@ftt_reading

Thoughts, news and ideas about film, theatre and television from the department of the same name at the University of Reading.

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Exciting news for the #ThamesValley! A @UniofReading -backed #AI hub launching this week will bring academia and industry together to boost AI innovation in the region. Find out more: rdg.ac/4iT8SDs
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Architectural epic #TheBrutalist has met with critical acclaim - but use of AI voice tech to enhance actors' Hungarian speaking voices has stirred up controversy in the film world @ftt_reading's Dominic Lees looks at why the practice has ignited debate 🔗rdg.ac/4hh1mSm
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greatbritishlife.co.uk/magaz…

The Isle of Wight born filmmaker who won an Oscar

Director, producer, playwright, screenwriter and chairman, Anthony Minghella was born on the Isle of Wight

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Ritzy Picturehouse@RitzyCinema16 Jan 2025
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The Stage
@TheStage17 Jan 2025
Obituary: Joan Plowright – The Golden Globe and Tony-winning actor who married Laurence Olivier and played an integral role in establishing the National Theatre has died aged 95 👇 thestage.co.uk/obituaries--a…

Obituary: Joan Plowright

The Golden Globe and Tony-winning actor who married Laurence Olivier and played an integral role in establishing the National Theatre has died aged 95

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Tate Research@TateResearch16 Jan 2025
Join us for a free #symposium to celebrate ten years of the Brooks International #Fellowship, which will bring together former Fellows and their hosts @Tate and @delfinafdn. 🗓️22 January 2025, 11.30–19.30 📍Starr Cinema, Tate Modern 🎟️Book tickets here: tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-mo…

Building an International Knowledge Network | Tate Modern

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ScreenSkills@UKScreenSkills16 Jan 2025
The ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund’s #FilmForward 2025 programme, for #DDN mid-level professionals, is open for applications for five paid work placements with leading companies like @_finalpixel @_FPAcademy & @bildvisual @marsvolume! Apply now: screenskills.com/bookings/fi… #createch
"Bild Studios, creators of MARS Volume, are committed to supporting diversity within the film and TV industry by making learning and development accessible to those who are deaf, disabled and neurodivergent. Everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute to the creative industries and by making small but impactful changes to our educational offering with MARS Academy and internship programme, we ensure these opportunities are available to all." Jamie Sims, Virtual Production Projects Manager, MARS Volume

ALT "Bild Studios, creators of MARS Volume, are committed to supporting diversity within the film and TV industry by making learning and development accessible to those who are deaf, disabled and neurodivergent. Everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute to the creative industries and by making small but impactful changes to our educational offering with MARS Academy and internship programme, we ensure these opportunities are available to all." Jamie Sims, Virtual Production Projects Manager, MARS Volume

"Final Pixel is committed to working with ScreenSkills to advance opportunities for Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent (DDN) talent in the screen industry by providing: opportunities to sharpen critical skills, techniques, and adoption of new technologies in virtual production; exposure and access to emerging and real-time technologies to develop new career paths in the virtual production industry; and hands-on, practical experience in virtual production workflows across project-specific initiatives." Dr Jodi Nelson-Tabor, Head of Final Pixel Academy, Final Pixel

ALT "Final Pixel is committed to working with ScreenSkills to advance opportunities for Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent (DDN) talent in the screen industry by providing: opportunities to sharpen critical skills, techniques, and adoption of new technologies in virtual production; exposure and access to emerging and real-time technologies to develop new career paths in the virtual production industry; and hands-on, practical experience in virtual production workflows across project-specific initiatives." Dr Jodi Nelson-Tabor, Head of Final Pixel Academy, Final Pixel

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We're excited to announce that we're looking for our next Executive Director. An inspirational leader, this person will be responsible for running the Orange Tree collaboratively with the Artistic Director. Apply by 18 Feb. More: ow.ly/m30e50UIrNm
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Naz Ahmed@naz_ahmed202217 Jan 2025
BBC CASUALTY TALENT POOL: If you are selected for the pool, you will be considered when these story positions do come up. Register interest/apply by 26/01. Assistant Storyliner careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Cardif… Storyliner careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Cardif… Story Editor careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Cardif…
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⭐️Our colleagues @TheMERL @PhillippaMHeath are looking for a 'Widening Participation Officer' to join the team. 📆Deadline this Sunday 12 Jan. 🕔Part-time, 21.6 hours per week. Fixed Term. 👉 More info here: jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDe…
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Reading researchers including John Gibbs exhibit video essays in NY: reading.ac.uk/news/2025/Rese…
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BFI NETWORK@bfinetwork9 Jan 2025
Applications are now open for the @bfinetwork & @BAFTA Mentoring Programme, in partnership with @BFIFlare! In its 10th year, the programme supports the next generation of LGBTQIA+ creatives progress in their career. Apply by Wed 29 Jan bit.ly/428ulmS #NationalLottery
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📢 NEW! Two fully-funded Sanctuary PhD Studentships for 2025 are open for applications @UniofReading for those seeking sanctuary in the UK. Available in any discipline, for full or part-time study. Find out more and how to apply reading.ac.uk/doctoral-resea… #PhD #PhDScholarships
Old Whiteknights House, the home of the Doctoral and Researcher College. A Victorian building set in beautiful gardens on the Whiteknights Campus.

ALT Old Whiteknights House, the home of the Doctoral and Researcher College. A Victorian building set in beautiful gardens on the Whiteknights Campus.

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Uni of Reading@UniofReading11 Dec 2024
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 - you did it! 🎓 So many proud friends and families on campus for graduation, supporting our brand new graduates on their special day. 🥳👏 #UoRGraduation
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Congratulations Dr @aiphilip whose PhD, ‘We Tattooed your Mother: Agential Realism, Filmic Realism and Documentary Practice’ was passed by Sarah Cooper (King’s College) and Kiki Yu (Queen Mary). The supervisors Cecilia Mello (São Paulo) & @NagibLucia are delighted, as are we all!
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Naz Ahmed@naz_ahmed20222 Dec 2024
JOB ALERT: Eastenders hiring Script Secretary. To assist Script Supervisors and get things ready for filming. This is an admin heavy role and can include typing amendments, compiling camera scripts and cards & distributing scripts around sets/galleries careers.bbc.co.uk/job/London…
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Stage and screen star surprises the audience at the Whitty Theatre – Wokingham.Today (also featuring our very own John Gibbs!) wokingham.today/stage-and-sc…

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edit post Business Wokingham business to close after 30+ years due to ‘severe trading difficulties’ by Andrew Batt April 16,

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Steven Atkinson@SteveAtkinson8426 Nov 2024
🚨Dream artistic job going @royalcourt NEW PLAYS ASSOCIATE 📩Oversee Open Submissions 📚Guide freelance readers 🎭Drive innovative programming FT, £34,320, managed by @Gilltopia Deadline Dec 8th royalcourttheatre.com/new-pl…
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National Theatre@NationalTheatre11 Nov 2024
We're #hiring 🙌 We're looking for a #Dramaturg to join our New Work team. Head here to find out more: bit.ly/3YBtgjO
Exterior view of the National Theatre in London with people walking by in the foreground.

ALT Exterior view of the National Theatre in London with people walking by in the foreground.

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The Stage
@TheStage9 Nov 2024
The National Theatre is currently seeking a Construction Workshop Manager to work within the NT’s Construction departments to ensure smooth, efficient and safe running of the Carpentry and Metal workshops on a day-to-day basis. Learn more and apply 👉 jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/2… #Ad
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