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Morning!

We’ve been working really hard behind the scenes to get our NFM Crew Academy in tip-top condition, ready for new members. With more and more film and TV production now happening across the UK, it’s a fab time to consider the industry as a career choice and join our NFM Crew Academy. We’ve put together this article where you can read all about our latest events, how the NFM Crew Academy works, and how you can join. Enjoy!

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All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

Following government guidelines for social distancing NFM/TVS staff will be working from home, contactable by email, video-conferencing, and mobile. Please note the office phones are not manned.

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EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents NFM Academy: Working in TV Drama – Art Department’ Monday 13^th July, 10:30am-12pm

Are you artistic? Creative? Interested in designing to a director''s vision? Like finding the perfect item to complete a picture? This is your chance to learn all there is to know about the Art Department and what it takes to become part of the team.

Introducing Lisa Davidson, a highly experienced Production Designer & Art Director with over 15 years’ experience in film and television. Originally from Leeds, her work has seen her have bases in Leeds, Manchester and now Newcastle. Lisa has worked in the design department for popular shows such as Coronation Street, Heartbeat and most recently The Dumping Ground. Lisa is also experienced in period dramas, feature films, shorts, live entertainment, television commercials and music videos.

This will be an interactive session, and you will need your camera and microphone on. Lisa would like you to break down a scene that she will select and ask you how you would design this scene, and to also think about any graphics mentioned. You could create this on an electronic device, use Word or Excel, or even just a good old pen or paper will do – whatever you’re most comfortable with. This scene will be sent out to all the attendees prior to the event. We will share, feed back and discuss your designs on the day. We will send a Zoom Meeting link via email 24 hours before the event.

You can register for this Meeting through Eventbrite here: https://nfmtvstvdramaartdepartment.eventbrite.co.uk

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

Following government guidelines for social distancing NFM/TVS staff will be working from home, contactable by email, video-conferencing, and mobile. Please note the office phones are not manned.

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

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Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

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EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents Intro to Docs: Video Journalism with the Guardian’, Wednesday 5^th August, 3pm-4pm

Thinking of making a career in documentary film-making? Want to capture the stories happening around you?

In the first of a new series providing an insight into the world of documentary and factual, Tees Valley Screen are very pleased to be joined by The Guardian video producer John Domokos presenting an Introduction to Video Journalism. Join John to discover:

·       What video journalism is and where it fits in relation to documentary, news and broadcast TV

·       The kind of videos that The Guardian commission and what opportunities there are

·       How The Guardian develops video journalism, in particular Anywhere but Westminster and Made in Stoke-on-Trent

·       A new, place-based opportunity for video journalism with The Guardian in the Tees Valley

·       Where video journalism could be headed in a post-COVID world.

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsvideojournalism.eventbrite.co.uk

This event will be shown through Zoom, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

Following government guidelines for social distancing NFM/TVS staff will be working from home, contactable by email, video-conferencing, and mobile. Please note the office phones are not manned.

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.  

EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents NFM Crew Academy: Boot Camp – Set Etiquette’, Wednesday 11^th November, 2pm-3pm

Are you over 18 and thinking about a career in film and TV? Are you just starting out, or maybe considering a career change? Ever fancied working on a regional network TV drama like ITV’s Vera, or on the set of a major feature film somewhere a little more exotic? No matter where you''re coming from, or where in film and TV you want to be, our NFM Crew Academy Boot Camp is an amazing opportunity to hear all about the joys and the challenges from some top industry professionals.

Our third Boot Camp session is a guide to working on set, using radios, working with cast & working as a team. You''ll find out everything you need to know about what to do, and what not to do, on set!

About the speaker

Gary Richens is a specialist in the AD department as a second AD and crowd AD. He has worked on features and TV dramas including Official Secrets, Johnny English Strikes Again, Trust, and The Crown.

Further info about the event

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsbootcamp-setetiquette.eventbrite.co.uk

This interactive event will be shown through Zoom Meeting, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event. This session will have live-captioning and will also be recorded.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.  

SURVEY: NFM + TVS: Safeguarding Creative Industries. Closes 11^th December!

Back in April, we asked our creative community to let us know the support they felt they needed during the first lockdown. Now, we want to ask you how your situation might have changed since April and how you would like to be supported in the next six months. Please take 10 minutes to let us know how your work life has changed this year and how you would like to be supported over the coming months.

SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/nfm-tvs. 

Thanks so much,

Charlotte

EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents Approaches to Animated Storytelling’, Monday 28^th September, 6:30pm-8pm

Are you a writer or director intrigued by animation? Join North East-based animation professionals Lesley-Anne Rose and Ellie Land as they discuss their animation journeys and the key to writing and directing for animation.

Discussion points will include:

·       The differences between writing for live action and for animation

·       Writing & directing short stop-motion animation (Case study: Lesley-Anne Rose)

·       Directing animated elements within a feature film context (Case study: Ellie Land, Irene’s Ghost)

There will also be the chance to ask questions live and through Zoom Q&A. Questions can also be sent in advance to tvs@northernmedia.org.

About the speakers

Lesley-Anne Rose is an artist and arts educator whose stop-motion short films include Spatulahead and Oxidane.

Ellie Land is an animation director, educator and researcher whose recent work includes Irene’s Ghost and Bathroom Privileges.

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsanimatedstorytelling.eventbrite.co.uk

This event will be shown through Zoom, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event. This session will have live-captioning and will also be recorded.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.  

EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents Animated Film – Getting It Made’, Wednesday 30^th September, 6:30pm-8pm

So, you have an idea for an animated film. What next?

Join Chris Hees (Producer, Bridgeway Films) and Richard Baker (Creative Producer, Toucan Studios) in an introduction to the basics of making animated films.

The session will cover:

• Some of the different techniques in animation
• The process of making an animated film (inc. timescales, budget, costs)
• Routes to funding for animation (BFI, Arts Council, commercial)

There will also be the chance to ask questions live and through Zoom Q&A. Questions can also be sent in advance to tvs@northernmedia.org.

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsanimatedfilmgettingitmade.eventbrite.co.uk

This event will be shown through Zoom, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram   

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.  

Good afternoon,

During these strange times NFM and TVS staff continue to support our Tees Valley creative industries whilst working remotely. Due to government guidelines we have postponed many of our face to face activities. We are keen to find ways to support you online through this time and so we want to establish your needs.

Please complete the survey letting us know what activities you would find useful, and feel free to contact us with any ideas not covered. The survey will close at 12pm on Friday 17^th April 2020.

Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MMSDV6Q.

Many thanks for your time,

NFM + TVS

info@northernmedia.org

www.northernmedia.org

@northernmedia

tvs@northernmedia.org

www.teesvalleyscreen.co.uk

@TeesScreen

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CLOSED EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents Animation Pitch Lab’, Friday 2^nd October, 6:30pm-8pm

Got an idea for an animated film and would like to test it out?

In this one-off animation pitch lab, successful applicants will get the opportunity to pitch their script idea for an animated story. A panel of animators, producers and programmers will give bespoke feedback to develop proposals.

To apply for a place, submit a short biography and top line pitch (no more than 100 words) to tvs@northernmedia.org. Places are limited to eight and applicants from the Tees Valley will be prioritised.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30^th September and if successful, applicants must be available to attend the entire session.

This closed event will be a Zoom Meeting, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event.

Good luck with your application!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.  

Are you an ambitious business leader working in the North East screen industries / digital sector (or broadcast supply chain)? We are working with the North East LEP and can offer 18 hours of support through their PEER TO PEER network.

11  company leaders will receive  18 hours (approx. 6-8 sessions) of tailored support through the LEP’s Peer to Peer network, designed to build knowledge, skills, regional and national connections (sharing insights from leading broadcast consultants, indies, and commissioners). Support will take place via Zoom between January 6^th to March 31^st 2021. 

For this opportunity you must be based in the North East LEP area, which covers County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. The LEPs usual entry requirements for support include a turnover of ?100k and minimum of 5 staff on PAYE, however we are pleased to say that we can accommodate creative companies who do not meet this requirement on this programme due to COVID. All we need is your commitment to grow your business!

Download an expression of interest here and return by Monday 14^th December to info@northernmedia.org  please place EXPRESSION OF INTEREST as the subject header.

If you are based in the wider NE region and are interested in general Tees Valley Screen business development opportunities please get in touch via ninaw@northernmedia.org).

All best,

The NFM team

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

Following government guidelines for social distancing NFM/TVS staff will be working from home, contactable by email, video-conferencing, and mobile. Please note the office phones are not manned.

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.  

EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents North East Comedy Hot House: Producing Comedy with Spencer Millman’ Tuesday 14^th July, 11am-12pm

Spencer Millman is a hugely experienced television and film producer, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the comedy industry and produced multi-award-winning TV shows.

Prior to setting up his company he produced The Inbetweeners 2, which was the highest-grossing film of 2014 in the UK. He has also produced 6 series of the multi-BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Harry Hill’s TV Burp (“the freshest and most original show on mainstream television”, The Guardian), all 3 series of the Broadcast award-winning and BAFTA, British Comedy Award, and Royal Television Society Award-nominated Bo Selecta, the RTS Award-winning series The Mighty Boosh, Man to Man with Dean Learner, Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show, Daisy Does America for TBS and Greg Davies’ Man Down.

This is a relaxed and interactive session. We invite you to have your camera on if you’re comfortable, or feel free to just watch if you prefer! Please keep your mic muted until asking questions. We will send a Zoom link via email 24 hours before the event.

You can register for this event through Eventbrite here: https://nfmtvsproducingcomedy.eventbrite.co.uk

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

Following government guidelines for social distancing NFM/TVS staff will be working from home, contactable by email, video-conferencing, and mobile. Please note the office phones are not manned.

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.

TEES VALLEY SCREEN VIRTUAL EVENT: HIGH END TV WEBINAR SERIES: Developing Your Career from Shorts to TV Drama with Lewis Arnold

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve repurposed our High End TV Panel Event. We’re now bringing you a High End TV Webinar SERIES, kicking off next Wednesday the 29^th of April, 3:00pm-4:30pm, with ''Developing Your Career from Shorts to TV Drama with Lewis Arnold''.

We''ll be chatting through Lewis'' career journey from runner and 1st AD, to directing short films and episodes of series including Misfits and Humans. The process of getting those first commissions, directing series blocks, working with broadcasters, as well as how you can develop your own projects from idea to commission to production. Lewis is currently working on a new three-part drama with ITV, DES, which follows the arrest and trial of serial killer Dennis Nilsen.

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/high-end-tv-webinar-series-developing-your-career-from-shorts-to-tv-drama-tickets-103233464070?fbclid=IwAR0THvaos79gnLr0JZe3YEIIe7koix-f5A5UnT0p3TIXAsGL0S3PHwD3_vE

This Webinar will be shown through Zoom, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event.

Please register if you fancy joining or pass this invite onto anyone you think you would benefit!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249. 

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than one. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.

EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents NFM Crew Academy: Boot Camp – Set Etiquette’, Wednesday 11^th November, 2pm-3pm

Are you over 18 and thinking about a career in film and TV? Are you just starting out, or maybe considering a career change? Ever fancied working on a regional network TV drama like ITV’s Vera, or on the set of a major feature film somewhere a little more exotic? No matter where you''re coming from, or where in film and TV you want to be, our NFM Crew Academy Boot Camp is an amazing opportunity to hear all about the joys and the challenges from some top industry professionals.

Our third Boot Camp session is a guide to working on set, using radios, working with cast & working as a team. You''ll find out everything you need to know about what to do, and what not to do, on set!

About the speaker

Gary Richens is a specialist in the AD department as a second AD and crowd AD. He has worked on features and TV dramas including Official Secrets, Johnny English Strikes Again, Trust, and The Crown.

Further info about the event

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsbootcamp-setetiquette.eventbrite.co.uk

This interactive event will be shown through Zoom Meeting, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event. This session will have live-captioning and will also be recorded.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.  

ANNOUNCEMENT: Managing Director of NFM, John Tulip, is stepping down

After 17 years in the company – eight of those being at its helm – Managing Director of Northern Film + Media (NFM), John Tulip, is stepping down. He leaves NFM in the capable hands of new Chief Executive Alison Gwynn, our former Programme and Partnerships Director.

You can read more on this story here: https://northernmedia.org/latest/managing-director-of-nfm-john-tulip-to-step-down/?fbclid=IwAR2hnProFbFisxmQrlS_5nLLXOG0j_l8fO9aGfaxjrEiFdMshJumsFe9XRo

And our full interview with John is here: https://northernmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/An-interview-with-John-Tulip.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2xd9SnEqDD6GlC_rryBNJbl-YFnUIFKdV8norJ16fYu4XXUrBiSux74YY

We wish John all of the luck in the world, and thank him for his years of dedicated service to NFM!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

Following government guidelines for social distancing NFM/TVS staff will be working from home, contactable by email, video-conferencing, and mobile. Please note the office phones are not manned.

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.

EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents NFM Crew Academy: Boot Camp – Networking and Resources’, Thursday 12^th November, 2pm-3:30pm

Are you over 18 and thinking about a career in film and TV? Are you just starting out, or maybe considering a career change? Ever fancied working on a regional network TV drama like ITV’s Vera, or on the set of a major feature film somewhere a little more exotic? No matter where you''re coming from, or where in film and TV you want to be, our NFM Crew Academy Boot Camp is an amazing opportunity to hear all about the joys and the challenges from some top industry professionals.

The fourth session in our Boot Camp series will cover writing an industry CV and composing effective cover emails. We''ll look at how to network both online and offline, as well as how to effectively look for work during lockdown.

About the speakers

Matt Gallagher is the founder of thecallsheet.co.uk and has spent nearly 20 years working in the film and TV industry. Matt is the author of the industry bestseller ‘Breaking into UK Film and TV Drama’ and has delivered, lead and talked at industry training programmes and events for The Oscars, Warner Bros., Film London & Into Film.

Jude Winstanley is a freelance, broadcast television Line Producer with 22 years of experience in production. She’s also founder of TV industry, online jobs board www.theunitlist.com. Currently working on a new entertainment series for ITV at Sacha Baron Cohen’s Spelthorne Community TV, Jude combines working at the coalface of TV production management with delivering industry training.

Regularly invited to speak at universities, social enterprises and industry events, Jude is also a volunteer events producer for the Royal Television Society and often consulted on industry developments.

Matt and Jude have designed, led and organised the induction training programme for prestigious, industry leading ScreenSkills’ Film Trainee Finder scheme for the last 3 years.

Further info about the event

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsbootcamp-networkingandresources.eventbrite.co.uk

This interactive event will be shown through Zoom Meeting, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event. This session will have live-captioning and will also be recorded.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.  

EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents Approaches to Animated Storytelling’, Monday 28^th September, 6:30pm-8pm

Are you a writer or director intrigued by animation? Join North East-based animation professionals Lesley-Anne Rose and Ellie Land as they discuss their animation journeys and the key to writing and directing for animation.

Discussion points will include:

·       The differences between writing for live action and for animation

·       Writing & directing short stop-motion animation (Case study: Lesley-Anne Rose)

·       Directing animated elements within a feature film context (Case study: Ellie Land, Irene’s Ghost)

There will also be the chance to ask questions live and through Zoom Q&A. Questions can also be sent in advance to tvs@northernmedia.org.

About the speakers

Lesley-Anne Rose is an artist and arts educator whose stop-motion short films include Spatulahead and Oxidane.

Ellie Land is an animation director, educator and researcher whose recent work includes Irene’s Ghost and Bathroom Privileges.

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsanimatedstorytelling.eventbrite.co.uk

This event will be shown through Zoom, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event. This session will have live-captioning and will also be recorded.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

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EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents North East Comedy Hot House: Comedy Characters with Daisy May Cooper’, Thursday 23^rd July, 8pm-9pm

Join us as we chat to Daisy May Cooper, co-creator and star of BBC Three''s This Country, about finding the funny in everyday life, creating comedy characters and keeping the laughs flowing in lockdown.

We''ll also be asking her for some of the juicy top tips she’s gleaned through her TV journey and what she''s squeezed out of producers and commissioners through her Instagram Live lockdown sessions.

Daisy May Cooper is the winner of the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for playing Kerry Mucklowe in the BBC Three series This Country, which she co-created and co-wrote with her brother, Charlie Cooper. Her film appearances include The Personal History of David Copperfield and Sky Comedy Shorts: Susan Wokoma''s Love the Sinner.

And, of course, she is the ex-girlfriend of The Sea Captain.

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsdaisymaycooper.eventbrite.co.uk

This event will be shown through Zoom, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

Following government guidelines for social distancing NFM/TVS staff will be working from home, contactable by email, video-conferencing, and mobile. Please note the office phones are not manned.

http://www.northernmedia.org/

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EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents Animated Film – Getting It Made’, Wednesday 30^th September, 6:30pm-8pm

So, you have an idea for an animated film. What next?

Join Chris Hees (Producer, Bridgeway Films) and Richard Baker (Creative Producer, Toucan Studios) in an introduction to the basics of making animated films.

The session will cover:

• Some of the different techniques in animation
• The process of making an animated film (inc. timescales, budget, costs)
• Routes to funding for animation (BFI, Arts Council, commercial)

There will also be the chance to ask questions live and through Zoom Q&A. Questions can also be sent in advance to tvs@northernmedia.org.

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsanimatedfilmgettingitmade.eventbrite.co.uk

This event will be shown through Zoom, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram   

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

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Good afternoon,

During these strange times NFM and TVS staff continue to support our Tees Valley creative industries whilst working remotely. Due to government guidelines we have postponed many of our face to face activities. We are keen to find ways to support you online through this time and so we want to establish your needs.

Please complete the survey letting us know what activities you would find useful, and feel free to contact us with any ideas not covered. The survey will close at 12pm on Friday 17^th April 2020.

Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MMSDV6Q

Many thanks for your time,

NFM + TVS

info@northernmedia.org

www.northernmedia.org

@northernmedia

tvs@northernmedia.org

www.teesvalleyscreen.co.uk

@TeesScreen

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

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EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents NFM Crew Academy: Boot Camp – Interview Techniques’, Friday 13^th November, 2pm-3pm

Are you over 18 and thinking about a career in film and TV? Are you just starting out, or maybe considering a career change? Ever fancied working on a regional network TV drama like ITV’s Vera, or on the set of a major feature film somewhere a little more exotic? No matter where you''re coming from, or where in film and TV you want to be, our NFM Crew Academy Boot Camp is an amazing opportunity to hear all about the joys and the challenges from some top industry professionals.

So, you’ve got the interview - congrats! It’s now all that stands between you and your dream job. The fifth session in our Boot Camp series examines how to prepare for interviews, what to expect in the room, and how to impress your interviewer.

About the speaker

Yuen Wai Liu’s background is in production working in both TV drama and feature film. She has been client services manager at Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios for the last 4 years. She regularly delivers Interview Technique sessions for the London edition of ScreenSkills Trainee Finder.

Further info about the event

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsbootcamp-interviewtechniques.eventbrite.co.uk

This interactive event will be shown through Zoom Meeting, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event. This session will have live-captioning and will also be recorded.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

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NEWS: We’ve partnered with the North East LEP! Introducing SIZZLE, our new comedy initiative

Great news! We are so excited to announce our breakthrough partnership with the North East LEP. Our North East Comedy Hot House project has been granted funds to develop the region’s comedy sector through our newly-created SIZZLE programme.

What is SIZZLE?

The SIZZLE programme will foster three phases of development over the next six months. It offers participants a unique opportunity to be part of a new regional cluster of SMEs and freelancers, all working together to boost the region’s broadcast comedy sector.

Phase 1 of SIZZLE will connect ambitious individuals in the region, both those working in the comedy sector and those creating comedy content for digital platforms, to each other and to the industry experts. The industry experts can help the participants to scale their businesses up, show them the value of digital platforms, support them to develop market-ready pitches, and provide them access to commissioner briefs.

Who is it for?

We’re looking for individuals keen to play their part in driving forward the region’s production of quality comedy content across digital platforms. Participants should be business owners or have a leadership role in a company that employs staff or freelancers. They should currently work in the broadcast, digital, and/or comedy sector, or if not, must prove a keen interest in branching into these sectors. A passion for comedy is super important! They must also be based in the North East LEP area, which covers County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.

What’s on offer?

Phase 1 of SIZZLE runs from January 6^th to March 31^st 2021. This first package of support provides eleven company leaders with 18 hours (approx. 6-8 sessions) of tailored support through the LEP’s Peer to Peer network, designed to build knowledge, skills, and regional and national connections (insights from leading broadcast consultants, indies, and commissioners). The support also includes promotion and networking opportunities with participants joining our ‘2021 SIZZLE Network’. There will also be opportunities to develop market-ready pitches and sizzle tapes.

What is the North East Comedy Hot House?

Our North East Comedy Hot House is a first-of-its-kind comedy co-op cultivating regional talent, both on and off screen. We uncover and support this talent, build creative businesses, and connect people, places, and projects to the best opportunities for their growth. The project hopes to foster an explosion of Northern comedy voices onto international platforms.

We started NECHH in 2019 after an amazing commission from Channel 4 to co-produce and deliver 24 digital comedy shorts alongside regional production companies. These sketches have been released across Channel 4’s social media platforms over the past year, amassing a whopping total of over 7 million views. One of the sketches, ‘We’re Gannin’ Oot, Oot!’, co-produced with Roundhouse Pictures, won the award for Comedy and Entertainment at the 2020 Royal Television Society – North East and Borders awards. The NECHH is currently shortlisted for FOCUS Digital’s Makers and Shakers ‘Initiative to Grow Local Industry’ award.

How to get involved in SIZZLE

Between November 23^rd and December 3^rd 2020, we’re offering slots to sign up for a virtual coffee and a chat to find out more about SIZZLE and discuss what your business needs in order for you to achieve your ambitions. You can sign up for these slots here.

From there the scheme will open to expressions of interest. The eleven participants – the 2021 SIZZLE Network – will be announced before Christmas.

Project Manager of the North East Comedy Hot House, Lisa Laws, said: ‘It’s very exciting for NECHH to be supported by the North East LEP and to be part of their strategy for maximizing growth and investment in the region’s digital sector. This is a great boost to the North East’s screen industries; it opens up new opportunities for SMEs in the comedy and digital industries to work together to make our region stronger’.

Acting Managing Director of NFM, Alison Gwynn, added: ‘A lot of the work that NFM and NECHH have previously done has been with creatives. What we’re doing with the SIZZLE scheme is different – it’s about developing business leaders to grow their businesses, who will then work with creative talent. We’re also thrilled to be partnering with the North East LEP; it’s fantastic to see our efforts to support the region’s screen industries recognised at this level. In this region, the sector faces many barriers to market, and we’re hopeful that this project with the LEP helps businesses to overcome those’.

We can’t wait to watch SIZZLE grow!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

http://www.northernmedia.org/

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Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

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Good afternoon,

During these strange times NFM and TVS staff continue to support our Tees Valley creative industries whilst working remotely. Due to government guidelines we have postponed many of our face to face activities. We are keen to find ways to support you online through this time and so we want to establish your needs.

Please complete the survey letting us know what activities you would find useful, and feel free to contact us with any ideas not covered. The survey will close at 12pm TOMORROW.

Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MMSDV6Q

Many thanks for your time,

NFM + TVS

info@northernmedia.org

www.northernmedia.org

@northernmedia

tvs@northernmedia.org

www.teesvalleyscreen.co.uk

@TeesScreen

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

NB: You are receiving this email because you have previously signed up to the Northern Film + Media and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org. For our Privacy Notice and for details on our commitment to GDPR, please visit https://northernmedia.org/privacy-notice/

EVENT: ‘Tees Valley Screen presents North East Comedy Hot House: Comedy Characters with Daisy May Cooper’, Thursday 23^rd July, 8pm-9pm

Join us as we chat to Daisy May Cooper, co-creator and star of BBC Three''s This Country, about finding the funny in everyday life, creating comedy characters and keeping the laughs flowing in lockdown.

We''ll also be asking her for some of the juicy top tips she’s gleaned through her TV journey and what she''s squeezed out of producers and commissioners through her Instagram Live lockdown sessions.

Daisy May Cooper is the winner of the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for playing Kerry Mucklowe in the BBC Three series This Country, which she co-created and co-wrote with her brother, Charlie Cooper. Her film appearances include The Personal History of David Copperfield and Sky Comedy Shorts: Susan Wokoma''s Love the Sinner.

And, of course, she is the ex-girlfriend of The Sea Captain.

You can register for this Webinar through Eventbrite here:

https://nfmtvsdaisymaycooper.eventbrite.co.uk

This event will be shown through Zoom, which you will receive an emailed link to 24 hours before the event.

We hope you can join us!

All best,

Charlotte

Charlotte Nixon

Events and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Northern Film + Media & Tees Valley Screen

Following government guidelines for social distancing NFM/TVS staff will be working from home, contactable by email, video-conferencing, and mobile. Please note the office phones are not manned.

http://www.northernmedia.org/

NFM Facebook | Twitter

TVS Twitter | Instagram

Northern Film + Media and Tees Valley Screen are supported by the European Regional Development Fund

Company Registration No 4357249.

The information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Unauthorised use, dissemination, distribution, publication or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender by return email and delete any copies. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to the Northern Film + Media, NFM Academy, North East Comedy Hot House, and/or Tees Valley Screen mailing list. We apologise if you have received this email more than once. If you would like to unsubscribe, please email charlotte@northernmedia.org.