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.
From Emma Morley at Media Archive of Central England (MACE):
Andy Bevan, a reporter on Central Tonight at 6pm will be doing three reports on the Midlands on Film DVD Series this week – starting today (ITV Central Region):
Tues 26 March, Central Tonight, 6pm: Regenerating Birmingham
Wed 27 March, Central Tonight, 6pm: Rebuilding Coventry
Thur 28 March, Central Tonight, 6pm: Made in Leicester
Midlands on Film was a collaborative project between LSM and MACE. The DVDs are all on special offer and you can find out about the nine titles in the series here at MACE.
These first months have been the busiest of my life – but I have learnt from them every single day.
Having graduated from the BA (Hons) Media Production course, I was awaiting response from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) after interviewing for their PgDip Sound Design For The Theatre course, which was brand new this year, and listed a maximum of three places available in the prospectus. A few weeks later, I received the letter I was hoping for……….. Continue reading
From Sarah Barrow: Monday 15th April, AR0107 / Architecture building, 5pm.
Johann Chan, Arts Editor of Digital Arts will chair a live discussion with guest speaker John Dower, Film & TV Director/Producer and winner of Banff World Television Awards Best Sports Documentary for ‘Thriller in Manila’. No booking – seats allocated on a first come first served basis. The talk is one of four taking place at universities around the UK as part of the Young Creative Chevrolet 2013 competition. Continue reading
Do you have a vision for a short film you’d love to make but no dosh with which to do so? Then this is the brief for you. We’re offering eight IdeasTap members £5,000 funding each and expert mentoring to turn their short film ideas into reality. Narrative, documentary, conceptual, a music video, animation – the format is down to you – what we’re looking for are engaging and, above all, original ideas. The closing date is March 28th. Full details
Q: Why are Contracts like Train Connections? A: They Never Arrive When You Need Them.
It is literally three years ago since I wrote my first blog for the LSM page. I know this because I just read it again to remind myself what I wrote in preparation for writing this entry. Hopefully my grammar has improved since then!
Three years ago I had been working for a little while on a show called My First Place, a real estate show about first time homebuyers. I was a production coordinator for the show so I was in charge of getting the legal releases required for the show so we could film people and locations. I loved this job, it was great fun. Continue reading
Creative Skillset is the industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the UK creative industries maintain their world class position.
If you’re working in one of these industries, they have information and resources to help you take your career to the next level. If you’re just starting out, you’ll find information on all the different jobs out there to help you decide which one is right for you.
If you are in Lincoln on March 26th, take a trip down memory lane courtesy of the Cooperative Youth Film Academy. Watch the inspiring story of the Rochdale Pioneers at The Venue, Bishop Grossteste University. The story delves into how the co-operative movement started and how the town of Rochdale came together to change the society they were living in. Find out more and view trailer. The director, John Montegrande will give an exclusive introduction to the film and answer your questions. Full details and booking
This event takes place on the 18th and 19th May in Central London. It looks at every step of the process, discussing the more important aspects with our visiting industry experts. Tickets are available for the early bird price of £79.
Filmmakers across the world are creating extraordinary documentaries, reaching audiences, making both money and a name for themselves, sometimes even catalysing profound change in the way people behave. Continue reading