How to find your future talent – ‘SCREEN’ BFI Skills Cluster and Next Gen Skills Academy

Skills

TIME & LOCATION

Wednesday 13 November, 1:00 pm

End Time: 2:00 pm

The Works

About

Games, Animation and Visual Effects studios always need colleagues who can interpret briefs, analyse challenges and come up with creative solutions. Your colleagues not only need good technical and artistic skills, but also communication skills and a strong teamworking ethic. This panel discussion will highlight how NextGen college learners in Northern Ireland are preparing for work in the digital screen content sector and how employers can meet and inspire talent at an early stage. You’ll hear from Northern Ireland Screen, a current NextGen student, tutor and local industry that we have worked with. The panel will be hosted by NextGen Skills Academy Co-Founder, Phil Attfield.

Chair

SPONSOR

Panel

Phil Attfield

VFX and Animation Partnership Director, NextGen Skills Academy

Phil Attfield is a Visual Effects (VFX) industry professional with more than 25 years experience in VFX as an artist, entrepreneur and educator. In 2000, Phil cofounded the VFX boutique Men-from-Mars, based at Ealing Studios. He was nominated for BAFTA and Emmy awards for work on the Hornblower TV mini-series between 2000 and 2002. In 2009, Phil supervised the on set filming for the VFX in the highly acclaimed feature film The King’s Speech. Following a period of dual working in industry and lecturing at Southampton Solent University, Phil became an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In early 2015, Phil joined NextGen Skills Academy, helping to develop courses, qualifications and Apprenticeship standards while forging new links between industry and education. Phil’s previous artistic, business and educational experiences inform and guide his work as NextGen’s VFX and Animation Partnership Director.

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