Exciting Music Video for the up and coming Rock Band BLACKWATER.

Influenced by the likes of Shane Meadows this video is set to attract a lot of attention with an exciting twist.

The shoot will be hard work but a lot of fun and although unpaid, the selected actors will be well looked after, fed and watered throughout the day and will finish with some fantastic showreel material as well as getting the opportunity to work with an innovative Director Craig Murray.

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We are currently looking for; -

Teenagers (Playing age of 14-19 years)

Attractive, interesting faces full of character. Able to portray both menancing characters whom live on a run down estate and the fun and Joy of Youth.

Dancers with Streetdance / Breakdance skills a bonus.

The Livity Apprenticeships provide ACCREDITED, MANAGED and PAID apprenticeships at established Creative and Digital companies in London. Successful candidates will secure an apprenticeship working in TV or film production, digital communications, advertising, mobile technology, social networking, digital design etc.  It is important to note that there are NO acting opportunities within the apprenticeship.

So……Do you know of any hard-working young people interested in social media? Would like to shoot your own film or TV series? Do you live on You Tube and know how to create video, music and images to share with your friends?  Applications are now being accepted for apprenticeships starting in April 2010 and applicants are advised to apply before mid-March.  

 All applicants must
• be aged 18-24 years-old 
• be a non-graduate 
• be preferably not in education, employment or training 
• be able to work a full time, 9 month apprenticeships from April 2010 
• possess a positive, outgoing attitude with good communication skills 
• demonstrate a passion for digital and creative media (TV, film, online, games, animation) 
• live in or able to commute to London, UK 

A prior knowledge of any of the above sectors is an advantage but not essential.  To apply please send a CV and 100-200 word letter about why you should get the opportunity of a lifetime by email to Mark Gurney : mark@music4good.co.uk

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Do you have a passion for news? Do you want to be at the heart of investigating original local stories about the build up to the Olympics 2012 for BBC London? Is your dream to be a journalist, but you always thought the BBC wasn’t for you? Have you struggled to get your foot in the door? Here is your chance to meet and learn from BBC staff, experience how the BBC London newsroom works, and get an insight into how a news programme is put together. By taking part in Step Up you will develop your confidence and knowledge, and be in a better position to apply for jobs within the media industry. 

Step Up is a media project run by the BBC Academy in partnership with BBC London which aims to give people the skills and confidence to work in news.  If you are successful you will get the chance to learn production skills in TV, Radio or Online over a period of 12 weeks. The final project will put your new expertise and creativity into practice by producing stimulating content on emerging stories about the 2012 Olympics for BBC London. You will also be paired with a BBC mentor, who will give you one-to-one support and advice.

To find out more and to apply, follow the links to the media area you are most interested in to access the job description and application form:

Step Up (Television) – BBC London

Step Up (Radio) – BBC London

Step Up (Online) – BBC London 

The deadline is Wednesday 3rd March 2010.

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This scheme is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start a career in the media.  You will work at the BBC for a year, and your experience – together with training and study at Westminster Kingsway College – will add up to all the skills and knowledge you need for a Creative and Digital Media Apprenticeship Level 3.

If you’re passionate about media, 18 or over, and don’t have a degree and aren’t in full time education, then this could be a great opportunity for you.  By 2012 we will have trained up three groups of apprentices in London.  You could be amongst them.

What is an Apprentice?  An Apprentice is someone who is there to learn as well as to work. We will give you training and support to achieve your goals – and you’ll gain a qualification at the end of it. With an apprenticeship, you get hands on experience in Television, and earn while you learn.

You will be paid an apprenticeship wage of £9,000 a year.  Apprentices will need to be 18 or over.  To find out more and to apply please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/apprenticeships/

The deadline for applications is Sunday 28th February 2010.

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