Thursday, 11 December 2014

P1. Understanding Employment and Education Opportunities in the Media Sector


Links to opportunities:

Directing:
http://guru.bafta.org/david-fincher-a-life-in-pictures

Cinematography:
http://guru.bafta.org/sean-bobbitt-cinematography-masterclass

Art Directing/Production Design:
http://guru.bafta.org/bafta-film-craft-sessions-costume-extended-cut
http://guru.bafta.org/christine-cant-make-hair-masterclass

P2. Evaluating My Own Qualities

Personal characteristics:
I am ambitious, conscientious, and motivated to achieve my goals. I am outgoing, have good communication skills, and work well in groups - as well as working well independently. I manage my time efficiently and meet any required deadlines given to me.

Skills
I am proficient in Adobe software such as Photoshop, Story, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Indesign and After Effects. Skills I wish to develop and improve are working with actors, learning more action verbs for directing, and understanding the technical side of things better in cameras and editing software.

Relevant achievements
I have gained an award for the I.V.C English Student of the Year 2012, had films screened in 10+ film festivals, won a couple of film awards including a BFI award for 'Best Documentary',  gained a Silver Arts Award after attending the BFI Film Academy for a term in 2014 and have since gained a VQ Learner of the Year award for East Anglia.

Experience and interests
I have been a casting director on a short film where we held auditions at Pinewood Studios, which led to me doing some work experience at Pinewood in the Acting Studio. Also, from attending the BFI Film Academy I have been equipped with a more comprehensive knowledge of the industry, and had more practical experience on set. Lastly I have learnt a great deal about the specialist craft I wish to go into through directing on the NFTS BFI Film Academy.

As well as film production, my other interests include writing, photography, photomanipulation and art - which ranges from mixed media paintings to hyperrealist drawings. I also enjoy travelling and learning about new cultures and these trips have gone on to influence my practice.