Why it’s worth getting training in TV and Film
So You Want To Work In TV?But where do you start? There are two schools of thought on the subject: Start as a runner and work your way up or fast forward your career through enrolling onto a course. We asked National Film and Television School (NFTS) Head of Television, David G Croft (Crystal Maze,…
How to be an ‘authentic’ storyteller in the media.
The joy of modern media is the opportunity it gives to everyone to spread their message, whatever that message may be. There is nothing to stop any of you picking up a camera and making your own media. In these unsettled times, when governments are discussing how to monitor and manage the negative messages a…
Could You Make a Winning Short Film?
The fourth instalment of The ADCAN Awards has been announced and the competition is set to go global with the final of the competition now taking place in Los Angeles. The free-to-enter competition invites unsigned creative, filmmakers and animators from across the globe to select a brief of their choice from one six the charities, and…
What’s Going on During Pre-Production?
What’s (really) going on during pre-production? First off all the company needs hands to execute the TV production. Almost the entire crew is freelancers, and reach over 100 people at any given time. In this post, at first we concentrate on just a couple of them. In the preparation phase, also called Pre-production, the TV…
Working with Children in TV? Read this first!!
You know what they say about working with children and animals? Well the chaos they may cause is nothing compared to the nightmare that will ensue if you are not aware of the current rules and regulations surrounding working with children (and animals!). We’re concentrating on the two-legged animals in this post – those lovely,…
TV Experts Wanted
If you have an expertise of any kind there is always a good chance there is a TV programme in need of that expertise. A good TV expert simply needs to be able to explain their subject area in ways the average, non-academic audience can understand. Professor Brian Cox is a good example of someone…
Applications Open for Broadcast & Production Traineeship
IMG Productions, makers of Superstars and The World’s Strongest Man, amongst many other programmes, is currently taking applications for a 12 month traineeship that pays £20,000 over the year. You’d get on the job training from experienced production personnel and a chance to get your foot firmly in the door of television. Please note the…
How to Pitch Stories, Make Contacts and Find Work as a Journalist
Having a profile as a journalist or writer with strong ideas is a great way to qualify for entry into TV. Whether you want to work in TV or write for print publications then brushing up on your writing skills is essential. More importantly you need to know how to sell a story to editors and…
How to Sell Yourself as a TV Expert or Presenter
JOIN OUR LATEST SEMINAR ON HOW TO DEVELOP AND PITCH IDEAS FOR TV CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS June 30th 2016 in London *** How to Sell Yourself as a TV Expert or Presenter – Join Our Seminar on March 31st 2016! Small seminar Practical advice Highly experienced and qualified speakers March 31st 2016 – Soho,…
New TV Show Looking for Contributors
Are you interested in contributing to a new TV programme about health? If so read on: Twofour, the makers of ‘Educating Yorkshire’ and ‘The Fixer’ are looking for a family who want the doctor’s help to tackle all their aliments and illnesses. All emails and calls will be treated in strict confidence and there…
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So You Want To Work in Television 