Events

ScreenSkills: A Day in the Life of an Assistant Director in association with NFM Academy

Tuesday 15th January 2019 @Baltic and Wednesday 16th January @Mima

Want to gain a better understanding of the role of an Assistant Director? Richard Lingard is a freelance 1st Assistant Director with over 25 years’ experience, and brings a wide range of AD and production experience to advise and share with the next generation of Assistant Directors.

Aimed at North East early career industry professionals you must be based in the North East of England (County Durham, Northumberland, Tees Valley or Tyne and Wear),  be aged 18 or over. 3rd year degree, final year students and new entrants to film and TV welcome.

ScreenSkills: Unveiling the Production Office in association with NFM Academy

Wednesday 23rd January 2019 @ Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art and Thursday 24th January 2019 @ Baltic

Ever wondered what happens in the production office, the engine of the production? Ever thought about it as a career path? Are you organised and meticulous? Do you like to know everything that’s going on in production?

Joan Cuffy is a Television Production Manager with over 20 years working in the industry. She will discuss the core skills needed to step up within the production office examining each role to see what each it entails and the key skills and traits that an individual needs to be successful in production.

Aimed at North East early career industry professionals you must be based in the North East of England (County Durham, Northumberland, Tees Valley or Tyne and Wear),  be aged 18 or over. 3rd year degree, final year students and new entrants to film and TV welcome.

ScreenSkills Boot Camp Delivered by NFM Academy

Tuesday 12th February 2019

Think a career in film and TV is for you? Come along to our ScreenSkills Boot Camp where you will gain an understanding of the hierarchy within film and TV productions and where you could fit in. You will meet other people in the same position as you and work together to consolidate your understanding of production. We will help you hone your CV with tips and tricks to help you stand out for all the right reasons. Meeting with our industry professionals will inspire you work towards a career in film and TV. With sessions on what to expect working in the industry, and how to perfect your CV, as well as insights from experienced crew giving their top tips for getting into and getting on in the industry, our one day Boot Camp is a must and is a requirement to join the NFM Academy.

Delegates must be aged 18 or over and based in the north east. Final year students welcome.

I attended the first NFM Trainee Boot Camp straight out of university. I had learned the skills that I needed to work in costume during my time at university but I still didn’t know anything about working in the TV and film industry as a crew member. The boot camp taught me chain of command on a TV/film set, how to act, who to approach, how to read a call sheet etc and this information has come in useful.’

‘I learned about the Crew on a TV or Film set and what each person’s job is. I also learnt about working your way up in that type of industry and what would happen on a normal day of filming.’

Our next Boot Camp will be in Newcastle on 12th February. To register your interest please email info@nfmacademy.co.uk

Bootcamp is supported by ScreenSkills using National Lottery funds awarded by the British Film Institute (BFI) as part of the Future Film Skills programme.