Brighton Media Centre ENews - October 2004
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BMC News
	STAFF CHANGES BMC staff re-structure makes the company work better for our clients. Brighton Media Centre has carried out an appraisal of staff roles recently resulting in changes that you, as our clients, need to know about. The main change is that Carla Avery, who you will all know as the General Manager for the Centre, has now become Sales and Marketing Manager. In her new capacity, Carla will be able to focus on office space sales and company marketing in a way that her former position did not allow. To facilitate this new role, Caroline Hancock as Carla's assistant will move with Carla to become Sales and Marketing Assistant, based in the main BMC office (see office move update below). We are pleased to say that Christine Stevenson, previously Site Manager for the Old Steyne, has been promoted to Senior Site Manager, and as a result will be taking over many of the tasks that Carla performed as General Manager. With the support of of Jennie Hayward, recently appointed as PA to the Managing Director, the General Management of the Company should be in very capable hands. Jacqui de Groot, Financial Controller for BMC, has recently resigned her secondary function as Office Manager for the Centre, a role which will now mainly be absorbed by Chrsitine and Jennie, with support from the rest of the team. Christine will still be based at the Old Steyne and will be receiving support from one of the admin assistants BMC employs on a regular basis. Shelley West, who has been working on reception at 15-17 Middle Street and at the Old Steyne over the summer, is unfortunately leaving us to go and work at Roedean Girls School. She will be housemistress to the A level students and we are sure Shelley will have no problem keeping the girls in line! Good luck Shelley! Charlotte Alexandra, the new Site Manager has been appointed and you will be seeing her on reception from Monday 25th October. Helen Taylor and Helen Katsouris remain in their Administration Support roles. Sam Tolton and Alastair Dodd continue their roles as Technical Managers for the Centre. The staffing structures will soon be on our web site and new management boards will be going up in reception areas soon. IMPROVEMENTS TO FRIESE-GREENE HOUSE RECEPTION Don Elwick, Managing Director of BMC, has an update for everyone on the development plans for the reception at 15-17 Middle St. "For some time BMC has been negotiating with the freeholder for Friese-Greene House on various aspects of the building. A new Lease was achieved, and agreement in principle for some important improvements to the entrance and reception for the building. On that basis plans were drawn up, which seemed to incorporate the required changes. Unfortunately, the Planning Department, the Building Regulations and the Fire Regulations imposed on the situation have meant that we have literally had to go back to the drawing board. We are also incorporating adjustments to enable us to provide disabled access and toilet on the ground floor, to give DDA compliance. We are hopeful that the various approvals required will now be met, and we will be able to move ahead on some aspects of these improvements fairly soon. "Essentially, there will be a central entrance, where the existing loading doors are, and a Reception Point immediately adjacent, utilising the existing entrance area where the doors will be replaced with a "shop front" window. Beyond the lift lobby will be a more open space with room for a waiting area, displays and information, as well as access to post boxes. The whole area will be designed to be more welcoming and "corporate" in feel. A more centralised main reception will be a benefit for everyone at the Media Centre. We think it will be worth waiting for!" -Don Elwick, MD, BMCLtd FILM AND BOOK DEAL FOR BMC EMPLOYEE The Forsaken Forest, horror feature film, by Gatlin Pictures. BMC employee, Caroline Hancock, has recently worked as 2nd Unit Director on 'The Forsaken Forest'. Starring horror maestro, Tom Savini, and featuring horror writer Shaun Hutson, the story follows six teenagers who get stuck in a forest inhabited by beautiful and terrifying siren angels. This follows Caroline's work as producer on Gatlin Pictures' fantasy horror feature, 'Darkhunters', available now to rent in video shops nationwide. To find out more about both films, visit the Gatlin Pictures web site. Get Your Film Funded - UK Film Finance Guide 2004, from Shooting People. Caroline is also updating the successful film funding book she wrote with Shooting People last year, 'Get Your Film Funded - UK Film Finance Guide 2004'. More of an expansion than an update, the new tome will be an exhaustive and user friendly guide to film funding and finance in the UK and beyond. The book should be out in the new year - watch this space for more updates. Visit the Shooting People web site to find out more about the current edition. Caroline has also just started a Dramatic Writing MA at Sussex University and will work part time at BMC whilst working on this and the book. Back to Top
BMC Clients
	NIXON MCINNES EXPANDS AT BMC Established Sussex web agency moves into larger studio in Brighton city centre. Steadily-growing web agency Nixon McInnes moved into a larger space in the Brighton Media Centre's centrally located Old Steyne building recently to accommodate two new team members: a Producer who will architect and manage web projects and an enthusiastic graduate all-rounder. Carla Avery, General Manager of the Brighton Media Centre said, "Nixon McInnes are a real BMC success story! When they first arrived a couple of years ago they took individual desk space in one of our offices. Since then their business and professional reputation has grown in leaps and bounds and they have recently moved again into one of our larger offices within the building." Find out more about Nixon McInnes on their web site SCRIBBLER FOR HIRE Do you need help writing copy for websites, brochures, newsletters and adverts? Have you got a presentation to make, or a speech to give, and wish you knew someone who could help put your ideas into words? One of BMC's newest residents, Margaret Ousby, is a creative copywriter with several years experience and a friendly, approachable writing style. As well as writing great copy, she also writes scripts for training films and corporate videos. From now until Christmas she's offering a 10% discount on her usual rates to other BMC companies. For more information call Margaret on 01273 555356, 07970 798618 or email scribbler@clara.co.uk Back to Top
BMC Exhibition
	METAMORPHOSIS You are invited to the Metamorphosis & Design exhibition at Friese Green Gallery, 15-17 Middle St, Brighton, from 18th - 31st October. This exhibition is the culmination of a year long collaboration between artist Heather Barnett and researchers in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Sussex, exploring aspects of transformation and design in biological systems from cuttlefish camouflage to nanofibre construction. The exhibition includes film, sound, digital and drawn images. Open daily 1 - 5pm Special Event: Meet the collaborators Saturday 30 October: 2 – 4pm Visit www.meta-art.info for more information about the project or contact info@meta-art.info. [A Research Fellowship in Arts & Science - funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Board and the Arts Council of England] Back to Top
Other News
	dSCAPE/04 Digital Creative Showcase at Fabrica in Brighton from 27th - 29th October 04 Running for its second year, dSCAPE is a showcase event for the media and technology industry in Sussex. It will highlight the creative output of companies and individuals in the area through events and a showreel of work. The programme includes: Portfolio Event - Wednesday 27th October 2004, 6-10pm A panel of experts from Sussex-based companies will give students and freelancers advice. Companies participating include Kuju, Red Design, Designate, Nixon McInnes, Liquid Light, Get Frank, Epic, Babel Media and Republique. Creative Advantage Seminar - Thursday 28th October 2004, 2-6PM The event will be chaired by Martin Freeth, Media Consultant, MD of RGB, founder of both the NESTA Future Lab and the BBC Multimedia Centre and will feature a presentation from Graham Telling, on behalf of the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI), who will be outlining the DTI's Technology Programme. Short & Sharp Showcase - Thursday 28th October 2004, 6.30-9.30PM Six of Sussex's most creative companies will be showcasing their latest work. The line up includes: Studio Tonne; Littleloud, Crush Art & Design, Hudoq, and Kerb. BD4D Brighton 002 - Friday 29th October 2004, 7PM-12AM Brighton's second By Designers for Designers (BD4D) night will include a presentation from Ju Row Farr from Blast Theory, renowned internationally as one of the most adventurous artists' groups using interactive media. There will also be a showcase of up and coming local creative talent, knowledge sharing sessions and a live picture messaging competition. Find out more on the Wired Sussex web site BEACHED VISUAL ARTS FORUM A new group for visual artists based in Brighton Beached, is a new forum for visual artists (Graphic Designers, Painters, Film Makers, Photographers etc) to meet, make new contacts and share ideas. The first meeting was held on 7th September at the Black Lion Pub. The next meetings will be held at the same place on the 2nd and 23rd November, at 8.30pm. To find out more, please contact Peter Norman on 07989 918654, petern079@hotmail.com, or Ryan O' Hara on 07966 944291, ryan303@hotmail.com. THE CADILLACS A November to Remember - Gigs on the 6th, 9th and 16th Its a busy, busy November for The Cadillacs. They have a number of gigs coming up at a selection of great venues in & around Brighton - and you are all invited to come along and let your hair down! The Lectern. Join The Cadillacs for their first gig in this well known local music pub. Saturday Nov 6th at 8.30pm, Pelham Terrace, Lewes Road, Brighton (out near B&Q, Comet etc), free entry. The Joogleberry Playhouse. Following their sell out first gig at this venue in central Brighton they have been invited back, with the prospect of a return in January. If you haven’t been to this wonderful club yet, make this your first visit! Fine food and wine sit alongside live entertainment in a unique venue. Tuesday Nov 13th at 8.30pm, Manchester Street, Brighton (just off St James Street), £5 per person. Tickets on sale in advance from members of the band or via The Joogleberry box office on 01273 687171. The Abergavenny Arms. Come and help Sue Wood, the landlady, celebrate her 5th anniversary in this lovely county pub in a gorgeous location. Saturday Nov 13th at 8.30pm, in Rodmell just past Kingston, free entry. Back to Top
Work
	SEEKING WORK Torsten Hoeger, who has just moved to Brighton from Germany, is looking for work or a placement within the media and advertisiting industries. Before the move, Torsten worked as an Advertising Consultant for the German Company, Team VK and he has just finished studying Communication Sciences at Tertia University in Dusseldorf. He can be contacted on Torsten.Hoeger@gmx.de Back to Top
Notices
	DATA PROTECTION AGENCY SCAM Beware if you receive an official-looking form from the Data Protection Agency We have been informed that at least one of the companies based at Brighton Media Centre has received this form requesting company information and a cheque for £135.00. The form claims to be a Final Notice request for information under the Data Protection Act 1998. Please do not reply to this form or send money. To find out more about the scam, read this article on the Information Commissioner's Office web site Back to Top
otherstuff.com
	Please send in any wierd, wonderful, or funny web links you come accross to info@mediacentre.org, so we can share them with everyone. Back to Top
Office Space
	BMC clients always receive priority on new space. Contact info@mediacentre.org or call 201374 Back to Top
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