Getting your first break in TV for newcomers especially in pandemic times with Julian Dismore.

It was a friend of a friend who suggested the connection, I
reached out to my academic circles but instead of getting the
lecturer I was introduced to Julian who was a media trainer and
series producer - perfect fit! What's great about the episode is
Julian's producing experience (and great stories to go with it)
but most of all his passion for getting newcomers onto the TV
ladder and like me paying it forwards.


You can find out more by going to directproductions.co.uk or
@directproductionsuk


Sneak preview Audiogram:
https://share.descript.com/view/cnHwl2txRmF


During the episode we go through some talking points:
Where did you start off, what did you do to get
in? - When did you realise you were destined for
broadcast media?
- Was there any flags or paths you followed that stand out
- Who gave you your first break or role in the
industry? Moving through the
industry, how has your skillset changed? - Have you
been through freelance, full time, academic
circles ‘Making the most of your
online presence in the virtual broadcast world’
- How do you make the most of the apps, is it functionality or
personality?
- Along with the video calls is bolstering your online presence say
LinkedIn
- How have you managed moving your workshops online - getting the
hang of it?
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, what is yours?
- Looking back, what is a measure of success in your career?
- If you could tell your 18 year old self now - what would it be?

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Thanks for listening!


Ben


As well as making award winning factual TV programmes, Julian
runs online and in-person training courses for Direct
Productions, the company he founded in 2005. Julian has travelled
the world directing hit programmes for BBC1, Netflix, ITV,
Channel 4, Five, Discovery US, National Geographic and Animal
Planet amongst others, and specialises in wildlife, documentary
and current affairs programmes.


Julian leads the Direct Productions team of web video producers
and training experts. He has been training TV production and web
video presenting skills for over 20 years. As well as conducting
workshops in camera skills, research skills, editing skills and
presenting skills, Julian has a strong track record helping
people get their first break in TV - and then excelling in their
careers once they are in.


Julian is also experienced in helping academics, lawyers and
business professionals improve their web video and webinar
skills. He enjoys helping people come across well on platforms
like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, skills which have become essential
in the post-Covid era.