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Call for Nominations!

Nominations are now open for the 2009 UK Screen Sound Awards aka The Conch.

This year we are encouraging people to nominate their own work, the work of their immediate colleagues / team mates as well as work done in their facility (a change to previous years where anyone could nominate anything regardless of direct association to the person, project or facility).
You may make up to 5 nominations per category and these will be de-duped before going forward to the online voting stage. The online vote will determine the shortlist for consideration by the judging panels.

We ask you to fill in as much detail as you can on the online forms. Your submissions MUST relate to the period 1st June 2008 - 31st May 2009 NB TV and Commercials must have been broadcast and Features must have had a screening in this time period. Nominations close on 12th June 2009.

Last but not least we have a new category this year 'Best Foley Project' this can be either film, TV or commercial.

Please go to: http://www.audiomedia.com/conch/conchnoms.html to access the nomination forms now, and the main website for all other
information www.ukscreenassociation.co.uk/conch.

MAC recognises VFX Skills Shortage

Last month we were awaiting publication of the MAC (Migration Advisory Committee) Report to see whether they would support our submission and recommend to Government that the current shortage occupation lists be updated to include specified visual effects roles. We are delighted that MAC has recommended the inclusion of 18 roles within visual effects and 2D/3D computer animation for film, television or video games.
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Recession Study: Have your say

Skillset is compiling evidence on skills issues for the Creative Media Industry as a result of the recession. They are asking for information from you which will used directly and quickly to inform proposals and bids for funding to address issues you raise. All information collected will inform Skillset's ongoing work with the industry and all information provided will be confidential.

To have your say or for more information: Click Here

Funding Opportunities

On behalf of our members we have been identifying and collating information on the various funding streams available to support UK businesses, this information has been centralised in Member Centre of the website. We will continue to update this information throughout the year.
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UK Film Production Statistics

The UK Film Council's Research and Statistics Unit has released the UK film production statistics for Q1 2009.
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One Heddon Place - Discounted Room Hire

The opening of a newly refurbished grade II listed building at one heddon street brings a touch of cinematic glamour and history within reach of UK Screen Association members seeking office space, meeting rooms or virtual offices in the West End.
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NEW MEMBERS

We would like to welcome the following companies on board as members of the association, all of whom joined in the past month.

This month's winner:
Mat Appleton
Head of Client Services, Envy

MEMBER NEWS

Sequence W1 to open in May
The team have secured their 3rd Sequence site, following on from the already established Pinewood Studios site and recently developed Chiswick Park facility

Entirely CG Sequence By Cinesite For Wolverine
Cinesite has created a series of shots for Foxs Wolverine, released in the UK today, involving an entirely CG plane, clouds, ground and sky.

Training - Leading your team through the recession
Management techniques for the creative and digital media industry. Plus ...... fully funded leadership and management training available through 01zero-one training

Glyph Products Now Available from Salon
Salon Pro Sales, the sales arm of successful editing equipment rental company Salon has recently added Glyph products to their range of solutions aimed at Creative Professionals. They are offering UK Screen members a minimum of 5% off all Glyph drives and selected G-Tech drives (excluding special offers).

OTHER NEWS

TC Soho add to HD Inventory

Toby Alington to Record Classical Brits @ RAH

Envy does full post on 'Kerry Katona - What's the problem'

The Hunt For Gollum Reaches Manchester

Tonight's the Night - BBC Studios and Post Production supports new HD entertainment show

The Pavement joins forces with Goldcrest Group

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Avid Unveils New Brand Identity

New identity reflects move to integrate five industry-leading businesses and commitment to deliver interoperable, open audio and video solutions to customers

Avid (NASDAQ: AVID) has unveiled a new brand identity as part of the company's business transformation to better serve the interests and needs of its audio and video customers - who range from home enthusiasts to complex media enterprises, and create the most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world.
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