NFTS Participate In IBC Rising Stars Programme

John Maxwell Hobbs, Head of Production Technology at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) is to speak at the Rising Stars Programme at IBC2016.

He will take part in the session, 'From Earth and Beyond: Original Broadcasting Techniques', where he will introduce the NFTS' new Production Technology MA. The course has been created to tackle a shortage of broadcast engineers and fill a skills gap in the industry.

Applications for the Production Technology MA are open until 13 October, 2016, with the course commencing in January 2017.

John said: "I am looking forward to meeting the Rising Stars cohort at IBC and generating a lively discussion. My passion is fusing art and creativity with technology and I am looking forward to instilling this combination into the new MA and inspiring the students to innovate. There is a huge skills gap in Production Technology, particularly in broadcasting, with many of the existing experts about to retire so I would encourage anyone interested in film and production and who has a creative flare to apply for this course. We need to foster new talent in this area; without technology, the stories can't be told."

The NFTS can be found in Hall 9 at the Launchpad (9.LP29 and 9.LP31) at IBC2016, for more information. Representatives from the School will also be at the show to meet with industry suppliers to source equipment for its Phase 2 development of two new buildings and upgrade of its digital facilities.

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