Find out from radio pros in the know about routes into presenting, producing and engineering. 

Radio Careers Story: Getting Into Radio

Representatives from across the radio career spectrum divulge why the sector offers such a rewarding career path and how young entrants can crack on with a career in radio ! 

Radio Careers Story: Why I love Radio

Film & TV sound legend Dennis Weinreich chats to Creative Matters about how and why good sound set up and design is so integral to the Film making process.

Film Careers Story: Sound in Film

Welcome to the first episode of our new monthly podcast Heard on Hiive! #heardonhiive

This month we explored how to set and run your own creative business, and interviewed some of our talented Hiive users and entrepreneurs who have done just that!

Britt Seel is a fashion designer and stylist with over 10 years experience in the fashion and costume industry. She is the Creative Director for the New Artists Emporium 'Cult Mountain' which supports emerging designers. 

Savannah James-Bayly is a producer who established her own film and TV production company Fox Cub Films in 2012. She was a participant in the American Pavillion's Film Programme at Cannes 2015, Birds Eye View Filmonomics 2016, and has been selected for Edinburgh Festival's 2016 Talent Lab. 

Frank Wesley is a designer and jewellery maker who has built his own personal brand - Frank Wesley London - and business, selling bespoke jewellery, street wear caps and tshirts via Instagram.

Featuring: 

Frank Wesley
Charlie Duffield
Ciarán Burke 
Simon Barros
Jane Saunders
Britt Seel
Savannah James-Bayly 

Produced by Charlie Duffield 


Creative Business #heardonhiive

Welcome to the August edition of #heardonhiive! 

In celebration of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - the largest arts festival in the world - we set out to try and understand the art of being funny with an episode dedicated to all things comedic! 

Tune in to hear a preview from the indomitable comedic act 'Funny For A Grrrl', learn all about the London Loco Comedy Film Festival and their new screenwriting competition, and hear tips from Northern Irish stand-up comedian Shane Todd about how to find your feet in a funny world. 

Featuring:
Jayde Adams - http://www.jaydeadams.co.uk/ 
Mary Bourke - https://twitter.com/marybourkecomic 
Sindhu Vee - http://sindhuvee.com/#Home
Jonathan Wakeham - http://locofilmfestival.com/ 
Shane Todd  - https://www.facebook.com/shanetoddcomedy 

Produced by Charlie Duffield 

The Art of Being Funny #heardonhiive

Following the launch of The Production Co-ordinator Training Programme, Creative Skillset and BBC Academy are delighted to announce an Information Evening in conjunction with RTS Futures.

Production Coordinator Training Programme Information Event

The Introduction event will feature:

A panel of some the industry’s best production management practitioners who will explain the different roles and what you need to succeed
Films showcasing the day-to-day roles involved in production management
Scenario working – test your creative problem solving skills!
Networking with key industry players
Opportunities to ask about production management and the programme.

Panellists:
Jude Winstanley
Vivia Togneri
Trevor Lopez de Vergara
Derek Donohoe
Laura Kennedy

The Production Co-ordinator Training Programme Launch Event

After The Edinburgh International Television Festival in August and our Open Doors careers event at 3 Mills Studios, we thought it was time to delve into the world of television for our September episode of #heardonhiive...

With more than 16,000 Hiive members interested in television, we sought careers tips from some of our Hiiveans who have been there, done that, and are still doing it...! 

Listen in for advice on how to network within the industry, get your foot in the door, and stand out from the crowd...

Featuring:
Guy Hide, runner at Zinc Media 
Maya Francis, (http://hiiv.ee/2dFt3Er) former Mama Youth trainee
Hannah Lee, (http://hiiv.ee/2dO3aak) work experience student at 3 Mills Studios  

Music by Etherwood

Produced by Charlie Duffield

Getting in and moving on in TV #heardonhiive

Making the Jump from Producer to Series Producer for most can be a challenge. Former Head of the BBC Academy talks to The TV Collective about the new Series Producer Programme powered by the broadcasters.

Creative Skillset Series Producer Programme

Interview with Donna Taberer about the Series Producer Programme.

The programme is currently open until January 9th. For more information and how to apply please click here - http://hiiv.ee/2geHulf

Series Producer Interview

Interview about the Commissioner Programme.

For more information please click here - http://hiiv.ee/2hGZffN

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