East facts
A summary of news and opportunities in the East:
NEWS:
FDMX £1million funding press release
FDMX, the Knowledge Exchange for Film, TV and digital media, has secured further funding of over £1 million for the next two years. The funding enables FDMX to continue to benefit people and companies in these industries. Please click on the press release below for more information
FDMX Funding Boosts Film and Digital Media
East of England gains 20 screens under UK Film Council Digital Screen Network
Cinema-goers across the East of England will have a greater choice of films at the cinema thanks to the creation of the world's first 'Digital Screen Network'. Twenty cinemas from across the region have been chosen to be part of the network, funded by the UK Film Council. For a full list of Cinemas awarded in the East, please contact Martin Ayres on 01603 776925 or email martin@screeneast.co.uk Find out more…
UEA ranked top for Film Studies
The University of East Anglia (UEA) offers the best film studies courses in the UK, according to a report. The Times Good University Guide ranked institutions according to teaching, research, A-level grades of entrants and the jobs graduates obtained. Norwich-based UEA was one of the first universities to develop courses in film and television studies, and runs a successful MA in Screenwriting course, from the Norwich campus.
Media Education Association
Colleagues in the South East attended a meeting on Media Learning 14 - 19. They have told us that plans towards a professional association for teachers of media across all sectors are now under way.
At the moment people are being asked to express an interest in joining such an association by visiting Media Education Association.
In the New Year further research will be undertaken and potential members will be consulted in more detail about what they would like the association to provide. It is hoped that a conference will be organised in the summer term to take the organisation further. In the first instance, people are being asked to please register your interest by completing the onscreen form (it will take 3 minutes).
Also, please forward this link to any colleagues and networks to which you belong so that as many people as possible can be involved in this very important initiative.
If you have further questions please contact Jenny Grahame.
OPPORTUNITIES:
New Entrepreneur Scheme - SCENES
Screen East is pleased to announce the launch of a new entrepreneur scheme, SCENES. The programme seeks to address the major barriers to entry to the audio visual industry in the East of England in respect of business creation and freelancing for disadvantaged and under-represented people aged between 16 and 25. For further information, please see the attachment
Scenes
Towards 2010 - a great opportunity to improve your business
'Towards 2010' is a new programme of funding from the East of England Development Agency that will directly contribute towards the cost of employee training. It will meet up to 70% of the cost of training activities that focus on training to improve your business. There is a minimum 50% grant and some SMEs may be eligible for up to 70%. Please see the attached flyer for further details:
Towards 2010 Flyer
Training Boost For Creative Industries In Eastern Region
Individuals, micro-businesses and small to medium enterprises working in the creative industries in the eastern region will shortly be benefiting from a new European-funded scheme that provides specialist support to help their businesses develop and prosper. Please see the attached CIBIP Project Press Release for more details:
CIBIP
NEWS:
FDMX £1million funding press release
FDMX, the Knowledge Exchange for Film, TV and digital media, has secured further funding of over £1 million for the next two years. The funding enables FDMX to continue to benefit people and companies in these industries. Please click on the press release below for more information
FDMX Funding Boosts Film and Digital MediaEast of England gains 20 screens under UK Film Council Digital Screen Network
Cinema-goers across the East of England will have a greater choice of films at the cinema thanks to the creation of the world's first 'Digital Screen Network'. Twenty cinemas from across the region have been chosen to be part of the network, funded by the UK Film Council. For a full list of Cinemas awarded in the East, please contact Martin Ayres on 01603 776925 or email martin@screeneast.co.uk Find out more…
UEA ranked top for Film Studies
The University of East Anglia (UEA) offers the best film studies courses in the UK, according to a report. The Times Good University Guide ranked institutions according to teaching, research, A-level grades of entrants and the jobs graduates obtained. Norwich-based UEA was one of the first universities to develop courses in film and television studies, and runs a successful MA in Screenwriting course, from the Norwich campus.
Media Education Association
Colleagues in the South East attended a meeting on Media Learning 14 - 19. They have told us that plans towards a professional association for teachers of media across all sectors are now under way.
At the moment people are being asked to express an interest in joining such an association by visiting Media Education Association.
In the New Year further research will be undertaken and potential members will be consulted in more detail about what they would like the association to provide. It is hoped that a conference will be organised in the summer term to take the organisation further. In the first instance, people are being asked to please register your interest by completing the onscreen form (it will take 3 minutes).
Also, please forward this link to any colleagues and networks to which you belong so that as many people as possible can be involved in this very important initiative.
If you have further questions please contact Jenny Grahame.
OPPORTUNITIES:
New Entrepreneur Scheme - SCENES
Screen East is pleased to announce the launch of a new entrepreneur scheme, SCENES. The programme seeks to address the major barriers to entry to the audio visual industry in the East of England in respect of business creation and freelancing for disadvantaged and under-represented people aged between 16 and 25. For further information, please see the attachment
ScenesTowards 2010 - a great opportunity to improve your business
'Towards 2010' is a new programme of funding from the East of England Development Agency that will directly contribute towards the cost of employee training. It will meet up to 70% of the cost of training activities that focus on training to improve your business. There is a minimum 50% grant and some SMEs may be eligible for up to 70%. Please see the attached flyer for further details:
Towards 2010 FlyerTraining Boost For Creative Industries In Eastern Region
Individuals, micro-businesses and small to medium enterprises working in the creative industries in the eastern region will shortly be benefiting from a new European-funded scheme that provides specialist support to help their businesses develop and prosper. Please see the attached CIBIP Project Press Release for more details:
CIBIP
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