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
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LIGHTFORGE STAGE09.30-10.00Welcome to LightForge – Alistair Maclean-Clark10.05-10.35Jobs and roles in VFX Dan Waterman, Access VFX10.45-11.15How to get into Games, Jamie Sefton, Game Republic11.20-12.00Games Testing/QA as a way into the Industry, Jacob Howells-Jones, LightForge Academy13.10-13.40VFX roles & ‘Good Omens’, Cigdem Washington & Jenny Burbage, Milk VFX13.45-14.15Motion design for film & TV/ VFX, David Ellis14.30-15.05Your future in VR/AR, Martin Taylor, Prox and Reverie15.10-15.45What 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
location
Doncaster Racecourse
Bawtry Road, Doncaster
DN4 5HH