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| GUIDING LIGHTS 2006-07 |
Guiding Lights is the
first major mentoring scheme in the UK designed to identify
and support emerging film industry talent.
25 film industry professionals in the early stages of
their careers have been selected for Guiding Lights 2006/7.
Successful applicants have been matched with established
practitioners who will provide mentor advice and support
throughout the programme and beyond.
Lighthouse
sought applications from up-and-coming talent from all
sections of the community and from a range of film industry
disciplines, including directors, producers, writers,
business affairs executives, talent agents, sales agents,
distributors, exhibitors, marketing executives and publicists
who had to have at least two years' experience in their
field.
Guiding Lights is a crucial part of A
Bigger Future. It will further the career development
of professionals working in the UK film industry by providing
them with high profile industry mentoring. By supporting
Guiding Lights, Skillset
and the UK
Film Council also aim to contribute significantly
to the overall diversity of the film industry's workforce
by addressing the issues of access which individuals face
when moving up and establishing their careers.
To see details of selected mentees and their mentors click
here.
Tim Bevan, Steering Committee Chair said, “"Training
in film is very difficult as most skills used in the movie
business from producer to production runner are learnt
on the job. This is why the concept of mentoring is such
a good one for our industry. Having a formal bond where
someone learning about their chosen career in the industry
can have ongoing advice from someone with great experience
should be invaluable and help in the demystifying of all
of our roles."”
Marc Boothe, Steering Committee Member said “"The
film business, like any other business is not just about
what you know, but who you know. The Guiding Lights initiative
is not just about supporting tomorrows talent today; but
its also one of the few initiatives that will connect
talent, regardless of their background, with the desire,
ambition and talent to succeed, with some of the smartest
and sharpest minds in the business." |
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