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In November we welcomed current and future screen professionals to Screen Futures, a screen careers-focused event providing opportunities to expand professional networks and get insider tips on everything from transferrable skills to training and funding streams.

A series of 10-minute lightning talks and discussion panels proved particularly popular on the night, all packed with advice and encouragement for anyone embarking on a screen career. You can re-watch all of the talks below—be sure to have a pen handy!

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In November we welcomed current and future screen professionals to Screen Futures, a screen careers-focused event providing opportunities to expand professional networks and get insider tips on everything from transferrable skills to training and funding streams.

A series of 10-minute lightning talks and discussion panels proved particularly popular on the night, all packed with advice and encouragement for anyone embarking on a screen career. You can re-watch all of the talks below-be sure to have a pen handy!

Lightning talks
Louisa Rose Mackleston, freelance filmmaker
Filmmaker and founder of Northern Fortress Films, Louisa Rose Mackleston championed diversity and representation in the screen industries and the importance of loving what you do.
Olivia Thomas, Film Office Co-Ordinator, Screen Yorkshire
Olivia is the first point of call for Screen Yorkshire's Crew Service and gave a talk crammed with tips and advice about how to find work in the screen industries.
Amy Berriman, freelance lighting engineer
Amy provided an insight into what it takes to be a successful lighting engineer, in this Q&A with Screen Yorkshire's Head of Skills and Industry Engagement, Beatrice Neumann.
Helena Jones, Engagement Manager, Ay-Pe
What do you want from your screen career? Helena gave valuable insight into a more unusual, but no less exciting, screen job.
Chloe Martin, freelance producer
Producer Chloe told the story of her route into the screen industries and how "it's never easy, but it's always worth it!"
Alicia Womersley and Tom Joslin
Fellow graduates of Screen Yorkshire's COSE:Y UK Film & TV Craft Certificate Art Direction and Props, Alicia and Tom shared what the course has given them.

Freelance panel discussion and Q&A
Alison Surtees, freelance producer, consultant and trainer Connor MacMahon, Production Coordinator, Bradford UNESCO City of Film
How do you find work as a freelance screen professional, and just how important are websites, CVs and LinkedIn? Alison and Connor gave an invaluable insight into the sometimes daunting world of screen freelancing.

Transferrable skills discussion and Q&A
Caroline Officer, Series Producer and Trainer at ScreenSkills Louisa Rose Mackleston, freelance filmmaker
Caroline and Louisa discussed what opportunities there are for new starters in the screen industries, how to get that first credit, and just how important transferrable skills can be.

For loads of other fantastic screen resources, be sure to take a look at The Future is Northern Padlet, full of links to organisations, funding and training opportunities to advance your screen career.

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In November we welcomed current and future screen professionals to Screen Futures, a screen careers-focused event providing opportunities to expand professional networks and get insider tips on everything from transferrable skills to training and funding streams. A series of 10-minute lightning talks and discussion panels proved particularly popular on the night, all packed with advice and encouragement for anyone embarking on a screen career.

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At the Screen Futures Open Doors networking event, ScreenSkills asked industry professionals for their three top tips on how to get in and get on in film, TV, animation, VFX and games.

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Screen Skills: From Camera to COVID and Back Again

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Runner and camera trainee Danielle shares her route into the screen industry, and what she’s learned through ScreenSkills mentoring, in this National Science and Media Museum blog.

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Runner and camera trainee Danielle shares her route into the screen industry, and what she's learned through ScreenSkills mentoring.

From age 16, I knew I wanted to work in the film industry. I had always been fascinated with films and how they were made. My family would rent videos every weekend, and we watched a huge variety of films. As I got into my teens I started going to the cinema, and then took art and photography studies followed by a film and television degree. I found my love for the camera early, and I was determined to work in the field.

My own entry to the industry has been slow and varied. After university I had no industry contacts (the 'who you know') but lots of relevant non-industry knowledge and experience, as well as a first-class honours degree in film and television (the 'what you know'). I had done some work experience at BBC Yorkshire and worked with a few companies, but this wasn't the paid experience the industry was looking for.

I was really struggling to find an entry point. I was doing unpaid work with local filmmakers because it gave me a chance to keep learning, and I even made some of my own short films. The people I had been working with were mostly doing it as passion projects, but there was a camera assistant who I could tell was doing this at a different level. He recommended ScreenSkills to me.

ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the screen industries-film, television, visual effects, animation and games. They provide insight, career development and other opportunities to help people get into the industry and progress within it.

Opportunities through ScreenSkills

This is where I found some schemes to apply for, such as First Break, which I got a place on. This was three weeks' paid experience on Emmerdale in the camera department-it was fantastic. After that, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the industry came to a standstill. This really knocked me, as I had just got my foot in the door and now there was nothing happening.

During this time, I was accepted onto the mentoring scheme with ScreenSkills. The scheme provided an industry mentor who I had one-to-one video calls with and worked through things such as my CV, industry contacts, my aims and lack of confidence. It was an amazing scheme, and I was lucky to get such a fantastic mentor. I had also been watching talks online with an industry professional in America. With the pandemic ongoing, people were bored and also looking for other ways to make income, since a lot of people in the screen industry are freelancers. I recall one main idea from these talks: now is the time to get ready, because when the industry picks back up it's going to need people to fill lots of roles.

Working as a COVID runner

Later in the pandemic, I'd applied to a Screen Yorkshire crew call, and forgotten all about it when I received a call to discuss a COVID runner role on a show called Happy Valley. I had done my ScreenSkills Covid-19 Awareness course in lockdown, did my best to come across well on the phone, and I got the job. I didn't know what to expect, but I saw it as a great opportunity-I'd had no luck getting an AD runner role, but this still got me experience on a real set.

So, what does a COVID runner do? My main tasks were taking cast and crew members' temperature on arrival, checking their 'fit to work' forms, issuing wristbands to on-set crew to confirm they were fit to enter, providing lateral flow tests, directing people to the testing tent or trailer and making sure everything was restocked for the next day. On set I would 'marshal', which means handing out masks and ensuring people were wearing them. I also had to set up a sanitising station on the set and find anyone who still needed testing. Other duties included wiping down the touch points and doing the unit move-for us this would be packing down the tent and supplies, driving the van over to the next filming location and setting it all back up.

Learning on set

It turned out to be the first of many jobs this year. I went in and learned as much as I could about the job. I spoke to everyone in every department and helped out wherever needed. As I spoke to the camera team, I got the opportunity to work with them and my COVID supervisor was very supportive.

When my runner role ended, some of the camera team called me in as a daily cover trainee on their next show. They did this on their next three productions. I had reduced my hours at my day job (I worked in a cinema, of course, at the National Science and Media Museum) and so I needed to make sure I had enough work for a decent income.

I was offered longer term COVID work on a production called The Tower, promoted to the role of Covid Assistant with my former supervisor. Again, I talked to everyone and got the opportunity to step in on some camera daily work. And that's where I am now.

Looking to the future

Currently, I'm on an American show called Dinner with the Parents which is filming down in Reading. I am the COVID Coordinator and acting supervisor when needed. Around this time of year the industry can go quiet, so it's good to have something to see you through the Christmas period, and this will take me through to next February. I will then look for longer term work as a camera trainee. My hope is to get a job from prep to finish, so I can really cement what I've learned so far.

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Runner and camera trainee Danielle shares her route into the screen industry, and what she's learned through ScreenSkills mentoring. From age 16, I knew I wanted to work in the film industry. I had always been fascinated with films and how they were made.

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The Unit is an open-access production space in the Bradford district, backed by Channel 4 and Bradford Council and delivered as a partnership between Impact Hub Bradford and Keighley Creative.

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Backed by Channel 4 and Bradford Council and delivered as a partnership between Impact Hub Bradford and Keighley Creative, The Unit is:

A hub for the district's already accomplished filmmakers and content creators.

A place to improve opportunities for sustainable employability in commercial TV and film production, as well as digital short form.

The Unit aims to be a hub of production, learning, and supported and targeted networking for filmmakers and content creators in the Bradford district.

Whether by providing production support through equipment loans, post- production facilities, or meeting spaces or whether through workshops with industry leaders from companies like Channel 4, The Unit has a goal of helping to carve pathways to employment in the creative industries for users of the space.

The Unit will provide full-service editing bays, high quality production equipment, and meeting and screening areas for self-scheduled events as well as The Unit's own programme of events and workshops.

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Backed by Channel 4 and Bradford Council and delivered as a partnership between Impact Hub Bradford and Keighley Creative, The Unit is: A hub for the district's already accomplished filmmakers and content creators. A place to improve opportunities for sustainable employability in commercial TV and film production, as well as digital short form.

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University of Bradford offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Filmmaking, Film and Television Production, and Game Design and Development.

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University presented with Queen's Anniversary Prize in Palace ceremony

Pain support group will give Bradford students valuable experience

Film expert calls for Bradford to become a 'Hollywood of the North'

Bradford's tri-lingual Master's course ranked fourth in world for career progression

Bradford engineering students build 'race car' and take it to Silverstone

Climbing mountains, washing elephants, and driving tuk tuks

Social Work graduate in running for national award

Explore the latest ideas in science and technology over a cup of tea

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University presented with Queen's Anniversary Prize in Palace ceremony Pain support group will give Bradford students valuable experience Film expert calls for Bradford to become a 'Hollywood of the North' Bradford's tri-lingual Master's course ranked fourth in world for career progression Bradford engineering students build 'race car' and take it to Silverstone Climbing mountains, washing elephants, and driving tuk tuks Social Work graduate in running for national award Explore the latest ideas in science and technology over a cup of tea

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Roles in film, TV, games, animation and VFX.

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The Artery is a free programme for participants aged 18-35 who are starting out on their freelance creative careers in the screen industries. The programme offers three days of workshops supported by three mentoring sessions to help you create a business or creative practice based on your strengths.

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is a free programme for participants aged 18-35 who are starting out on their freelance creative careers in the screen industries. The programme offers three days of workshops supported by three mentoring sessions to help you create a business or creative practice based on your strengths.

The programme in Scarborough will be held at the Stephen Joseph Theatre on 29, 30 October and 12 November 2022. It focuses on careers around telling stories on screen, either journalism or drama.

Who's it for?

The programme is for young people starting out in the screen industries interested in storytelling and living in the Craven or Scarborough districts of North Yorkshire. Participants are usually aged 18 - 35, but there is some flexibility here.

The workshops are free. We ask that anyone who signs up commits to attending all sessions. The Artery is funded by the Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN). Find out more and apply .

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SIGN - Screen Industries Growth Network - empowers people and enables growth in the screen industries of Yorkshire and the Humber.

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The Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN) is a unique, business-facing initiative supporting the TV, film and games industries in Yorkshire and the Humber. SIGN aims to make this region the UK's centre for digital creativity, and a model of diverse and inclusive activity. In order to do this, SIGN connects companies, support agencies and universities through a programme of training, business development, research and evaluation.

SIGN is a £6.4M project, starting in Summer 2020, and funded by Research England, the University of York, and its partners. The University of York leads the initiative, working with Screen Yorkshire and eight other Yorkshire universities. An extensive network of collaboration ensures that SIGN is equipped to deliver maximum impact across the region.
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Scroll down The Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN) is a unique, business-facing initiative supporting the TV, film and games industries in Yorkshire and the Humber. SIGN aims to make this region the UK's centre for digital creativity, and a model of diverse and inclusive activity.

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Channel4's 4Skills deliver apprenticeships, training schemes and industry talent schemes to kick start your screen career.

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Talent is everywhere. 4Skills seeks it out and gives it somewhere to grow. It doesn't matter how old you are or where you come from; it's what you're passionate about that interests us. Whatever that may be, we're here to help you find that first opportunity. And our mix of apprenticeships, training schemes and industry talent schemes means nowhere can offer a better starting point.

Whether you want to work with us at Channel 4 or at one of the independent production companies that make our programmes, we can help you take your media career anywhere. So, where would you like to go?

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New Creative Enterprise Development Scheme (Screen Industries Growth Network)

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Looking to start a business in the creative or digital industries? The New Creative Enterprise Development Scheme (NCEDS) will give you a thorough overview of setting up and running a new creative enterprise.

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New Creative Enterprise Development Scheme (NCEDS) will give you a thorough overview of setting up and running a new creative enterprise.

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XR Stories - research and development for the future of immersive and interactive storytelling.

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XR Stories supports research and development for companies working in cutting-edge digital technologies in the Yorkshire and Humber region. We do this through a programme of funding, research collaboration and connection. We work across film, TV, games, media arts, heritage, advertising and technology to champion a new future in storytelling.

XR Stories is putting the innovative and dynamic digital storytelling community of our region at the front of the global creative and cultural landscape. We draw together the University of York's research excellence and a strong business focus. We are finding new ways to tell new stories to new audiences.

XR Stories is a £15M investment by AHRC, ERDF, the University of York, the British Film Institute and Screen Yorkshire.

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Research and Development Funding for Digital Storytelling XR Stories

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XR Stories supports research and development for companies working in cutting-edge digital technologies in the Yorkshire and Humber region. We do this through a programme of funding, research collaboration and connection. We work across film, TV, games, media arts, heritage, advertising and technology to champion a new future in storytelling.

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Bradford College offers a range of Arts and Media courses that have screen applications.

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Bradford College Named 'Top Apprenticeship Training Provider' in West Yorkshire!
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Staff at Bradford College are celebrating after being awarded the title of West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year. The College received the accolade at the inaugural West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards, hosted by the Yorkshire Evening Post in collaboration with the Halifax Courier and Wakefield Express. The awards celebrate and recognise the hardworking individuals and organisations [...]

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Published 13 June 2022, 10:49 Staff at Bradford College are celebrating after being awarded the title of West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year. The College received the accolade at the inaugural West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards, hosted by the Yorkshire Evening Post in collaboration with the Halifax Courier and Wakefield Express.

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ScriptEd is a part time programme designed by Screen Yorkshire and funded by SIGN to address the status quo, by providing hands-on training and industry insight to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in Script Editing.

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In partnership with the Screen Industries Growth Network ( SIGN), Screen Yorkshire is working to challenge the lack of diversity amongst Script Editors in the region. Screen Yorkshire is used as a resource for crewing and production support within and beyond Yorkshire, and offers a range of talent development programmes.

Through this industry engagement, we have repeatedly come across a significant lack of opportunity and availability of Script Editors from diverse backgrounds, despite the narrative in the screen industries evidently showing that they are in high demand. This is further evidenced by research; behind the camera, contributions by Black, Asian and minority ethnic people had fallen from 8.6% in 2018-19 to 5.9% in 2019-20 (Creative Diversity Network, 2021). Furthermore, only 5.2% of those working off-screen in the industry identify as disabled (Diamond Report, 2020).
ScriptEd is a part time programme designed by Screen Yorkshire to address the status quo, by providing hands-on training and industry insight to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in Script Editing.

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The Artery: Animation and AR (Craven College)

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The Artery is a free programme for participants aged 18-35 who are starting out on their freelance creative careers in the screen industries. The programme offers three days of workshops supported by three mentoring sessions to help you create a business or creative practice.

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is a free programme for participants aged 18-35 who are starting out on their freelance creative careers in the screen industries. The programme offers three days of workshops supported by three mentoring sessions to help you create a business or creative practice.

The programme in Craven will take place in Skipton on 8, 15 and 22 January 2023. With a focus on animation and AR, you will explore the vision for your business, the business skills you need and the business stories you want to tell.

Who's it for?

The programme is for young people starting out in the screen industries interested in AR or animation who live in the Craven or Scarborough districts of North Yorkshire. Participants are usually aged 18 - 35, but there is some flexibility.

The workshops are free. We ask that anyone who signs up commits to attending fully. The Artery is funded by the Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN). Find out more information and apply .

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is a free programme for participants aged 18-35 who are starting out on their freelance creative careers in the screen industries. The programme offers three days of workshops supported by three mentoring sessions to help you create a business or creative practice. The programme in Craven will take place in Skipton on 8, 15 and 22 January 2023.

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Huddersfield University offer a wide range of media related undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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University of Huddersfield - A university that is inspiring global professionals. TEF Gold Award and Times Higher Education University of Year 2013.

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Northern Fortress Films is an award-winning grassroots production company focused on telling socially conscious Northern stories. Proud to be based in Bradford.

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We embrace and welcome difficult topics, telling stories about real people and real life issues.

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Ay-Pe is an audio-visual, software, interactive and immersive media production agency, creating inspirational experiences for museum and heritage visitors.

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An educational charity, the Royal Television Society encourage and celebrate work in television and its related fields, including annual Student Awards, jobs board and freelancer packages

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In One Night, three friends discover the past is never really gone. In the present day, the pressure is on for Ronnie O'Sullivan, while hundreds of people are trying to win the real-life adaptation of Squid Game. Meanwhile, the Doctor is back and whizzing about all time.

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In One Night, three friends discover the past is never really gone. In the present day, the pressure is on for Ronnie O'Sullivan, while hundreds of people are trying to win the real-life adaptation of Squid Game. Meanwhile, the Doctor is back and whizzing about all time.

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BFI Film Academy has a range of accessible courses and resources, whether you want to take your first steps in film or improve on existing skills. A course in Bradford is starting later this month – apply and find out more here.

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Sign up to BFI Film Academy emails

Keep up to date on all the BFI Film Academy news and be the first to find out about our new courses, events and resources, whether you want to take your first steps in film or develop your existing skills.

See videos produced by the talented young filmmakers of our BFI Film Academy courses.

Our partner venues across the UK also run SCENE events.

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Rise is an award-winning global advocacy membership organisation supporting gender diversity across the media technology sector.

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An award-winning global advocacy membership organisation supporting gender diversity across the media technology sector.

The people that will benefit from joining Rise will be in non-craft roles in any type of broadcast manufacturer, service provider or end user.

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Welcome to Rise - a group for gender diversity

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Creative Train support diverse new talent and provide connections with likeminded employers.

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'Career in TV' Workshops | CV Writing | Industry Guidance
leading to industry opportunities

* 'Intro to TV' Workshops - 2.5 hour online workshops (together we explore job roles within unscripted television, interview techniques, industry expectations, how to secure work, plus more...)

* CV Writing Service - send us your CV and we will make sure it's TV tailored and brilliant so you stand out from the rest

* Career Guidance - take advantage of our knowledge in this one-to-one 45 minute session (together we discuss your career, your aspirations and next steps)
READY TO BUY? VISIT OUR SHOP

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Industry-leading production studios in Yorkshire and London, from the arena-sized Studio 001, to cutting-edge Centre for Virtual Production, with unrivalled wraparound services.

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Production Park Studios

We operate class-leading spaces for a variety of uses including music & theatre production, show and band rehearsals, film and television and serviced conferences and events.

We are based on Production Park - the home of live events in Europe. A unique support environment for the live events industry, one that unites technology, creative spaces and education.

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We operate class-leading spaces for a variety of uses including music & theatre production, show and band rehearsals, film and television and serviced conferences and events. We are based on Production Park - the home of live events in Europe. A unique support environment for the live events industry, one that unites technology, creative spaces and education.

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Bectu is the union for creative ambition. They represent over 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers in the media and entertainment industries and offer training, workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities in person and online.

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Leeds Young Film creates and sustains opportunities for young people of all ages to develop their creativity and education through the exploration of the moving image and interactive arts.

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Leeds Young Film creates and sustains opportunities for young people of all ages to develop their creativity and education through the exploration of the moving image and interactive arts, through greater access to international film culture, the experience of filmmaking, career development and showcasing.

Leeds Young Film was formed In 1999 and has engaged with over 200,000 children and young people since it was founded. Part of Leeds City Council's City Development Department, LYF creates and sustains opportunities for young people and their families to develop their creativity and education through a range of projects and programmes which join together to create a film journey for young people, no matter their age, across informal and formal education. These include the UK's largest family film event Leeds Young Film Festival (LYFF) and the North's largest event of its kind for young filmmakers, the Independent Directions Film Festival (The INDIs).

Whether you are a child or parent looking for film recommendations or activities to do, a young person who wants to start or progress a career in film and TV or an educator who wants to know more about our extensive teaching and learning programmes, Leeds Young Film is here to help.

Leeds Young Film Festival

Leeds Young Film Festival is excited to be back at the Carriageworks Theatre at Easter 2022 after two years online, with a brand new look and feel. For the first time we are joining forces with Leeds City Museum, Leeds Central Library and Leeds Art Gallery, to provide a family film experience like no other. In partnership with children's theatre company Tutti Frutti, the festival will bring stories to life, taking you on a family film adventure with activities that the whole family can enjoy together in the heart of the city.

The festival programme will include exciting new films from around the world with action, drama and comedy suitable for children of all ages, as well as the chance to see some family favourites on the big screen. In addition to the main programme at the Carriageworks, we will be taking to the streets with some exciting filmmaking happening at skate parks across the city in partnership with Breeze as part of our new Film Street activity.
View the full LYFF 2022 programme now
Independent Directions Film Festival (the INDIs)

Aimed at young people aged 15+ who are interested in a career in film or are looking to further their film education, the INDIs provides advice and signposting, training and development opportunities, as well as networking sessions, workshops and skill surgeries, led by industry professionals and supported by the BFI, Creative England, Into Film, Leeds City College, Northern Film School, Leeds Arts University, among others.
View the full INDIs 2021 programme now
As part of the INDIs offer, we also host INDIs Monthly movie nights, the INDIs Film Network and the INDIs Programmers Group.

Education and Trainin g

In addition to the film festivals, we also deliver several year-round film education programmes including the British Film Institute Film Academy filmmaking programme for 16-19 year-olds (now in its eighth year); the Burberry Inspire programme, working with Burberry Foundation on the first programme of its kind with several schools across Yorkshire supporting 11-14 year-olds to engage with the arts and inspire them to create their own moving image content, whilst studying the impact on their lives. We also run a CPD offer for educators using film to support literacy and attainment, in partnership with Into Film.

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The Grierson Trust encourages factual TV talent through its Grierson DocLab and Grierson DocLab In Focus: Editing and Production Management training and mentoring schemes.

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Second year NFTS Marketing, Distribution, Sales and Exhibition MA students recently attended MIPCOM in Cannes, the world's biggest entertainment market. From blockbuster programming to ground breaking partnerships, every October the global media and entertainment industry converges in Cannes to turn every moment into an opportunity, transforming four days of exchange and networking, meetings, screenings and conferences, into lasting business.

We spoke to Natasha Oldham, Esther Alade and Yung Chang who alongside their fellow students attended MIPCOM, the final field trip of their course. The visit is designed to fully immerse the students in the highly competitive world of B2B in Television and even resulted in them rubbing shoulders with the kings of TV entertainment Ant and Dec, alongside fellow TV presenter Stephen Mulhern!

NFTS Marketing, Distribution, Sales and Exhibition Students meet Ant & Dec and Stephen Mulhern

What did you gain from attending MIPCOM and how does it feed into your studies at the NFTS?

Natasha: " I learnt a lot about global emerging trends in future TV formats. It is clear that UK and US dramas lead the way internationally. HBO's Euphoria set the trend for content relating to teenage struggles with identity, invasion of privacy and mental health."

Yung: "The keynote talks were very informative and helpful in terms of getting us to understand more of the trends and hot topics in the TV industry. MIPCOM mainly focuses on TV and I can really feel how it differs from the film context we are more used to at the NFTS. It reminded me of the territory analysis report we made last year, which was a good way to start building up some knowledge of the TV industry."

Did MIPCOM live up your expectations?

Esther: "MIPCOM exceeded my expectations! It felt great to be part of the events, from the Keynote sessions which were informative to walking around the different company stands which included Disney, BBC, ITV and Fremantle among many others. We also attended the Diversity Gala awards and the networking events."

Natasha: " Absolutely! There was a global representation of companies from TV Sales and Distribution throughout the Palais. The speakers ranged from industry heavyweights like Amazon Studios, BBC Studios and Warner Media to some of the most creative minds working in the TV industry such as Jed Mercurio (Line Of Duty and Bodyguard) and Ru Paul (Emmy winning Ru Paul's Drag Race). Listening to their experiences was the highlight of MIPCOM for me."

Yung: "In terms of the overall experience (the talks and networking opportunities), I would say it was beyond what I expected. I was lucky to be able to speak to some really nice people and have kept in contact with some of them. Even as a student, it is still possible to speak to different people and pick someone's brain at the right time."

RuPaul is interviewed on stage at MIPCOM

What advice would you give to next year's Marketing, Distribution, Sales and Exhibition students ahead of attending?

Esther: "Make sure you plan ahead, attend as much as possible including the Keynote sessions, try and get an invitation to the invite-only events, they are great for networking. Be confident and speak to as many people as you can. You never know where the relationship or connection will lead to. Bring at least two items of smart clothing, one for the Opening Gala party and another for any other events you might get invited to."

Natasha: "During the first two days, attend as many lectures as you can and make a list of the companies and/or people you would want to chat to on Wednesday - that's the day to grab people from your wish-list. They are less busy so have more time to chat with you. Be prepared that some may have already left."

Yung: "I tried to do some homework before going to MIPCOM. For example, check which talks/screenings/networking events you plan to attend, research some of the companies that will be exhibiting. Last but not least, go to some parties if possible. This may not be for everyone and you don't have to be at parties to socialise with people."

What formats were you excited by at MIPCOM? Did you spot any key new trends emerging?

Esther: "Key trends that stood out to me were talks around partnerships, for example, Twitter working with ITV and Buzzfeed and the importance of Fandoms when measuring ratings."

Yung: "I really looked forward to seeing TV formats in different territories, especially from the Asia Pacific region. The reality TV format is still a key trend. In terms of something new, I was surprised by the quality and development of 4K/8K content. Especially in Japan, it's in their national policy to increase 4K content over the next few years. I am very interested in seeing how technology can potentially change TV story-telling and content creation in the future."

NFTS MDSE students network at MIPCOM in Cannes

Tell us how you came to meet telly legends Ant & Dec and Stephen Mulhern?

Natasha: "We attended a talk with Ant, Dec, Stephen Mulhern and Angela Jain of ITV Studios Entertainment. When we asked for a photo with them, I came to the front as I'm one of the shortest in our group. Dec instantly said, 'yes, short ones to the front!' They were so friendly and gracious."

Esther: "Ant, Dec and Stephen had great chemistry. It really came across how much they love their careers. I was surprised that they were quite tall, I assumed they would be really short!"

Finally, any last thoughts?

Esther: "MIPCOM is not the place to be shy, you have to have your elevator pitch ready at all times and be ready to come out of your shell. It's a perfect opportunity to get a great insight into the world of TV and meet amazing people who you could end up working with."

For more information on how to apply for a place on the NFTS Marketing, Distribution, Sales and Exhibition course go to: nfts.co.uk/marketing-distribution-sales-and-exhibition

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