British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust

Trainee roles on a feature film

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:32:00 +0000

104 Films are looking for deaf & disabled people that are interested in trainee roles on a feature film.

The training areas would be in: Directing, Camera, Production, Sound, Art Department, Makeup/costume

Please email Michelle Eastwood if you’re interested, sending a CV and a very short paragraph on your past experience and why you’d like to be a trainee.

The scheme is not confirmed, but they would like to know if you are interested in being involved.

Michele Eastood Development Producer at: info@104films.com

NEW HUB coming soon!

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:55:21 +0000

NEW HUB coming soon on 6th Feb 2012.

Meanwhile, visit the Hub programme page or click here to view extra web footage.

Do you live in Edinburgh or nearby?

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:31:48 +0000

Do you live in Edinburgh or nearby? You can be in the film! You will be involved in a “party” scene. This role is unpaid but you’ll get to have fun over the weekend in Edinburgh!

Email buzz@ndcs.org.uk for more information.

Deadline: 12pm, 6 February.

http://bit.ly/actinfilmndcs

WANT TO BE A STAR? CALL FOR YOUNG ACTORS AND ACTRESSES

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:29:31 +0000

The NDCS are looking for two deaf young people with some experience in acting to be involved in a fun film about deaf awareness!

We need one female and one male
You need to be 16-18 years old
One needs to be good at BSL
One will be a cochlear implant user
You have to sell yourself as urban, trendy and cool!

You must be free on the 11th and 12th of February for filming in Edinburgh. You will get paid for this work.

Please send an email to buzz@ndcs.org.uk with:

A photograph of yourself
A 1 minute video of yourself telling us why you think deaf awareness is important OR
Contact us and we will try to chat on Skype/MSN to see if you are right for the part.

Deadline: 12pm, 6 February

Unique training opportunity with the BBC

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:42:09 +0000

PresentAble is a nationwide search for new disabled presenters to be offered a unique training opportunity with the BBC.

They are looking for people with a real passion or knowledge in different subject areas, one of those is art.

They are not asking for people with television experience, just those with the capacity to really engage an audience.
Applications close Jan 31st 2012.

A link to the application and more details can be found here:

www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/news/presentable.shtml

SKY Accessibility Research

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:44:05 +0000

BSkyB is seeking users of television and online services who are blind or partially sighted, deaf or hard of hearing, or who have physical disabilities to participate in research.

In an effort to constantly improve the products, services and support that they provide to their disabled customers they’re seeking feedback through an online or telephone survey.

You don’t need to be a Sky customer to participate and your involvement and input will help them to ensure that all of their customers, regardless of accessibility requirements, can get the most of Sky.

So if you don’t mind giving up 20 minutes from your day, Sky would really appreciate your support.

To register your interest or for more information, please email responsibility@bskyb.com with your name, your preferred contact method, and contact details.

http://accessibility.sky.com/news/sky-accessibility-research

Part time Coordinator job at Deaffest

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:54:24 +0000

Part time Coordinator job at Deaffest – Deadline Wednesday 11th Jan at 4pm

Location: Wolverhampton

Deaffest aims to enhance its status as the leading UK Deaf led Film & Arts Festival; a festival of national significance by aiming to increase the interaction between Deaf and hearing filmmakers/artists and audiences.

Deaffest is a Deaf led organisation which encourages Deaf role models to lead this project.

If you are interested please contact carol@zebra-uno.com for further details and your application form.

DEADLINE for application submission is 11th January 2012 4pm

Submissions for Deaffest 2012 are now open!

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:48:08 +0000

Submissions for Deaffest 2012 are now open! They are calling for submissions for the festival and for Young Deaffest which will take place on Sat 26 May, so whatever your age, download the submission form and start sending your films in!

The deadline for all submissions is Mon 19 Mar 2012.

For details go to: http://deaffest.co.uk/submit-your-film/

The Other Fim Festival – Calling for Films…

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:46:16 +0000

The Other Fim Festival, Australia’s only disability film festival, is calling for films made by, with or about people with a disability or who are deaf.

Entries Close 16 March 2012.

For details go to: http://artsaccess.com.au/the-other-film-festival/

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Time changes

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:26:19 +0000

From Monday January 2nd 2012 the Film4 screening will move to the new time of 8AM. On Freeview 15, Sky 315 and Virgin Media 428