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05/09/2019
Hundreds Of Young People To Join ScreenWorks
Young people who aspire to work in the film & TV industries may have their dreams realised as Northern Ireland Screen extends numbers on its specialist work experience programme.
A major training scheme that introduces young people to the film, TV, animation and games industries has been given a significant investment boost to continue until March 2020.
ScreenWorks will give 450 more people the chance to train with leading experts in the field as Northern Ireland Screen and Into Film aim to meet the growing demand for professionals in the region's flourishing industry.
A pilot project began late last year when 150 young people aged 16-19 were given the chance to explore careers in the industry by taking part in placements with award-winning artists and technicians.
This has now been extended to give opportunities to hundreds more young people, with some courses being offered to younger age groups to help inform their study choices.
The new recruits will gain experience across 30 different disciplines.
Project co-ordinator Sean Boyle from Into Film said the response from teachers and pupils was so positive that Northern Ireland Screen has decided to increase the scope of the programme to give more young people exposure to this burgeoning industry.
He said: "The past few months has shown that there is a real appetite for careers in this exciting, fast-moving industry. We need to train thousands of young people to meet the needs of film, TV, animation and games and are looking at all aspects of the business."
The work placements will begin in late September to coincide with the new academic year and will include production accountancy, editing, visual effects, journalism, animation, game design, story development and catering.
Richard Williams, CEO of Northern Ireland Screen, said: "Following the incredible success of the ScreenWorks pilot we are delighted to be able to increase our support so that even more young people can avail of this wonderful opportunity."
The first tranche of ScreenWorks proved to be popular with students and teaching staff alike. Patricia Dickson, Course Coordinator of Level 3 Fashion at Belfast Metropolitan College, whose students took part in the pilot project, said: "The students who were involved found it to be very beneficial and learned a great deal which they have been able to bring back to help them on their course. I thought it was a great opportunity for our students to work with an outside company and people who are from the industry. It gives them links with people within the field, introduces them to Into Film and hopefully provides them with contacts for the future."
Beth Irvine, a pupil of Ballyclare Secondary School, who attended the Prosthetics experience, commented: "This programme gave me the knowledge I needed to understand how to apply, make and work with prosthetics, as well as help develop my teamwork and communication skills; something that I think every young person needs help developing."
For more details on the programme and how to apply email screenworks@intofilm.org or click here.
(JG/MH)
A major training scheme that introduces young people to the film, TV, animation and games industries has been given a significant investment boost to continue until March 2020.
ScreenWorks will give 450 more people the chance to train with leading experts in the field as Northern Ireland Screen and Into Film aim to meet the growing demand for professionals in the region's flourishing industry.
A pilot project began late last year when 150 young people aged 16-19 were given the chance to explore careers in the industry by taking part in placements with award-winning artists and technicians.
This has now been extended to give opportunities to hundreds more young people, with some courses being offered to younger age groups to help inform their study choices.
The new recruits will gain experience across 30 different disciplines.
Project co-ordinator Sean Boyle from Into Film said the response from teachers and pupils was so positive that Northern Ireland Screen has decided to increase the scope of the programme to give more young people exposure to this burgeoning industry.
He said: "The past few months has shown that there is a real appetite for careers in this exciting, fast-moving industry. We need to train thousands of young people to meet the needs of film, TV, animation and games and are looking at all aspects of the business."
The work placements will begin in late September to coincide with the new academic year and will include production accountancy, editing, visual effects, journalism, animation, game design, story development and catering.
Richard Williams, CEO of Northern Ireland Screen, said: "Following the incredible success of the ScreenWorks pilot we are delighted to be able to increase our support so that even more young people can avail of this wonderful opportunity."
The first tranche of ScreenWorks proved to be popular with students and teaching staff alike. Patricia Dickson, Course Coordinator of Level 3 Fashion at Belfast Metropolitan College, whose students took part in the pilot project, said: "The students who were involved found it to be very beneficial and learned a great deal which they have been able to bring back to help them on their course. I thought it was a great opportunity for our students to work with an outside company and people who are from the industry. It gives them links with people within the field, introduces them to Into Film and hopefully provides them with contacts for the future."
Beth Irvine, a pupil of Ballyclare Secondary School, who attended the Prosthetics experience, commented: "This programme gave me the knowledge I needed to understand how to apply, make and work with prosthetics, as well as help develop my teamwork and communication skills; something that I think every young person needs help developing."
For more details on the programme and how to apply email screenworks@intofilm.org or click here.
(JG/MH)
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