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“There were 11 different workshops we offered the students, but there are hundreds of jobs in the industry.”<\/p>\n
Other sessions covered drone use in film, costuming, podcasting, hair and makeup, acting and talent management.<\/p>\n
Bolt said the Northern Rivers was a key regional hub for screen production in Australia, with demand growing across the board.<\/p>\n
“There’s a shortage of people working in accounting, and they can also be involved in things like set design, costumes and makeup,” she said.<\/p>\n
“All of the speakers and people involved at the event had some connection to the industry.<\/p>\n
“One of the cameramen had a friend he works with now who was actually part of our Northern Rivers program as a student.”<\/p>\n
Lismore-born actress Maia Mitchell also made a guest appearance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A RECORD crowd of Northern Rivers students explored the future of film and television at this year’s Screen Futures program in Lennox Head. About 200 students took part in the workshops at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre, gaining hands-on experience with live television production, animation, editing, special effects, camera and lighting, sound and scriptwriting. The […]<\/p>\n