Vision Mix

Up-and-coming journalists, film makers and TV stars should make a note in their diaries now because 1 JULY 2004 is the date of the first ever media careers conference organised especially for 14-19s in South Yorkshire.

VISION MIX, which is being jointly organised by The Sheffield College and Showcomotion, is a conference for young people interested in a media careers taking place at the Showroom Cinema in Sheffield.

CONFIRMED MASTERCLASSES AND GUEST SPEAKERS ARE:

Welcome & Introduction by Harry Gration (BBC Look North)

Getting into The Media with Roger Hammett (Head of BBC Recruitment Communications) and Amanda Ball (NCTJ Journalism Examiner)

A Job In Radio with Alan Soady (Real Radio News Journalist), Libby Cross (BBC Radio 4 Producer), Richard Horsman (Radio Lecturer Trinity and All Saints, Leeds)

Working In Journalism with Paul Delmar (NCTJ Press Photography Senior Lecturer) and Alan Powell (Editor, The Sheffield Telegraph) and Charles Gant (Heat! Magazine)

Scriptwriting with screenwriting guru, Phillip Parker

Working in Television with Mark Herbert (Producer, Phoenix Nights).

Making Soap Opera with Sam Doland de Veux (Hollyoaks Producer) and John Offord (Hollyoaks Researcher) and a surprise guest…

STAY IN FOCUS!

Students can select sessions and masterclasses when they register. There will even be CV surgeries and information on getting work experience in this competitive industry. Students can talk to people one-to-one at the industry stands covering a wide range of local media organisations and employers, training providers and educational establishments. Students can find out about the opportunities available, the qualifications, skills and the training you might need to make it in the media world.

HAVE YOU GOT THE VISION?

When is it? Thursday 1 July 2004 9am-3pm

Where is it? The Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX

Who’s it for? Anyone aged 14-19 years who is interested in a career in the media industries

How much is it? £5 per ticket, which includes VAT, conference pack, admission to 3 Masterclasses of your choice and lunch

What do I do now?
Make a note of it in your diary.
Email info@showcomotion.org.uk or phone 0114 276 3534 for more information & a booking form.

More information regarding Vision Mix, including speakers and industry stands, will be available soon.

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