The Production Managers Association (PMA) is coming to Bristol this month with two new events taking place on Monday 26th November.

So You Want to be a Production Co-ordinator?
A worthwhile evening’s bounce through what you need to know to before becoming a Production Co-ordinator. If you are new in the role or already work in production and would like to step up to the role of PC then you can’t afford to miss this workshop!

Hear from experienced PMA members about:

  • What the job entails – from coffee to callsheet
  • How to be the most popular member of the crew
  • Keeping Production Managers happy
  • Discovering the secrets of success

Date: 26th November 2018
Time: Refreshments at 6pm, prompt start at 6.30pm, finish 9.30pm
Venue: City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR
Cost: £37 per person made payable to Co-operative Bank, Sort code: 08.92.99 Account number: 65213803 using your name as reference if possible
Limited availability so RSVP now to pma@pma.org.uk to reserve your place.

Step by Step Guide to Music Clearance for TV Programming
Speakers: Duncan McEwan and Dan Partridge, PRS for Music
Ever struggled with music clearance? Or maybe you’ve never had to do it before. If so, then this workshop is ideal for getting to grips with all you need to know. Bring along your questions about those tricky situations or obstacles you have encountered and discuss with Duncan and Dan how to tackle them effectively. In addition, Gareth Owen and Arun Sethi from Cavendish Music will be on hand to discuss their music library.

The workshop will cover:

  • A step by step look at the process of music clearance
  • What you need to know if making a programme for individual broadcasters such as BBC and Channel 4
  • A look at how music has been used in TV and what rights need to be cleared directly and under a PRS licence

Date: 26th October 2018
Time: 6.30pm (refreshments served) for a 7pm start
Venue: City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR
Cost: Free to members, £30 to non members payable to Co-operative Bank, Sort code: 08.92.99 Account number: 65213803 using your name as reference if possible.
Please email pma@pma.org.uk to reserve your place.