An interview with BAFTA-nominated Martina Amati

A still from BAFTA-nominated "Chalk", written and directed by Martina Amati

BAFTA’s Orange British Academy Film Awards 2012 are taking place this Sunday – a chance to not only check out some of the best films released during 2011, but an opportunity to celebrate the brilliant skills and talent of our industry.

Last year Skillset was very . . . → Read More: An interview with BAFTA-nominated Martina Amati

A Bigger Future 2 – highlights of 2011

Activity under our UK film skills strategy, A Bigger Future 2 is steaming ahead into the new year, with new film skills funds open, closing, and soon to be awarded, not to mention a flurry of Skillset-funded training schemes and courses open for application and registration, and taking place right now across the country.

Let’s quickly look back . . . → Read More: A Bigger Future 2 – highlights of 2011

Aardman New Talent Showcase

I was in Bristol last night for the Aardman New Talent Showcase, something they have run for the last couple of years. Essentially they pick a selection of up and coming designers, artists, animators and students and show their work in one of the studio spaces in Bristol for a few days.

 It’s fascinating to see student work . . . → Read More: Aardman New Talent Showcase