Students aspiring to careers in film and television will get extra support to achieve their goals, thanks to a new programme.
Connected Campus@NEUSN aims to connect academic study with industry experience.
The programme has been launched by North East Screen, the screen industry development agency for North East England, and the North East Universities Screen Network (NEUSN), which involves all five of the region universities: Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside.
A first event, Frame your Future, was held in Durham on Wednesday 5 November.
Students met industry experts, joined practical workshops, and benefitted from networking opportunities.
They learned about creating content, scripting productions, and pitching ideas.
Gayle Woodruffe, North East Screen Operations Director, said the programme would foster a talent pipeline to ensure those pursuing a career in screen industries can do so in North East England.
Neil Percival, Chair of NEUSN and Co-Director of Cultural Partnerships at Northumbria University, said that, due to a recent increase in production, there had never been a better time to be training in the region for a career in the screen industries.
Jonathan Long, our Faculty of Arts and Humanities lead for Creativity, Culture and Heritage, said that the event was a fantastic way to launch a valuable partnership, with students learning from high-level professionals about the skills needed to thrive in today's diverse industries.
The programme is part funded by Screen Alliance North, thanks to British Film Institute awarding National Lottery funding.
Students attending the Frame your Future event.
Students participating in the Frame your Future event.
Gayle Woodruffe, North East Screen Operations Director, speaks at the Frame your Future event.
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