BIFF has worked in partnership with the BBC and Circus Media to bring together a series of workshops and seminars to meet the needs of new entrants and emerging filmmakers. Find out about how to fund your film or pitch your script. Get to know what the opportunities are for filmmakers and the progress that is being made to ensure that there are increased equal opportunities in the workplace. Most of all, make contacts and network as this could lead to your lucky break.

BIFF - BBC

How to break into the media industry?
Hosted by Skillset, a panel discussion will tackle the subject of maintaining a career in the media industry today.
10th Sept, 12pm – 1.30pm

The Writer's Journey at the BBC
The BBC's Creative Director of New Writing, Kate Rowland, takes you through the writer's journey at the BBC, from foot in the door to lasting relationship, across radio, TV and film, drama, comedy and children's.
10th Sept, 2pm – 3.30pm

The Perfect Ten – how to get those first pages to hook a reader’s attention
The first ten pages are as crucial to a script reader as the first ten minutes are to the audience.  BBC writersroom Development Manager Paul Ashton, who oversees the assessment of 10,000 scripts a year, offers his tips on how to make sure your opener is working for you.
10th Sept, 4pm – 5.30pm

BBC, Council Chamber, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA

BIFF EAST - Circus Media

Distribution - Handheld to Big Screen
From PSP/I-Pod/Mobile Phone hand-held through to online free and pay-per-view, DVD, terrestrial and satellite TV:
8th Sept, 3:30pm – 5pm

Pitching Workshop
Learn from a professional how to get your pitch right and your work commissioned.
11th Sept, 5:15pm – 6:45pm

‘Public v Private’ - how to beat the funding game
An informative discussion on the Public (Film Council/Film London/Skillset) vs Private (Private Investors/Self-financed/Shareholding) ways of getting films made.
11th Sept, 7:30pm – 9pm

‘How to get on in the Music Video industry’
A look at the music video genre, from budgets to commissions, from distribution to the future of the music video.
13th Sept, 7:30pm-9pm

C2, Circus Media, Theatre Square, Stratford, London E15 1BX

PLACES ARE LIMITED!
All seminars are free. Book now to reserve your place and avoid disappointment.
Email seminars@bfmmedia.com

Writersroom is constantly on the lookout for writers of any age and experience who show real potential for the BBC. They accept and read unsolicited scripts for film, TV and radio drama, TV and radio narrative comedy and theatre.
They run various schemes targeting talented writers who come to our notice through a range of sources.

www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom

Circus Media is a co-production house operating out of Stratford Circus, a cultural and arts venue in the heart of East London. They run full-term industry led training programmes, subsidised facility/equipment hire, networking opportunities, mentoring and consultation for creative freelancers and small businesses. Their aim is to improve and raise the level of production from clients who are often on a tight budget. They embrace cutting edge technology and stay on the cusp of new developments, a vital element of in an ever changing industry.

www.cmc.tv