Making of Life and Birth Masterclass

From Dragonfly, the makers of 'Ambulance' and 'Surgeons: At the Edge of Life', this new six-part series currently on our screens, reveals what it really takes to deliver Britain’s next generation, through the eyes of parents and staff at three of Birmingham’s busiest maternity hospitals.

Do you dream of working on observational documentaries? Are you interested in what is takes to get behind the scenes access in an organisation like the NHS? Want to find out how they managed to find pregnant couples willing to be involved and have their births filmed?

Industry impact of Covid-19

We will look at the prospects for TV advertising, the public and private organisations’ funding models, and the implications for the BBC and the broader PSB system. We will also ask what Ofcom and the government need to do to ensure the continued success of our TV sector.

Speakers:

  • Lindsey Clay , CEO, Thinkbox
  • Claire Enders, Founder, Enders Analysis
  • Damian Green MP
  • Sean McGuire, Managing Director, Oliver & Ohlbaum
  • Chaired by Kate Bulkley, Media Commentator

Micheal Ward on Top Boy, going global and working with Steve McQueen

“[Top Boy] came out in September. Before that, no one knew who I was,” says Ward.

Flashforward a mere six months and Ward, the breakout star of Netflix’s London crime drama, is nominated alongside the illustrious actors Stephen Graham (The Virtues) and Jared Harris (Chernobyl) for an RTS Programme Award.

Working in A Television Production Office Workshop

Let former Production Coordinator Samantha Tatlow whose credits include The Inbetweeners, Misfits and Mad Dogs set you right. 

Topics include:

-        What it’s like to work in a TV production office

-        What is and isn’t expected of you

-        How to make a success of your first week

-        Managing floats and claiming back expenses

-      Hire or Fire game

Booking details:

Date: Wednesday 13th May

Time: 11:00-12:30

How To Get Into TV - The Basic Basics

Edi Smockum, Managing Director of thinkBIGGER!, a company who recruits for a number of new entrant schemes, gives you the low down on what looks good on a CV; how to use your experience and transferable skills and tells you about the people she hired .... and the people she avoided so you can get an insight into what recruiters are looking for.

We'll cover: