DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY 9th APRIL An unmissable event for black and minority ethnic broadcasting and film professionals to make new contacts among the broadcasters and the independent sector.Apply for a one-to-one meeting with a choice of more than 100 industry executives

Monday 18th June 2007 at the TUC,Great Russell St London WC1

This event is organised Funded by by BECTU in partnership with the BBC and the film and television industry The workshop schedule Some workshops may have limited numbers of places available.On the application form state the name and reference number of those you wish to attend in order of priority. 1. How to do business with the BBC 6. Building a position in the 10.How to make a successful Find out from the top. BBC Director Multiplatform Landscape application to Film London’s General Mark Thompson, plus Roly With Simon Nelson (Controller, Feature Production Fund – Keating, Controller of BBC2 and Michael Multi-Platform & Portfolio, BBC Vision) lunchtime workshop Carrington (Creative Director, CBeebies). How to turn your TV programme How the application process to the Chaired by Peter Salmon (Chief Creative into a multiplatform extravaganza. Microwave Feature Film Production Officer, BBC Vision Studios) programme operates and what makes 7. Demystifying the BBC a successful application. 2. How to make it as an indie recruitment process PACT Chief Executive John McVay plus Learn how to find out about jobs at the 11. Skillset champions film talent the BBC’s Mary FitzPatrick (Editorial BBC and maximising your application and can help progress your career Executive, Diversity) and Krishan Arora and interview.With BBC talent and Skillset will provide information on (Independents Executive) discuss the recruitment staff Michelle Matherson, how talented people can access skills difficulties and challenges facing Fiona Wright, Graham Hall, Inge Marks, and training support to advance their independent producers Charlotte Henwood and Kwame Akuffo film careers.

3. Navigating your way around ITV 8. How to pitch and 12.Visual Storytelling Prospects for training and employment develop programme ideas with David Dawson-Pick (BBC Centre in ITV, staff or freelance, and where to with Jon Beazley (Controller, BBC of Expertise Leader, Production) pitch your proposals Entertainment Group), Kate Phillips How to tell a story without words – (Executive Editor Development, BBC by making every picture count.The 4. Opportunities at MTV Entertainment Group) and Helen key to compulsive television is a good MTV’s Lindsay Wesker outlines the scope Bullough (Executive Editor, BBC story and a good storyboard.This and the set-up of MTV in the UK, and Entertainment, Manchester) workshop shows how to improve advises on how to get a foot in the door. Think you could create a phenomenon your visual story telling technique. See www.myspace.com/lindsaywesker as big and sassy as Strictly Come Dancing? We'll be talking about what 13 Writers’ workshop 5 New media, new opportunities makes an idea a great idea, how With Kate Rowland with Malini Suri (Commissioner, development works and what those (Creative Director, BBC New Writing) Digital Curriculum) and Derek Butler commissioners actually want. An insight into writing for the BBC, (Senior Commissioner, Education) looking at drama, comedy and BBC Jam, part of BBC education, is 9. How to make a winning children's programmes across TV, breaking new ground with the production application to the UK Film radio and film. of fully accessible on-line learning Council’s Lottery film funds Find out about the opportunities modules for children.We look at An overview of the UK Film Council’s available for new talent, how the production, job opportunities and the film-making funds plus a background commissioning process works skills the new media business needs. of successful applicants and where to send your script.

How to pitch with confidence Do you want advice and guidance on don’ts around pitching ideas, giving how to pitch your ideas and present you clear guidance on how to talk yourself in the best possible light? about ideas and get your message Film London,The Regional Screen across in the simplest, most effective Agency for London, is offering an way.There will also be a space for invaluable advice seminar for free, you to practice your own pitches on pitching and presentation, for in a confidential and supportive London-based Move on Up environment. applicants. Places are limited for these seminars The three-hour Pitch & Presentation and will be allocated on a first come, Workshop will be run by The Script first served basis.To apply for a place Factory in central London on 12 April on a seminar contact The Script (10-1pm), 20 April (2-5pm), 24 April Factory, 66-67 Wells St, London W1T (6-9pm) and 28 April (11-2pm). 3PY,email [email protected]. Experienced film and TV professionals Deadline for applications for the will guide you through simple do’s and seminar is Friday 23rd March. Who would you like to have a one-to-one with? Below is the line-up of key decision makers from across the film and television industry who you can apply to have a one-to-one meeting with.You can select more than one – on the application form write the name and reference number (shown beside each name) of those you wish to see.The list may be amended.For the list of workshops taking place at Move on Up please see the back cover of this brochure.

BBC One and Two as well as for the Became Executive Producer of BBC Vision Studios BBC ASIAN PROGRAMMES UNIT digital channels CBBC and EastEnders in March 2005.In Has wide experience with 1 Gurdip Bhangoo CBeebies. October 2006 she was appointed production staff at a senior Executive Producer,Asian Head of Series and Serials,BBC level and managing talent. Programmes Unit 9 Caroline Porges Drama Production. Heads the Asian Programmes HR & Development Manager, 23 Gilly Hall Unit based in Birmingham. BBC Children's 16 Jacqui Taunton Fenton Executive Producer The APU makes network factual Worked in range of programme Production Talent Manager Gilly is an executive producer programming in genres ranging departments across the BBC, Has managerial responsibility within BBC Entertainment. from drama docs to arts,culture, including management roles, for the Programme Talent unit, lifestyle and entertainment. people development and HR. Departmental & Programming 24 Daniell Morrisey administrative service,production HR & Development Manager, BBC BIRMINGHAM 10 Anthony Simon talent planning and scheduling BBC Entertainment & Comedy, 2 Nick Patten Interactive Executive,BBC Children's and also negotiates and contracts BBC New Talent Head of Studio,BBC Birmingham Anthony Simon looks after key talent. Previously recruitment account Nick heads up BBC’s Birmingham production across CBBC and manager for BBC News,Daniell studio. CBeebies.This involves creating 17 John Yorke has been HR & Development compelling content on websites, Controller,BBC Drama Manager with BBC Drama and is CHILDRENS interactive TV and other new Production Studios now with BBC Entertainment & 3 Manjit Ahluwalia media platforms. John Yorke is Controller of Drama Comedy.Recruits editorial staff Head of Production Talent Production Studios,the in-house and programme makers. Responsible for talent COMEDY Drama department producing management,including staffing 11 Jane Berthoud long running series such as 25 Karen Nicholls and staff scheduling and training Producer,BBC Comedy Casualty,Doctors,EastEnders and Production Talent Co-ordinator, and development. In 2005 she was awarded a BAFTA Holby City; serials including BBC Entertainment & Comedy and made European Comedy Waking the Dead,Jayne Eyre and Responsible for talent managing 4 Kay Benbow Producer of the Year for Help.Her 5 Days and single films across all and development production Head of CBeebies Production, last production was Ideal starring BBC channels. co-ordinators,team assistants Animation & Acquisitions Johnny Vegas. and runners across all genres. Kay’s role covers all aspects of ENTERTAINMENT animation and acquisitions for 12 Justin Davies 18 Jon Beazley 26 Kate Phillips CBeebies as well as leading the in- Associate Producer,BBC Comedy Controller,BBC Entertainment Head of Development, house CBeebies production team. Has produced numerous award Group BBC Entertainment winning short films and Responsible for all in-house Oversees development for the 5 Michael Carrington documentaries,theatre,radio and entertainment production whole department,incorporating Creative Director,CBeebies numerous pilots for television. with around 300 staff. formats,factual entertainment, Editorially responsible for Recently he produced HR for events,and archive shows. CBeebies digital children’s BBC4. 19 Helen Bullough channel; all CBeebies output on Executive Editor,BBC 27 Paul Schlesinger BBC One and BBC Two; and for 13 Jon Plowman Entertainment Manchester Head of BBC Radio Entertainment the CBeebies website.Previously Head of BBC Comedy Senior programme maker on Worked as producer in both radio introduced a strategy to Last year Jon was presented Factual Entertainment output and TV Comedy – credits include commission more UK animation. with the RTS Judges Award for and holds a key managerial role People Like Us,Absolute Power and Outstanding Contribution to in Entertainment Manchester Broken News. 6 Joe Godwin Television. Head of Entertainment, 20 Sophie Butler 28 Doug Whitelaw BBC Children’s BBC DRAMA Production Executive, Head of Production,BBC Responsible for in-house 14 Nicolas Brown BBC Radio Entertainment Entertainment & Comedy Entertainment production Director,BBC Drama Production Studios Manages a slate of over 75 Responsible for all production for BBC Children’s,as well as Nicolas Brown is one of the comedy and entertainment management activity and developing on-screen talent leading film and television productions and development supporting the creative process. for the whole of CBBC. producers; recent work includes projects for BBC Radio 2,4 & BBC7. Friends And Crocodiles and FACTUAL 7 Tamara Howe Gideon's Daughter for the BBC, 21 Veronica Costello 29 Jane Booth Head of Operations,BBC Children's written and directed by the Production Talent Manager, Managing Editor,BBC Vision Recently joined BBC Children’s as award-winning Stephen Poliakoff, BBC Entertainment & Comedy Birmingham & Manchester Head of Operations. and a film for Channel 4,Bradford Responsible for production talent Currently Managing Editor, Riots,written and directed by management and development for the BBC Vision Features 8 Simon Parsons Neil Biswas. for editiorial roles across all and Documentaries Studio in Head of BBC Children's Scotland genres. Birmingham and the Religion BBC Children’s Scotland produces 15 Kate Harwood and Ethics Studio in Manchester, 20% of all network children’s Head of Series and Serials,BBC 22 Ian Critchley key responsibilities are the output for transmission on BBC Drama Production Studios Head of Production Talent, deployment,recruitment,training and development of 350 staff,as 39 Michelle Matherson the BBC,promoting the creative well as being part of the senior Talent Executive,BBC Vision and business benefits of ITV management teams in both sites. Aims to bring in the best freelance embracing diversity to the ITV will have representatives from senior talent to work across organisation. each of the areas below.Executives 30 Caroline Carter science,history,arts,docs and range from members of the Deputy Managing Editor, features as well as overseeing 48 Stephen Kelly commissioning team to BBC Vision Studios – Factual factual onscreen talent for BBC Vision. Director,BBC People production executives and Responsible for scheduling Stephen has a track record of controllers who are responsible for assistant producers in the factual 40 Vyv Simson developing and implementing what programmes are made and areas of BBC Vision Studios. Executive Producer,BBC Natural global HR strategies at both recruiting those involved. History Unit operational and board level. 55 Drama 31 Ann Cattini Currently Exec for the next BBC1 Group Managing Editor, Alan Titchmarsh-presented series, BBC SPORT 56 Daytime & Lifestyle BBC Vision Studios - Factual the next Bill Oddie BBC2 series on 49 Pam Sikora She works with her managing British wildlife and the current BBC2 Head of HR & Development, 57 Factual editors in London,Bristol, Sunday teatime wildlife slot – a mix BBC Sport Birmingham and Manchester and of 30- ,40- and 10-minute films. Heads Human Resources & 58 Entertainment a talent executive based in London Development for BBC Sport. to deploy staff onto a diverse 41 Neil Walker 59 News range of productions. Managing Editor,BBC Vision Studios BBC TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (technical support) – Factual 50 David Dawson-Pick 32 Susan Comerford Neil's background is in training Centre of Expertise Leader, 60 New Media Managing Editor,Bristol Factual and development.He is now the Production Has been the Managing Editor in Managing Editor for Factual, Heads the BBC’s production 61 Resourcing (studio & location) Bristol for two years London. training.At the start of 2000 he Responsible for hiring studio became director of online learning and location crew 33 Mob Dar 42 Emma Willis at the BBC and created the Executive Producer,BBC Features Executive Producer,BBC corporation’s learning intranet & Documentaries,Bristol Documentary Commissioning before moving closer to CHANNEL 4 Charged with developing Factual Executive Producer in BBC programme making again; helping 62 Aaqil Ahmed Entertainment ideas across all Documentary Commissioning the transition to digital production. Commissioning Editor,Religion channels. working with independents. Before applying please look at UKTV www.channel4.com/corporate/4 34 Tessa Finch BBC FILMS 51 Jane Mote producers/commissioning/history Head of Cross-Factual Production 43 Susy Liddell Director,UKTV Lifestyle Channels _4.html Responsible for developing and Head of Production,BBC Films Responsible for the editorial and producing major factual projects. Susy Liddell has worked as Head commercial direction of UKTV 63 Dorothy Byrne of Production for BBC Films for the Style,UKTV Style Gardens,UKTV Head of News & Current Affairs 35 Mark Harrison last four years. Food and UKTV Bright Ideas,Jane Before applying please look at Head of BBC Arts Studio & also heads the strategic www.channel4.com/corporate/4 Production Innovation INTERACTIVE development of the company’s producers/commissioning/news. As well as running that studio 44 Gabriel Gilson lifestyle genre across all platforms html Mark oversees the modernisation Managing Editor,BBC Interactive including web,VOD and mobile. of production processes for all of Drama & Entertainment 64 Gideon Joseph BBC Factual. Helps run one of the BBC’s main BBC VISION Editor,News & Current Affairs interactive departments,including 52 Jean McMeakin Before applying please look at 36 Jo Hatley overseeing their recruitment and Head of HR & Development, www.channel4.com/corporate/4 Talent Executive,Production training policy. BBC Vision Studios producers/commissioning/ Management,BBC Vision Studios – Heads HR and Development news.html Factual BBC NATIONS AND REGIONS across the content production Jo works across a wide genre of 45 Anne Morrison studios in Vision. 65 Mark Roberts programming including Factual, Controller of Network Production Editor,News & Current Affairs Drama,Music Entertainment and Particular responsibility to drive 53 Lesley Swarbrick Before applying please look at Children’s. the expansion of network HR Director,BBC Vision www.channel4.com/corporate/4 production from Wales,Scotland Lesley has held senior HR positions producers/commissioning/ 37 Adam Kemp and Northern Ireland.Also in the across the organisation including, news.html Commissioning Editor,BBC Arts, team running the newly created Science,Factual,Production,Sport Music,Performance & Religion Vision Studios with responsibility and Factual and Learning. 66 Kevin Sutcliffe Adam Kemp initiated several of for talent and training, Deputy Commissioning Editor, the BBC’s landmark factual dramas collaboration and diversity. BBC WRITERS ROOM News & Current Affairs including D-Day and Hawking has 54 Kate Rowland Before applying please look at executive produced over 70 BBC NEW TALENT Creative Director,BBC writers room www.channel4.com/corporate/4 factual series and specials 46 Angela Wallis Kate Rowland,the BBC’s Creative producers/commissioning/ Executive Producer,BBC New Talent Director of New Writing for Drama, news.html 38 Ursula Marchese Helped devise BBC New Talent Entertainment and Children’s HR & Development Manager, which creates schemes and programmes,created BBC writers 67 Camilla Campbell BBC Vision programming to help discover room to develop the BBC’s new Editor,Series Drama Has been working with Peter breakthrough talent. writing strategy and initiate Before applying please look at Salmon's team to design and opportunities for original and www.channel4.com/corporate/4 implement 'Hot Shoes',a two- BBC PEOPLE diverse talents across television, producers/commissioning/drama. week attachment scheme for BBC 47 Sue Caro radio and film.Kate commissions html staff to experience working in Senior Diversity Manager two key new writing strands on other areas of the BBC. A former programme maker Radio 3 and Radio 4,and chairs the 68 Andrew Mackenzie currently working in Diversity at Diversity Action Group for BBC Vision. Commissioning Editor,Factual Entertainment Over the last five years Phil has RDF MEDIA GROUP Before applying please look at overseen production on many 89 Julia Waring FILM FUNDS www.channel4.com/corporate/4 of Endemol UK’s biggest Head of Creative Resources UK FILM COUNCIL producers/commissioning/factua entertainment shows. Responsible for sourcing and There will be representatives lentertainment_2.html tracking the best production from each of the funds below: FEVER MEDIA talent in the industry. 100 The Development Fund 69 Sarah Mulvey 78 Louisa Sirl Commissioning Editor, Talent Manager 90 Mairie MacTague 101 The Premier Fund Documentaries Recruits offscreen talent for Fever Creative Resources Assistant Before applying please look at Media’s programmes. Interested in meeting people in 102 The New Cinema Fund www.channel4.com/corporate/4 less senior grades. producers/commissioning/docu THE GAMMA PROJECT 103 The Distribution and mentaries.html 79 Nina Carbone REVOLUTION FILMS Exhibition Funds Head of Development 91 Fiona McGuire 70 Kate Vogel Interested in meeting producers Head of Production FILM LONDON Commissioning Editor, regarding collaboration but also Can give careers advice. 104 Pulse Digital Shorts & Documentaries in meeting potential crew. Borough Production Funds Before applying please look at TIGER ASPECT Josic Cadoret www.channel4.com/corporate/4 OBJECTIVE PRODUCTIONS 92 Sarah Shields New Talent Co-ordinator producers/commissioning/docu 80 Paul Sandler Head of Talent Josic will talk through the mentaries_4.html Joint Managing Director Responsible for recruitment application process for Film Oversees all aspects of the of senior production staff. London’s Short Film production 71 Shane Allen business and is responsible for schemes – how the funds operate Commissioning Editor,Comedy strategy and growth. 93 Dave Webster and what Film London would like Before applying please look at Talent Assistant to see in applications. www.channel4.com/corporate/4 81 Debi Roach Responsible for recruitment of producers/commissioning/come Head of Production production staff in less senior 105 Microwave Micro-budget dy.html Responsible for overseeing all roles. Feature Production Programme aspects of production,with Sol Gatti Pascual BLOOMBERG TV particular responsibility for 94 Jago Lee Microwave Creative Executive 72 Clare Davies programme budgets,supplier Head of documentaries, Participants can discuss their Broadcast Talent Manager deals and recruitment. Factual Department projects,talk through the Responsible for on- and off-air Interested in creative application process and ask talent. 82 Phil Clarke documentary ideas,not drama. questions on Micro-budget Head of Comedy feature productions. Responsible for all aspects of the WORKING TITLE INDEPENDENT comedy department,including 95 Ann Lynch PRODUCTION output and script commissioning. Production GUILDS B3 MEDIA A member of the Working Title THE PRODUCTION GUILD 73 Marc Boothe 83 Ben Farrell Production Department who can 106 David Martin Director and founder Head of Comedy Development discuss potential opportunities in Chief Executive Independent producer and Ben manages our comedy future productions and advice on Interested in speaking to anyone founder of b3 media,responsible development projects,from script getting onto the Working Title seeking to work in senior for many initiatives ranging from submission through to final freelance database. production management and new media to digital cinema delivery to the broadcaster. production accounting grades including the award-winning digital 96 Rachel Prior in UK film. shorts film scheme Blank Slate 84 Jenny Hay Development Department Production Executive,Comedy Can discuss with producers how BRITISH SOCIETY OF ENDEMOL Department to seek out brilliant writers and CINEMATOGRAPHERS 74 Clare Pickering Jenny oversees all comedy directors and nurture a strong 107 Gavin Finney Director of Production,Endemol productions and is responsible working relationship. President,BSC UK Group for budgets and staffing. Award-winning cinematographer Responsible for the technical, 97 Lucy Wainwright whose credits include Hogfather logistical and financial aspects 85 Justin Gorman Working Title Legal & Business and Keeping Mum.Interested in of all of the UK production slate Executive Producer Affairs Department meeting all grades of camera and Justin exec produces various Can discuss legal issues around lighting. 75 Chloe Samwell-Smith Entertainment and Magic film-making,from clearances to Production Recruitment Manager commissions for Objective. financing. PRODUCTION MANAGERS Responsible for managing the ASSOCIATION recruitment for the Endemol 86 Anthony Owen ZIG ZAG 108 Caroline Daly Group.She is the main point of Head of Magic 98 Bini Adams Production manager/line producer contact for freelances wanting Responsible for Magic Head of Talent Has responsibility for hiring film to work for Endemol commissions,including Responsible for recruiting and television production crew programme development. researchers,assistant producers, 76 Nick Samwell-Smith producers,directors,series MEDIA Creative Director,Initial 87 Gary Monoghan producers,execs. Nick has overall responsibility for Managing Director of Mono TV RECRUITMENT the creative output of Initial.As a 99 Adam Hawkins SPECIALISTS producer he has made some of 88 Jan Morton Development Executive AMBITION MEDIA the biggest entertainment hits in Production Executive,Objective North Part of the in-house development 109 Sue Evans and Margot recent years. Jan supervises the production team,he is responsible for Green output from Objective North, generating ideas,writing up Specialist recruiters and career 77 Phil Edgar Jones including recruitment in proposals and pitching to advisers for experienced media Creative Director,Brighter Pictures Manchester. commissioners. professionals. £ TO APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN MOVE ON UP,DOWNLOAD AN HOW TO TAKE PART EMAILABLE APPLICATION FORM FROM WWW.BECTU.ORG.UK OR COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM AND SEND IT TO THE IN MOVE ON UP ADDRESS BELOW 1 To apply you must be either already working in the industry or a qualified new entrant.This event Name is not for students.If you’re not sure if you qualify phone 020 7346 0900 and ask for Move on Up Address 2 Download an emailable application form from www.bectu.org.uk or request one from [email protected] or phone Lesley Burt on Email address Tel: 020 7346 0900.

Tick as appropriate: Are you: 3 Look at the list of executives who will be available Freelance Fixed-term contract Permanently employed Unemployed for one-to-one meetings on 18th June,and on Are you Schedule D registered Yes No the application form list the reference numbers (shown beside each person) of those you would What is your current job? (Eg focus puller, producer, runner) like to see.

If you are currently working, name of employer 4 You must attach your CV along with your application form when you send it. Are you a BECTU member Yes  No  State membership number if known......

5 To make your application stand out,you may also Tick box as appropriate: write a covering letter to each executive if you wish.

I would like to have a one-to-one meeting with the following people: 6 Programme ideas:If you would like to discuss (state the reference numbers as shown on the list of executives) a programme idea with a commissioner or development executive,you must find out as much as possible about the kind of material they are looking for.You may attach a brief synopsis of the I attach my CV idea if you wish,making it clear who you would like it to be sent to.You may not submit a proposal to a (Optional) I am sending copies of my showreel clearly marked for the department that has already turned it down. attention of the appropriate executives 7 BECTU members have free use of the union’s (For meetings with commissioning editors) I confirm that I have script registration service – for further details researched the requirements of the commissioning editors look on the BECTU website www.bectu.org.uk I would like to attend the following workshops: (state the reference numbers as shown on the list, in order of priority with your top priority first) 8 You may send a showreel to the address below, preferably on DVD – please label each copy with your name and make it clear whom you would like it to be sent to. I am not a student in fulltime education 9 Decide which workshops you would like to attend I am EITHER already working in the industry OR am a qualified new entrant and list their names and reference numbers on the If you do NOT wish your CV and application to be forwarded to other application form in order of priority,your highest potential employers with a view to assisting your career development, priority first. please tick here 10 Complete the rest of the application form.

11 Email it to [email protected] Alternatively you can post it to Move on Up, Equality monitoring BECTU,373-377 Clapham Rd, London SW9 9BT Are you Male Female to arrive no later than Monday 9th April. What is your ethnic group? White: Asian or Asian British: British Indian What happens next? Irish Pakistani BECTU forwards all the applications to the appropriate Other (please specify) ...... Bangladeshi executives.They decide whom they wish to see from Mixed: Other (please specify) ...... the applications submitted and forward their final list White /Black Caribbean Black or Black British: of successful applicants to BECTU. White /Black African Caribbean White /Asian African BECTU will confirm the appointments and workshop Other (please specify) ...... Other (please specify) ...... places to the successful applicants in the week of Chinese or other ethnic group: Do you identify as disabled 21st May.They will receive appointment times and Chinese Yes workshop schedule when they arrive on 18th June. Other (please specify) ...... No To discuss any queries contact BECTU on 020 7346 0900,or email [email protected].