Swindon E Bulletin March / April 2010
24th March
Swindon Media Group Digest
SMG Services
News
Featured Members
Opportunities
Events
Training
Sorry you're getting another e-bulletin so soon. Normally it would just be an alert about this month's networking event (below), but there are some urgent opportunities you might be interested in, and some new events.
Networking Event
The next SMG Networking Event is the day after tomorrow: Thu 25 Mar
Savoy, Regent Street, Swindon
7pm - ??
Let me know if you're coming and I'll look out for you. Or text me when you arrive - 07894 704084
And remember, the SMG covers Swindon and Wiltshire, so if you would like to host a networking event in your area, let me know and I'll help you set it up.
SMG Services
Don't forget I am available for advice and support.
What I don't know I can find out for you.
For instance, I recently met with Jane East (website going public soon) to talk about legal issues - contracting, release forms - and pricing. "So much useful information and detailed advice, both on the business and on the creative side. Inspirational and practical." (Makes me cringe to blow my own trumpet, but they tell me I have to do PR.)
Contact me any time by email: swindonmedia@me.com
If I can complete your enquiry by return email, I will do that. Otherwise, I will call. And if that doesn't do it, we can arrange a meeting, either at your business or at a neutral location like Create or a nice cafe with wi-fi.
And it's all FREE.
News
Business Link
Keith Farmer, our local BL representative, is now available for free advice and consultation meetings. These can be held at your place of business, or we can host them at Create in the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. If you are interested, please email me and I will set it up.
Keith came to our recent Planning For Growth workshop to explain what services are on offer and answer our questions. Click here to watch the videos.
Business Link can also help keep you up to date with the April regulation changes.
COMING SOON: Podcasts of David Read's presentation on his RED camera and Dreambase's presentation on their new studios and services.
Teri Galati
Teri, a make-up artist based in Swindon, is now working for Disney on John Carter Of Mars.
See Featured Members.
Media Plant
Have now issued their CD, DVD and packaging specifications as a booklet, which you can also view as a flash flash (sic) presentation.
Federation of Small Business
Have you joined the FSB yet? One of their most prominent campaigns is the Keep trade Local campaign, which is very much in line with what we are doing here at the SMG. They have now just launched the opportunity to display their logo on your website and show your solidarity to this aim. Doing this also demonstrates that you are a serious business. Members can get it here.
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Featured Members
Hot Pepper Design
Mark Pepperall is a brilliant photographer with a unique eye, and an international clientele.
Teri Galati
Teri is a make-up artist based in Swindon.
David Read
David is a DoP with an astonishing CV.
He has recently acquired one of the much lauded RED cameras.
He will be delivering a hands-on workshop on this camera in the coming months.
Let me know if you want to be considered as a featured member.
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Opportunities
Development Producer
Off the Fence
Deadline: 25 March
Box Office & Marketing Assistant
The Pound Arts Trust Ltd
Corsham
Deadline: 26 Mar
Head Of Innovation
South West Screen
Salary: negotiable
Deadline: 6 Apr
4iP
The hunt is on for rule-breaking, far-seeing producers and partners who share 4iP’s vision for re-inventing the way public service media is developed, commissioned, funded and delivered in the UK.
Deadline: 25 Apr
3 Minute Wonder
For those who attended the Planning For Growth workshop, you'll remember we discussed this potential opportunity.
Although you may be best to start through 4Docs.
Supply2.gov
Your best source for public sector contracts to a value of £100,000.
Propellor4Film
Place your short films.
Get the latest about funding opportunities.
John Brabourne Awards
For up and coming talent driven to further their experiences and careers in all aspects of film and television. For those disadvantaged in some way, either through lack of funds or set-backs due to illness or accident.
Deadline: 31 Jul
And don't forget Broadcast Freelancer for up-to-date job offers.
And make sure you sign up with buyWILTSHIRE for local opportunities, and Mind Your Own Business, Swindon's free guide for setting up and managing your business.
And if you are looking for a new employee, freelancer or business partner or collaborator, let me know and I'll spread it around.
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Events
How to win business before and beyond 2012
Capitalise on the opportunities presented by the London 2012 Games.
UWE, Bristol
25 Mar
Innovation Forum
Learn how to access over £1 billion of public funding for innovation at a series of forthcoming Innovation Forum events being held across the region in 2010.
Plymouth: 8 Apr
Bournemouth - 24 Jun
Bristol - 22 Jul
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Training
Lead From The Front
Leadership and Management Courses
15/22/29 Mar
On this page you can also see Mark Jarvis discussing the course programme with Richard White at the January SMG Planning For Growth event.
PUSH: Subsidised training for creative media professionals
Multi-platform production: technical skills, storytelling, leadership.
Jan - Feb - Mar
London Filmschool Workshops
Jan - Feb - Mar
A 'hands-on, intensive learning experience from leading practitioners'.
Pixel Lab
Cross Media Workshop
July 10
Deadline: 16 Apr
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