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What an insightful opinion piece on the importance of supporting the arts in our beloved Aberdeen. It highlights the pivotal role the arts play in shaping our identity and building a vibrant community. Investing in local arts projects, apprenticeships and careers promises a cultural boom for Aberdeen yet funding is incredibly challenging right now. With more council cuts looming, we should not loose sight on the importance the arts has for community and the transformative experiences it can bring. #CulturalInvestment #VibrantCommunity https://lnkd.in/eS3eYsNm

The Profitability of a Theatre Degree 💼💡 **Profitable Paths**: Contrary to popular belief, a BFA in Design Technology can lead to lucrative careers. With the event industry's growing demand for skilled professionals, theatre graduates are finding profitable opportunities in diverse roles. Discover how a theatre degree can be both fulfilling and financially rewarding. #CareerSuccess #TheatreDegree #EventIndustry

Our client the American Theatre Wing is the founder and co-presenter of the Tony Awards. The Wing also works year-round supporting creatives--and not just professionals. One of its signature programs is the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative, which provides grants to under-resourced schools in the U.S. and individual scholarships for afterschool and summer training programs and students pursuing theatre in college. The Wing’s President and CEO Heather A. Hitchens told EdSource: "This is such a meaningful initiative for us at the Wing. From repairing an auditorium’s audio system so that productions can once again be amplified, to creating set-design apprenticeships between theatre companies and schools, the needs are specific and varied, and the results are real. Directly due to the programs of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative, more theatre and art is created by students who might not otherwise have this opportunity. Their education is being enhanced, as is the pipeline to careers in the theatre industry,” #theatre #artists #creative #entertainmentindustry #education #ceo #leadership #schools #broadway #production #culture #television #performance #broadcasting #communications #collegesanduniversities #strategiccommunications #equity

🎬 Exciting News We’re Undergoing a Major Transformation and Upgrade! 🚀 We’re excited to share some fantastic updates that will provide even more value to our amazing community. Our mission has always been to empower female filmmakers at every stage of their journey, and with our new FFC Stages, we’re taking things to a whole new level! What are FFC Stages? The FFC stages provide a tailored program designed to elevate your film career based on your level of experience. Here’s a quick breakdown: Stage 1: Getting Started – Perfect for those just beginning their journey. We focus on foundational training, covering key industry terminology, essential skills, and effective networking strategies. Stage 1 members will soon gain access to a new course to help build these foundational skills! Stage 2: Developing Your Craft – As you gain more experience, our program shifts to enhancing your craft with advanced techniques, industry insights, and increased opportunities to showcase your work and receive assignments. Stage 2 members will soon get access to our exclusive job platform and the chance to apply for our very own film festival! Stage 3: Mastering Your Impact – For seasoned filmmakers looking to maximize their impact, we provide access to cutting-edge technology, exclusive film festival events, masterminds, private coaching opportunities, and a specialized job platform. Stage 3 members will soon gain access to the job platform and receive an invite to our BFI Film Festival event! And the best part? Prices stay the same! 🌟 For just £175 per year, you get access to all these amazing resources and more. We truly value our early supporters who have believed in us from the start—your support has been key to our growth! 🙏 (Note: Prices will increase with our next Winter Cohort, so now is the time to join!) 🥰 Check out our memberships here: https://lnkd.in/ea8bWku7 Let's keep growing, learning, and creating together. 🌿 See you in the club!

It is crucial to create a comprehensive roadmap for film school graduates. Schwartz highlights the importance of combining artistic and academic knowledge with practical skills that graduates will need upon entering the industry. This approach ensures that students leave film school equipped not only with a theoretical understanding of filmmaking practice, but also with the real-world expertise necessary for their future careers to flourish. 

Female filmmakers, especially female screenwriters, are instrumental in movies having more authentic female representation. Let's go #GenZ #womeninfilm #indiefilm #bainbridgeisland #womeninfilm #womenscreenwriters #diversityinfilm

Having honest conversations about the state of arts and culture in a city like Milwaukee can be challenging, but they are essential. This article touches on an issue many of us in the community have known for years: diversity is crucial for driving culture forward. When organizations lack diversity—whether in race, gender, experience, or neural diversity—not only does the internal culture suffer, but so does the bottom line. It's important to note that diversity shouldn't just be a priority at the entry-level. True progress happens when it travels all the way up to the board level. Wealthy board members alone do not determine the success of an organization—building meaningful relationships within the community does. To thrive, organizations need leadership that reflects the communities they serve, ensuring diverse voices are part of the decision-making process. Diversity is not just an option—it’s a necessity for long-term growth and impact.

How do you secure that coveted first job? And what do you do next? Former winners from The Stage Debut Awards give an insight into opportunities that kick-started their careers, and offer some advice for artists entering the industry today 👇

The short explainer film is a great place to start for a helpful overview of the new ASK 2024/25 offer and how to access it. Once you have an overview, you can read more details on the full offer by browsing the new brochure. https://lnkd.in/gWc-F4y

The harsh reality of the barriers to ‘making it’ in the TV / Film / Media industry if you don’t have the means to support yourself in the early stages of your career means more and more people from working class backgrounds are turning their backs on the creative industries, and who can blame them. There’s so much appetite amongst production people to address this but with budgets squeezed and generally less work out there the ability to take on new talent and pay and support them appropriately is getting harder and harder. Fundamentally what is needed is more investment from govt and industry bodies but we all know what the current government feels about the creative industries - just look at the cuts happening across higher education for humanities subjects.