Level 3 BTEC Film & TV Production Students – Final Major Project
Level 3 BTEC Film & TV Production students Seb Hawkins and Alex Butler have got their final major project off to a flying start! At the end of the course, Level 3 BTEC Film & TV Production students bring together the knowledge they have gained over their time at Confetti to create a professional product (from music videos to short films) that showcases their skills Seb’s family are really into their motorsport and his dad is a rally car driver (yeah pretty sick, we know!). So it seemed like a natural choice to create their project around rally car driving. The …

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Confetti Degree Showcase – What’s On
Our Degree Showcase is open to industry, family, friends and the general public. Come along to the HE Centre on Wednesday 15 June between 3 - 7pm for an exclusive opportunity to experience the work of some of the most talented creative graduates in the UK. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW. From games designers and TV & filmmakers, to music producers and sound engineers - see what the next generation of creative professionals have in store. Here's our programme for  the Degree Showcase. SHORT DRAMA & DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENINGS ROOM H002 3:10pm My Brother’s Password - written and directed by Jack Booth A family …

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Confetti Degree Showcase 2016
The Confetti Degree Showcase brings together the work of the next generation of creative talent, and we’d love to show you what our graduates are capable of. Come along on Wednesday 15 June from 3pm–7pm, when we'll be throwing the doors of our HE Centre open for industry guests, family, friends and the general public to come and see the fabulous work of our talented degree students.   From games designers and film & TV makers, to music producers and sound engineers – come and enjoy a mix of short films, showreels, games, 3D designs, sound recordings, audio compositions and more. With …

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EU Referendum – You Can’t Miss It!
With the EU Referendum taking place on 23rd June, the Electoral commission are calling on students to make sure they are registered to vote by Tuesday 7th June.  We’ve put together a handy little guide to help you make sure you get your say in the once in a generation referendum, to decide if the UK remains in or leaves the European Union. Make sure your voice is heard in the EU Referendum Young people, students, renters, those claiming black, mixed or other ethnicities are all less likely to be registered to vote. Make sure your voice is heard. Can I vote in the EU Referendum? You …

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Casting Call for Exciting Channel 4 Project in Nottingham
Great opportunity for Confetti students, as Nina Gold - the casting director behind Star Wars, Game of Thrones and The Martian - is coming to Nottingham in search of fresh talent. The open casting call is aimed at Asian teen actors who would fit the following description: JALAL (Male) Age 18-­‐24yrs. British Indian Asian. This is a major leading part in this drama. Looking for very sharp, charismatic, street-­‐smart British Asian young men for this challenging role. USHNA (Female) Age 16 – 21yrs. British Indian Asian. Small but with an iron resolve and surprisingly steely determination. A terrific leading role …

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Confetti Students Win Big at Nottingham Young Creative Awards
Confetti students took home a haul of Nottingham Young Creative Awards at last night's award ceremony. Hundreds of people attended the 8th Nottingham Young Creative Awards, which aim to give people aged 13 to 24 who live, study or work in Nottingham the chance to show off their creative work, network with future employers and gain valuable industry experience and mentoring. This year a record 350 young creatives submitted their work in 10 different categories to meet the ‘Goals and Dreams’ theme. Confetti students dominated the Animation & Media category taking away all three awards. There were also winners in the …

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BTEC TV & Film Student – Web Series Premiere
Level 3 BTEC TV & Film student Edward Fleming is about to debut his new web series Let’s Bring Back Sophie and you're invited to the premiere in Nottingham! Let’s Bring Back Sophie is a six-part cinematic web series and exploration into the dynamics between a group of characters whose lives are changed after the disappearance of their friend. The drama centres around the efforts taken by her closest friend Robin, his friend Ellie and a group of Nottingham youngsters, all determined to discover the truth. A filmmaker with a fascination for visual art, Edward has been creating videos since the age of 11 …

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FdSc Film Production Technology Students’ Big Screen Debut
Confetti’s 2nd year FdSc Film Production Technology students had an assessment with a difference this week, when they presented their own Digital Cinema Packages on the screens at The Broadway Cinema, Nottingham. For the purpose of this assessment, students were tasked to create a trailer for Nottingham’s Mayhem Film Festival, a yearly four-day event - showcasing horror, sci-fi and cult feature films from around the world. Students were briefed by the festival’s directors and had to pitch their trailers and review ideas in regular meetings throughout the weeks leading up to assessment day. Film Production Technology lecturer Tanya Jones spoke …

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The Voice Comes to Confetti!
Our music and performance students are busy warming up their vocal chords in preparation for the chance to audition for music reality show The Voice. ITV is beginning its search for contestants for the new series of The Voice with closed auditions for Confetti students only, taking place on Tuesday 3 May. Pop star Jake Bugg said it a few years ago - "If you want to get on in the music industry you have to get into Confetti." Head of Talent Development Alison Whitlock has spoken of the importance of these opportunities for the career development of our students: “It …

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Wire – Spring 2016

In this issue – we’ve got an interview with Confetti band, Super Furniture, tips on how to make the most out of the summer term, and a list of the best films to watch through 2016. Read on for our feature on the highlights of this year’s Industry Week.
Industry Week Highlight – Jon Harris

  Oscar-nominated film editor Jon Harris – who has edited 127 Hours, Kick Ass, and The Woman in Black, (to name but a few…) took to the Arts Theatre to share his knowledge, and give us a glimpse into the life of a successful editor. Jon grew up making short films as a child, all of which he acted in, filmed, and edited himself. His passion grew from there, and he went on to complete a film course at Harrow in London. He then spent a year assisting on films, where he met Guy Richie. Gaining editing work through him, …

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Industry Week Highlight – Barry Ryan

As head of production at Warp Films – Barry Ryan shared his experiences of producing films & TV shows. Warp Films first began as Warp Records in 1989, CEO Mark Herbert expressed his concern with trying to push visual artists. Following this they soon became Warp Films – Dead Man’s Shoes became the first feature – length film produced. The company also worked with director Shane Meadows to produce This Is England, and decided to continue the success with a TV series, as they wanted to re-visit the characters and explore their interests. Barry got his foot in the door …

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