18th September 2007

Shape, the UK's leading arts organisation for deaf and disabled people presents Link Up Media Career Development Day

Tuesday, 2 October 2007 — 10am – 4.30pm
British Film Institute (BFI), Southbank, London

Link Up is a unique career development programme developed by Shape, the UK's leading arts organisation for deaf and disabled people. The programme provides invaluable insights and practical information on finding employment and developing a career, particularly within the creative industries.

This special event is targeted at people already working in the industry as well as those seeking to make a break in this innovative and fascinating area. We look forward to welcoming you to a stimulating day of speakers, networking and workshops.

Speakers for the event have been drawn from across the fields of Media and broadcasting and include:

  • Vidar Hjardeng, ITV political correspondent

A series of workshops in the afternoon will be led by experienced professionals from the world of Media including:

  • Caglar Kimyoncu, renowned director and co-founder of the London Disability Film Festival

Plus information and advice from representatives of London and national media organisations including; Film London and Skillset.

Whether your interest is in Media, Filmmaking or Journalism, or whichever area in the fascinating field of Media interests you, we aim to offer a comprehensive and stimulating day around getting into this fascinating area or work.

FREE programme including Networking Lunch.
Access costs covered.

For Information on this and the Link Up programme, including;

  • Mentoring
  • Business Skills Seminars
  • Tailored events for groups
  • please visit: www.shapearts.org.uk/link_up

Or contact the Link Up team on:
tel: 020 7619 6165 / 6175
fax: 020 7619 6162
minicom: 020 7619 6161
sms: 07958 705 615
email: linkup@shapearts.org.uk

Shape has used its 30 years of experience to develop Link Up; an ongoing training programme that provides invaluable insights and practical information on finding employment and developing a career, particularly within the creative industries.

This project is funded by the London Development Agency (LDA): the Mayor's agency for sustainable economic development.