Free Media Workshops for Young Adults with (Dis)Abilities

In association with the Melbourne City Council, Grit Media is running a series of FREE Professional Television and Radio Workshops for young people living with (dis)ability.

All YAW participants must be members of Grit Media. You can find the membership form here...

To enroll in YAW workshops, download the sign up form here...

For more information: yaw.grit@gmail.com

MAY WORKSHOPS

Television Producing

Date/Time :  Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd May, 10am-4pm
Admin Fee : $10.00
Location :    RMIT University, Swanston Street,
                    Level 2 - Entry via Building 12, Bowen Lane (refer to the map)

Day 1: THE PITCH with Matt Loads

Learn how to put together a program proposal and pitch for your Show!

Matt Loads has worked across corporate, not for profit and broadcasting in communication roles for ten years and now teaches television production at RMIT University. Matt will take workshop participants through the process of refining ideas and

Day 2: THE PRODUCTION with Brett Ramsay

Long time Producer and Host of the popular car racing program In Pit Lane, Brett Ramsay is a practiced hand at LIVE Studio Television Broadcats.

In his workshop he will cover the art of the callsheet, the budget, the rundown, the schedule and how to find the right cast and crew for your show.

He will go through the process of taking a concept through to completion and work witha production team to create a great quality show.

Scriptwriting

Date/Time :  Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd May, 10am-4pm
Admin Fee : $10.00
Location :   Grit Media Office: Lvl 6/225 Bourke St, Melbourne
                    Accessible entry via 200 Lt Collins.

Ian Dixon will take participants in this workshop through the ins and outs of plot, narrative, character development, voice and forming.

In addition to his work in film, television and theatre, Ian has written two novels and lectures in Filmmaking at the VCA, Melbourne Uni, RMIT and Open Channel.

He has had extensive training as a director on Neighbours and Blue Heelers and his film directing credits include Wee Jimmy(SBS drama),The Raptor Detail(short film) and Cut (VCA major film).

To enroll in YAW workshops, download the sign up form here...