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Stuart Hepburn

Stuart Hepburn

Writer, Actor, Arthritic Cyclist, Lecturer in Performance & Creative Screenwriting.
Programme Leader of newly validated Contemporary Screen Acting Degree at the University Of The West Of Scotland.
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Ceol's Craic Are Looking For A Programme Coordinator


Ceol's Craic:  Programme Co-ordinator VACANCY

Programme Co-ordinator (part time/ freelance contract)

February 2012 – February 2013

Fee: £22,500 pro rata; £9000 fee for two day per week equivalent.

Ceol ‘s Craic is the vibrant social hub and platform for contemporary Gaelic culture in Glasgow. Founded in 2004 it is based in the CCA (Centre for Contemporary Arts), and manifests mainly as a monthly cross art form event.

Ceol ‘s Craic celebrates high quality contemporary Gaelic art across art form – music, dance, literature, film and drama – exploring ideas about what contemporary Gaelic culture is and who it is for.  It provides a focus for the Gaelic community, across age range, around Glasgow, on an on-going basis, whilst aiming to build partnerships and diversify audiences amongst different cultural groups.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual or team who can produce the Ceòl ‘s Craic programme, working with the Board to deliver our events over the next year.

For more information and application process please contact info@ceolscraic.co.uk

Deadline for Applications is Monday 6th February.  Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

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UWS Students enter FilmG Short Gaelic Film Competition.

FILM G COMPETITION
UWS students studying the Screen Drama module have entered a 5 minute Gaelic short film in the MgAlba sponsored Film G Competition.

The film is entitled "An Aite Eadar na Facail" - (The Space Between Words).

The film can be viewed here http://filmg.co.uk/en/films on the FilmG site by accessing the Adult Film Competition.

If you like the film you can encourage creativity at UWS by voting for it in the people's vote.  The closing date for voting in the FilmG competition is 31st Jan.

Cast Calls for WriteCameraAction Glasgow Film Cooperative

CAST CALLs

 
CAST REQ'D for one day shoot covering family birthday party in a Restaurant Venue as part of the 'Mrs Lees and her Ladies' production.   

 Date Sunday 11th March full day shoot.  Reasonable travel, showreel and fun!

 SPEAKING PARTS 

 Mrs Lees daughter Karen, blonde, 40ish 

 Waitress

 NON-SPEAKING PARTS but with reactions to events in restaurant

 Waitress 

 Other Diners  

 REMINDER - 1st March Screenings and Comp launch 2012

 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE TO RESERVE for our Screening of WCA short script winning productions 2011, and the launch of the 2012 WCA short script comp. check out the website for further details and limited numbers so book early to avoid disappointment.

  
best Linda 

 Linda Campbell
WCA Coordinator
mob: 07716658896
email: writecameraaction@hotmail.co.uk
website: www.writecameraaction.org.uk
 

Crew Calls Glasgow Film Cooperative WriteCameraAction

CREW CALLs

 
DATA WRANGLER - Req'd for 60 min drama - must have experience and be reliable - weekend dates 11/12 & 25/26 FEB and 10/11 & 25 MARCH. 
Reasonable travel expenses, great contacts, work/CV/showreel experience and fun!  Contact Producer Linda Campbell at 07716658896 to discuss prior to attending Production meeting Wednesday in City Centre.

 GRAPHIC DESIGNER 1  Req'd for new independent production company.  This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to develop alongside a brand new shiny company with a big heart and even bigger ambition! Get onboard from the start!  Experience, contacts and creditation to start, with excellent future prospects! Contact Linda Campbell via this email address or call 07716658896.

 GRAPHIC DESIGNER 2  Req'd as part of the WCA Management Team.  Must be motivated, reliable, ambitious and enthusiastic.  WCA is developing as a social enterprise model with funding prospects, so experience, contacts and creditation to start with, and excellent future prospects.  Contact Linda at this email or 07716658896.

 The above GD positions may both be applied for by the same person and if that's the case, let us know if you are interested and available for both positions.

BAFTA New Talent Awards


                                                                 

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As part of the New Talent Awards 2012 BAFTA in Scotland invite YOU to become THE NEXT BIG THING…

After the worldwide success of shows such as Come Dine with Me, The Apprentice,TOWIE, The Million Pound Drop and X Factor, BAFTA in Scotland are looking for the talent who will deliver the next generation of global hit entertainment formats.

Entrants are invited to pitch via a taster tape on DVD. Content can be anything that illustrates your concept – all ideas are welcome - the only stipulation is a time limit of between 1 and 10 minutes in duration. Theprize is a coveted place on TRC’s fantastic GenUp programme. This fantastic experience offers immersion weeks at Channel 4 and BBC Scotland combined with seminars and workshops led by some of the top practitioners in the business.  It runs full-time for five weeks starting 6 June 2012. Please visit www.trcmedia.org and click on the Training and Development link for more information.

The panel judging entries will be Paula Campion (Programme Director, Endemol Scotland), Sagina Shabaya (Daytime Commissioner, Channel 4) and Paul Murray (Head of Objective Scotland). The winner will be announced at The New Talent Awards Ceremony on 22 March 2012 at the Oran Mor in Glasgow’s beautiful West End.

Entries will be accepted between now and the deadline: 4pm on Friday 9 March 2012.Submit 5 DVD copies along with an entry form (available to download on our website). Packages should be clearly marked The Next Big Thing Competition and sent to BAFTA in Scotland, 249 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 4QE. Please visitwww.bafta.org or call 0141 302 1770 for more information.

Please visithttp://www.bafta.org/scotland/awards/bafta-in-scotland-new-talent-awards-2012,2253,BA.html to view full Terms and Conditions before entering.

Please help us to spread the word about this exciting opportunity by forwarding on to friends and colleagues.

 

 

Jenna Cunningham

New Talent Awards Event Manager

 

249 West George Street, Glasgow G2 4QE

www.bafta.org/scotland

 

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Presentation for tomorrow

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Microblogging as a Teaching & Learning Enhancement.pptx (412 KB)
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This is the PowerPoint of the "Microblogging As An Educational Tool " presentation delivered by Dr John Quinn and myself at the University Of The West Of Scotland's Social Media conference in Paisley on 26th of January 2012 .


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Trainee #Radio Planner And Buyer Job with Radio Experts.

Trainee Radio Planner & Buyer
The Job
Radio Experts is a leading radio advertising specialist providing media planning, buying and creative services to a range of
marketing and advertising agencies throughout the UK. We are looking for a Trainee Radio Planner and Buyer to assist the
Planning Strategy Manager in strategically planning radio campaigns, producing campaign proposals and buying media, along
with various administrative duties for the company.
This is a really exciting opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in media, working in a fun, dynamic and fast-paced yet
family oriented environment. No previous media experience is required however applicants should have an interest in radio
with a strong work ethic, but should also be outgoing and with a good sense of humour.
Salary £19,000 plus commission structure
Kings Cross / Islington, London
Skills Required
Good marketing instincts
Strategic thinker
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong numerical skills
Highly organised with attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly
Good interpersonal skills – must be friendly and confident talking to clients and media owners on the phone
Proficiency in Word, Powerpoint and Excel
How to apply
In the first instance please send an email to us at recruitment@radioexperts.co.uk with a covering letter and a copy of your CV
by February 3rd 2012.

Waterloo Rd Looking for Supporting Artistes In Greenock

GBM Casting are holding an open day for extras for the Waterloo Road programme on Wednesday 18th January 11am -3pm at The Trust Training Centre, 48-50 Muirshiel Road, Port Glasgow. 
They are looking for young people aged 16-24 (who look like they are of school age).  The extras need to be unemployed as they will be required to work 9-5 and may be called in at short notice.  They also need to have an insurance number.  The pay will be in the region of £60 a day and the work is unlikely to be regular.  No acting skills are required and people should attend the casting dressed as they would normally i.e. if they have piercings, are goths, have shaved heads etc.

They require a large number of extras that they can call in over the 18-24 months of the contract and they are keen not to be using the same faces all the time.

Tel:   Lynsey Young at the Trust on 553344 for further information on the recruitment process this time around.