THE "YOUR" SHOW - April 2008

The culmination of two years of intensive activity and skills development results an an activity which - ironically - is essentially "hands off"; at least in terms of equipment! The job of producer is the prize in television; the privilege of having a fully equipped studio, a full crew and heaps of rehearsal time leading to a "live" timeslot is a prospect that few view without at least mild trepidation. But it's this which stands as testament to the emerging production skills of our young professionals

Jo writes: "The experience of running a show was immense. It was a great opportunity to show all of your strengths, whist at the same time making a programme for your favorite genre. I had lots of fun making my "paranormal programme". It wasn't just a brief for college, it was a long journey through the documentary to structuring a 40 minute show. Though a huge amount of work goes into a production of that magnitude, it was great fun to do, and it certainly heightened my motivation for making it in the industry..."