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Amber Films

A local production company, specialising in dramas, documentaries and feature films.

Arts Council England, North East

BAFTA

British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

BBC Blast

Free opportunities and a chance to showcase your work on the BBC.

BBC Commissioning

Information and guide to the BBC's commissioning process.

BBC Training

Massive array of short courses, some of them supported by FTF and linked to Skillset professional qualifications. 

BFI

The BFI promotes greater understanding, appreciation and access to film and television culture.

Bridge and Tunnel Productions

A media production company that produces mainstream and community based projects.

Broadcast

Publication for the TV and radio industry.

Business Link

Starting your own business? Check this site out.

Channel Four

Channel Four help and advice.

Channel Four Producers

Channel 4's online commissioning guide.

Coastal Productions

Film and TV production company founded by Sandra Jobling and Robson Green.

CTBF

Northern Film and Media is partnering the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF), the charity which serves the moving image sector throughout the UK. Many people in this region have been already supported by CTBF when they've faced hardship, illness or a family crisis. The charity may be able to help you as well: with one off payments, back to work packages and family support. Also, via the John Brabourne Awards and in partnership with major industry sponsors, the charity helps people who are seeking to further their careers. So check it out and make sure that your colleagues know about it too. CTBF is there for you - one day one of you may need it. 

Dene Films

Commercial and advertising production company with offices in Newcastle and London.

The Edge

Post-production facility based in Newcastle.

Ed Skelding Productions

Production company specialising in corporate and commericals production.

EM Media

Funding agency and locations service based in Nottingham serving the East Midlands.

Fantomline

Post production facility based in Newcastle.

FDMX

FDMX specialise in research into the film and television industry and also provide university accredited continuing professional development modules for those already established in the film and television industry. They are also a Skillset Media Academy and work with the film council regularly.

Film Agency for Wales

The Welsh Screen Agency charged with developing the sector in Wales.

Film & Television Freelance Training

Film & Television Training runs national trainee schemes, short courses and offers assessment services for Skillset's professional qualifications.

Film London

Funding agency based in London, includes Film Commissioner and Locations Service for London.

Film Nova

Video, televison and new media production company based in the North East.

Five Commissioning

Channel 5's commissioning guide.

Imagine TX

Post-production facility provider in Newcastle.

Industrial Scripts

Screenplay analysis and feedback service 

ITV

Kemps Film & TV Production Guide

Kemp lists contact details of over 40,000 companies and technichians operating in film, TV and documentary production world wide.

Liberty Bell

TV and Film production company with offices in London and Newcastle.

Magic IF

Company producing documentary, promotional and community films. Based in Newcastle.

Mark Three Media

Regional media company creating film and video content.

Media Guardian

Industry website with media news and indutry jobs.

Medialex UK

Speciality Law & Rights courses for the sector.

Meerkat Films

TV and Film production company based in Newcastle that specialises in the creation of TV and film content.

National Film & Television School

Offers wide range of short courses.

The Network, Edinburgh (formerly TVYP)

Part of the Edinburgh International Television Festival. Provides free training for young people wanting to break into television.

New Media Knowledge

New Media Knowledge - a key site to keep up with developments.

New Writing North

The writing development agency for the North East of England.

Northern Ireland Screen

National screen agency for Northern Ireland.

North West Vision and Media

Funding agency and film liaison based in Liverpool and Manchester covering the North West of England.

NRFTA: Northern Region Film and Television Archive

The public sector moving image archive servicing North East England and Cumbria.

One NorthEast

Regional Development Agency responsible for setting and implementing the agenda for economic and business development, regeneration and improvement in North East England.

Own-it North

Own-it North offers free intellectual property advice for creative businesses.

PACT

Business strategies for the independent producer, linked to PACT, and focusing on a specific training programme.

Picture Canning North

Broadcast facilities supplier based in Newcastle.

Pinball Films

Newcastle based film production company founded by Ashley Horner, Karl Leigis and Sean Conway.

Pyramid Media UK

Production company specialising in video production and web communication. Based in Newcastle.

RTS Futures

Royal Television Society's website for youngsters interested in a career in television.

Screen East

Funding agency and location service based in Norwich and serving the East of England.

Screen International

Website featuring film news and reviews.

Screen Lab

Specialises in developing executives in the film & media industries.

Screen South

Funding agency based in Folkestone, Kent and Film Commission based in Pinewood Studion, Buckinghamshire covering the South East of England.

Screen Yorkshire

Funding agency, crew and facilities based in Leeds serving Yorkshire.

Shell LiveWire

An online community for young entreprenuers (aged 16-30) who are starting or running their own business.

Skillset

Comprehensive site featuring - sector information & research, regional & national partnerships, supported courses, professional qualifications and much more.

Sky 1 Commissioning

Online guide to Sky 1's commissioning process.

South West Screen

Funding agency and screen development based in Bristol serving the South West of England.

Standing Stone

New Newcastle-based production company developing creative ideas for network television. Headed by Tom Gutteridge.

Steadi-Red

Red Camera rental facility.

Striding Edge Films

Production company specialising in commerical and community project work.

Televisual

Industry publication for broadcast and production.

Ten Alps

Factual media company working in TV, print and online.

The Media Company
High definition broadcast sports and news crewing company.

VET

Training service to a broad range of television and other media professionals.

Vita Nova Films

Feature film production company. Headed by Steve Bowden and based in Newcastle.

The Writers' Store

Seminars, tuition, software and materials for screenwriters.

Writing for the Web

Useful links for those engaged in multi-platform work, especially focusing on funding opportunities. Assembled by Tim Wright: digital writer, interactive producer and a director of XPT Ltd.