South West success on the Guiding Lights scheme Top names from the world of filmmaking are taking on a new mentoring role to help support the next generation of UK film talent. Guiding Lights, a scheme run by Skillset and Brighton based training provider Lighthouse, pairs established names, including writer Julian Fellowes and producer Michael Kuhn, with 26 of the hottest new talents in the UK for 12 months of mentoring, advice and support. The initiative is part of A Bigger Future, the UK film skills strategy, a joint project between Skillset and the UK Film Council funded by National Lottery money and industry investment. Director Liz Crow and producer Abigail Davies, both Bristol based, have been accepted as mentees on the scheme. Liz will be paired with mentor Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) and Abigail will be paired with mentor Steve Clark Hall (Separate Lies). |
