Media Directions, a magazine for those looking to get into the competitive film and television industry, celebrates its second issue on Tuesday, December 5. The occasion will be marked with a film screening and networking event in Soho.
Films by the winners of Media Direction’s recent female filmmaker competition will be shown.
Highlights of the night will include The Undertaker, a satire by Swedish director Annaleena Piel Linna, which has also been shown at Cannes, as well as a British short film, Cake, and a documentary based on the experiences of a New York taxi driver, Tales of New York.
The magazine was founded in January this year by English, Film and TV graduate, Sabrina Ferro, of Kenilworth, Warwickshire, to help young film and TV makers to gain exposure.
The idea came to her while struggling through several unpaid work placements after graduating from Aberystwyth in 2005.
She said: “While college and university provide a safe environment in which to nurture, inform and develop students’ talents, it can be a daunting and frustrating experience when trying to find the same kind of support and recognition after you graduate.”
The magazine has been praised by industry insiders. Director of FILM Birmingham, Suzie Ralph, said: “Media Directions provides a bridge between established and emerging talent.”
The first issue of the Sony-sponsored publication included articles by recruiters for BBC Engineering and Candela Media Recruitment, as well as an interview with the producer of Footballer’s Wives, Cameron Roach, plus advice on finding TV work experience.
Editor of film and media website Netribution, James MacGregor, said: “Sabrina Ferro’s magazine is a useful weapon for today’s graduates campaigning their way into the media industries.”
The contents of the second issue will remain under wraps until Tuesday evening.
For more information, go to the Media Directions website.
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