From Michelle Davis: This post has been created as a result of an exciting and innovative Partnership in Knowledge Transfer scheme (PiKT) between Cable Telecommunications Training Services Ltd (CTTS) and the School of Media at the University of Lincoln.
The project aims to develop the company’s new media capability in areas that include: e-marketing, supplementary training aids, e-learning, and investigate novel delivery and distribution approaches. Continue reading
If you have not yet discovered it, have a long look at the BBC Academy website, and in particular the College of Production. There is a wealth of useful information about working in broadcasting, and not just in the BBC.
“About the BBC Academy: Continue reading
From Robert Telezynski:
I am a graduate filmmaker who has recently returned home to Lincoln. Having had some previous success with some of my short films (BFI awarded, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival) and recently completing the FilmWorks development and networking scheme through the BFI and Creative England has enabled me to move forward into directing my first feature project. Continue reading
If you fancy a ten week paid internship in Digital Sales, Editorial or Communications with Penguin publishing, this summer 2013, then click below for more details. The deadline is 15 February.
If you apply please let us know how you get on. Good Luck!
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First Light is looking for either young filmmakers or teams of young people aged between 18 and 25 to take part in a 4 day residential course to help find funding for their films. You’ll get access to practical workshops, talks and screenings.
It has partnered with the Flatpack Festival and Creative Skillset to run a film financing course in March 2013. First Light said the course “taught by experienced filmmakers will provide all the tools needed to help get film projects off the ground.” Continue reading
From Chris Jones:
The Guerilla Film Makers Masterclass 2013: Rise Of The Micro Crew is a two day event designed to get you making YOUR movie NOW! It will help you avoid mistakes, it will save you money and it will guide you through the seemingly infinite choices that lay ahead…
When – June 15th / 16th
Where – Regents College, central London
How much – £79 early bird (£135 normal price)
From Martyn Thayne:
I have just come across some great intern and training opportunities that Channel 4 are running:
BAFTA Crew is a professional network that gives you access to the best established film industry talent and a network of fellow professionals.
Are you working in film or TV production or post-production in the English Regions? Do you want to join a professional network that will help to launch your career in the industry? If so, then join BAFTA Crew, a new group for the brightest crew talent in the English regions.
Deadline for applications February 18, 2013. Apply here.
From Deena Saeed:
Yesterday we opened applications for Radio 1 & 1Xtra’s Take It On Trainee scheme.
We’re practicing what we preach with Take it On, by opening the doors of Radio 1 & 1Xtra’s new HQ and offering paid placements that give young people the opportunity to build experience and get involved in what we do at the networks. Four trainees will start with us on 8 week placements at the end of January and placements will then run across the year.
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From BBC Future Media: Media City Open Event, Salford. Tuesday, 11 December 2012 from 15:00 to 20:00. Book here.
The Future Media division is responsible for all of the BBC’s digital media services. We are actively recruiting for a wide variety of technical roles in Future Media. Representatives from BBC Recruitment and the Future Media Graduate scheme will be here to talk about the opportunities available.