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OPPORTUNITY: Review writer for Exeter Ignite Festival
TYPE: Journalism
DEADLINE: 10am, Wed 15th May
CONTACT: belindadillon@blueyonder.co.uk
MORE INFO: Are you passionate about theatre and performance? Can you write intelligent, creative copy that conveys your enthusiasm and captures the imagination of the reader? Do you want to be involved in the critical debate, which is an integral part of a vibrant performance culture? Then IGNITE needs you!
We are looking for a team of writers to contribute to a critical review of performances and events as part of this year’s IGNITE festival. Reviews will be published in a hard copy daily digest as well as featuring on the dedicated IGNITE page of the Bike Shed website. As a reviewer, you will get: two tickets to each performance you review; an invitation to the Opening and Closing Events that bookend the festival; and a writing credit in the critical digest and on the website. In return, you will be expected to provide a lively, impartial and honest 250-word write-up of each piece you see within a specific time limit.
If you are interested in getting involved, please write a 250-word review of a current film or piece of performance and email to belindadillon@blueyonder.co.uk
WEBSITE: IGNITEEXETER.ORG.UK
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OPPORTUNITY: 2013 Short Film Commission seeking crew for Production in May
TYPE: Film
CONTACT: Gemma Wright, Producer – gemmawrightad@yahoo.co.uk
MORE INFO: Award winning For George Films are seeking crew for their 2013 Short Film Commission shoot in late May.
Required: (Ideal for those wanting to gain experience or learn on the job).
1st Assistant Director
Boom Operator
They also need:
A Spark with some experience
An experienced DIT (digital imaging tech)
Contact Producer, Gemma Wright to express your interest. gemmawrightad@yahoo.co.uk>
Twitter: @forgeorgefilms
WEBSITE: http://www.facebook.com/ForGeorgeFilms
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OPPORTUNITY: Is it TV or something else? Call out for crew.
TYPE: TV / Film
CONTACT: isittvorsomethingelse@gmail.com
MORE INFO: On May 31st, the ‘Is It TV?’ research group will be hosting an event/conference addressing contemporary trends surrounding the field of local/online television. Featuring key note speakers, educators and live entertainment, the aim is to explore our understanding of the present and future of the medium of television.
A key aim of the day is to make TV. So they are offering opportunities for fresh voices to participate. They will be filming content using range of different production techniques, including wirecast and the content will form a documentary.
Therefore they are looking for presenters and talent, camera operators, editors and producers. You will be offered opportunities to be involved in both crewing the day and in post-production. If you are interested in being part of the production crew, please send CV’s, reels or enquires to: isittvorsomethingelse@gmail.com
WEBSITE: isittvorsomethingelse.com/#_
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OPPORTUNITY: Participants needed for Blind Ditch’s upcoming project This City’s Centre
TYPE: Residents of Exeter or filmakers or performers
CONTACT: contact@blindditch.org
MORE INFO: This City’s Centre is an expanded media project happening in and between the homes, streets and vistas of central Exeter. A contemporary portrait of an English rural city, the project explores the tensions between public, private and privatised public space, through the views from the windows of 20 Exeter homes – and the views of the people who live with them. We are looking for people to work with us. For more information, or to apply, visit the Blind Ditch website.
WEBSITE:BLINDDITCH.ORG
