SAE is delighted to welcome a host of leading film and TV experts to its Leamington Spa and Liverpool campuses as part of the BBC’s Bring the Drama Festival.
The event will see a number of workshops take place from Friday 1st March aimed at people interested in Film Production and Content Creation.
Bring the Drama is held throughout March 2024 alongside a six-part BBC Two and iPlayer series.
The aim of the show and affiliated events is to open up the world of screen drama to anyone wanting to forge a career in the sector.
Richard Peirson, SAE Regional Operations Manager, said: “We’re delighted that experts from the worlds of film production, content creation and the creative industries will be sharing their expertise and knowledge with our students and anyone else interested in working in the sector.”
“Meeting leading professionals, making connections and expanding their networks are invaluable for those aspiring to forge careers in this sector and we’re looking to seeing our students engage with the opportunities the events provide.”
The full list of SAE events is below – please use the Eric app to search for an event of your choice, then register to attend.
Friday 1st March
BBC Bring the Drama | Colour Grading Workshop
Students can learn more about the post-production process of Colour Correction and Colour Grading.
SAE Institute Liverpool | 17:30 – 19:00 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | Foley Workshop
Participants can explore the essentials of Foley, the art of creating realistic sound effects for film and television.
SAE Institute Liverpool | 17:30 – 19:00 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | ADR Workshop
Attendees will have the chance to learn more about the world of Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) and the magic behind the scenes of your favourite BBC dramas.
SAE Institute Liverpool | 17:30 – 19:00 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | Lighting Workshop
Participants will be shown techniques that cinematographer use to alter the mood of a shot through the use of lights.
SAE Institute Liverpool | 17:30 – 19:00 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | Moving the Camera Workshop
Whether you are operating handheld or have access to various grips, such as tripods, sliders or stabilisation mounts, this workshop will look at the meaning behind camera moves.
SAE Institute Liverpool | 17:30 – 19:00 GMT
Friday 8th March
BBC Bring the Drama | Motionhouse “Creating our World”
Motionhouse Co-Founder and Artistic Director Kevin Finnan MBE talks about taking an idea for a show and turning it into a reality.
The Fold | 09:30 – 10:30 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | Motionhouse “Creating our World – Bringing it to Life”
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Motionhouse Louise Richards talks about taking an idea for a show and turning into a reality.
The Fold | 10:30 – 11:30 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | Lighting Workshop
During this workshop, attendees will be shown techniques that cinematographers use to alter the mood of a shot through the use of lights.
SAE Institute Leamington Spa | 13:30 – 14:30 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | Moving the Camera Workshop
A moving camera can communicate subtle messages to audiences that can heighten the emotion of your scene, or raise the stakes for your protagonist. Workshop participants will find out more on the latest processes and practices.
SAE Institute Leamington Spa | 16:00 – 17:00 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | The Spa Centre Technical Tour
Attendees will get a behind the scenes tour of the Spa Centre to find out more about the world of production.
Royal Spa Centre | 18:00 – 19:00 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | The Loft Theatre Technical Tour
Attendees will have the chance to find out how plays are brought to life, from lighting and sounds to other areas of production.
The Loft Theatre | 18:30 – 19:30 GMT
Saturday 9th March
BBC Bring the Drama | Lighting Workshop
Participants will be shown techniques that cinematographers use to alter the mood of a shot through the use of lights.
SAE Institute Leamington Spa | 09:30 – 10:30 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | The Spa Centre Technical Tour
Attendees will get a behind the scenes tour of the Spa Centre to find out more about the world of production.
Royal Spa Centre | 12:00 – 13:00 GMT
BBC Bring the Drama | The Loft Theatre “From Page to Stage”
Participants will have the chance to meet a Production Manager with 20 years’ experience in the West End, RSC and The National Theatre They will share their insights, tips, and tricks on transforming a script into a brilliant live performance.
Loft Theatre 14:00 – 15:00 GMT
Heartbreak Productions A Shakespearean Love Island experience
Creative Director Peter Mimmack will explore Heartbreak’s production of 12 Nights, a tongue-in-cheek exploration of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night set within a reality TV landscape.
The Fold | 15:00 – 17:00 GMT
Monday 11th March
BBC Bring the Drama | School/College Workshop Day
Script to Screen gives students the opportunity to work through scripts, storyboard, film, direct, produce and edit a short piece of film.
SAE Institute Leamington Spa | 09:30 – 14:30 GMT
Tuesday 12th March
BBC Bring the Drama | Lighting Workshop
During this workshop participants will be shown techniques that cinematographers use to alter the mood of a shot through the use of lights.
SAE Institute Leamington Spa | 18:00 – Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:30 GMT
Wednesday 13th March
BBC Bring the Drama | Purple Light Productions
This workshop will provide an opportunity for students to gain a wider understanding of marketing products and services.
SAE Institute Leamington Spa | 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
Thursday 14th March
BBC Bring the Drama | Colour Grading Workshop
Participants will find out how this creative stage of post-production can be used to ensure a seamless look to your edited sequence before building a stylised look that enhances the mood of your scenes.
SAE Institute Leamington Spa | 18:00 – 19:30 GMT
Friday 15th March
BBC Bring the Drama | School/College Workshop Day
This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the world of drama and gain valuable insights from industry professionals.
SAE Institute Leamington Spa | 09:30 – 14:30 GMT
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