what we do
Screen Yorkshire is the regional screen agency for Yorkshire and Humber. Our mission is to inspire, promote and support the development of a successful film, TV, games and interactive media sector to grow the economic, social and cultural wealth of the region.'Your Creative Vision' - US Creative Principles applicable to Drama Series - 16th July
Screen Yorkshire Drama Network in partnership with MediaXchange presents Your Creative Vision a half day session in Leeds for drama writers and producers with Frank Spotnitz, veteran Showrunner and award winning writer and producer of the X-Files.
Are you a composer, designer or animator? Mezzo Open day - 15th July
Are you an Editor, Compositor, Designer or Animator? Perhaps you are some or all of these things. If you are then we would love to talk to you.As part of Screen Yorkshire's ‘Facilitate' programme, the MezzoGroup Creative Content Agency based in Leeds are holding a post production open day with a view to expanding their roster of freelance post production specialists.
On The Ball: Screen Yorkshire's Crew & Freelance Development Manager
Do you work in the film and television production industry? Or perhaps you're just starting out and want to get a foot in the door? In the first of a new series of vodcasts with Screen Yorkshire staff, we interview Crew & Freelance Development Manager Nicky Ball who works to support the 1300 crew and 200 facilities companies from the region registered on our database.
BRADFORD BECOMES THE WORLD’S FIRST UNESCO ‘CITY OF FILM’
Bradford is celebrating as it becomes the first ever UNESCO City of Film. Bradford has been the location for several iconic movies including Billy Liar, The Railway Children and Yanks as well as acclaimed TV productions such as the Red Riding Trilogy, all of which were set in and around the City.
NORTHERN SCREEN AGENCIES TEAM UP TO EXPOSE FILM AND TV TALENT BASE
Screen Yorkshire has teamed up with the North's other Regional Screen Agencies to launch an online database showcasing crew, facilities, creative and digital talent from across the North. The Northern Exposure database is now live.
The 2009 Showcomotion Young People's Film Festival25 June - 09 July, Sheffield
The 2009 Showcomotion Young People's Film Festival returns to Sheffield for its 11th year with a truly packed programme of special guests, premieres and previews, wonderful films from around the world, and some great family films you might have missed the first time round. Highlights include:
· Showcomotion Family Gala - Ice Age 3: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs: Sunday 28 June 5.30pm/ Refreshments from 4.30pm
· A Talk With Richard Goleszowski, Director of Shaun The Sheep : Fri 3 July at 4.45pm
· Talk With Peter Tabern & screening of Demons: Sat 4 July at 4pm
· Horrid Henry - A Talk With Dave Unwin & Mike Watts: Tues 7 July at 7pm
· Talk with Colin Pons, Producer of Screen Yorkshire backed feature film Hush (15), produced on the Warp X slate: Sat 27 June at 5pm
Showcomotion is supported by Screen Yorkshire through Grant in Aid and RIFE Lottery Funding.
