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Chris Auty appointed as new director at London Film School

London Film School announces that Chris Auty is to be the new director of the LFS from November this year.  Chris has been a senior head of department at the National Film and Television School for the past ten years where, apart from his role as Head of Producing and supervising the development / production ... Read more The post Chris Auty appointed as new director at London Film School appeared first on British Cinematographer.

High-End TV Schools Roadshow to engage future talent launches in Bristol

A pioneering industry-led initiative aimed at connecting Bristol’s future creatives with the local TV and Film sector is being launched next week; funded by ScreenSkills’ High-end TV (HETV) Skills Fund and delivered by Gritty Talent. The HETV Careers Schools Roadshow is for key stage 3 pupils (aged 11-14) to help them learn about the breadth ... Read more The post High-End TV Schools Roadshow to engage future talent launches in Bristol appeared first on British Cinematographer.

Stacey Gerber: From farm to film school

MetFilm School awards a full scholarship for the professional advancement of female filmmakers. Every year they offer scholarships, covering the full course fees on one of their BA or MA degree courses. The specialist film school has campuses in London, Leeds and Berlin. The Voices That Matter Scholarship – Women in the Screen Industries, was ... Read more The post Stacey Gerber: From farm to film school appeared first on British Cinematographer.

Wildscreen to bring back the world’s biggest online nature hub

Leading conservation charity Wildscreen has announced the return of their renowned and much-loved platform Wildscreen ARK, the world’s biggest online nature education hub, which will launch in early 2024. Wildscreen ARK provides young people, who have a pivotal role in our response to the biodiversity and climate crises, with the resources to grow their knowledge ... Read more The post Wildscreen to bring back the world’s biggest online nature hub appeared first on British Cinematographer.

Sir Roger Deakins CBE BSC ASC honoured at University of Plymouth’s graduation

The Devon-born cinematographer behind some of the most acclaimed movies of all time has been celebrated alongside the achievements of more than 6,600 graduates at the University of Plymouth’s 2023 graduation ceremonies. Sir Roger Deakins CBE BSC ASC is one of the greatest, most respected and influential cinematographers of all time. He has received 16 ... Read more The post Sir Roger Deakins CBE BSC ASC honoured at University of Plymouth’s graduation appeared first on British Cinematographer.

NYU Tisch School of the Arts introduces a Master’s Degree in VP

Based at the state-of-the-art Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center at Industry City, the one-year advanced degree program debuts in the Fall of 2024. Professor Michael Carmine working with film students on cinematography techniques. The new degree will allow students to film in multiple locations with different lighting setups on one virtual production stage. (Photo courtesy ... Read more The post NYU Tisch School of the Arts introduces a Master’s Degree in VP appeared first on British Cinematographer.

Babak Jani appointed as Film London head of skills

Film London has named Babak Jani as Head of Skills, to oversee the screen agency’s skills initiatives, including the new Metro London Skills Cluster. Funded by the BFI National Lottery funding for skills, the Cluster will be dedicated to supporting the development of a skills pipeline for the screen industries including film, TV, games and animation ... Read more The post Babak Jani appointed as Film London head of skills appeared first on British Cinematographer.

Pixotope VP education program expands to US

Pixotope, the leading software platform for end-to-end realtime virtual production solutions, announces that Husson University has joined the Pixotope Education Program, the company’s educational and community-building initiative designed to help enable the next generation of virtual production talent. As the first U.S.-based education program partner, the addition of Husson marks the program’s expansion across the Atlantic, further ... Read more The post Pixotope VP education program expands to US appeared first on British Cinematographer.

WFTV UK opens applications for the 2024 Four Nations Mentoring Scheme

Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) announces that it is accepting applications for its prestigious 2024 WFTV Four Nations Mentoring Scheme now via www.wftv.org.uk/mentoring until 5pm on Monday 11 September 2023. WFTV is looking for 41 mentees for next year’s scheme – 20 from England and 7 each from Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland ... Read more The post WFTV UK opens applications for the 2024 Four Nations Mentoring Scheme appeared first on British Cinematographer.

New research shows school leavers want to work in film & TV industry

As millions of students receive their A-level results this week, new research shows that although over half of school leavers (53%) are interested in pursuing a career in the TV and film industry, only 18% believe it is realistic for them.    Amidst a blockbuster summer of film, and Barbie fever taking the UK by storm, ... Read more The post New research shows school leavers want to work in film & TV industry appeared first on British Cinematographer.

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