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Here Comes The Conch

We’re back for our fourth consecutive year, we’ve got an exciting new venue and nominations will open shortly. So be sure you’ve got Tuesday 22nd September firmly in your diary (click to add to your Outlook Calendar)* and get ready to celebrate the very best of British sound.

Kings Place opened in October 2008 as a major arts venue and creative hub. With its prime London location, modern elegance and superb concert hall it provides the perfect setting for The Conch and for the first time all 400 attendees will be able to experience the awards together before partying the night away.

We are delighted to announce Pinewood Studios will once again headline the event. Please get in touch for details on sponsorship opportunities. Read more...

Feature Film Sound

When it comes to sound, how do US film executives and directors choose their top flight talent and facilities? What influences their decision? What are their experiences of working in the UK? How do they perceive our talent base? And equally importantly what do we think they think…?

Members can now access our latest research into the UK feature film sound industry. It is the product of 30 confidential consultations with US and UK directors, producers, facilities and crew. It also includes an analysis of US features shot in the UK between 2006-2008 and identifies those which have not used UK talent. The research concludes with recommendations of practical steps we can take to strengthen our relationships and encourage more opportunities for our members; we welcome your feedback. Read more...

Visual Effects Skills Shortages

We should hear later this month whether the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) upholds the joint submission by UK Screen and Skillset and recommends to Government that the current shortage occupation lists be updated to include specified visual effects roles.

Given that the Home Secretary announced recently that she is considering closing Tier 2 to all applicants except those from shortage occupations the importance of success in this area has increased significantly.

Inquiry into Film & TV

In our response to the recent House of Lord’s inquiry, we highlighted the critical role the facilities sector plays, both technically and creatively, in the production of television and film content especially in this digital age. Furthermore, with the publication of UK Screen’s Facilities Sector report we will demonstrate to Government the significant value the sector delivers to the film and television industries and the broader UK economy. Read submission...


	Statutory holiday extends to 28 days Read more...

	UK Screen hosts Fund Raising Seminar Read more...

	Over 8,000 productions added to MediaBase Read more...

	BAFTA Television Awards – 26th April (add to Outlook Calendar)* Read more...

This month's winner:
Emma Shannon
mediahouse
(IMG Media Ltd)

MEMBER NEWS

Online Post editing Michael Caine’s ‘Harry Brown’
Directed by Academy Award® nominee Daniel Barber, Harry Brown (Sir Michael Caine) follows one man’s journey through a chaotic world set in modern day Britain, where drugs are the currency of the day and guns run the streets.

Former Technicolor Subtitling Head joins ITFC
ITFC have announced the appointment of Stewart Dickison as Media Access Operations Manager.

Discounts on Apple with Academy Class
All end users who attend an Apple Training Class with Academy Class and take the Certification Exam are eligible for a discount from Apple Online Telesales.

Smegtastic! Dave’s Red Dwarf Goes Red 4k
Evolutions, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract to complete the post production on Dave’s new series, ‘Red Dwarf: Back to Earth’.

OTHER NEWS

Star Wars returns to Elstree Studios

Alias Smith and Singh Appoints Dawson

Zero DB crews & posts “Bullrun”

blue rustles up another Great British Menu

Hireworks hires new staff and opens new rental base in Soho

Locomotion creates ‘Cupcakes’ to promote BUG

White Mark Brings World-Class Acoustics To Splice

BBC Resources becomes ‘BBC Studios and Post Production’

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Ben Affleck to Podcast on Experience Using Avid Media Composer
Actor, Director to discuss his experiences using Media Composer while filming and editing his documentary "Gimme Shelter"

Avid Technology announced that Ben Affleck will participate in a podcast with Avid® discussing his work as a director, producer and editor on March 30, 2009. Affleck used Avid Media Composer® on his latest project "Gimme Shelter," a short film on the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Affleck collaborated with Editor Dana Glauberman while documenting his experience in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. He began cutting selects using Media Composer software on an HP 8710w mobile workstation and sent them to Glauberman in L.A.
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