Our Screen Opps programme is designed to engaged with aspiring film and media professionals – allowing them to learn from, network and communicate with local film and media businesses. We run events such as panel discussions, lectures and talks all based around the future of film and its professional capacity. Many of our events are not only free but also highly valuable for anybody interested in venturing into the audio-visual industy as a professional or for anyone fascinated by the future potential and direction of film.
Past events:
Thurs 25th June 2015 – 6.30-8.30pm
The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston
This fourth event allowed members of the network to share their work and gather feedback from other film-makers. Three members of the network showed their work and all were discussed as a group after each screening. Susanna Boccaccio from Brilliant Trees Media then spoke about her career and work within television and radio; opening up thIS presentation to the group for discussion. There was a lot of time dedicated to discussion amongst the group and the end of the event was dedicated to networking and socialising amongst the network.
Thurs 23rd April 2015 – 6.30-8.30pm
The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston
This third event was designed to continue and expand upon the conversation we have had up until now.
The purpose was to connect the current film businesses working in and around Preston in order to create a stronger presence for film and culture within our city. Our aims are to develop the opportunities for film in Lancashire by connecting the talent already here. By bringing current professionals together we aim to increase knowledge about the current landscape of film in Lancashire in order to allow our film and broadcasting businesses to work from Lancashire whilst competing, collaborating and producing their work on a global scale.
We interviewed comedy writer Stuart Kenworthy – click here to see the interview.
Thurs 29th January 2015 – 6-8pm
The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston
This second event was designed to continue and expand upon the conversation we have had up until now.
The purpose was to connect the current film businesses working in and around Preston in order to create a stronger presence for film and culture within our city. Our aims are to develop the opportunities for film in Lancashire by connecting the talent already here. By bringing current professionals together we aim to increase knowledge about the current landscape of film in Lancashire in order to allow our film and broadcasting businesses to work from Lancashire whilst competing, collaborating and producing their work on a global scale.
Weds 26th November 2014 – 5-7pm
The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston
Our panel of emerging and developing film based businesses discussed their journeys from start up, growing their businesses from a base in the county, to working nationally and internationally in the world of film and media.
The following questions were discussed – What needs to be in place to develop strong film making opportunities in Lancashire? What support do small film businesses need to thrive and survive here? What are the pro’s and cons of being based so close to the major productions centre of Media City for a small Lancashire business?
