Welcome to the Production Unlocked livestream from Newcastle. Join us from 10am TODAY for an exciting programme of masterclasses, panel discussions and practical skills sessions focusing on production.
TIME | VENUE: The Common Room, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE. | LIVESTREAM INFORMATION |
10:00-11:00 | Getting into Drama with Children’s TV Children’s Drama has been a major player in the TV industry in the North East for over 30 years, from Byker Grove in the 90s to Tracy Beaker, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground, now in its eleventh series. Find out from key members of the production teams how these returning series are made, how the production schedules work and how the storylines keep breaking new ground. Along with BBC Studios & North East Screen the team will also share insights on how Children’s TV is a great training ground for anyone wanting to work in TV Drama, both on or off screen.
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11:15-12:15 | In Conversation with Jen Corcoran Join Jen as she shares her experience of producing Tish, one of the most successful documentaries of the last 12 months, which opened Sheffield Doc Fest 2023, attracted record cinema audiences and has recently screened on BBC4. Tish is the poignant story of working class photographer Tish Murtha who used her camera to expose the effect of de-industrialisation in North East England. Jen explains how she developed the film from an idea with no funding and shares insights into how to develop a career as a creative producer. Hosted bySharuna Sagar.
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13:00–14:00 | Careers in Documentary: How to get in and get on Join us to hear from Andrew Eastel of TV production companyMiddlechild and Katie Mitchell of Northern Child, the North East based sister company. Specialising in unscripted documentary their credits include: Jordan North: The Truth about Vaping(BBC3); The Tube: Keep London Moving! (Channel 5); Therapy: Tough Talking (BBC3) and Northern Justice (BBC1). They share insights into working in the documentary genre to tell stories in creative and compelling ways and tell us about their own career journeys in the film & TV industry.
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14:15-15:15 | Pitching your ideas for factual with sizzle reels Have you got a brilliant idea for a tv show or film? Great! Now all you have to do is persuade someone to give you the money to make it. Getting a commission is so difficult, you’ll need every trick in the box. That’s where sizzle or pitch reels come in. Your aim is to excite the commissioners and get them to see your vision for the project. Andrew Fettis takes you step by step on how to pitch and produce this vital selling tool for anyone with a great idea! |
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15:30-16:30 | NFTS Leeds: Behind The Scenes: The Rise of Sports Documentaries A deep dive into the rise of behind the scenes sports docs, from The Test to Six Nations, our appetite for these programmes is growing. There will be a particular focus on locally produced Sunderland Til I Die. Hosted by Meabh O’Donovan.
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16:45-17:45 | Reality TV in the North: Meet the makers Meet the makers of hit reality shows like BBC 3’s Charlotte in Sunderland, Angels of the North and BBC 1’s Scarlett’s Driving School. Find out how these shows are made, what goes on behind the scenes, and get tips and guidance on working in factual entertainment from industry professionals.Hosted by Sharuna Sagar. Panel:
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18:00-19:30 | Meet the Commissioners Join a panel of commissioners and key gatekeepers for TV & Film production in the North East to find out what’s been commissioned recently, what they’re looking for and how to approach them. North East Screen will give insights on growing the industry in the region. This session will be followed by networking.
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