She/her. CL English and Media at Liberton HS. All views my own.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined June 2009
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Saw #CivilWarMovie this afternoon and still thinking about it now. Definite teaching potential for next year’s Highers. Such a powerful film. So glad I saw it in IMAX for full impact!
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We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our English and Media faculty as a teacher of English (full-time, permanent).Come and join a wonderful school community with an amazing staff team and brilliant pupils ⭐️ #TeamLiberton myjobscotland.gov.uk/council…
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Applications are open for the @BFIFilmAcademy Edinburgh short course!
@bfifilmacademy short courses offer opportunities for talented 16-19 year olds to get to know more about film and how to forge a career in the screen industries.
Good luck today to anyone expecting SQA results, including parents, families and friends of those waiting! If you've done well, fantastic and celebrate the achievement and all the hard work involved. If it's not what you'd hoped for, remember there are other options out there.
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✨SEE Young Filmmakers Hub✨
Aged 12 to 18? Live in Edinburgh?
Apply for SEE Young Filmmakers Hub & learn about the various roles of filmmaking! During this practical course, learners work together to create their own live-action music video.
Apply now: screen-ed.org/yfh
There's still plenty time to get your application in - come and join our team sharing the wonders of literature and media with the fabulous young people of Liberton HS.
An opportunity has come up for someone to become a Teacher of English at #TeamLiberton You would be working at a school with brilliant young people and a supportive and friendly staff team. Closing date 3rd May myjobscotland.gov.uk/council…
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There's a tradition of film directors and studios congratulating each other for beating their box office records. A THREAD
In 1977, when STAR WARS beat Jaws to become the highest-grossing movie ever, Steven Spielberg took out the below ad for George Lucas in
@Variety
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An interesting opportunity...
LOCAL CREW REQUIRED
Period Drama Daily Work available. Budget Band 2.
Edinburgh, #Edinburgh surrounds and North Berwick area. @edinburgh @goeastlothian @aftps
Various days in May for various roles.
Please send a CV with availability to: [email protected]
Finally getting the time to get back into some professional learning. Fascinating discussion about working memory with @TeacherToolkit. Thank you once again for a great podcast @dnleslie
open.spotify.com/episode/2jZ…
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Got a story to tell? If you’re aged 11-18, BBC Young Reporter Competition wants to hear from you…
An exciting opportunity for anyone +16 and still at school OR in employment. There's no upper age limit and it's running 2 evenings a week, so very accessible. A great chance to really learn about the industry and meet people already working in the field.
Applications are still open for our new Screen Progression Programme!
Learn about the different Film and TV crafts, and work towards an SQA National Progression Award (NPA) in Film & Media Level 6.
Find out how to apply here: screen-ed.org/screen-progres…
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Could I be more excited about this?! No. Make sure your seat is secured on ParentPay now, or visit me in EN6 ASAP if you've forgotten to tell me you want to come :)
This looks well worth a watch.
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio…
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📣 Our Script Editor Traineeship 2023 is now open for applications! We are recruiting two trainee Script Editors for a six-month paid opportunity, with placements at Glasgow Production companies
⭐️ Freedom Scripted
⭐️ STV Studios
To find out more visit 👉 bit.ly/ScriptEd23
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I'm leading a FREE panel on low budget filmmaking today @EdinburghShorts @Summerhallery 2-4pm for those interested in a top quality Saturday afternoon activity suggestion.
I was so sorry to hear this sad news earlier this week. Two massive film institutions that I've had the privilege of enjoying for many years both as a fan of cinema and as a teacher sharing the many aspects of the film industry with the next generation. @edfilmfest @Filmhouse
Edinburgh’s film festival changed culture. Its closure is a serious loss to cinema - @markcousinsfilm writes for @guardianfilm @Filmhouse @edfilmfest theguardian.com/film/2022/oc…
A really interesting and informative talk. Thank you!
We've been working with @FilmEdinburgh raising awareness of the growing opportunities within the film and TV sector with a series of career talks.
Today at Liberton High School, Anna Purkis gave us a fantastic insight into her journey and experience as a Production Manager.
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The BFI Film Academy Edinburgh programme includes the study of an NCFE English level 2 qualification in preparation for working in the Film Industry designed by BFI and Screen Skills.
Find out more information and how to apply here: screen-ed.org/bfi-film-acade…
