http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/Content/Home/NewsList.aspxNews en-gbThu, 08 Sep 2011 20:11:42 GMTPrincipal photography has started in and around Manchester on upcoming family Britflick Theatre of Dreams, starring Brian Cox as Sir Matt Busby, Natascha McElhone, and a host of local fledgling youngsters including 10-year-old lead Jack Smithhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Feature_Film_Theatre_of_Dreams_KicksOff/2908/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Feature_Film_Theatre_of_Dreams_KicksOff/2908/14.aspxThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTToday we announced a series of changes to integrate the Vision+Media operation into the new national agency which is set to formally launch on 1st October.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_moves_a_few_steps_closer_in_its_alignment_with_Creative_England/2902/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_moves_a_few_steps_closer_in_its_alignment_with_Creative_England/2902/14.aspxWed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTVision+Media announces awardees under their Film Culture Lottery Prgramme to support audience development workhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Film_Culture_Lottery_Programme_Awardees_Announced/2900/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Film_Culture_Lottery_Programme_Awardees_Announced/2900/14.aspxWed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTAs we enter the final 6 months of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media, we'd like to thank the dozens of businesses that have supported the intiative over the last 4 years.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Thanking_our_Apprenticeship_Partners/2896/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Thanking_our_Apprenticeship_Partners/2896/14.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTIC tomorrow has teamed up with University of Abertay Dundee to bring you the £100k Future Games Contesthttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/IC_tomorrow_and_Abertay_University_launch_Future_Games_Contest__25k_grants_available_/2889/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/IC_tomorrow_and_Abertay_University_launch_Future_Games_Contest__25k_grants_available_/2889/14.aspxWed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTRecruitment underway for 12-strong board to guide new organisation  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/CREATIVE_ENGLAND_SEEKS_MEMBERS_FOR_NATIONAL_BOARD/2886/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/CREATIVE_ENGLAND_SEEKS_MEMBERS_FOR_NATIONAL_BOARD/2886/14.aspxTue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTinnov8 is an Open Innovation competition that aims to engage learners, educators, designers and developers, technology enthusiasts, games creators, innovators and anyone with an interest in ensuring that technology is used in new and exciting ways to engage, inspire learnershttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/innov8_Competition_6K_prize_available_for_ideas_about_the_future_of_learning/2882/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/innov8_Competition_6K_prize_available_for_ideas_about_the_future_of_learning/2882/14.aspxWed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTCollabor8te is an exciting new platform for short filmmaking; from script development through to production and distribution.  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Collabor8te/2869/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Collabor8te/2869/14.aspxMon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe BBC, Channel 4, ITV and Sky have today announced they will be working with Vision+Media to host a pan-industry Comedy Conference in Salford, Manchester.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UK_Broadcasters_and_VisionMedia_to_host_Comedy_Conference/2853/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UK_Broadcasters_and_VisionMedia_to_host_Comedy_Conference/2853/14.aspxMon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTCandella Films are pleased to announce that we are now inviting submissions for our 2011 Distribution short film folder.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Best_British_Short_Film_Open_for_submissions/2834/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Best_British_Short_Film_Open_for_submissions/2834/14.aspxWed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTNow in its fourth year, Virgin Media Shorts is the only short film competition to give aspiring British filmmakers....http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Virgin_Media_Shorts_2011/2823/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Virgin_Media_Shorts_2011/2823/14.aspxWed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTLynne McCadden, Director of Skills is set to leave Vision+Media to go it alone.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Director_of_Skills_to_leave_VisionMedia/2804/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Director_of_Skills_to_leave_VisionMedia/2804/14.aspxWed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTWith the service licence review of Radio 5 Live by the BBC Trust underway, MediaGuardian looks at claims from TalkSport that its rival is letting down licence fee payers by not providing enough news coveragehttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/TalkSport_claims_Radio_5_Live_not_providing_enough_news_coverage_Deputy_Controller_disgrees__/2798/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/TalkSport_claims_Radio_5_Live_not_providing_enough_news_coverage_Deputy_Controller_disgrees__/2798/14.aspxWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe fund will support and extend the provision, promotion and understanding of specialised film in the region.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_Lottery_Funding_Film_Culture_Programme/2791/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_Lottery_Funding_Film_Culture_Programme/2791/14.aspxFri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTOverview of Creative England’s consultation on priorities for film-related activity in 2011/12.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creative_England_Consultation/2781/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creative_England_Consultation/2781/14.aspxMon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTCreative England wants to connect with youhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creative_England_opt_in/2775/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creative_England_opt_in/2775/14.aspxMon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTThis top level and highly regarded programme is for 15 ambitious executives and producers who want to lead the EU film industry into the digital future.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Inside_Pictures_2011_–_From_Europe_to_Hollywood/2771/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Inside_Pictures_2011_–_From_Europe_to_Hollywood/2771/14.aspxTue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFor its second year, Power to the Pixel's leading cross-media course, The Pixel Lab, will be held in Potsdam, Germany from 26 June to 2 July 2011.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Power_to_the_Pixel/2750/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Power_to_the_Pixel/2750/14.aspxTue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Sally-Ann Wilson is to be one of the main speakers at this year’s RPIN 2011-UK Radio Production Conference The organisation represents programme makers and broadcasters in more than 50 independent Commonwealth states.  And the Secretary-General’s attendance at the conference represents a major coup for organisers who are attempting to broaden the appeal of quality UK radio programmes around the world.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_speakers_announced_for_RPIN_2011/2744/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_speakers_announced_for_RPIN_2011/2744/14.aspxThu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Technique bootcamp programme has been updated with more internationally renowned digital experts.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/More_experts_join_digital_bootcamp/2745/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/More_experts_join_digital_bootcamp/2745/14.aspxThu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTCreative Industries Knowledge Transfer Network Beacons for Innovation Digital Innovation Contest now open. IC tomorrow - the chance to prove your digital innovationhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/IC_tomorrow_Digital_Innovation_Contest_now_open/2719/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/IC_tomorrow_Digital_Innovation_Contest_now_open/2719/14.aspxFri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTFREE industry led scheme helps young people kick start their TV careershttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/The_Network_Scheme_2011_Applications_open_to_next_generation_of_Television_Talent/2715/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/The_Network_Scheme_2011_Applications_open_to_next_generation_of_Television_Talent/2715/14.aspxWed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT"Bad Night for the Blues" wins the Canal+ award at this years Clermont Ferrand Film Festivalhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_backed_film_wins_award/2710/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_backed_film_wins_award/2710/14.aspxMon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTBBC Sport and BBC North have launched a new Kicker Fund - the BBC Sport North Kicker Fund - for original sports documentary programming in the North of England.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BBC_Announces_New_Sports_Fund/2711/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BBC_Announces_New_Sports_Fund/2711/14.aspxMon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Big Chip Awards, open to businesses excelling in the use of digital technology, are back for the 13th successive year and will this time extend their reach from their North West origins to right across the north of Englandhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Big_Chip_2011_now_open_for_entries_across_the_north/2670/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Big_Chip_2011_now_open_for_entries_across_the_north/2670/14.aspxMon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTDo you want to influence the debate on IP and open source? This is a unique opportunity to feed into future decisions affecting policy and funding for the creative industrieshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Beacon_Project_Survey_Intellectual_Property_and_Open_Source/2674/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Beacon_Project_Survey_Intellectual_Property_and_Open_Source/2674/14.aspxMon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTVision+ Media's regular blogger Kim Emson to work on Skinshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Teen_Drama_Skins_hires_NW_Animator/2655/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Teen_Drama_Skins_hires_NW_Animator/2655/14.aspxTue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT"For consumers, what this will mean is a new channel dedicated to the provision of local news and content. One that will sit alongside other public service broadcasters, offering a new voice for local communities, with local perspectives that are directly relevant to them"http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Jeremy_Hunt_unveils_plan_for_new_national_TV_channel/2654/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Jeremy_Hunt_unveils_plan_for_new_national_TV_channel/2654/14.aspxMon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe North West once again features on the big screen in this Oscar tipped blockbusterhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Northwest_Filming_locations_feature_in_The_Kings_Speech/2645/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Northwest_Filming_locations_feature_in_The_Kings_Speech/2645/14.aspxMon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTTechnique is an innovative 2 day digital boot camp for web and mobile creators, at The Studio in Hive Manchester, 18-19 March 2011. Technique's unique because it brings digital designers and developers of all types and backgrounds together with leading experts from the global digital community, in an intense, hands-on environment (this is no ordinary conference or training course). Dan Rubin, Seb Lee-Delisle, James Downes, Jerome & Antony Ribot, Mike Byrne and Matthew Ryan will be leading intensive, hands-on workshops in subjects like Javascript, CSS3, JQuery, Django, User Experience, Interaction Design for Small Screens, Mobile Games, iPhone OS and Android. Register now. Tickets start at £500+VAThttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Technique_returns_to_offer_worldclass_training_for_interactive_designers__and_developers/2637/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Technique_returns_to_offer_worldclass_training_for_interactive_designers__and_developers/2637/14.aspxWed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe North West Fund for Digital & Creative provides finance from £50k to £2m to businesses seeking finance to support needs from start-up and early stage development through to expansion plans for trading businesses. In return, the Fund Manager will require an equity share in the business. Capital structures can include a combination of equity and loan support as best suits the needs of the company.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/North_West_Fund_for_Digital_and_Creative_Now_Open/2620/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/North_West_Fund_for_Digital_and_Creative_Now_Open/2620/14.aspxThu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTWireless and the world - broadening the appeal of UK audio productionhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Radio_Production_In_The_North_Returns_To_MediaCityUK_in_2011_/2610/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Radio_Production_In_The_North_Returns_To_MediaCityUK_in_2011_/2610/14.aspxMon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTA unique film development opportunity aimed at fostering creative collaboration between feature film writers, directors and producers in the North of England.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Northern_Screen_Agencies_Announce_Triangle/2599/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Northern_Screen_Agencies_Announce_Triangle/2599/14.aspxThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTCoronation Street marks it's 50th birthday with an hour long live episode.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/The_Guardian_asks_‘Can_Coronation_Street_use_digital_media_to_keep_its_fans_hooked’/2601/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/The_Guardian_asks_‘Can_Coronation_Street_use_digital_media_to_keep_its_fans_hooked’/2601/14.aspxThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTLancashire students, part of the Mobile Bullets Competition supported by Vision+Media, see their iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch game Terraslam hit the Apple App Store http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Mobile_Bullets_winners_slam_into_the_App_Store/2602/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Mobile_Bullets_winners_slam_into_the_App_Store/2602/14.aspxThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTLiverpool-based developer of mobile games and software Fire Arc have released Santa’s Advent Village, a festive 3D app which takes you on a magical journey through a Christmas wonderland. http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Fire_Arc_release_Santa’s_Advent_Village_for_iOS/2604/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Fire_Arc_release_Santa’s_Advent_Village_for_iOS/2604/14.aspxThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT UK China Animation Forum: a new phase of creative collaboration between Britain and Chinahttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UK_China_Animation_Forum/2594/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UK_China_Animation_Forum/2594/14.aspxWed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe latest development priorities have been published. They describe the BBC's commissioning needs and are essential reading before pitching to the BBC.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_BBC_Vision_Development_Priorities/2592/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_BBC_Vision_Development_Priorities/2592/14.aspxTue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTAs Vision+Media looks forward to key role in Creative England (North), after eight years at the helm, CEO Alice Morrison is to leave.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/As_VisionMedia_looks_forward_to_key_role_in_Creative_England_North_CEO_Alice_Morrison_is_to_leave/2585/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/As_VisionMedia_looks_forward_to_key_role_in_Creative_England_North_CEO_Alice_Morrison_is_to_leave/2585/14.aspxWed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe DCMS this morning announced 'Creative England', a simpler, more efficient structure of the English Regional Screen Agencies.....http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_Welcomes_DCMS_announcement_of_Creative_England/2581/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_Welcomes_DCMS_announcement_of_Creative_England/2581/14.aspxMon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe BBC has recently issued a request to external companies to bid for the supply of online design, development, mobile applications, testing and integration services.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BBC_Seeking_Suppliers_of_Online_Design_Development_Mobile_Applications_Testing_and_Integration/2572/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BBC_Seeking_Suppliers_of_Online_Design_Development_Mobile_Applications_Testing_and_Integration/2572/14.aspxTue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTFast Company Programme 2 returns to help creative companies with the knowledge and skills to secure much needed capital for growth, first event 8 December 2010 at Vision+Mediahttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Fast_Company_Programmme_returns_to_help_creative_companies_get_investor_ready/2576/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Fast_Company_Programmme_returns_to_help_creative_companies_get_investor_ready/2576/14.aspxTue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTNESTA is calling on video games developers to participate in a ground-breaking new video game consortium, which will allow them to exploit their games through digital distribution.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Call_For_Games_Developers_To_Create_DeveloperOwned_Publisher/2553/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Call_For_Games_Developers_To_Create_DeveloperOwned_Publisher/2553/14.aspxTue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTAn interactive cross platform thriller, created by Conker Media has been nominated for a Children’s BAFTA.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Conker_Media_and_Milky_Tea_celebrate_BAFTA_nomination/2552/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Conker_Media_and_Milky_Tea_celebrate_BAFTA_nomination/2552/14.aspxMon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTVision+Media and BBC Future Media &Technology extend their IPTV prototyping programme with “Interactive TV Project." We have a £50,000 development fund for North West companies Launch event is December 1, and you can register here.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_calls_for_creative_companies_to_access_50k_IPTV_prototyping_fund_/2536/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_calls_for_creative_companies_to_access_50k_IPTV_prototyping_fund_/2536/14.aspxThu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTIndependent TV companies across the Northwest generate record revenue at this year's Mipcomhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Record_Mipcom_for_TV_indies/2527/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Record_Mipcom_for_TV_indies/2527/14.aspxWed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTLibra Television’s Primary Creative Arts has been shortlisted in this year’s Children’s BAFTAs.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Libra_Television_Shortlisted_for_Childrens_BAFTA/2518/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Libra_Television_Shortlisted_for_Childrens_BAFTA/2518/14.aspxMon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTSteve Hewlett comments that newspapers retain value but must meet consumers' needshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Go_Figure__Publishing_and_paidfor_content/2485/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Go_Figure__Publishing_and_paidfor_content/2485/14.aspxMon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTSound & Vision: Providing first class training and nurturing innovation, growth and entrepreneurship in the Northwest Creative Business Sector.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Sound__Vision_release_brochure_of_training_programmes/2490/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Sound__Vision_release_brochure_of_training_programmes/2490/14.aspxMon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTCreative Barcodes have been developed to combat the tricky problem of protecting confidential information and ideas when pitching for work or potential collaborations.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creative_Barcodes_a_step_in_the_right_direction_towards_digital_IP_protection/2480/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creative_Barcodes_a_step_in_the_right_direction_towards_digital_IP_protection/2480/14.aspxFri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTNorthern indies win 7 new commissions from BBC 5live's Creative Kicker Fundhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Northern_Indies_get_Creative_Kicker_from_BBC_5live/2476/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Northern_Indies_get_Creative_Kicker_from_BBC_5live/2476/14.aspxThu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTWe have recomissioned our Digital Media Exchange (DMEX) programme.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Digital_Companies_to_Benefit_from_Digital_Talent/2454/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Digital_Companies_to_Benefit_from_Digital_Talent/2454/14.aspxThu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTOur Inward Investment  team has hosted a tour for US Film Execs, showing them locations throughout the North Westhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Hollywood_Film_Execs_Visit_the_North_West/2404/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Hollywood_Film_Execs_Visit_the_North_West/2404/14.aspxWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTCING has launched  launched collaboration project to showcase the creative talent of its membershttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/CING_Launch_Open_Data_Open_Minds_Open_Hearts_collaboration_project/2453/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/CING_Launch_Open_Data_Open_Minds_Open_Hearts_collaboration_project/2453/14.aspxWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTManchester's TV Channel is looking to provide a platform for creative talent in Manchester.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Channel_M_Seeks_New_Talent_/2442/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Channel_M_Seeks_New_Talent_/2442/14.aspxTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTBBC Future Media & Technology and Vision+Media have joined forces to provide unique opportunity for new digital talenthttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_Digital_Career_Opportunities_at_the_BBC/2446/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_Digital_Career_Opportunities_at_the_BBC/2446/14.aspxTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTSeveral North West  digital agencies have been shortlisted for this year’s BIMA awards.  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/North_West_Agencies_Nominated_for_BIMA’s_/2433/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/North_West_Agencies_Nominated_for_BIMA’s_/2433/14.aspxMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTCBBC Commissioning site updated with new information including details of a shift to rolling commissioning, and programming opportunities for the new year including a link to details of the new drama commissioning briefs http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/CBBC_Commissioning_Update/2437/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/CBBC_Commissioning_Update/2437/14.aspxMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTSubmissions for the 2011 Birds Eye View Film Festival are officially open. http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/_Birds_Eye_View_Film_Festival_2011/2413/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/_Birds_Eye_View_Film_Festival_2011/2413/14.aspxMon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTEmerging film producers are set to benefit from our bespoke training schemehttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_Produces_North_West_Film_Talent_/2300/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_Produces_North_West_Film_Talent_/2300/14.aspxWed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTMMU and PushON have carried out research giving an insight into the internet usage of senior managers and executiveshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/How_Business_DecisionMakers_in_the_North_West_use_the_Internet/2286/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/How_Business_DecisionMakers_in_the_North_West_use_the_Internet/2286/14.aspxMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe seven partners behind Project Canvas have announced the formation of YouView TV Ltd as well as the appointment of its new CEO, Richard Halton.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/YouView_announced_as_the_official_name_of_Project_Canvas/2283/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/YouView_announced_as_the_official_name_of_Project_Canvas/2283/14.aspxFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe eBook is the full version of the book 'T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity' by David Parrish in interactive PDF formathttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/TShirts_and_Suits_The_Free_eBook_/2279/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/TShirts_and_Suits_The_Free_eBook_/2279/14.aspxFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTJournalists who have lost their jobs in the UK in the past five years still have an enduring love and passion for the industry, despite struggling to find new work and fears over moneyhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Journalists_still_passionate_about_the_industry_despite_redundancies/2265/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Journalists_still_passionate_about_the_industry_despite_redundancies/2265/14.aspxThu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT16 emerging scriptwriters and 10 established writers are being hot-housed for success, thanks to a new initiative launched by Vision+Media.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Meet_the_Scriptwriting_Stars_of_the_Future/2260/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Meet_the_Scriptwriting_Stars_of_the_Future/2260/14.aspxWed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTKellogg's has launched an online film to encourage people not to skip breakfasthttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Kelloggs_use_VisionMedia_Offices_for_Online_Film/2281/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Kelloggs_use_VisionMedia_Offices_for_Online_Film/2281/14.aspxWed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTLaunch of six new local websites in Scotland represents first move towards new digital revenue channelhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/STV_launches_move_into_hyperlocal/2253/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/STV_launches_move_into_hyperlocal/2253/14.aspxTue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTManchester based, full service agency Amaze, has been selected as one of the first companies that will be commissioned under the BBC's @North initiative.  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Manchesters_Amaze_is_Commissioned_by_North/2240/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Manchesters_Amaze_is_Commissioned_by_North/2240/14.aspxWed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTTravel Bloggers Unite has been set up to facilitate networking and learning within the travel writing and social media industry. Would you be interested in hosting a workshop about travel writing / social media?http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Call_for_Speakers__Travel_Bloggers_Unite/2236/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Call_for_Speakers__Travel_Bloggers_Unite/2236/14.aspxTue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTVision+Media has invested over £160,000 into audience development and screen heritage in the North Westhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Finance_Boost_for_North_West_Film_/2218/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Finance_Boost_for_North_West_Film_/2218/14.aspxFri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTOur Head of Film Tara Cook is set to leave Vision+Media after over two successful yearshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Tara_Cook_to_leave_VisionMedia_/2209/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Tara_Cook_to_leave_VisionMedia_/2209/14.aspxWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT3 x subsidised tickets available for Sheffield Doc Fest 2010!http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Sheffield_Doc_Fest_tickets_just_8695/2185/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Sheffield_Doc_Fest_tickets_just_8695/2185/14.aspxFri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTTwo feature films made by North West filmmakers, ‘Kandahar Break’ and ‘Splintered’ are set to be released in September.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Success_for_North_West_Films_/2184/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Success_for_North_West_Films_/2184/14.aspxThu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe BBC Trust has extended the amount of BBC programming available to independent producers with a 10% window of creative competitionhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BBC_Trust_gives_radio_indies_Window_Of_Creative_Competition_/2177/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BBC_Trust_gives_radio_indies_Window_Of_Creative_Competition_/2177/14.aspxThu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTLiverpool based games developer will release its much anticipated WiiWare™ title, ‘Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots’  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Onteca_releases_WiiWare_Game_with_help_from_VisionMedia/2146/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Onteca_releases_WiiWare_Game_with_help_from_VisionMedia/2146/14.aspxThu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTHollywood’s Marvel Productions has chosen the North West as the location to film one the key scenes in its hotly anticipated superhero flick: Captain America: The First Avenger.  This will be the first time that the film studio has filmed outside of the US.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Captain_America_comes_to_the_North_West/2067/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Captain_America_comes_to_the_North_West/2067/14.aspxTue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTStatement from Screen England in response to Jeremy Hunt’s written statement proposing thehttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Statement_from_Screen_England/2037/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Statement_from_Screen_England/2037/14.aspxThu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTNine Lives documentary to be shown tonight, BBC3, 9pmhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/One_to_watch_tonight/2034/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/One_to_watch_tonight/2034/14.aspxTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTCBI calls on the Government to deliver a clear strategy to ensure the UK’s creative industries can flourishhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/CBI_Launches_Blueprint_to_Nurture_UKs_Creative_Industries/2017/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/CBI_Launches_Blueprint_to_Nurture_UKs_Creative_Industries/2017/14.aspxMon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTToday, the DCMS announced that the UK Film Council would be abolished. Later, Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt MP responded to a question by MP Ian Paisley Jr saying "the plans were not absolutely final, and invited people to voice opinions on the matter."http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Is_the_UK_Film_Council_to_be_abolished/2021/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Is_the_UK_Film_Council_to_be_abolished/2021/14.aspxMon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTNESTA publishes report on venture capital finance to innovative businesseshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Venture_Capital_Finance_Report/2002/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Venture_Capital_Finance_Report/2002/14.aspxTue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTTerence Davies appointed honorary professor at the University of Liverpool.  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Acclaimed_Filmmaker_Appointed_Honorary_Professor/2001/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Acclaimed_Filmmaker_Appointed_Honorary_Professor/2001/14.aspxMon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTMade In Manchester have been commissioned to make to a substantial contribution to Radio 2's Comedy Greats seasonhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Made_In_Manchester_clinches_biggest_Radio_2_deal_yet/1976/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Made_In_Manchester_clinches_biggest_Radio_2_deal_yet/1976/14.aspxThu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTCindy Simmons joins MPA as Managing Director.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Top_100_Marketer_Simmons_appointed_MPA_MD/1979/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Top_100_Marketer_Simmons_appointed_MPA_MD/1979/14.aspxThu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTWhat Joe Godwin told delegates at the recent Childrens Media Conference (formerly Showcomotion).http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BBC_Childrens_to_target_teens_with_extra_budget/1960/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BBC_Childrens_to_target_teens_with_extra_budget/1960/14.aspxMon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTKey players in television drama came together in Leeds recentlyhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/The_Writers_Do_the_Talking/1961/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/The_Writers_Do_the_Talking/1961/14.aspxMon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTResearch into the strengths and barriers to growth in the North West's creative services sectorhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creative_Currency_Report/1890/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creative_Currency_Report/1890/14.aspxThu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTMore work, more pressure but more opportunityhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Digital_Journalism/1912/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Digital_Journalism/1912/14.aspxWed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTBritish film star Noel Clarke has become the face of Skillset’s campaign urging Creative Media hopefuls and employers to ‘Pick the Tick’.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Noel_Clarke_Urges_Creative_Media_Hopefuls_to_Pick_the_Tick/1922/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Noel_Clarke_Urges_Creative_Media_Hopefuls_to_Pick_the_Tick/1922/14.aspxTue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTIn The City 2010 - Early bird delegate passes now available!http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/In_The_City_2010__Tickets_Available/1896/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/In_The_City_2010__Tickets_Available/1896/14.aspxMon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTOpen to 16-24 year olds, this media apprenticeship is inviting applications until 5th July.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Monday_5th_July__last_day_to_apply_for_this_years_Media_Apprenticeship/1823/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Monday_5th_July__last_day_to_apply_for_this_years_Media_Apprenticeship/1823/14.aspxFri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTProposals for product placement on TV and paid-for references to brands and products on radiohttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Ofcom_proposes_to_cut_ad_rules/1869/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Ofcom_proposes_to_cut_ad_rules/1869/14.aspxTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTNine Lives Media airs another of their Extraordinary People documentaries, on Five.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Did_You_See_The_Tiniest_Girl_In_The_World/1855/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Did_You_See_The_Tiniest_Girl_In_The_World/1855/14.aspxFri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Vision+Media’s Training Fund, which helps creative and digital professionals in the North West is now open for applications.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Training_Fund_Open_for_Applications/1843/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Training_Fund_Open_for_Applications/1843/14.aspxThu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTThere are fuller breakdowns here and here to link to just two, but here are the key points as we see them for the creative industries in the North West:http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Emergency_Budget_what_does_it_mean_for_North_West_creative_businesses/1837/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Emergency_Budget_what_does_it_mean_for_North_West_creative_businesses/1837/14.aspxTue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTProducer Graham Smith, with Vision+Media, facilitated a stunning lineup of commissioners who came to Manchester to talk to northern indies.  Read more here.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Meet_the_Commissioners_Comedy_event_a_sellout/1831/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Meet_the_Commissioners_Comedy_event_a_sellout/1831/14.aspxMon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTSCEE and NWDA announce new regional staff training and development programmehttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Sony_Computer_Entertainment_Europe_and_NWDA_invest_2m_in_local_Game_Development_talent/1821/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Sony_Computer_Entertainment_Europe_and_NWDA_invest_2m_in_local_Game_Development_talent/1821/14.aspxThu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTPeter Preston discusses the issues surrounding localised TV services in this week's Observerhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Local_TV_The_Debate_Continues/1809/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Local_TV_The_Debate_Continues/1809/14.aspxMon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/All_Out_Productions_and_Radio_4/1806/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/All_Out_Productions_and_Radio_4/1806/14.aspxFri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTMichael Sheen  presents tribute to television legend in latest Radio 2 doc by Made In Manchesterhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Hollywood_Actor_Presents_Latest_Made_in_Manchester_Production_/1788/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Hollywood_Actor_Presents_Latest_Made_in_Manchester_Production_/1788/14.aspxWed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTMajor new report shows that UK Film is weathering the recession wellhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UK_Film_Contributes_Over_4billion_to_UK_GDP_/1789/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UK_Film_Contributes_Over_4billion_to_UK_GDP_/1789/14.aspxWed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTVision+Media sponsor New Media Age supplement dedicated to the Digital and Creative Industries in the Northwest. PLEASE NOTE: Members only content. Follow link to register  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/NMA_Supplement_New_Media_North_West/1774/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/NMA_Supplement_New_Media_North_West/1774/14.aspxTue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Read details of Chapman's continued licensing success as it secures a publishing association with Penguin herehttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Chapman_signs_Penguin_deal_for_Rah_Rah/1786/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Chapman_signs_Penguin_deal_for_Rah_Rah/1786/14.aspxTue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTRed Productions and ITV productions among the nominees at last night's BAFTA awards ceremonyhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BAFTA_Television_awards/1766/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BAFTA_Television_awards/1766/14.aspxMon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTThis is our plan to bring the North West Film Offices together in a bid to improve the service we offer and increase filming in the region.  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Introducing_our_new_centralised_Film_Office_at_MediaCityUK_Salford_Quays/1767/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Introducing_our_new_centralised_Film_Office_at_MediaCityUK_Salford_Quays/1767/14.aspxMon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTVision+Media awarded £1million by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA)  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_to_launch_1_million_Skills_Programme_for_Englands_Northwest/1772/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_to_launch_1_million_Skills_Programme_for_Englands_Northwest/1772/14.aspxMon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTJust Before Dawn, directed by Loren Slater of Signal Films and supported by Vision+Media (through Digital Shorts) is in the running for Best British Short at the 64th Edinburgh International Film Festival 2010.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Just_Before_Dawn_up_for_Best_British_Short_at_Edinburgh/1761/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Just_Before_Dawn_up_for_Best_British_Short_at_Edinburgh/1761/14.aspxFri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTBBC are calling for applications for this year's XM25 Networkhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Apply_for_XM25__BBC_Network/1746/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Apply_for_XM25__BBC_Network/1746/14.aspxWed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTGlasgow 2014 launches its search to find an agency to handle its creative design services ahead of the Commonwealth Gameshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Tender_Glasgow_2014_Commonwealth_Games_Creative_Design_Services/1741/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Tender_Glasgow_2014_Commonwealth_Games_Creative_Design_Services/1741/14.aspxTue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTThis year's  music festival and conference hailed as a resounding successhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Liverpool_Sound_City_a_Resounding_Success/1724/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Liverpool_Sound_City_a_Resounding_Success/1724/14.aspxFri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT  GMG Radio is searching for the next generation of radio talenthttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/GMG_Building_Radios_Future_Talent/1703/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/GMG_Building_Radios_Future_Talent/1703/14.aspxThu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTChannel K's sitcom Lunch Monkeys has been recommissioned by BBC and is currently filming in Salford. http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Lunch_Monkeys_filming_second_series_for_BBC3/1708/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Lunch_Monkeys_filming_second_series_for_BBC3/1708/14.aspxThu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTITV2 hopes the ten part series, to be filmed in the nail bars and nightclubs of Essex will be the UK's answer to MTV's 'The Hills'http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Lime_to_produce_living_soap_for_ITV2/1709/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Lime_to_produce_living_soap_for_ITV2/1709/14.aspxThu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTKICKS, part-funded by Vision+Media, goes on general release in Junehttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Digital_Departures_Film_on_General_Release_/1696/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Digital_Departures_Film_on_General_Release_/1696/14.aspxTue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Vision+Media is giving North West digital and creative professionals an exclusive insight into the possibilities of cross-media, with an event from the world famous, Power to the Pixel.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Power_to_the_Pixel_Comes_to_the_North_West/1688/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Power_to_the_Pixel_Comes_to_the_North_West/1688/14.aspxMon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTNew research into the region’s radio industry reveals exciting opportunities for independent radio production companies in the North West.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Turning_up_the_Volume_on_Radio_in_the_North_West/1691/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Turning_up_the_Volume_on_Radio_in_the_North_West/1691/14.aspxMon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFast Track, the talent initiative from the MediaGuardian Edinburgh International TV Festival, is now open for applications from those with 2-4 years' experience in TV.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Edinburgh_Fast_Track_now_open_for_future_TV_talent/1692/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Edinburgh_Fast_Track_now_open_for_future_TV_talent/1692/14.aspxMon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTLime Pictures has won its first international commissionhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Lime_Pictures_secures_first_US_commission/1711/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Lime_Pictures_secures_first_US_commission/1711/14.aspxMon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTVision+Media launches a new series of future focused events, designed specifically for the North West’s digital and creative professionals.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Visionary_Sessions_Return/1679/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Visionary_Sessions_Return/1679/14.aspxFri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTSkillset and Escape Studios offer new bursaries for TV professionals to broaden their visual effects skillshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Online_Visual_Effects_Training_Bursaries_for_TV_Professionals/1672/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Online_Visual_Effects_Training_Bursaries_for_TV_Professionals/1672/14.aspxThu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT @North plans to make £500,000 available to commission interactive content for Childrens BBC.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Congratulations_to_our_North_short_listed_companies/1230/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Congratulations_to_our_North_short_listed_companies/1230/14.aspxThu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Adventure Film Academy Professional (or as it is better known - AFA Pro) is a unique course for film making professionals to enable them to develop their skills, into the extreme and adventure film sector. this year AFA Pro will run 19th-26th Julyhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Adventure_Film_Academy_–_Professional_/1668/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Adventure_Film_Academy_–_Professional_/1668/14.aspxWed, 12 May 2010 14:36:11 GMTThe Adventure Film Academy – which is run by Kendal Mountain Festival – is a unique and very reasonably priced opportunity to learn the entry level skills needed to make your own adventure and extreme filmshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Adventure_Film_Academy__Classic_/1669/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Adventure_Film_Academy__Classic_/1669/14.aspxWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTKen Loach’s latest film has entered the Cannes Film Festival competition.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Route_Irish_Joins_Cannes_Lineup_/1666/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Route_Irish_Joins_Cannes_Lineup_/1666/14.aspxWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT A successful night for the North West at last night’s prestigious Sony Radio Academy Awards in London.  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/North_West_Scoops_10_Sony_Awards/1665/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/North_West_Scoops_10_Sony_Awards/1665/14.aspxTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe region’s radio sector proves its metal with a raft of Sony award nominations.  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/_Awards_Fever_for_North_West_Radio/1662/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/_Awards_Fever_for_North_West_Radio/1662/14.aspxFri, 07 May 2010 16:15:25 GMTWe're co-hosting a microbudget event at this year's festivalhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_at_Cannes/1576/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_at_Cannes/1576/14.aspxWed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe third event in Vision+Media's Children's Media Conference season.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Innovative_Funding/1606/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Innovative_Funding/1606/14.aspxTue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTGMG Radio’s Smooth and Real Radio Network Announce Blackpool Illuminations Switch Onhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/GMG_to_Switch_on_the_Lights/1592/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/GMG_to_Switch_on_the_Lights/1592/14.aspxFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFirst ever downhill mountain bike racing game for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad announced by world champion Steve Peat and Liverpool based firm Apposing.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Another_World_First_for_Peaty/1593/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Another_World_First_for_Peaty/1593/14.aspxFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Turnpike Gallery in Leigh will be keeping it ‘Reel’ for its next exhibition in May.  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Helping_to_Keep_Art_‘Reel’_/1584/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Helping_to_Keep_Art_‘Reel’_/1584/14.aspxTue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTPlaza Cinema and Clapperboard UK present the Liverpool premiere of A Boy Called Dad, starring local actor Ian Harthttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/A_Boy_Called_Dad/1546/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/A_Boy_Called_Dad/1546/14.aspxThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTNorthwest-based festival Creamfields wins Festival of the Year at Music Week Awardshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creamfields_is_voted_Festival_Of_The_Year/1526/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Creamfields_is_voted_Festival_Of_The_Year/1526/14.aspxMon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTAnother good year for British Films in the International Spotlight at Cannes http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Brit_Films_Selected_for_Cannes/1491/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Brit_Films_Selected_for_Cannes/1491/14.aspxThu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTSkillset launches free online health and safety training for TV professionalshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Free_Online_Health_and_Safety_Training_for_TV_Professionals/1467/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Free_Online_Health_and_Safety_Training_for_TV_Professionals/1467/14.aspxWed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTTIGA, the trade association representing the UK's games industry have completed their Games Software Developers' Salary Survey in association with HR specialists Hewitt Associates.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/TIGA_and_Hewitt_Release_Industry_Salary_Survey/1471/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/TIGA_and_Hewitt_Release_Industry_Salary_Survey/1471/14.aspxWed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTCongratulations to the nine teams whose films we have selected...http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Short_Film_Corner_/1455/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Short_Film_Corner_/1455/14.aspxTue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Digital Economy Bill was passed last week, with file sharing and downloading dominating the headlines.  But what are the facts?http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/The_Digital_Economy_Bill/1472/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/The_Digital_Economy_Bill/1472/14.aspxMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTChancellor Alistair Darling has announced that the UK government is to adopt TIGA's videogame tax relief plan. http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Tax_Relief_Plan_for_the_UK_Games_Industry_Announced/1412/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Tax_Relief_Plan_for_the_UK_Games_Industry_Announced/1412/14.aspxTue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTIntel is giving $1 million to developers - enter your app today!http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Intel_Atom_Developer_Challenge_2010/1402/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Intel_Atom_Developer_Challenge_2010/1402/14.aspxThu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Digital_switchover_needs_greater_clarity_say_Lords/1388/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Digital_switchover_needs_greater_clarity_say_Lords/1388/14.aspxTue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTUK films took a 7% ($2bn) share of the global box office in 2009http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UK_Films_Take_7_Global_Box_Office_Share_in_2009_/1364/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UK_Films_Take_7_Global_Box_Office_Share_in_2009_/1364/14.aspxThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTRead about our investment readiness programme and see how the participating companies got onhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Fast_Company_Programme_Concludes_/1323/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Fast_Company_Programme_Concludes_/1323/14.aspxFri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTResearch launched by Skillset reveals skills gaps and shortages in the rapidly changing media landscape. http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Major_Report_Warns_of_Skills_Gaps_in_Creative_Media_Industries/1310/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Major_Report_Warns_of_Skills_Gaps_in_Creative_Media_Industries/1310/14.aspxWed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTArchive footage of Burnley’s history is being given a showcase for the 21st centuryhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_Life_for_Films_of_Momentous_Burnley_Events/1311/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_Life_for_Films_of_Momentous_Burnley_Events/1311/14.aspxTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFour new Mediatheques coming soon  http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BFI_Expands_Free_National_Access_to_Film_heritage/1260/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/BFI_Expands_Free_National_Access_to_Film_heritage/1260/14.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTA look at the second seminar in our season of events for children's media producershttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Tackling_the_Markets__An_Overview_/1291/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Tackling_the_Markets__An_Overview_/1291/14.aspxTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTAn overview of the first of our season of events for childrens media producers, 'Meet the Commissioners'http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Childrens_Commissioning_Seminar_/1109/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Childrens_Commissioning_Seminar_/1109/14.aspxWed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Performing Rights Society launches pan- European licensing vehiclehttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/PRS_rings_the_changes_with_panEuropean_licensing_agreement/1115/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/PRS_rings_the_changes_with_panEuropean_licensing_agreement/1115/14.aspxWed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Speculation Rises Over Spotify’s US Launch Datehttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Spotify_USA/1118/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Spotify_USA/1118/14.aspxWed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTUK Film Council releases public consultation document for 2010-13http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UKFC_Consultation/1033/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/UKFC_Consultation/1033/14.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWe reveal the projects chosen for development through Digital Shorts 2009/10http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Shortlist_for_Digital_Shorts_Announced_/1035/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Shortlist_for_Digital_Shorts_Announced_/1035/14.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTHurricane Films and director Terence Davies' acclaimed Of Time and the City goes to the New York Critics Circle Awards.http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Hurricane_Films_celebrate_success/1038/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Hurricane_Films_celebrate_success/1038/14.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTUKFC Announces Mixed Fortunes for the UK Film Industry in 2009 http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Mixed_Fortunes_for_UK_Film_Industry_in_2009/1040/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Mixed_Fortunes_for_UK_Film_Industry_in_2009/1040/14.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTManchester production company unveils latest award-winning commission http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Multi_awardwinning_drama_premiered_online/1048/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Multi_awardwinning_drama_premiered_online/1048/14.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFutureEverything win coveted Lever Prize 2010http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/FutureEverything_take_the_prize/1068/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/FutureEverything_take_the_prize/1068/14.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTPeter Hook opens a new live music venue, on the site of Factory Recordshttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_Live_Music_Venue_for_Manchester/1072/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/New_Live_Music_Venue_for_Manchester/1072/14.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTNorth West bands invited to play at Austin's South by Southwest Conference 2010http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/North_West_Bands_to_Play_at_SXSW/1073/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/North_West_Bands_to_Play_at_SXSW/1073/14.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Meet_the_Games_and_Digital_Team/1122/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Meet_the_Games_and_Digital_Team/1122/14.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTAn overview of our drama event, including a presentation from Ben Stephenson, Controller of Drama Commissioning for the BBChttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_Hosts_Drama_Event/1020/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/VisionMedia_Hosts_Drama_Event/1020/14.aspxFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTVision+Media invests over £500,000 through the Regional Attraction Fund (RAF).http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Over_500k_Invested_in_the_Creative_and_Digital_Industries_by_VisionMedia/1330/14.aspxhttp://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/NewsDetail/Over_500k_Invested_in_the_Creative_and_Digital_Industries_by_VisionMedia/1330/14.aspxTue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT