Robert Flaherty
The University’s first major co-production, A Boatload of Wild Irishmen, is voyaging abroad, touring Canada from this Friday.
Boatload goes abroad
Jobs at CISNET
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New website for film makers
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Working In Film is a new network for filmmakers, listing events, jobs and companies within the film industry.
We are currently beta testing the website and were wondering if those of you who are interested in a career in film/TV would register with the website (for free) and leave feedback as to how you think the website can be improved?
By registering, you will be able to make a profile of your work and be found by users of the website searching for talented filmmakers.
BBC move to Salford – update
BBC jobs details
From the MediaCityUK LinkedIn group, which you can join.:
“The BBC plan to move into MediaCityUK BBC North this year between April/May and the end of the year. It should be an interesting year with the hundreds of jobs being created and the recruitment process will be cranked up a level or 2 over the coming months.
Here is the link for those not currently registered for BBC North jobs.
You will need to upload your CV and subsequently pass the 1-2 hour online assessment.
This group takes in various relevant news feeds from related websites including the official MediaCityUK website where you can sign up for the official MediaCityUK newsletter.”
Advice on applying to the BBC
Pre Viz jobs – in LA!
Apply now!
From Per Holmes, Hollywood Camera Work
Persistence Of Vision are looking for Pre-Viz Animators specifically with Hollywood Camera Work and Hot Moves training.
POV 2010 Demo Reel from POV Previs on Vimeo.
FAO London film makers
James Waddell, class of 2000
James Waddell
I had always wanted to work in television and one day decided to do something about it.
I chose Lincoln for my degree mostly because of the new media and television facilities that they had.
Throughout my three years there I pretty much knew I wanted to be a director, the only problem was how did I make it happen?
BBC open Vision Intake Pool 2011
This BBC scheme is for the entry level roles of Runner and Production Management Assistant. Once you have been accepted into the pool you may be offered contracts as and when there is a requirement for Runner or PMA support on a production team.
Corrie to move to Salford Quays
Peel Media announced today that ITV is to move its Manchester-based operation, including Coronation Street, to MediaCityUK.
Britain’s longest-running soap will relocate to a new state-of-the art production facility to be built on the MediaCityUK site next to the Imperial War Museum North. ITV staff, including the ITV Granada regional news team, will take up residence in offices on the Salford Quays side of the development in 2012.
New TV and digital training course
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And it’s free!!
From Mandy Jones, news of a new training course “Due North”.
“Endemol is working with three of Skillset’s Media Academies in the North to deliver a high level TV and Digital training course for people in the early stages of their TV and media careers.
This is an ideal opportunity for people in the early stages of their media careers to benefit from high level industry mentoring and support, working in teams on briefs from established clients.”