Studio launch for Production Futures Talks
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The initiative will be launched on 12 March when lighting designer Tim Routledge will join a Q&A session chaired by Production Futures’ Hannah Eakins in an online session from 11am GMT, broadcast from the organisation’s Strawberry Studios set in Manchester.
Tim, who is looking forward to taking questions from the young people in attendance, is enthusiastic about the event: “I was never academic at school and despite my school wanting me to do something more traditional, I wanted a job I was passionate about. So how do you end up flashing lights for popstars and TV shows all over the world? From a huge London New Year’s Eve show to Eurovision - how can flashing lights be a proper career? I’m very much looking forward to exploring exactly those questions with Production Futures’ young guests!”
As well as being the first in this series of filmed podcast/interviews, Tim Routledge’s session will also be featured in the BBC’s Bring the Drama Festival, an initiative which sees the corporation join forces with some of the UK’s leading cultural organisations, aiming to open doors to the next generation of behind-the-scenes talent.
Production Futures’ Hannah Eakins adds: “The success of our Talks Stage, which has been a mainstay of our On Tour events, prompted us to look at ways in which we could broaden the availability of what is always very interesting and engaging content. We’re very grateful for vision and commitment of all our expert guests, who deliver insight and inspiration in equal measure.
“The live streamed interview and Q&A sessions that start with Tim Routledge’s appearance will continue to add to our on-demand content, which is invaluable for guiding youngsters towards careers in production.”
Young people wishing to sign up to this and other Production Futures Talks events during the Bring the Drama festival, should download the ERIC app and follow ‘Production Futures’.
