Currently the only way to become an editor is to work up the ranks and wait for that one, elusive 'big chance'.
As a Bridge student you will learn the technical and creative aspects of editing from start to finish. If accepted, for two years The Bridge is your partner in becoming a professional editor.
On successful completion you will have
- Experienced a uniquely tailored programme of mentoring, training, work placements and paid work
- A place on the books of top freelance agency The Crewing Company, a position normally reserved for editors with extensive experience.
- Enviable contacts with key production and post production companies
- Completed paid editing work
- A credit list and client references
- Wisdom passed on to you by a leading practitioner who will be your personal mentor for the duration of the course
- Expertise in using most industry software tools
- Ability to 'get inside the clients head', understanding the psychology of editing
- Knowledge and experience of editing grammar
- An understanding of the anatomy of the media industry and where you fit into this
- Essential networking skills
- Contact with leading industry figures who you will meet during weekly seminars and masterclasses
In short, you will be given everything you need to launch a successful career as an editor.
Total two-year investment for all modules is £18,970. This includes your own state-of-the-art MacBook Pro, fully loaded with all the software you need.
Because we want to guarantee success, each prospective candidate will be interviewed to ensure suitability for the programme.
'Finding editors is one of the hardest parts of post production. We received 100's of cv's from potential editors This course will offer students a clear advantage in this competitive market'
Simon Kanjee, MD, Evolutions
'I wish this was around when I was starting out. This dramatically speeds up the process of becoming an editor. Even junior editors could benefit from this training.'
Paul McAleavey, Award winning editor
"We have worked with The Bridge to create this new revolutionary course. We are so confident of the content, we will offer all successful students a place on our books.'
Stuart Hatton, MD, The Crewing Company
'Getting into the industry has always meant a long period of low/no pay to get your foot in the door. By offering a bursary place on this route to becoming an editor, means it is more affordable.'
Triston Wallace, The Bridge
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