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2 DIRECTORIES com handbook/ what-we-do/newsletter Kays UK Production Manual. A directory of film and TV facilities and crew. Film, TV and commercials international production directory The Producers Alliance for cinema and television. Film, TV and production directory Industry areas range from TV business and funding to post production Screen agency for the film and media sector in London. Includes details of short film production schemes and events. Funds and supports aspiring filmmakers. Includes a locations crew and facilities directory. Sign up for the e-newsletter Radio, magazines directory. Includes jobs. Includes a jobs section PRODUCTION - FILM AND TV index.php/portfolio/funding cinemaoffice.org.uk ; cinemaoffice.org.uk/ resource/cinemas/default. aspx com/jobs; britishcouncil.org/festivalsdirectory Creative England supports film,tv, games, digital and creative services in regions outside London including business support/funding and production services. Further details about current funding National support organisation for independent film exhibitors. Includes a directory of film distributors, independent cinemas/film societies and job vcancies. Useful tips on a career in film distribution. Runs a range of training schemes including the Assistant Production Accountant Training Scheme, Assistant Directors Training Scheme and the Runners Training Scheme US based film industry website Includes listings of film festivals, vacancies, current film news British Film Institute. The BFI Film Festival takes place annually in October. Check the site for details on film submissions, vacancies and internships.

3 PRODUCTION - FILM AND TV CONTINUED org/british-films-directory/ suggest-a-new-film org/british-films-directory/ in-production INDUSTRY EVENTS freelancers-fair co.uk students.html events Includes a directory of British films. Filmmakers can enter their feature films and completed short films here. Outlines the production stage of feature films Raindance film festival. Also organises networking events. A national support organisation which supports cinemas in the community, film clubs and societies. Includes an online directory of film societies and community cinemas. Film and TV Freelancers Fair 28 th February - 2 nd March 2017, Excel, London Organises networking events specifically for final year students Berlinale Talents: An international film festival for up and coming film makers. BAFTA s career site which includes video interviews from industry professionals such as Meryl Streep, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, a story board artist and more. Advertises masterclasses/networking events. An annual event for emerging filmmakers comprising of masterclasses and panel events Organises the SohoCreate Creative Careers Fair which include talks from companies in Soho and an opportunity to meet companies within the creative industries.

4 FUNDING funding-productiondevelopment who_we_help/creative_ professionals/funding_for_ film_training funding; funding-productiondevelopment competitions/ Funding/Publicengagement/Fundingschemes/index.htm British Film Institute s Film Fund which funds feature film production/development and short films. European Union office for funding media initiatives Funding for media/film training Current funding schemes include: London Calling and London Calling Plus; Microwave: funds micro budget feature films (up to 100K for the team). Support includes mentoring, workshops, screening and script surgeries. Sign up to the Film London newsletter for further updates on funding/up coming festivals etc. Crowd funding is another source of funding whereby you pitch your idea/film online on a crowdfunding site to members of the public/investors to generate funding. The UK Crowdfunding Assiciation has a list of crowdfunding organisations. Crowdfunding organisations focusing on creative projects John Brabourne Awards. Offers financial support annually between for people working behind the scenes in the film and TV industry and have a minimum of 2 year experience A network for the creative industries advertising vacancies and funding for creative projects Grants for broadcast, games and film projects focusing on biomedical science issues Supports the creative industries outside London (games, digital media, film and TV ) through mentoring and funding

5 GENERAL SCREENWRITING about co.uk/ The Guardian s media news page. Specialist media careers website. Creative industries jobs and opportunities. Sign up to newsletter for news and opportunities Media job profiles, tips on how to get into media, including interview and application tips from the BBC (job vacancies - subscription fee) The Media and Entertainment Union Links to the major broadcasters and producers. Information on writing for screen and theatre. Check out forthcoming writing opportunities deadlines. Support for scriptwriters include networking events and script feedback.. Runs the Euroscript Screenwriting Competition Online network for the film industry Screenwriting/script vacancies Betty Box and Peter Rogers comedy script development programme for four emerging writers who will be awarded 10,000 and 7 months industry support. An annual festival for established and emerging screenwriters. Attendees include filmmakers, producers etc. Represents established and emerging writers specialising in film, theatre, radio, books, poetry, animation and video games Writers and Artists Yearbook. An essential resource for all writers which includes contacts and advice for writers and artists. Register at: to receive job vacancies via

6 TRAINING SCHEMES AND VACANCIES industry/film trainee-schemes-andapprenticeships jobs traineefinder/ resources/grad_flyer.pdf traineefinder/ careers work-experience/ ; com/jobs/media/ co.uk/jobs trainee-schemes-andapprenticeships/extend/ extend Advertisers Producers Association-vacancies within production, post production, VFX & editing companies making commercials The Dots is a creative network across the creative industries (including film, digital media and design) advertising vacancies including full-time, freelance, internships and project work The BBC s trainee schemes Media production jobs, paid internships and industry news Creative Skillset s placement schemes within film, games, animation, VFX or TV companies Princess Productions (has a graduate trainee scheme ie the graduate researcher scheme). Creative Skillset s placement schemes within film, games, animation, VFX or TV companies. Channel 4 s jobs and work experience site. Vacancies and details on uploading your CV for production work. Jobs and news for film and TV industry professionals Advertises jobs and placements in ITV. Broadcast jobs and news Production jobs worldwide Sky programmes including graduate programmes, work experience and job vacancies Media, broadcast, digital, TV & film jobs Vacancies ranging from film, digital media, radio and TV A trade association for companies providing production facilities to the film sector. Companies which are members include post production, visual effects, lighting and audio. BBC Extend is a placement scheme for people with disabilities. The BBC has launched Extend Hub which is a recruitment portal for people with disabilities

7 SOCIAL MEDIA - TWITTER Follow companies on Social Media for regular updates on industry news and @SohoCreate

8 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The University of West London Careers Service promotes equal opportunities both as a service provider and in its interaction with students, graduates, staff, employers, voluntary organisations and other external agencies regardless of age, colour, creed, disability, ethnic or national origin, family responsibilities, gender (including gender reassignment), marital status, political beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, sexuality and socio-economic background. This statement is in compliance with the University of West London s Equal Opportunities Policy Statements which can be accessed on the website: We value your feedback. If you feel we have not addressed any issues concerning the above, please let us know. UWL Careers Leaflet last updated: Maggie Danquah, August 2016 Design: Marketing Office

Outlines job roles in the following areas: advertising, animation, fashion and textiles, film, games, photo imaging, publishing, radio, TV and VFX

Outlines job roles in the following areas: advertising, animation, fashion and textiles, film, games, photo imaging, publishing, radio, TV and VFX Film and Media CAREER OPTIONS IN FILM AND MEDIA There are a range of career options within the film and media industry ranging from production roles (pre-to post production) roles to roles such as research