Category Archives: Courses

Opportunity just opened: BBC Trainee Tech Operator Scheme

Another BBC trainee scheme has just opened up, but hurry: the closing date is 3rd July!

The Trainee Technical Operator Scheme is the perfect opportunity for technically minded individuals who are passionate about a career with the BBC. You be presented with the unique opportunity of being in full time employment as well as benefiting from a fixed training scheme designed to equip you with the range of knowledge and skills you need to work as a Technical Operator in the BBC.

Check out the website and details here:

http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Trainee-Technical-Operator/4522

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TV Presenter Workshop – 10% discount for members

We’re delighted to let you know that the very popular TV Presenter Workshops from Be A Presenter returns for 2013 and the first one of the new year is in a very special venue.

  • MediaCity, Salford – 11th February
  • Birmingham centre – 27th February

As you may knowMediaCity UK is the new home of BBC North and ITV Granada as well as the future home of Coronation Street.

In this exciting interactive and practical workshop you’ll get to:

  • practice presenting to camera
  • writing and learning short scripts
  • learn about the importance of establishing your own presenter brand

Previous workshop’s have all proved very popular.

Phoebe said “Brilliant workshop today, loads of great advice and lots of fun” and Emma said “packed with useful tips, I had a great day!” (You can read more feedback and see pictures taken by those who attended on twitter and facebook pages links on their website).

The TV Presenter Workshop is only £99.99 however StartinTV have negotiated a 10% discount when you book online at www.beapresenter.co.uk using the special code available to all our members*.

Bookings can also be taken via email hello@beapresenter.co.uk or by calling 08448 026 707.

For further 2013 course dates visit www.beapresenter.co.uk

* Available when you login and follow the special offers links.

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Opportunity for Young Film-Makers

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First Light is looking for young filmmakers, or teams of young people, to take part in a course which will help them find funding for their films.

They have partnered with the Flatpack Festival and Creative Skillset to run a film financing course for young people during March which will provide all the tools needed to help get film projects off the ground.

The 4 day residential course will provide an insight into how to go about finding finance for film projects and also offers fantastic networking opportunities.

Taught by experienced filmmakers, trainees will access practical workshops, talks and screenings, the course will:

  • Develop knowledge concerning the different models of film financing
  • Understand the link between finance and distribution
  • Find out about new and innovative funding models
  • Learn how to make use of digital technologies to identify audiences and raise funds pre and post production
  • Improve skills in writing finance proposals and pitching documents.

This opportunity is targeted towards 18-25 year olds.

Find out more and download an application form from the website www.firstlightonline.co.uk.

The deadline for applications is 8th February 2012.

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