Two NFTS graduation show TV formats have been selected by Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) for further development with an eye toward potential international distribution.
The two formats are studio game show Flipside, produced by Tamar Lawson and directed by Dayle Tewkesbury and on-location dating show called Love Gym, produced by Raphael Beaulieu and directed by Marika Santala. the shows have been created and developed by NFTS students currently in the second year of their MA Producing and Directing Television Entertainment. The productions are to be filmed in September, 2015
Head of TV at NFTS David G. Croft said: “This just proves that the work of the TV students is on a par with the industry and that this MA course is recognised by serious players in the Entertainment industry.”
Andrew Zein, Senior Vice President, Creative, Format Development & Sales at Warner Bros. International Television Production said, “The partnership between WBITVP and NFTS is an incredibly important initiative and a long-term commitment to the UK’s creative industries. The students at the NFTS are some of the best creative talent in the country and we’re delighted to be working with them for a third year. This is a great opportunity to both showcase new talent and provide the students with their first professional experience in the production workplace.”
Warner Bros. also provide a scholarship for an NFTS student as part of Warner Bros. Creative Talent (WBCT) the company's investment in the next generation of UK creative industries’ talent with scholarships attached to work placements and mentoring, apprenticeships and training courses. WBCT gives young people of all backgrounds invaluable industry experience and insight across Warner Bros.’ UK film, TV, games and theatre operations.
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Pictured is the logo for Flipside.
