New film skills website launched
10 February 2005.
Film industry backed website is one stop shop for film careers
Simon Pegg, star and writer of Shaun of the Dead, said:
"The internet is full of sites claiming to take you behind the scenes of the film industry but the Skillset website really does. This isn't just another film website, it's the website for anyone wanting to work in film."
SKILLSET has launched a new film website for everyone working or wanting to work in the UK film industry. www.skillset.org/film is a one stop shop for all information on getting in and getting on in film careers. Covering all aspects of film from development through to exhibition, the site reveals the realities of working in the film industry, including:
Cold Mountain Director Anthony Minghella said:
"My best advice to anyone wanting to pursue a career in film is to visit the Skillset website. It's your first foot in the door of the UK film industry."
Judy Counihan, Skillset Director of Film, said:
"Our website is completely endorsed by the industry; it's the definitive site and should be the first port of call for film-makers, employers and training providers who want advice and guidance on training and skills."
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To launch the new website Skillset is running a competition on the UK film industry. All answers to the online quiz can be found in the storyboard guide to the industry featured on the site called 'The Business - Understanding filmmaking'. The top prize for 10 winners is a private screening of an unreleased feature at United International Pictures preview theatre in London followed by networking drinks with industry professionals. 10 further winners will receive either a 12 month membership to DVD rental site www.lovefilm.com or a free face to face careers advice session with a Skillset film advisor. To enter visit www.skillset.org/film/business. The closing date is 31 March 2005.
Skillset's new film website is a part of A Bigger Future, the UK film skills strategy - a joint initiative between Skillset and the UK Film Council covering the skills development of everyone working or wanting to work in the film industry.
-ENDS-
SKILLSET PRESS OFFICE:
Eve Ragout
020 7520 5752 / 07968 010 325
eve@skillset.org
Notes to Editors
Film industry backed website is one stop shop for film careers
Simon Pegg, star and writer of Shaun of the Dead, said:
"The internet is full of sites claiming to take you behind the scenes of the film industry but the Skillset website really does. This isn't just another film website, it's the website for anyone wanting to work in film."
SKILLSET has launched a new film website for everyone working or wanting to work in the UK film industry. www.skillset.org/film is a one stop shop for all information on getting in and getting on in film careers. Covering all aspects of film from development through to exhibition, the site reveals the realities of working in the film industry, including:
- 5,000 film and media courses searchable online.
- 40 revealing interviews with leading industry professionals and company heads.
- Job descriptions and career paths for over 200 film jobs.
- A storyboard guide to the filmmaking process called 'The Business - Understanding filmmaking.'
- Careers advice and guidance, including support for film freelancers.
- The latest bursaries and funding available.
- Facts and figures giving an up to date picture of working life in film.
Cold Mountain Director Anthony Minghella said:
"My best advice to anyone wanting to pursue a career in film is to visit the Skillset website. It's your first foot in the door of the UK film industry."
Judy Counihan, Skillset Director of Film, said:
"Our website is completely endorsed by the industry; it's the definitive site and should be the first port of call for film-makers, employers and training providers who want advice and guidance on training and skills."
WIN A PRIVATE SCREENING AT UIP; LOVEFILM.COM MEMBERSHIPS; AND FREE CAREERS ADVICE SESSIONS.
To launch the new website Skillset is running a competition on the UK film industry. All answers to the online quiz can be found in the storyboard guide to the industry featured on the site called 'The Business - Understanding filmmaking'. The top prize for 10 winners is a private screening of an unreleased feature at United International Pictures preview theatre in London followed by networking drinks with industry professionals. 10 further winners will receive either a 12 month membership to DVD rental site www.lovefilm.com or a free face to face careers advice session with a Skillset film advisor. To enter visit www.skillset.org/film/business. The closing date is 31 March 2005.Skillset's new film website is a part of A Bigger Future, the UK film skills strategy - a joint initiative between Skillset and the UK Film Council covering the skills development of everyone working or wanting to work in the film industry.
-ENDS-
SKILLSET PRESS OFFICE:
Eve Ragout
020 7520 5752 / 07968 010 325
eve@skillset.org
Notes to Editors
- Images from the site can be made available on request.
- Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries covering Broadcast, Film, Video, Interactive Media and Photo Imaging. Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) are licensed by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills and by Ministers in the devolved administrations to tackle the skills and productivity challenge by sector. SSCs are independent, UK wide organisations developed by groups of influential employers in industry or business sectors of economic or strategic significance. SSCs are employer-led and actively involve trade unions, professional bodies and other stakeholders in the sector.
- The UK Film Council is the lead agency for film in the UK ensuring that the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented at home and abroad. Investing Government grant-in-aid and Lottery money in film development and production; training; international development, export promotion; distribution and exhibition; and education, with the aim of delivering lasting benefits to the industry and the public alike.
- A Bigger Future is a joint strategy developed by Skillset and the UK Film Council with the support of the Northern Ireland Film & Television Commission, Scottish Screen and Sgrin Cymru Wales.
