Development

Northern Film & Media exist to introduce the talent to the market and introduce the market to the talent. Our introductions and partnerships help ensure that our region’s talent meets the demands of the changing creative economy. Current organisations we work with include:
Skillset – http://www.skillset.org/
PACT – http://www.pact.co.uk/
BBC – http://www.bbc.co.uk/
National Film and Television School (NFTS) - http://www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk/
Our frequent events bring creative and commercial leaders to the North East to tackle key issues across the spectrum of media. A range of workshops, seminars and forums enable attendees to develop their knowledge and industry contacts. Please visit our News and Events section for details of the latest Northern Film & Media events.
Please browse our Creative Industries Factsheets which are packed with expert advice on how to develop your skills and improve your chances of finding work in the content industries. Alternatively, call Carole Machin, Creative Industries Co-ordinator on 0191 275 5965 or maggie@northernmedia.org to discuss your business needs.
CV Workshops
Do you struggle creating your CV? Is your CV not opening the right doors for you? We will be running regular CV workshops to help you put a good CV together.
When: We intend these to run quarterly, with the next workshops likely to be in October 2010.
If you are interested in attending a future CV workshop please email Maggie Robinson with an expression of interest. You will be contacted when dates are confirmed.
ICO Course Opportunities
The following ICO courses offer staff of independent cinemas, film festivals, film societies and cross arts venues the opportunity to update their knowledge, learn new skills, share best practice and gain inspiration . The courses allow you to assess what you’re doing right and what you could do better, returning to work with fresh ideas and renewed confidence.
Programming and Audience Development
28
September 2010
Sadlers Well, London
Fees:
£110 + VAT for one-day courses/£175 + VAT for two-day course (subsidised by Skillset for UK film industry professionals – unsubsidised fees are £418.20/£652.40 + VAT).
Bursaries are available towards fees, travel, accommodation and access costs.
Find out more:
www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/training
info@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
020 7636 7120

