Working with Archive: Everything You Need to Know

"So you want to be…"

In this new strand of online sessions which focus on specific roles within TV, you will get the chance to go behind a job title and get the inside track, as told by the people who know these jobs inside out. 
If you’ve ever wondered what a particular role actually involves and what it will take to get there as you look to progress in your career - or you are new to the industry and hoping to get some great insider tips to start your career - this could be the masterclass for you. 

The speakers will take us through the highs and lows of a specific role, as well as provide top tips and advice about how to carry out the job successfully and how to get that particular role in the first place. This is followed by an audience Q&A where you have the chance to ask the experts.

In this session, we look at the role of Archive Producer with the maker of Netflix's current number one hit American Murder, James RM Hunt.

Speaker

James RM Hunt is a multiple award winning producer and archive producer with over 23 years experience.  He was then Head of Archive at Princess Productions for many years where he worked on prestigious entertainment and factual shows such as The Friday Night Project, School of Saatchi and Imagine: Jay-Z; He Came He Saw He Conquered. Since going freelance he archive produced on The BAFTA award winning 7/7 One Day in London, the RTS winning Graffiti Wars and Apple Music’s first ever commission 808. Most recently, he was archive producer for the Netflix hit American Murder, a doc constructed entirely of archive footage. 

Who it's for

Anyone with an interest in archive producing. 

 

This event is supported by the ScreenSkills Television Skills Fund which invests in training for the freelance television workforce thanks to contributions from the BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

It is part of a ScreenSkills programme managed by the Indie Training Fund to support freelancers to upskill and stay connected, helping keep the industry resilient in these difficult times.

This session will take place online via Zoom. Click ‘get ticket’ to reserve your place: you must login or register before you are able to get a ticket for this event. A booking confirmation with a joining link to the session will be sent to you via email.

If you are no longer able to use your ticket, we ask you to please contact support@screenskills.com so that we can release your place. Our sessions are often oversubscribed, so we’d like to give other freelancers the opportunity to fill available spots. Thank you for your consideration.