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Training Nutshell Productions is very committed to new comers learning how to be professionals in this rewarding profession. Now that the 'apprenticeships' no longer exist it is often difficult for new comers to learn the skills necessary to enter the industry or even begin to understand what role they might play in it. Wildeye and Nutshell Productions present: Make a Film That Makes a Difference
Films and the Media are some of the most powerful communication tools we have, we just need to make the right films and distribute them to the audience \ decision makers \ community \ corporation \ law enforcers \ government bodies who can create that change. But how do you go about this? How do you produce a clear message, Who are your target audience, How long should it be, What style of film would be most successful, What equipment do you need, How do you record sound, How do you edit everything together, Do you need music, What part should a narrator play, How do you monitor effectiveness??? All of these questions and more are answered in a very special training programme. It is designed specifically for YOU if you are someone interested in using films and the media for conservation, environmental issues, animal behaviour, social issues, education in the field, training, promoting your research or creating change in anyway. The tutors for the course are Madelaine Westwood - Director of Nutshell Productions, Piers Warren - Principal of Wildeye, and wildlife film-maker Mike Linley. The location is Whitwell Hall Country Centre in the centre of Norfolk, UK. Accommodation is shared rooms (or there are nearby bed and breakfasts/hotels if you prefer), and there will be excellent home-cooked food. No experience is required, but it is recommended that you bring a camcorder, if you have one, for use during the course. Itinerary Friday:
Aim to arrive by 6pm if possible Saturday:
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In addition Madelaine and her team produce films about specific solutions to local issues which help communities establish a healthier and more sustainable future for themselves. Knowing that there are so many films that could be useful to many different audiences across the globe, Madelaine is committed to training potential filmmakers, non government organisations, charities, students, researchers and interested individuals to be able to produce these films by themselves, with a special emphasis on giving these skills to the local communities she works with.
He cut his teeth in the industry as a sound engineer and multi-media producer, running a studio for many years. He is one of the founders of the international organisation Filmmakers for Conservation and was Vice President for the first three years. Piers is the author of many magazine features and several books including Careers in Wildlife Film-making and Go Wild with Your Camcorder - How to Make Wildlife Films.
Caroline Brett - a highly experienced and award-winning producer/ director. Caroline worked for twenty one years for the prestigious Survival series making programmes in numerous locations including out on the ice in Arctic Canada, in the rainforests of Sierra Leone, high on the tundra in Alaska and on a remote Vietnamese island in the South China Sea. She produced the highly successful ‘Predators with Gaby Roslin' and directed some of the ‘Wild about Essex with Tony Robinson’. She is now employed by the Save Our Seas Foundation as their film director/producer. Booking Information
Forthcoming
Dates: Booking: please complete the online application form and send in your deposit/fee as detailed Please note: This course has generated a lot of interest and early booking is recommended. ![]()
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