The Guardian’s predictions for the media industry in 2016 featured COO Minnie Crowe’s thoughts on how broadcasters and production companies can continue to address the diversity challenge both on and off screen in 2016.
Category: Get A Grip
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Minnie Crowe in The Guardian
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Happy New Year!
A huge Happy New Year to all out network!
2016 has launched off the starting blocks with lots of opportunities in the first few weeks of the year. Have a look below and see if there’s something for you:
Get A Grip
Our initiative with Creative Skillset’s Trainee Finder Programme. We’re searching for behind the camera talent with LESS than two year’s professional experience who are looking to launch their careers in high end TV drama. This talent search is taking us all over the UK with the following opportunities coming up soon:
Wednesday 3rd February 6.30 – 8.00pm BRISTOL
We’re holding an open evening in Bristol at the Arnolfini for those interested in finding out more about this programme in the South West. It’s free to attend of course, but we do ask that you register online so we know how many people are coming!
To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/triforce-creative-network-and-creative-skillset-present-get-a-grip-get-ready-for-a-career-behind-tickets-20072721049
Saturday & Sunday 5th & 6th March MANCHESTER
We’re holding a Microshorts Workshop in Manchester at Studio Manchester for those who are interested in joining the Trainee Finder programme. The ONLY criteria is that you are interested in working in a behind the camera role in TV drama (i.e. camera operator, sound operative, make up artist, production co-orindator etc…) and have LESS than two year’s professional experience.
The workshops is free, but places are limited, so you must apply before midnight on 31st January 2016!
To apply to take part in the MANCHESTER workshop go to: http://competitions.hiive.co.uk/Opportunities/Brief/c2c11732-19e4-454a-828a-a54100d1e5a0#Overview
Saturday & Sunday 9th & 10th April LEEDS
We’re holding a Microshorts Workshop in LEEDS at Duke Studios for those who are interested in joining the Trainee Finder programme. The ONLY criteria is that you are interested in working in a behind the camera role in TV drama (i.e. camera operator, sound operative, make up artist, production co-orindator etc…) and have LESS than two year’s professional experience.
The workshops is free but places are limited, so you must apply before midnight on 31st January 2016!
To apply to take part in the LEEDS workshop go to: http://competitions.hiive.co.uk/Opportunities/Brief/68b3f540-644b-42b9-9984-a53a010ecdfd#Overview
We’ll be holding further Microshorts workshops in London and Bristol to help find more people to take through to Trainee Finder. Keep your eyes on the website for details!
MonologueSlam UK
Saturday 16th January LEEDS Auditions
MonologueSlam is back with a bang with our first event in Leeds on 13th February with Chizzy Akudolu hosting. There’s still a few spaces left for the auditions on Saturday 16th January. To book your place go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/triforce-and-west-yorkshire-playhouse-present-monologueslam-uk-leeds-auditions-spring-2016-tickets-19573915107
We’ll shortly be announcing the first London and Birmingham auditions of the year so make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list to find out first!
Make 2016 your year and come and get involved.