10 Month Diversity Training Scheme With BBC Cymru Wales
This opportunity is being delivered in partnership between Cyfle and BBC Cymru Wales. We are looking for 3 trainees to be part of this fantastic initiative which offers the ultimate opportunity for a talented individual to gain real industry experience; train on the job and develop specific skills; receive continuous support and guidance from top industry professionals, as well as the unique opportunity to actively contribute to the BBC Cymru Wales productions.
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WHAT IS THIS TRAINING SCHEME?
This positive action scheme is aimed at people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. it is designed to encourage the potential of talented and creative people of black and ethnic minority backgrounds who are looking to develop a career in the industry.
This positive action training scheme was developed in accordance with section 37 of the Race Relations Act 1976 to encourage the potential of Black and Minority Ethnic groups in positive action training in areas of employment where there is shown to be under representation.
For the purposes of this positive action training scheme the following racial groups are being specifically targeted and will be referred to as ‘Ethnic Minority’ –
- Asian
- Asian/British
- Black/British
- Black/Other
- Chinese
- Middle/Near Eastern
- Mixed Ethnic
This is an intensive 10 month full time vocational training scheme for new entrants. We are looking for 3 trainees in the following grades:
- Trainee Production Management Assistant x 2
- Trainee Junior Graphics Designer x 1
We hope that by the end of the placement the trainee would have gained specific knowledge, experience and competencies in the following areas:
- A comprehensive understanding of the department and the roles within that department.
- Gained knowledge and developed a basic understanding of the different processes and activities relating to the job..
- Improved industry contacts and networking knowledge.
- Improved understanding of career pathways and the diverse regional support available to new entrants.
- Industry experience.
- Clear understanding of existing and emerging training needs.
You will receive a weekly training allowance of £200 (tax free but we will have to deduct national insurance contributions).
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Am I eligible?
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who fulfil the following criteria –
- Applicants must be from black or ethnic minority backgrounds
For the purposes of this positive action training scheme the following racial groups are being specifically targeted and will be referred to as ‘Ethnic Minority’ – Asian; Asian/British; Black/British; Black/Other; Chinese; Middle/Near Eastern; Mixed Ethnic
- Be 18 years of age or over
- Although there is no higher age limit, you must be a new entrant with 12 months or less of working in the industry
6 Month Art Department Training Scheme with BBC Cymru Wales
This opportunity is being delivered in partnership between CYFLE and
BBC Cymru Wales. We are looking for 4 trainees to work on various
dramas that may include productions such as Upstairs, Downstairs; the
Fabulous Baker Boys and Doctor Who.
This fantastic initiative offers the ultimate opportunity for a
talented individual to gain real industry experience; train on the job
and develop specific skills; receive continuous support and guidance
from top industry professionals, as well as the unique opportunity to
actively contribute to the production of highly successful TV drama.
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WHAT IS THIS TRAINING SCHEME?
This is an intensive 6 month full time vocational training scheme for new entrants. We are looking for 4 trainees in the following grades:
- Stand-by Props Trainee
- Trainee Props Master
- Trainee Set Decorator
- Trainee Art Department Runner
We hope that by the end of the placement the trainee would have gained specific knowledge, experience and competencies in the following areas:
- A comprehensive understanding of the department and the roles within that department.
- Gained knowledge and developed a basic understanding of the different processes and activities relating to drama production for TV.
- Improved industry contacts and networking knowledge.
- Improved understanding of career pathways and the diverse regional support available to new entrants.
- Industry experience.
- Clear understanding of existing and emerging training needs.
You will receive a weekly training allowance of £200 (tax free but we will have to deduct national insurance contributions).
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Am I eligible?
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who fulfil the following criteria –
- Be 18 years of age or over
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Although there is no higher age limit, you must be a new entrant with 12 months or less of working in the industry
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Cyfle is an Equal Opportunities Employer and applications are encouraged by individuals of all backgrounds.
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I want to apply..
For application information, visit the CYFLE web site here
An Introduction to Meisner Technique for Directors and Actors with Stephen Bayly...DEADLINE EXTENDED
Hosted by Skillset Screen Academy Wales and supported by the Skillset Cymru Freelance Fund which will fund £200 towards your fee if you are a freelancer based in Wales.
The intensive training programme will take place over 10 evenings from 5pm - 9pm and 3 Saturdays from 9am - 5pm.
The course will cost £445 inc. VAT for the 60 contact hours (reduced to £245 if you are eligible for Skillset Cymru support).
Open to actors and directors.
Dates of course: 5th - 17th July (and final evaluation day on the 24th July)
Monday to Friday sessions: 5pm - 9pm
Saturday sessions: 9am - 5pm
Location: Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff
“If I have any technique as a film director . . . it’s all based on what I learned from Sandy Meisner.” Sydney Pollack
“Take it from a Director: if you get an actor that Sandy Meisner has trained, you’ve been blessed.” Elia Kazan
“It’s much easier to work with people from (Meisner’s) Playhouse, because they’ve been trained to concentrate on something other than themselves” David Mamet
For more information and to apply to attend log on to:
www.screenacademywales.org
Deadline for applications: 25th of June.
Crossover New Entrants
A seven-month course designed to introduce new entrants to cross-platform media production, equipping them with the skills to create a portfolio of ideas and interactive projects. Whilst majority funded by Skillset’s TV Freelance Fund, Skillset Academi+’s involvement enabled 14 participants from Wales to join 24 others from across the UK. The course takes in Sheffield Doc/Fest, seminars at University of Wales Newport, a residential lab in Gregynog and pitching sessions in London, alongside e-learning modules and a work placement.
CULT Cymru One-Day Workshops
Skillset Academi+ teamed up with CULT Cymru (a joint project between the five unions in the cultural and creative industries in Wales - BECTU, Equity, the MU (Musicians Union), the NUJ (National Union of Journalists) and the Writers Guild to offer a range of one-day workshops for freelancers and graduates. The nine workshops included An Introduction to Final Cut Pro; Dreamweaver; e-marketing and Preparing your CV for the Industry.
Digital Workflow and Tapeless Production
A thorough introduction to digital tapeless production and post-production workflow. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on practical sessions, the course delivers a good understanding of HD and the cameras and codecs that are used in different levels of production. An initial 5 day introduction in the Film School will be followed by an assessed project.
This course is suitable for intermediate to advanced freelancers and full-time production professionals. It is particularly suited to producers, directors, directors of photography and editors.
- Day 1: Setting The Scene. Introduction to HD Formats, Codecs and Cameras
- Day 2: Benefits and Pitfalls. Where tapeless production works and where to be careful; including a studio greenscreen session
- Day 3: Professional Broadcast with P2, Avid and FCP.
- Day 4: Other workflows, including practical demonstrations of High End and Web and Corporate
- Day 5: Summary and Project introduction
Film Junction
The Programme will forge and develop links between the creative and the business challenge of film production (and related content). It will highlight the critical role of the talent base that underpins the independent film (and related creative) industry, and explore how to discover, nurture, maintain and exploit Intellectual Property Rights and marketing value of key talent.
The course will also be of direct relevance to Producers / Companies producing long form television in a range of genre and will address exploitation across the distribution value chain.
June 24-25 / ATRiuM, Cardiff
July 15-16 / Swansea Metropolitan University
August 19-20 / Caerleon Campus, University of Wales Newport
September 23-24 / Caerleon Campus, University of Wales, Newport
Plus two optional evening sessions
For a complete course outline, click here
To download an application form, click here
Applications should be received by 5pm on Monday 24th May 2010.
Successful applicants will be notified by the 1st June 2010.
Film, The Internet & Wales
An expert panel discuss the impact of the internet and the digital age on the film industry, and how it is effecting film in Wales now and in the near future. As Skillset Academi+ prepares to welcome the Skillset/NESTA Take 12 scheme to Wales, this panel event is opened to all those in the industry plus students, graduates, and anyone with an interest in the creative industries and digital technology.
Schedule:
19.30 Introductions
19.40 Take 12 in context:
- why NESTA & UKFC initiated the original programme
- what the original programmme achieved
- what has happened to the industry since then
- where we are now and what the future might look like
- the ambition for Take 12 UK
20.30 Panel discussion: 'Film, The Internet & Wales; how to seize the day?'
21.10 Q&A
21.30 Closing remarks
Making Community Radio Pay
We are delighted to announce that the first Community Radio seminar
for Wales will take place at the Atrium, Cardiff, on Saturday June
19th 2010. Community Radio staff and volunteers throughout the
Principality are invited to attend. The aim of the day is to encourage
face to face dialogue between the members of the Welsh Community Radio
sector to converse about funding, resources, training and networking
opportunities. It is difficult to find the time to talk with other
people about the issues faced in running Community radio projects. It
is hoped that this event will be the starting point for an ongoing
forum for the CR sector in Wales, encouraging the sharing of ideas and
acting as the starting point for a virtual Community radio network
across the country.
To book your place at the event, call Steve Johnson on 01443 668775,
or send your e mail to him at sjohnson@glam.ac.uk
Meeting Nickelodeon
Skillset Academi+ would like to invite you to a one-hour session with executives from Nickelodeon Los Angeles on Friday the 28th of May.
The session will involve a presentation on the Nickelodeon open policy for submissions of new ideas, an overview of what Nickelodeon is looking for in potential creative partners and a Q&A session with Rich Magallanes (VP, Current Series Animation & Creative Fellowships) and Karen Kirkland (Executive Director, Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship).
The session is open to Welsh-based writers, producers and directors of either live action or animation who have a network or feature film credit.
Limited to 15 places.
How to apply
Send your CV to matt@skillsetacademiplus.org by the 17th May at 5pm
Multi-Platform Production Scheme for TV Creatives
Skillset Academi+ has partnered with Creative Industries Training Provider CYFLE and S4C, TAC, Skillset and the ATRiuM on this new multi-platform training scheme.
Practical training and masterclasses from industry professionals, this is an intensive, hands on, immersion into the Multiplatform World
Cyfle, is looking for 8 enthusiastic individuals to participate in this cutting edge course, which will result in a Post Graduate Certificate - Professional Practice in the Creative Industries.
In a nutshell..
· 4 month full time intensive training course
· Direct industry connections and briefs
· Based in Cardiff
· Recognised qualification
· Closing date for applications: 24 February 2010
· Interviews will be held during the week of 8 March 2010
· Scheme start date: 12 April 2010
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Eligibility..
- Be 21 years of age or over
- Have successfully completed 1st Degree (minimum of a 2.2)
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Have the relevant professional and vocational experience in the Creative Industries (tv, film, interactive media)
- Applications from Welsh language speakers are very welcome – there are opportunities to produce work through the medium of Welsh
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I want to apply..
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Contact - 029 2046 5533 / mptv@cyfle.co.uk
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IN THE INTENSELY COMPETITIVE WORLD OF THE MEDIA,
THIS COURSE WILL GIVE YOU THE SKILLS TO PUT YOU AHEAD OF THE PACK!
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This scheme is funded by S4C, TAC, Skillset Academi+ and HEFCW and is supported by Skillset and the ATRiuM.
Pitching & Presentation Workshop
As part of the EAVE in Wales week, Skillset Academi+ held a pitching and presentation workshop with Alan Fountain, former senior commissioning editor of independent film and video at Channel Four. The relaxed and personal format of the workshop gave the participants a rare opportunity to receive tailored advice and guidance from a highly experience industry professional.
Pitching, Promoting and Protecting Projects
TWO DAY COURSE
Day 1 Saturday 10th April
Day 2 Saturday 17th April
This course is aimed at any of you Media Professionals who’ve ever had a great idea. Have you left an idea in your bottom drawer because you don’t know how to turn them into a TV programme or series? Or maybe you’ve been too scared to show your idea around the industry because you’re convinced that both you and that idea will get ripped off. Well, worry no more…
Over the course of two day long workshops and additional mentoring sessions, run by a long-established and experienced media practitioner, this Skillset Academi+ course helps you to confront your fears over your intellectual property. The course suggests different methods of promoting your project, enabling you to decide when to condense your idea into a single paragraph, and when it’s better to expand the idea into a complete programme bible.
You’ll also learn how to identify the Next Big Thing, and understand why commissioners fall in love with some concepts, and bounce back other ideas. As you pitch, promote and protect your ideas, you’ll learn and use Tips and Techniques from the Media Toolbox that will hopefully progress your idea from flash of inspiration to final commission.
- experience of working at a mid to high level in diverse branches of the media
- knowledge of the media in general, and the specific area of their idea in particular
- a project or idea which, whilst unfinished, is felt to deserve a wider audience
Pitching, Promoting and Protecting Projects includes
- a flexible mentoring programme, run over the course of 2 x One Day Workshops
- a detailed round-table discussion of projects
- an analysis of strategies and techniques for pitching and advancing projects
- an understanding of when, where, and how to produce a sales bible for an idea
- an awareness of the importance of protecting and how to copyright ideas
- an evaluation of potential markets for ideas, from niche to primetime
- an informed use of language in writing pitch documents or correspondence
- an appreciation of the opportunities presented by new media
Previous Participants have said:
"Very good course... the accessible tutor gave expert knowledge"
"a fantastic help... thank you for organising it"
Fill in the online form to book your place, we will then contact you with payment information.
Pitching, Promoting and Protecting Projects
TWO DAY COURSE
Day 1 Saturday 20th February
Day 2 Saturday 27th February
* FULLY BOOKED *
Over the course of two day long workshops and additional mentoring sessions, run by a long-established and experienced media practitioner, this Skillset Academi+ course helps you to confront your fears over your intellectual property. The course suggests different methods of promoting your project, enabling you to decide when to condense your idea into a single paragraph, and when it’s better to expand the idea into a complete programme bible.
You’ll also learn how to identify the Next Big Thing, and understand why commissioners fall in love with some concepts, and bounce back other ideas. As you pitch, promote and protect your ideas, you’ll learn and use Tips and Techniques from the Media Toolbox that will hopefully progress your idea from flash of inspiration to final commission.
- experience of working at a mid to high level in diverse branches of the media
- knowledge of the media in general, and the specific area of their idea in particular
- a project or idea which, whilst unfinished, is felt to deserve a wider audience
Pitching, Promoting and Protecting Projects includes
- a flexible mentoring programme, run over the course of 2 x One Day Workshops
- a detailed round-table discussion of projects
- an analysis of strategies and techniques for pitching and advancing projects
- an understanding of when, where, and how to produce a sales bible for an idea
- an awareness of the importance of protecting and how to copyright ideas
- an evaluation of potential markets for ideas, from niche to primetime
- an informed use of language in writing pitch documents or correspondence
- an appreciation of the opportunities presented by new media
Fill in the online form to book your place, we will then contact you with payment information.
Power To The Pixel Lab
PARTICIPANTS OF ITS FIRST PIXEL LAB
LONDON – 8 JUNE 2010
Power to the Pixel has selected 34 participants from 14 European countries, including award-winning producers, writers, funders and filmmakers, for its groundbreaking cross-media course, The Pixel Lab.
The lab will run from 4-10 July 2010 in the Welsh capital Cardiff, culminating in Power to the Pixel’s Cross-Media Forum from 12-14 October 2010 in London.
The Pixel Lab is focused on developing sustainable business models for companies working with cross-media stories - stories which extend across film, television, online, gaming, publishing and mobile platforms.
The initiative is supported by the Media Programme of the European Union, UK media skills and training body Skillset, TorinoFilmLab, Creative Business Wales, Skillset Academi+ and ARTE. The strategic partners are CIRIC and EAVE.
The Pixel Lab’s tutors include world-class film and cross-media pioneers such as Jeff Gomez (USA), CEO Starlight Runner; Christy Dena (Australia), Director Universe Creation 101; Michel Reilhac (France), Executive Director ARTE France Cinéma; Mel Exon (UK), Managing Partner BBH Labs.
The full list of participants with projects is:
Rob Alexander, Perfect Motion with The Bow Project (UK)
Jan Bednarz, Buzz Films with Turf: The Road to Paris (UK)
Helena Bulaja, Alt F4 – Bulaja Studios with Mechanical Figures_Inspired by Tesla (CROATIA)
Peggy Desplats, Cassiopée Films with Midnights (FRANCE)
Benjamin Faivre, Telfrance Série with La Scénarioze – 142 euros (FRANCE)
Gabriel Festoc, Yunkunkun Productions with Clandestino (FRANCE)
Marc Guidoni, Fondivina Films with Kinopanorama (FRANCE)
Patric Jean, Black Moon with Miracles (BELGIUM)
Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten with Krev?! (SWEDEN)
Paulina Tervo, WriteThis Down with Awra Amba - Virtual Village (FINLAND)
Jeremy Pouilloux, La Générale de Production with L’OEIL AMÉRICAIN (FRANCE)
Lena Thiele, Germany with Farewell Comrades! Interactive
Arabella Page-Croft, Black Moon with Outpost: Black Sun (UK)
Justine Potter, Savvy Productions with The Cupid Concept (UK)
Alexander Quennell, Curious Ape with Few (UK)
Krishna Stott, Visit Sheerport – Bellyfeel with The Alexander Wilson Project (UK)
Tom Murphy, Streamline with Quest (UK)
The full list of participants without projects is:
Stephane Adamiak, Transmedia Project & Partnership Manager, France Telecom/Orange, (FRANCE)
Diogo Andrade, Filmmaker (PORTUGAL)
Nichola Bruce, Filmmaker (UK)
Ian Fenton, Writer/Director Lynchpin Productions (UK)
Andrea Garello, Scriptwriter (ITALY)
Caroline Gerdolle, Writer/Develpment Producer (FRANCE)
Ilann Girard, Producer & Consultant, Arsam International (FRANCE)
Pati Keilwerth, Creative Producer & Consultant, Patisserie Film (GERMANY)
Sabine Lange, Director Multi-Media ARTE (GERMANY)
Dan Lawson, Head of Production, Development & Inward Investment Screen WM (UK)
David McKenna, Executive Producer Cross-Media & Arts, RTE (IRELAND)
Despina Mouzaki, Producer and Director, Thessaloniki Film Festival (GREECE)
Stavros Papageorghiou, Documentary Producer/Director, Tetraktys Films (CYPRUS)
Anna Reeves, Freelance Writer/Director (FRANCE)
Simon Staffans, Format Developer Media City (FINLAND)
Mira Staleva, Head of Co-production Market, Sofia Film Festival (BULGARIA)
Petra Strban, Production Manager (SLOVENIA)
Sue Jeffries, Skillset Academi+ said: Skillset Academi+ is proud to support Power to the Pixel, and will be pleased to welcome such a high calibre of course to the Welsh capital city.
