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Useful networking organisation based in Bradford - they hold coffee events in different venues around West Yorkshire (Huddersfield, Shipley and Bradford) aimed to get people in the creative industry together. Coffee events are free and catered, membership is free for students and associated members, there is an annual fee for full membership but i'm not sure what the price is. On several occasions I have received cv's from prospectors so seems like a good way of getting your work/name out in the area.Networking Opportunities
Animated Yorkshire
I attended their last meeting a couple of months ago (meetings are currently infrequent as the group is still in its infancy), and it proved to be a worthwhile networking opportunity which I will exploit in the future. Among attendee's were some seasoned animators who had experience working for Cosgrove Hall, and Dreamworks, who were more than happy to have their ear chewed off for half an hour. There were also sound designers, people who represented government initiatives, entrepreneurs and those who just had an interest in Animation and liked to show and discuss it. There is the opportunity to bring and show your work off and gain valuable critique.
I will certainly be attending their next meeting and think the £25 anual fee is well worth the money.
Animators Database
Screen Yorkshire
A wealth of useful information, too vital to ignore!
Just Add Water
Local Organisation aimed at narrowing the gap between student and professional. Similar to game republic, a good resource for finding out up to date information about the gaming industry.
The Drum
Creative/ Digital/Marketing Networking tool. Membership is free, similar to linkedIn, but focusses on the creative industry. Has News, Jobs, Events sections. Definitely worth checking on a regular basis.
CC Skills
Enkyad Heritage
I met these lads at Animated Yorkshire and the Exit session at LCAD. Ones an Archeologist, the other an illustrator and they are trying to get an interactive educational tool together, using 3d character animation to re-enact historical events. They need a character developer, rigger and animator to help them realise their project. I have offered my services, but would not be able to commit for a few weeks due to University commitments.
Susan Magazine
Design Network North
Game Republic
Created in conjunction with Screen Yorkshire and the Regions development agency. They provide the opportunity for students to upload showreels, acquire funding and obtain job information. A good tool to get in contact with gaming companies in the Yorkshire area.
Innovation Centre
Came across this stand at the Exit Fare at LCAD. They provide office space, a telephone and broadband for a relatively cheap price. Pretty useful for startup businesses, but not for someone like me, however the lady did tell me there were a few 3d artists working freelance ther so might be worth contacting them for advice and information on the industry.
Leeds Visual Arts
Northern Exposure
Just Add Water
The Drum
CC Skills
Enkyad Heritage
Susan Magazine
Design Network North
Game Republic
Innovation Centre
Came across this stand at the Exit Fare at LCAD. They provide office space, a telephone and broadband for a relatively cheap price. Pretty useful for startup businesses, but not for someone like me, however the lady did tell me there were a few 3d artists working freelance ther so might be worth contacting them for advice and information on the industry. Leeds Visual Arts
Northern Exposure
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