about

Discover LightForge is a one-day event developed to showcase the range of inspiring careers available in the Creative industries to the Doncaster community. 

The event will take place at the St Leger Racecourse on Thursday 13th February 2020 as part of Opportunities Doncaster, Live and will give a background into the range of creative careers and roles available across Film, TV, Games and VFX in the UK.

The event is targeted to people aged between 15 and 22 and gives a unique look behind the scenes of these exciting industries.  It will feature show & tell and career case study presentations by industry professionals from across the country, and spotlight successful local talent who play a creative role in bringing screened content to life everyday.

 

 

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stage:

09.30-10.00
Welcome to LightForge – Alistair Maclean-Clark
10.05-10.35
Jobs and roles in VFX Dan Waterman, Access VFX
10.45-11.15
How to get into Games, Jamie Sefton, Game Republic
11.20-12.00
Your future in VR/AR, Martin Taylor, Prox and Reverie
13.10-13.40
VFX roles & ‘Good Omens’, Cigdem Worthington & Jenny Burbage, Milk VFX
13.45-14.15
Motion design for film & TV/ VFX, David Ellis
14.30-15.05
Games Testing/QA as a way into the Industry, Jacob Howells-Jones, LightForge Academy
15.10-15.45
What is LightForge – Alistair Maclean-Clark
  1. LIGHTFORGE STAGE
    09.30-10.00
    Welcome to LightForge – Alistair Maclean-Clark
    10.05-10.35
    Jobs and roles in VFX Dan Waterman, Access VFX
    10.45-11.15
    How to get into Games, Jamie Sefton, Game Republic
    11.20-12.00
    Games Testing/QA as a way into the Industry, Jacob Howells-Jones, LightForge Academy
     
     
    13.10-13.40
    VFX roles & ‘Good Omens’, Cigdem Washington & Jenny Burbage, Milk VFX
    13.45-14.15
    Motion design for film & TV/ VFX, David Ellis
    14.30-15.05
    Your future in VR/AR, Martin Taylor, Prox and Reverie
    15.10-15.45
    What is LightForge – Alistair Maclean-Clark

why attend

The Culmination

A high octane, catwalk experience demonstrating creativity in sustainable fashion and textiles from all over the world.

GraphicsTech

Hands on 1 hour masterclasses to show how Film, TV & games  graphics content is brought to life.

Silent inspiration stage

Rolling career and technique talks to inspire and showcase.

VR demos & HSRC immersive in-train

Experience VR and immersive reality through projects in action.

Production & Product

Hands on 1 hour masterclasses that go behind the scenes of TV production and product and interior design.

Mini Expo

A series of events and demos demystifying film, games, TV, design and fashion and introducing the LightForge Academy

Register now

location

Doncaster Racecourse

Bawtry Road, Doncaster

DN4 5HH

discoverlightforge@lightforgeacademy.com