#tv runner

It’s ‘Direct Productions Caption Competition Wednesday’!

A while ago I was asked to produce and direct a ten part series for Netflix called ‘Click For Murder’ about social media related murders. One of the most challenging things about producing that series was filming the drama reconstructions of the ten murders, the build ups to those ten tragedies and the ensuing investigations into those horrendous crimes in just over a week. Most of the time we had to film two dramas a day – which was only achievable because I had an amazing team helping me out.

We also had some incredible extras who gave everything to make it work – this chap even gave us his right arm! Can you think of a caption to go with the photo?

In other news, I really enjoyed presenting my ‘How To Get Into the Media Industries’ to 240 Leeds students yesterday – there were some great questions. I’m giving the talk again on Friday morning at 10.30am over zoom. There are still spaces – if you’d like to join, please e mail me at [email protected]

Also on Thursday October 27th from 12 noon to 4pm I’m running a zoom workshop about getting into the media industries – finding media contacts, introductory e mails, media cv formatting, job interview technique, runner skills, TV researcher skills etc. For more info go to https://www.directproductions.co.uk/upcoming-courses. To book a place, e mail me!

All the best

Julian

TV Series Producer and Media Trainer

Direct Productions UK

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As we say in TV, we’re living through ‘a rollercoaster of emotions’.

One minute Covid is apparently on the wane and the government eases a lockdown - the next minute the virus is back with a vengeance and we are again under house arrest. One minute the vaccines seem to be our salvation – the next a new more infectious more resistant virus variant comes along and we are back into a world of uncertainty.

I’m convinced that one day life will return to something resembling ‘normal’ – but it will be different to how we operated before Covid. Remote working and platforms like zoom and MS Teams are here to stay.

Why spend a fortune and precious time commuting when you can be more productive at home? Why fly to that conference and damage the planet when you can speak to your esteemed colleagues from your office? As a business, why spend so much money renting office space when your employees are happier and more efficient working remotely?

So if video platforms are here to stay, it’s clearly important that you learn how to come across well on them – if you want to look professional and impress in meetings, job interviews and presentations.

Here’s a video with some tips. If you’d like me to do a workshop in video presentation skills – for more info e mail [email protected]

Good luck!

Julian Dismore

TV Series Producer and Media Trainer

It’s Job Alert Thursday!

For media job finding advice from experienced TV series producer Julian Dismore, go to https://www.directproductions.co.uk/blogs

Recent Job News…

Bristol based Silverback Productions are looking for a Production Coordinator with experience in foreign filming to start as soon as possible on some very exciting new projects. Please send them your CV. Closing date is 26th Feb 2021 and interviews will take place soon after. For more info go to https://www.silverbackfilms.tv/

London and LA based Fulwell 73 are looking for a Researcher to assist with a mini documentary for a top British music artist to celebrate their recent projects. It will be interview led with archive and actuality. They are looking for people with documentary, story and music backgrounds to bring this project to life. Need to be available ASAP. For more info go to https://www.fulwell73.com/contact

For advice on how to get media jobs, follow Direct Productions on social media…

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When I took my sons Adam and Sam to the London Olympics in 2012 I experienced something I'd never felt before. An immense sense of pride in my country. I had the same feeling when I took my disabled son Danny for his covid jab yesterday.

The teamwork between scientists, vaccine trial volunteers and medics to get the vaccines ready and into so many people's arms in less than a year is truly remarkable - Britain at its best.

Danny has had a tough time of it over the last three years – to get a sense of it check out this clip from a documentary about him broadcast by the BBC last year.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=602541513923990

The thought that he is safer now thanks to the unstinting efforts of so many people renews your faith in human nature.

Julian

Julian Dismore

TV Series Producer and Media Trainer

Direct Productions UK

One of the fun things about producing TV shows is working with famous people. I’ve been lucky enough to film with household names all over the world – and one of my favourites is Lorraine Kelly, who is a genuinely nice person as well as a star. She kindly offered to record a video testimonial for my media skills courses – and here it is…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuYQoXxDbko&list=PLlXkfw89WpLwXhCU35idKHPULTjJnbdax&index=1

There are still spaces left on my zoom “How to get into the Media and how to get on once you’re in!” workshop tomorrow (Wednesday February 17th) 1pm to 5pm

This interactive course gives tips on generating media contacts, introductory e mails, CV finessing, job interview skills and career strategy. If you’d like more information, e mail me at [email protected] or go to https://www.directproductions.co.uk/training-courses where you will find more testimonials.

If you can’t make the talk let me know and I can send you a video of a previous session.

And for blogs, tips and job opportunities, follow Direct Productions on social media…

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Twitter: @DirectProdUK

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Julian

TV Series Producer and Media Trainer

Sorry!

I’m 55 years old. On behalf of my generation can I apologise to all you youngsters for destroying the planet. How can I make it up to you? By knocking £10 off my ‘How to get into the media’ workshops, that’s how!

Previously the fee for the 4 hour zoom course was £50, but for the time being there’s a whopping 20% reduction! For just £40 your career prospects can be transformed. What a bargain!

I’m running a course next week…

Wednesday February 17th 1pm to 5pm  

Zoom Workshop: 'How To Get Into The Media Industries – and Entry Level Skills'

The course covers the following: generating media contacts, what to say in your introductory e mail, CV finessing for jobs in the media, job interview skills, TV runner skills, TV researcher skills, insider's tips and career strategy. It also gives an overview of the different roles in TV - to help you choose which area would suit you best.

And we run through the do's and don'ts of job hunting. It is interactive and fun - as well as being extremely useful as you set about embarking on your career in these challenging times. This workshop will save you months, if not years, going down blind alleys as you look to embark on your career.

Having done a course like this looks great on your CV. A certificate is available on request.

To confirm your place, please e mail your mobile phone number to [email protected].

Julian Dismore

TV Series Producer and Media Trainer

Direct Productions UK

Mob +44 (0) 77177 44321

It’s Job Alert Thursday!

For media job finding advice from experienced TV series producer Julian Dismore, go to https://www.directproductions.co.uk/blogs

Recent Job News…

Barcroft Studios need a Post Production Coordinator to see across technical aspects of Post Production from ingestion of content, to delivery and archive. It’s a junior position but previous professional experience is required. Need working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud suite esp Premiere Pro and Media Encoder. For more info https://www.barcroftstudios.com/

Plimsoll Productions want a Logger/Junior Researcher to work on a wildlife series initially for 4 weeks based in Bristol office. Watching through rushes, logging animal behaviour and highlighting standout clips. An entry level role for someone looking to get into TV with a keen interest in Natural History. For more info http://www.plimsollproductions.com/

For advice on how to get media jobs, I suggest you join my free one hour zoom talk ‘How to get into the media industries and how to get on’ this afternoon (Thursday February 11th) at 5pm. E mail [email protected] for the link.

For more job alerts follow Direct Productions on social media…

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I’m really enjoying giving my free zoom talks to people who want to work in the creative industries – recently students from as far afield as India, the Ukraine and the USA have taken part.

In the interests of international relations, I’ve always ensured by short fat hairy legs and nobbly knees are out of shot. I don’t want to put our foreign friends off their breakfast / lunch / dinner!

Tomorrow (Thursday 11th) at 5pm I’m giving another online talk about how to get into the media. No fee – one hour long and lots of tips about generating contacts, CV finessing, cover letters etc

If you’d like to be sent the link, e mail – [email protected]

For more info, job alerts and blogs, check out my social media @directproductionsuk or my website www.directproductions.co.uk

Hope to see you on Thursday at 5pm!

Julian

TV Series Producer and Media Trainer