There a few places left on Wednesday’s workshop… full details below.
To book a place please contact Sara at sara@screenacademywales.org or on 01633 432679.
· Do you know where to find up-to-date info on careers in the film, TV, animation or performance industries?
· Have you always wondered what Writers, Producers, Directors, Actors and Animators actually do on a daily basis?
· Are you looking for tips on how to write the perfect film CV?
· Do you want access to experienced industry professionals discussing how they got into the industry and what they wish they’d known when they were starting out?
If so, this event is a must for you!
This half-day workshop includes:
Session signposting where to find info on funding for post-FE/HE training and useful careers tips
Interactive CV workshop giving you vital dos and don’ts
A chance for you to quiz a professional Animator, Actor and industry Writers, Producers and Directors about how to get noticed in an extremely competitive industry, improve your contacts, avoid pitfalls and progress, once you’ve got a foot in the door in the audio visual sector
University of Wales-Newport
SPEAKERS:
Vicky Jones – Skillset Cymru Co-ordinator
Vicky provides administrative support for the Director of Skillset Cymru, Gwawr Hughes, and Skillset's activities in Wales. Vicky also co-ordinates Skillset's Careers Service in Wales.
Sue Jeffries – Producer, Writer and Director
Sue graduated from University College Wales, Aberystwyth. She has worked her way up through the grades from Principal Production Assistant to Continuity Supervisor, Production Manager, Line Producer, Director and Producer and became freelance in 1989.
Sue has been working as a freelance film and television producer for more than twelve years, mainly in the field of drama. Her latest credits include the children’s drama for ITV and Nickelodeon – Help! I’m a Teenage Outlaw which was shot in the Czech Republic in 2004. Currently, she is preparing to shoot a full length horror feature film entitled Snapshot which will be shot entirely on location in Wales.
Since Sue is passionate about helping new people into the industry, as well as giving a hand up to those already there, she, with a colleague, runs audition and interview workshops for children, actors and industry professionals mainly through Equity, BECTU and the Welsh Assembly.
Sue has also recently been on the drama school accreditation panel of the National Council for Drama Training. Sue also delivers careers advice and guidance to new entrants and freelancers for Skillset.
Catherine Linstrum – Writer/Director
Having made her Cannes debut this year with the Romanian feature film California Dreamin’ which was selected for the highly sought-after Directors’ Fortnight screenings, Catherine has a 15 year track record of writing and directing feature films, dramas and documentaries.
Dreaming of Joseph Lees was her first feature as a screenwriter, a Twentieth Century Fox production directed by Eric Styles.
She has also written and directed two notable shorts, The Boy with Blue Eyes and The Black Dog starring David Threlfall.
She is currently developing a feature script with her artist husband David-John Newman, which is being supported by the Film Agency for Wales.
Antony Smith – Producer, Writer and Director
Antony was brought up in the South Wales Valleys. He began his career in 1998 with ITV. During his period there he was engaged on a number of TV dramas and feature films such as Testimony Of Taliesin Jones, Mindblowing and A Way Of Life.
Antony seized every opportunity at ITV that would allow him to gain experience in a number of different fields. Producing became Antony's natural role.
In 2006 Antony produced his first feature film on a budget of £50k and is now overseeing a slate of 12 films with a combined budget of £3.5 million.
Paul Cawley – Actor and Skillset Careers Adviser
Paul started out as a chef before retraining as an actor at The Drama Studio London. He has now been a professional actor for twenty years.
In London Paul has appeared in several theatrical productions in the West End and at The National Theatre, as well as at prestigious fringe venues such as The Gate, Southwark Playhouse and Jermyn Street Theatre.
On screen as an actor Paul has contributed to eight series of Numbertime for the BBC, as well as appearances in The Bill, London's Burning, and a number of independent films, as well as several TV commercials.
As a voice artist, Paul created the character of Bill in the BBC’s Numbertime, which he voiced for eight series, and has contributed a variety of voices and characters for BBC series, The Adventures of Captain Crimson.
Paul also delivers careers advice and guidance to performers for Skillset.
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Aron Evans – Animator and Co-Founder, Dinamo
Award-winning animation directors Aron Rhys Evans and Owen Stickler set up the young, innovative animation production company, Dinamo in 2004.
The company produces high quality 2D and 3D digital animation for film and TV using various software applications and also offers services in visual effects and motion graphics.
Dinamo is currently producing the 20-part pre-school series Happy Valley and providing animation for S4C’s satirical series Cnex.
They have a number of series in development for children of all ages and family, including live action with animation.
PROGRAMME
Skillset Screen Academy Wales: Careers Workshop for Students
10.15am – 2.45pm, Wednesday 14 November 2007
ATRiuM Building, Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries, Uni. of Glamorgan,
Adam Street, CARDIFF CF24 2XF
Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries
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