| February 6, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 4:30 pm |
Waterside Arts Centre
(directions http://www.watersideartscentre.co.uk/FindUs.asp)
£30.00 (plus £1.00 booking fee for card transactions)
This is one-day course is ideal for both new and experienced writers. Former Head of Development at Baby Cow TV (makers of Ideal, Gavin & Stacey) and online Producer Ric Michael guides you through the politics, opportunities, etiquette and rationale of writing for the small screen – on television, online and mobile platforms.
Television has expanded and the development of new and social media has opened up new opportunities for writers. This course explains the current environment for writers and helps to develop a coherent strategy for getting the best from your work. Ric also provides insights on how to script ideas that have a chance of progressing and will provide notes to help you refine your script following the workshop.
This session is limited to a small number of participants to ensure that each person attending gets time to focus on their own project. Attendees will be asked to provide draft scripts and / or synopses in advance of the session.
To book, call our box office on 0161 912 5616.
Permanent, full time
£24,250 + commission
Are you eager to use your sales skills to support Manchester’s most exciting radio station? If you have a fantastic approach to attracting new business and a passion for developing innovative marketing solutions then, we may have an opportunity that’s right up your street.
Last year Gaydio launched as a brand new FM radio station aiming at gay men and lesbians across Manchester and the UK.
In a short time, we have built a sizable audience and worked with a range of business from big nationals to local companies. As the station grows we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgeable person to help drive additional sales into next year.
This role will focus on the sale of smaller advertising campaigns with clients that may not have tried advertising their brand on the radio before. There is an expectation that this will involved significant face to face and telephone communication, working with our existing teams to deliver new campaigns.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of advertising sales, ideally in the radio sector and have the drive and determination to succeed.
Go to http://www.gaydio.co.uk/contact/work-for-gaydio/ to apply.
Based in Sheffield
Deadline – 6 January 2012, noon
The British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) is currently seeking a Managing Director who will continue to develop the organisation and its work and to widen its influence and profile. The successful candidate will have outstanding leadership skills and will be a strategic thinker with strong organisational abilities and excellent networking skills.
If you feel you have the skills and the enthusiasm to undertake this key role in an ambitious organisation, delivering nationwide at grass roots level, please go to http://bffs.org.uk/aboutus/vacancies.html to download a job description and full application details.
Creative England has opened two new schemes of Lottery funding, delegated from the BFI, to support the development of filmmaking talent in the English regions.
The Development Fund is open to individual writers, writer/directors and/or producers based in the English regions for the development of all types of feature films, including animation and documentary. Applications are also invited from writer/director/producer teams. Funding is available for the costs of developing a screenplay (or the equivalent for documentaries) such as research costs, writer’s fees, script editor/developer support and script readings.
The Film Networks Fund is open to networks and organisations whose work supports and promotes filmmaking activities in the English regions. Funding is available for a range of eligible activity including provision of editorial and technical support for emerging talent looking to produce work, delivery of networking, screening and industry speaker events and master classes, and provision of peer-to-peer support, mentoring, training and advice.
Read more and access the fund guidelines and application forms
| December 1, 2011 |
| 10:00 am | to | 4:30 pm |
The world revolves around visual awareness – on websites, smartphones, TV – pitching your idea, presenting, teaching, sharing whatever it is you want to share all require the artist to also be a skilled communicator.
The workshop will help you develop the skills you need to stand in front of a camera and present your ideas without being inhibited. The session gets you in front of a camera, look at your personal style and identifies your unique strengths. This one day session will help build your confidence to use your personal strengths to a greater potential.
This session costs £45. To book call 0161 912 5616. Trainers Ric Michael and Christine Pyke have many years’ experience in front of and behind the camera. For more details on their work, go to http://www.pumaeventsandtraining.co.uk/
