Screenworks – Work Experience Opportunity

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  • Are you interested in a career in the creative industries?
  • Would you like a work experience placement that will offer a hands-on introduction to that career?
  • Are you aged between 16 and 19? 
  • If so, ScreenWorks is the programme for you!

 

What is ScreenWorks?

A work experience programme, supported by Northern Ireland Screen and delivered by Into Film.
It provides the opportunity to learn about the craft and technical roles that are vital to the screen industries (film, television, animation, VFX and gaming).

Young people, aged 16-19 will take part in practical 3-5 day programmes in a range of areas, including make-up, set construction, concept art and costume.

Programmes will be led by local professionals and offer career guidance relevant to the Northern Ireland screen industries.

Work Experience Opportunities include:

1) ScreenWorks: Development and Pitching

2 – 4 MARCH 2020, BELFAST

SCREENWORKS: DEVELOPMENT AND PITCHING WITH STELLIFY MEDIA AND DOUBLEBAND FILMS

This ScreenWorks programme will include:

  • What is a pitch?
  • Developing ideas for Entertainment, Documentary and Drama
  • Preparing pitches, both in groups and as an individual
  • Delivering pitches to professionals and receiving feedback

2) ScreenWorks: Props and Set Design 

9 – 11 MARCH 2020, BELFAST

SCREENWORKS: PROPS AND SET DESIGN WITH SHANE BUNTING

This ScreenWorks programme will include:

  • The day to day running of the Props Department
  • Breakdown of scripts and budgeting
  • Basic prop making skills
  • Simple set construction and finishing
  • How to dress a set

3) ScreenWorks: Stunt Coordination 

18 – 20 MARCH 2020, BELFAST

SCREENWORKS: STUNT COORDINATION WITH LEMUEL BLACK

This ScreenWorks programme will include:

  • How to become a stunt performer
  • Set etiquette
  • Self risk assessing
  • Fight technique and reactions
  • Fight choreography
  • Basic wire work

4) ScreenWorks: Filming for Music 

23 – 27 MARCH 2020, DRAPERSTOWN

SCREENWORKS: FILMING FOR MUSIC WITH GLASHOWBURY

This ScreenWorks programme will include:

  • How to operate a camera
  • Light sources
  • Safe working practices in film production
  • Greenscreen and basic VFX
  • Introduction to Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects

 

For further information and application please follow link:

https://www.intofilm.org/screenworks