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Another Big Move to Leeds! Sky to make a Leeds Hub

9/18/2019

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Channel 4, National Film & Television School and now SKY to make a hub in the growing film sector for Leeds!

Live Leeds announced today that Sky is looking to keep their growth in the North going after several productions taking place across Liverpool and Manchester by creating their new Leeds Hub.

"As part of Sky’s wider commitment to innovation, our Innovation Hub will create an environment in which anyone, no matter what their background, is encouraged to find their voice, whilst also looking at innovative ways in which those voices can be developed.'

Read the original announcement on the link below

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NEW LEEDS ITV CALENDAR POSITION

9/18/2019

ITV has an opportunity for a Trainee Production Specialist, to join the news team who produce their award winning news programmes and bulletins at ITV News Calendar. As a Production Specialist based in Leeds you will work as part of a multi-skilled team providing technical, craft, operational and administrative skills across all areas of the news broadcast service.

Experience and a passion in either editing, gallery timing or programme directing would be desirable although not essential.

You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and to move between different duties on a daily basis as the needs of a busy and vibrant news operation require. With training and guidance, you will be able to develop your skills and experience in areas from production administration and scheduling to live studio operations, gallery timing, editing, media management and frontline technical support.

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Keep the Camera Rolling - 6 Movie Blunders That Made The Final Cut

9/10/2019

Whether you flub a line or trip getting to your mark, all actors make mistakes. This is what make us human!
Blunders aren't an end all thing and in some cases, they can add a lot more to the scene and make the character more human! The team at IPM have put together their top picks for where actors' blunders that made it into the final cut:

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1. Guardians Of The Galaxy- Oops, My Bad
Now we all know how powerful the infinity stones are, and we've seen how much damage they are capable of doing.
But cast your minds back to the first Guardians Of The Galaxy film, Chris Pratt's Starlord is about to hand over one of the stones to the Collector, this stone that is capable of causing a great calamity.....And he drops it.

Yes you heard right, while it seems like something Starlord would do, it was in fact an act of clumsiness by Pratt who quickly retrieved it and continued the scene like nothing happened.

2. Lord Of The Rings Fellowship Of The Ring- Mind Your Head
The Lord Of The Rings had given us many things since it was released, introducing a new generation to Middle Earth and giving us many fond memories.
Like when Ian Mckellen's Gandalf enters Bilbo's house, we see the grey giant struggling to adapt to the houses small proportions, as he bumps into the chandelier. Once he steadies them he quickly turns and hits his head on the door frame leaving him dazed.

While the, chandelier was scripted, Mckellen hitting his head was not and it definitely got a few laughs out of us, but this goes to show that even the most experienced actors can make some blunders.

3. Princess Diaries- Are You Okay?
So far we've mainly looked at all the men who had made the blunders but what about the women?

Well in the princess diaries, Anne Hathaway is talking to her best friend in the basketball court, as she climbs up the seats, Hathaway falls through the gaps taking everyone by surprise.

Ouch, at the same time it worked as we are greeted by Mia's driver Joe, showing concern for her well being. The director loved the moment so much that it made the final cut!

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4. Mission Impossible Fallout- Did you get that?
Now its hard to be surprised by someone like Tom Cruise to cause a blunder, as we've seem, the man is crazy. He's climbed the Burj Khalifa, fought in free fall inside a plane and hung on to dear life outside one.

But his blunder came in the latest mission impossible film where he was chasing the baddy on the rooftop, Cruise made a jump over two buildings, however he did not plant his foot correctly and had sprained his ankle.

Now at this point you would think he would stop, but instead Cruise continued the scene climbing up the building and limping off camera.

5. The Usual Suspects- In English Please
A well written film with an amazing plot twist, you may be surprised that the blunders can be found in the iconic line up scene. Originally this was supposed to be a serious scene without the tomfoolery, and for that we can thank Benicio Del Toro who would fart in each take of the film making the cast laugh and cringe.

It was clear that the director was not impressed and we can hear the director telling Benicio of as he tells the character to speak in English. But this goes to show that the film set while serious is also a place where actors can have a lot of fun.

6. Django Unchained- Glass Hands

Of course this has to be one, while DiCaprio's character Calvin Candie, had cemented himself in our minds as a vicious and sadistic plantation owner, and we were terrified for our heroes as they were found out and fell victim to his rage.

However DiCaprio had actually cut his hand on the glass and the blood we see is real, but the director, instead of calling cut, left the camera rolling and we see DiCaprio continue the scene while he is still bleeding. He even smeared his blood on the actress playing Django's wife. Not so pleasant, but we definitely remember his role for this moment.

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Being a Pro-Active Screen Actor

8/21/2019

The film industry is one of the biggest in the world and actors need to make the best impressions possible. As an actor, it is all about keeping your name out there and taking the initiative in your career. The team at IPM has put together some tips for you to keep your acting career Pro-active!

Know Your 'Brand'

As an actor, understanding your skills, range and looks give you the opportunity to build a confident career. We don't mean 'pigeon hole' yourself or typecast yourself, but know your genuine skills and strengths. Agents help find this in their clients and take this to casting directors to book actors that are right for directors and clients' visions. Your looks change and so does your skill set, always be self aware!

List to our Podcast for more information on how to find your brand as an actor below:
Knowing Yourself as an Actor with IPM

Online Presence

Networking, online CVs/profiles are the biggest way to meet the right people in the industry. Keeping everything up-to-date allows those searching find you as you are also looking for them. Casting calls, open agency books and opportunities are everywhere, if you know how to find them.

Social Media is an important aspect of the film industry, take a look at our previous blog post on social media for actors!

IPM Blog Post - The Art of Social Media for Actors

Be Motivated & Train

Keep yourself motivated by not only keeping your CV up-to-date and searching for opportunities, but by keeping your skills at their best performance value possible!
The industry is always changing and what you need to prepare for as a perform changes with it, training allows you to be ready for anything that comes to you as an actor!

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Get Back to What You Love...

8/20/2019

Many people are getting back to what they love with acting. Whether it was a career change, eduction or other plans, getting back into acting is always an option for performers, no matter what your age! For anyone who has taken a break from their acting careers, but are now looking to jump back in feet first, here are some tips for you!

CV & Headshots

Even if you have been out of the game for acting, previous experience is still going to show that you have EXPERIENCE! Making sure your CV looks fresh and your headshots are up-to-date are essential for starting up your acting career. Your skills will of course be new and growing, so be sure to show what skills you have on your CV, this might just be what gets you in the door for casting!

Remaking Connections

The people you knew then could still be working the industry now. Sometimes in this business it is who you know. Networking with previous directors and casting directors will get your name out there to start up your passion again.

Start Training

The industry is a moving mechanism that has advanced in technology, techniques and obtainable skills that you should know for future work. Getting into actors training that will guide you back into the industry is a great way to pick your career back up.

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BBC RUNNER JOBS!

8/14/2019

In this industry, the best start for crew is being a runner. Especially if you have very little experience to add to your CV. With a new talent pool opening up for their BBC's Children programming, Now is the chance for you to potentially become a part of their team!

The BBC is the leading Children's broadcaster in the UK. BBC are proud of the award-winning content they make across all platforms television, online, radio, apps, YouTube, social media and more. BBC Children's and Education is committed to offering the best cross-platform and on-demand service for all UK children, providing a trusted environment which is enriching, enabling and relevant to the under 16's. Their content seeks to entertain, inform and empower children, adding real value to their lives.

Find out how you can apply on the BBC website below.

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Actors Can Be Shy Too! - Building Confidence for Film & Television!

8/13/2019

Have you ever thought about going into acting, but felt like your shyness stops you from going anywhere near a camera? Believe it or not, but some of the most famous film stars have been known to be very shy before acting; possibly like yourself. Here is IPM's list of some of our favourite celebrities who are introverted despite being in the spotlight for so long!

Selena Gomez

Despite becoming a Disney star at ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’, Selena stated "My first audition did not go well. I was very awkward. It was in front of a bunch of suits at Disney and I definitely felt I blew it. It took me a long time to let go." Since acting, Selena has used her confidence to succeed in the music industry.

Justin Timberlake

Another old Disney star from back in the days, "I was very shy as a kid. But when I found out I could perform and have people's attention, everything changed." Now he can act, sing, and dance. Is there anything Justin can’t do?

Robert Pattinson

The twilight vampire also known as Edward Cullen said "I was shy, withdrawn and I didn’t have any self-esteem. The year that I was 17 was one of the worst of my life, because I was searching for my place in the world. I was obsessed with a girl for years, but I never talked to her because I was extremely shy." Who would’ve thought that even vampires could be shy right?

Britney Spears

One of the most iconic pop singers from the early 2000s, Britney said "It's weird because I think people think because of what I do I'm like, 'Da-na', but at heart I'm very shy... When I'm in front of the camera I know what to do, but I get in a room, stuck with four guys, I'm like the shyest girl in there." Just think, if it wasn’t for Britney, we wouldn’t be lip synching our greatest performances in our rooms to ‘Baby one more time’.

Lady Gaga

Despite being known for her crazy and bold character, The 'A star is Born' actress and pop singer said "I generally really keep to myself and I am focused on my music. But when I do meet people that I have lots in common with it goes really well. I always feel shy in the Hollywood scene."

Beyoncé

Even after performing on stages with thousands of audiences, Beyoncé says "I get really uncomfortable when I'm not performing on the stage or on a photo shoot and have too many people looking at me expecting a performance." Well Beyoncé, just know that you’re ‘irreplaceable’, so we’ve always got your back and are ready when you are.

Vanessa Hudgens

High School Musical’s Gabrielle Montez said "I was a very shy and quiet kid until my parents took me to see my first Disney movie, Snow White. After that, I would always hum and sing the songs and dress up as Snow White. Funny how dressing up and singing songs in High School Musical actually made me a part of the Disney family." Looks like she was able to ‘break free’ into her confidence.

Tom Cruise

Growing up, Tom Cruise struggled with being shy and dyslexia. However, acting changed this for him as it helped him embrace his shyness and dyslexia by using them as a strength. Tom said “I had to train myself to focus my attention. I became very visual and learned how to create mental images in order to comprehend what I read.”

So if you ever still feel like you have to be more outgoing as a person to go into acting, think about some of the biggest celebrities who are still more reserved despite their sucesses. Remember, there are many people who work in the acting industries with many different personalities. You just need to start by telling yourself that you can do it!

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Channel 4 Recruitment Opportunities!

7/31/2019

Channel 4 has revealed a recruitment drive for a wide range of positions ahead of opening its national headquarters in Leeds.The organisation wants to promote jobs which some may not have considered relevant to the broadcasting industry in its search for fresh talent, and is promoting its email alerts which update people about new roles.

The move was announced earlier in 2019 and has already shaped a growing future for the North's Television and Film Industry!

There are a range of other positions including programme co-ordinators and team assistants.
Anyone interested in finding out about jobs at Channel 4 can sign up for email alerts at https://careers.channel4.com/4jobs

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Yorkshire Actors On Screen

7/29/2019

Yorkshire has brought, and continues to bring, great talent for television & film! The team at IPM have put together a list of 5 of their favourite Yorkshire performers. Who is your favourite Yorkshire actor, did they make the list?

Sean Bean

Sean Bean's career since the eighties spans theatre, radio, television and movies. Bean was born in Handsworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Most famously known for his roles in Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and several fantasy productions, Sean has a strong career that has taken his name globally.

Judi Dench

Born and raised in York, Dame Judi Dench is known around the world for role in the 007 franchise. She attended Mount School in York, and studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and at Old Vic Theatre. She is a ten-time BAFTA winner including Best Actress in a Comedy Series for 'A Fine Romance'.

Photo Courtesy of: Griffin Lipson/BFA/REX/Shutterst

Matthew Lewis

Most notable for his work in the Harry Potter series of the lovable Neville Longbottom, Matthew Lewis is from Leeds, West Yorkshire. Continuing in his career for the screen, he can be seen in feature work like 'Me Before You' and also produces for the screen.

Ben Kingsley

From Scarborough, Kingsley first earned international fame for his performance in the drama movie Ghandi (1982). His performance as Ghandi earned him international fame. He won many awards - including an Academy Award for Best Actor. He also won Golden Globe, BAFTA and London Film Critics' Circle Awards. After acting his award winning lead, Ben was recognized as one of the finest British actors to date.

Photo Courtesy of: Andrew H. Walker/Variety/REX/Shu

Jodie Whittaker

From Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire Jodie Whittaker was announced as the thirteenth incarnation of The Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who. She made her onscreen debut as the Doctor on December 25, 2017. The first female doctor to take part in the series.

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National Film & Television School to Open in Leeds!

7/23/2019

The North is booming for the film industry! With Channel 4 coming to Leeds, following their suit is the National Film & Television School! Director Jon Wardle said the school recognises “the direction of travel is more out of London production” requiring more skilled talent in the regions.

This is an incredible opportunity for all students wanting to expand their knowledge in the industry with out the need to move to London. Many future filmmakers, actors and professionals will benefit from this new opportunity. Read the article attached below to find out more

Graduates from the school's original sites include Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, Oscar-winning animator Nick Park (the creator of Wallace & Gromit), acclaimed directors Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here, We Need to Talk About Kevin) and David Yates (the Harry Potter series, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and renowned documentary makers Kim Longinotto (Pink Saris, Gaea Girls) and Nick Broomfield (Whitney: Can I Be Me, Kurt and Courtney).
The move follows the successful opening of NFTS Scotland, with the Leeds site being part of the school’s continuing strategy to support the growth of production outside London.

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