Press Releases 2009

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Major overhaul of Standards for journalism and advertising sales

A major overhaul of Standards required for jobs in journalism and advertising sales is in its final stages as employers across industry tackle the fast-changing media landscape

Skillset accreditation granted to two more computer games courses

Two more games courses have been accredited by Skillset, putting them among the ranks of the UK's elite games training grounds

BBC Northern Ireland controller Peter Johnston appointed new chair of Skillset's national board

Skillset is delighted to announce that BBC Northern Ireland controller Peter Johnston has become the new chair of Skillset's Northern Ireland national board.

Skillset joins forces with innovative Swedish educators Hyper Island

Swedish training innovators Hyper Island are partnering with Skillset to bring their unique style of education and digital know-how to the UK's rapidly evolving Creative Media Industries.

TV leading light unveils code of practice plans for media interns

GMTV chair and Skillset chairman Clive Jones sets out plans to make graduate internships in the Creative Media Industries as fair and open as possible.

Stereo 3D arrives at Encounters Film Festival

Skillset will explore the issues surrounding the second coming of the third dimension in Stereo 3D, Take Two: This time it's personal, at this year's Encounters short film festival in Bristol on November 18.

Welsh TV industry gets skills for digital future

Skillset Cymru Training Taskforce awards £160,000 in industry-specific training grants.

James Schamus at forefront of Skillset-packed Times BFI London Film Festival programme

Oscar-nominated and BAFTA winning producer and screenwriter James Schamus will deliver an "anti-keynote" speech as part of a Skillset-packed schedule of events at this year's The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival (LFF).

Skillset becomes first Sector Skills Council to be awarded Disability Standard

Skillset has achieved a bronze banding of the Disability Standard, which was awarded by the Employers' Forum on Disability.

The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has been awarded a Skillset accreditation for its MA in Animation Direction following significant praise from industry assessors.

Moon director Duncan Jones to address Think, Shoot, Distribute workshop at LFF

Duncan Jones, director of the award-winning sci-fi thriller Moon, and his producer Stuart Fenegan, are set to share their experiences with 25 of the UK's most promising filmmakers.

Exciting new directors given privileged access to world-class filmmakers

Six emerging directors will take part in The Director's Lab; an intensive, five-day professional feature film development programme at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).

TV industry doors swing open for new entrants

Skillset is supporting two major industry-approved programmes to equip new entrants to the television industry with the technical, entrepreneurial and creative skills they need to break into the business at this time of significant change.

Skillset award winner set to open at cinemas nationwide

Skillset New Directors Award winner Sin Nombre is set to open nationwide on Friday next week (14 August 2009). The award, judged by jury, is selected from first and second time filmmakers for an exceptional feature

Senior industry figures award biggest ever grant to TV's future creative leaders

A new generation of creative leaders will be equipped with the skills they need to steer the television industry into the digital future thanks to the £200,000 Cultivating Creatives in TV (CCTV) Programme being launched by Skillset and the CCTV consortium

Cash injection to make sure Scotland is at forefront of Creative Industries

Skillset Scotland, working in partnership with and investment from Scottish Screen, is set to release £40,000 to help drive forward the country's film, TV, animation, computer game and interactive media industries.

Digital changes have exposed "critical" skills gap, reveals a major report

The massive impact of digital technology on the publishing world has exposed "critical" skills gaps, reveals a new report by Skillset.

Skillset unveils new accreditation initiative for Games industry

A new initiative to accredit Games Design postgraduate courses has been unveiled by Skillset.

Meera Syal to host Trailblazer Masterclass as part of packed programme of Skillset events

Meera Syal will host one of a number of hot ticket Trailblazer masterclasses, breakfast sessions and careers panels being held by Skillset at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).

Teesside University computer games course handed industry accolade

Skillset has handed out an accreditation to Teesside University for its BSc in Computer Games Programming. It is the sixth such course in the UK - and the first BSc in England to be awarded the accolade

Call for vital information to help steer Creative Media Industries through economic storm

Tens of thousands of companies are being asked to take part in an industry-wide Census to make sure that the Creative Media Industries have the information they need to survive and thrive in this difficult economic climate.

Senior media industry appointments mark new era at Skillset

Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Media Industries, has welcomed some of the country's most senior and influential figures to its Board of Directors and Trustees.

New report highlights skills gap among graduates as newsrooms demand platform convergence

A UK-wide survey reveals that almost three-quarters of employers (71 percent) said there was a skills gap among graduates entering journalism.

Skills are vital in building a future Digital Britain

Skillset's response to Digital Britain, unveiled today by Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting Lord Stephen Carter. Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Media Industries (film, radio, interactive media, animation, computer games, facilities, photo imaging and publishing)

Skillset launches consultation to strengthen skills in UK publishing

Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Media Industries, today announced that it was seeking feedback on its draft Skills Strategy for Publishing.

Skillset welcomes Tim Bevan as new Chair of UK Film Council

Skillset welcomes the appointment of Tim Bevan as chairman of the UK Film Council (UKFC).

Skillset appoints new Computer Games and Animation Skills Manager

Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Media Industries, today announced the appointment of Saint John Walker as their new Computer Games and Animation Skills Manager.

Edinburgh International Film Festival and Skillset announce 2009 Trailblazers

In Cannes today the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) in association with Skillset announced the 25 Trailblazers of 2009.

Skillset appoints new Director of Film

Skillset today appointed Neil Peplow as its new Director of Film.

Nurturing Northern talent is vital to media's future survival

Senior media figures will gather in Leeds on Friday June 12 to hear how developing and nurturing talent in the North of England is vital to the survival of the Creative Media Industries in this tough economic climate.

Top UK film representatives gather to make sure industry has A Bigger Future

Skillset has brought together senior representatives from all sectors of the UK Film Industry to begin developing the second stage of A Bigger Future, the film skills strategy for the UK.

Skillset awarded new Government licence

Skillset has been given a new licence to continue its work as the industry body supporting skills, education and training for the UK's Creative Media Industries, the Government announced.

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