is Backyard Productions’ latest venture. A completely original Sci Fi adventure set 100 years from now… Continue reading →

Universal Pictures’ Emerging Writers Fellowship

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From Marcella Forster:

The Emerging Writers Fellowship is an exciting new program at Universal Pictures designed to identify and cultivate new and unique voices with a passion for storytelling. We are looking for talented screenwriters who have the potential to thrive, but don’t have access to or visibility within the industry.

Universal Pictures’ will entertain applications for the fellowship beginning on September 3, 2013. Interested applicants should submit an original screenplay as well as additional background materials in order to be considered. All semi-finalists will then be asked to submit a second screenplay. Ten finalists will be selected and interviewed in Los Angeles. Up to five fellows will be chosen to participate in the program.

Full details and application