Top 15 freelance websites

A great way to earn a bit of money on the side or add reputable content to your portfolio, during uni or job searching is to sign up to a freelance website. If accepted, you can apply to a wide range of jobs that suit you creatively, time frame and skill level. Below is a list of the 15 best freelance websites along with a link to a more fleshed out article with descriptions of what each website has to offer.

1. Upwork

2. Toptal

3. Elance
4. Freelancer

5. Craigslist

6. Guru

7. 99designs

8. Peopleperhour

9. Freelance Writing Gigs

10. Demand Media

11. College Recruiter

12. GetACoder

13. iFreelance

14. Project4hire

15. SimplyHired

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(some companies have merged and so links are unavailable. Craigslist is a general site for buying selling/ meet ups/ exchange of goods and so some content on the website is questionable hence why it is unlinked here; use with discernment)

BA(HONS) FILMMAKING - Leeds College of Art

Leeds College of Art is one of the UK’s few remaining independent art schools and soon to be the only specialist arts university in the North of England. Leeds BA (Hons) Filmmaking is an intensive course where we write, plan and make films in the studio and on location; producing work in a community of filmmakers and friends, supported through discussion, practice and expert staff and facilities. Students take an active and creative role in all stages of development and production, learning the skills of directing, producing, cinematography, sound, editing, production design and scriptwriting. 

Graduates will be able to work across the screen industries in a wide range of job roles in camera, lighting, sound, producing and creative, development and research teams. Some graduates will build freelance careers within film and TV, and some may work for film production companies, studios, edit houses and major broadcasters, such as the BBC or ITV.

Next open day on Wednesday 14 June!  

At the open day you can get a feel for the friendly and creative environment and discover why Leeds College of Art is an amazing place to study. You will be welcomed by their team of student ambassadors, taken on a tour of the award winning facilities, and can also visit the accommodation where you will live.


Click here to book your place. If you'd like more information or if you have any general enquiries, please contact us at marketing@leeds-art.ac.uk.

Cinemagic Young Filmmaker Competition for Under 25's

 HAVE YOU MADE A SHORT FILM?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR FILM SCREENED IN THE CINEMA?

Cinemagic is looking for imaginative and original films made by young people to be screened as part of CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER 2017.  The films can be about anything at all! Fact or fiction, comedy or drama, news programme or documentary.

CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER 2017 will take place during the CINEMAGIC BELFAST FESTIVAL in October. The event will showcase the best short film entries of the year and we will also be producing a series of workshops and master classes with renowned members of the film and TV industry.  A digital filmmaking prize will be awarded for the best film in each age and genre category - the winning entries will also be screened ‘IN COMPETITION’ during the CINEMAGIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE in 2018.

Deadline for submission is September 1st 2017

Check it out here... http://www.cinemagic.org.uk/submissions/young-filmmaker-competition

Media internship opportunities!

Wanting to take your media journey to the next level? Need to make your personal statement and CV stand out from the crowd? Well there's no better time to start than now!

Check out the Mediargh and Creative Access sites where there are a number of exciting internships and work experience opportunies in some of the best companies in the industry.

Apply now to intern over the Christmas break and even register your interest for next year.

REMEMBER: The media industry is one of the most fierce industries in the world, so hands on experience is KEY.

Good luck!

Into Film Festival: 9th - 25th November

Discover the Into Film Festival - a free, annual, UK-wide celebration of film & education for 5-19 year olds.

Sign up to attend free film screenings in London from 9th - 25th November!

https://www.intofilm.org/events/festival

Looking back at the Into Film Festival 2015 from Into Film on Vimeo.

Arts & Creative Industries Experience Day @ London South Bank Uni

Calling all A-Level Media students!

Are you thinking of taking your education in Media to the next level? Not sure what's on offer after A-Levels? Well London South Bank University are holding an Arts & Creative Industries open day on 9th November.

The day will give you the opportunity to experience the different areas of the arts and creative industries available at university in order to help you choose the right degree for you.

During the day you will get to meet current students and spend time with academic staff experiencing what each different arts and creative industries degree entails.

Find out more information HERE and book your place for free!

Young Creatives @ Camden Roundhouse

Aged 11-25? If you’re cutting your teeth as an artist or you’re wondering how to get started, there are loads of opportunities to shape your skills in the Paul Hamlyn Roundhouse Studios. You can also get involved in animation, film, radio and marketing masterclasses! 

With the October half term fast approaching, use your spare time to get involved with something creative and learn new skills! Find out more and sign up to the projects here:

http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/young-creatives/list