After graduating with a degree in media production I took the usual route of trying to get as much experience as possible under my belt, in my chosen field of audio. I was fortunate enough to get land 5 different work experience placements across production facilities for Radio and Sound Post-Production for Film and TV.
Category Archives: Moving Image
Daryl Boyden, class of 2011
I am still here at Interflora and work has been busy since I took my promotion for the role of Video Producer (from assistant) back in January. Focusing the brand video slightly more on editorial content (e.g. short documentaries about British grown flowers, wedding competitions and flower school) to managing, shooting, capturing the entire video element for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012 – Probably the most stressful but extremely fun challenge I’ve had so far.
Michael Beddoes employs LSM graduates
Love working with the students and alumni of the Media course at Lincoln, always a good bunch of guys who are passionate and enthusiastic.
Our short film ‘The Third One This Week’ completed the festival circuit after screening at South by South West, the Hamptons and winning a jury prize at Cergy-Pontoise International Student Festival. Launched online for free and became Vimeo Staff Pick.
Win £10k to start your own media business
From Helen McCarron, Careers Advisor:
Students or recent graduates (last 2 years) can enter a creative short video for a chance to win £10,000 to kickstart their business.
The varsity pitch competition is run by NACUE. The closing date for this is the 5th October 2012. Continue reading
Michael Henry Update, Summer 2012
The past twelve months have been the best of my life. A lot has happened – I filmed my third feature film ‘I WORK’, traveled the world, set up the Quandary Productions Filmmaker Support Scheme (soon to become the ‘Artist Support Scheme’ as we are now helping actors, artists, musicians, and comedians, as well as filmmakers), we’ve helped countless people both through the scheme and by supporting charities worldwide, the ‘I WORK’ release was met with hordes of incredible feedback and has received a remarkable following online, and we’re now gearing up for our next (fourth) feature film over the next couple of months.
3D Film Competition
Nintendo 3ds xl and the bfi present a Vision in 3d: 3d short filmmaking competition now open.
A Vision in 3D competition Figurehead Ridley Scott says: “Digital and 3D filmmaking is within the grasp of everyone these days. I’m excited by all the skill and talent that’s emerging in the UK, telling stories in different ways and it’s vital that it gets our support. This competition launched by the BFI and Nintendo opens up a big opportunity for emerging filmmakers to make their mark and they should grab it with both hands. I can’t wait to see the results.”
Michael Henry’s Latest Film – update
2009 graduate Michael Henry is an independent filmmaker and founder of Quandary Productions. He says ‘we believe that there is nothing stopping you from making a film, only yourself. Write a story, get a camera, and shoot!” Michael practices what he preaches and his latest film ‘I WORK‘ will be released on 1st August on DVD and On Demand.
Log Rushes Voluntarily for a Channel 4 series
Multi-award winning Production Company Keo Films is looking for loggers to work on a prime time series for Channel 4. The two-week voluntary work, with expenses, is to transcribe rushes based in Scunthorpe during August. Continue reading
Runners required! 10th-14th August for shoot in Lincoln
News just in from Hannah Webster who works as a Production Assistant for Blueprint Films. She says:
“We’re in need of some more runners for the next block of shooting for Vigilante. Filming will take place between the 10th-14th August and we’re ideally looking for people who have access to a car.”
Hannah can fill you in on the details, so email her: hannah@blueprintfilm.co.uk
Golden fables 2012
Four LSM graduates are key members of the team creating a film record of a major new stage work about Lincolnshire. The film premiere is at the Drill Hall in Lincoln on Tuesday July 3. Tickets are £5 (£4 concessions) from the box office on 01522 873894. Later it moves on to Stamford, Gainsborough, Sleaford, Hemswell, Grantham, Leasingham and Spalding.