All NFTS articles – Page 6
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CommentIs this really a golden age of UK drama?
To be on the same footing as international rivals, we need original stories, says Peter Ansorge
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NewsC4 donates £1.5m to NFTS
Channel 4 has announced plans to donate £1.5m to the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to help boost and widen the pipeline of new industry talent in the creative industries.
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FeaturesMusic rights and licensing
Music licensing is an important area - but is not always covered well on TV production courses. Now music publishers are taking matters into their own hands, writes Kevin Hilton
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NewsWarner to develop NFTS entertainment formats
Warner Bros has selected two formats from National Film and Television School (NFTS) graduates to develop with the potential for international distribution.
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CommentBritish TV must invest in talent if it wants to grow
Funding should be made available for those who cannot afford fees, says Lorna Harnett
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CommentCommissioning pool widens for digital experts
It’s not just TV and film companies that are competing for graduates with digital skills, says Louise Brown
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FeaturesDrama Special: Training
Drama producers are looking for innovative training methods. Robin Parker hears how Tiger Aspect is taking the initiative, while graduates of a Creative Skillset scheme discuss their experiences
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FeaturesMasterclass: E-Learning
BBC Academy head of future skills and events Gurdip Bhangoo looks at how the broadcast industry is finding new ways to deliver training and career development online
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NewsThe Office sequel among BBC Films slate
Ricky Gervais is to resurrect The Office’s David Brent for a feature as part of a slate of BBC Films projects.
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CommentThe painful truths of starting out in TV
With breaking into the industry becoming more competitive, young talent have to learn to be persistent, says Jonathan Dakin
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NewsNFTS ties with IMG for first sports course
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has launched its first ever sports-specific course after striking a partnership with IMG.
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CommentThe next generation of TV talent
From drama writers to groundbreaking children’s presenters, Bafta is showcasing new talent, says Anne Morrison
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CommentInteractive shows demand new ways of thinking
Training in digital skills and TV formats is key for the next generation, says Louise Brown
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FeaturesVFX: a better working model
A mismatch between academic courses and skills require is inhibiting graduates
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NewsPrince Charles backs TV and film diversity drive
Prince Charles has praised the work of the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in their ongoing campaign to improve levels of diversity in the industry.
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NewsLouise Brown heads NFTS new media course
Channel 4’s former multiplatform boss Louise Brown is to head up an NFTS course which will give graduates skills to help build audiences and drive engagement around online video.
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NewsLenny Henry to introduce NFTS Gala
Lenny Henry is to introduce this year’s National Film and Television School’s (NFTS) Gala.
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NewsRTS Student TV Award winners revealed
Students from the National Film and Television School picked up two awards at the Royal Television Society Student Television Awards, the most of any university.
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CommentYoung talent is winning out
Securing a US game show pilot is a vote of confidence for British graduates, says NFTS’ David G Croft
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CommentMumbled dialogue? Don't blame us
Viewers complain about Jamaica Inn’s audio, but many factors are at play, says Fraser Barber