Summary of B4B TV: The City Of Film Show: Ep 1: Prof David Wilson, Part II

00:00:00 - 00:35:00

In this video, Prof. David Wilson discusses the importance of the film and television industry in cities. He talks about Bradford's history in film and how the creative sector can help to revitalize a city.

• 00:00:00 The city of film, Bradford, is receiving attention for its 2025 title and its plans to diversify the film industry. The city's diverse community is an opportunity for filmmakers to tell stories from a more diverse perspective.
• 00:05:00 According to research released last week, there is a shortfall of 21,000 jobs in high-end television drama production between now and 2025. This opens up opportunities for people interested in a career in this industry to try and fill some of the roles. Channel 4 has recently invested in a unit that is based in Little Germany and provides opportunities for filmmakers to experiment, as well as social media platforms and workshops to help people get involved in the industry.
• 00:10:00 In this video, film professor David Wilson discusses how filmmakers can get involved in their local communities and make films that are worthy of being seen onscreen. Wilson also discusses the importance of sound and subtitles in filmmaking, and discusses the new areas of filmmaking that are being created due to the growing demand for sustainable practices. Finally, Wilson shares a quiz that he prepared to help filmmakers learn more about the industry.
• 00:15:00 David Wilson, a casting director for the City of Film, discusses his favorite films. He mentions the King's Speech, Thunderdome, Good Man, and Alien as his favorites.
• 00:20:00 In this video, David Wilson, the Director of the City of Film, discusses how the City has been supportive of film and television production, and lists some of his proudest achievements. He also talks about the challenges of making films and television in Bradford, and how he has been able to keep the City's film office open despite opposition.
• 00:25:00 David Wilson, a Professor at the University of Bradford, discusses how the city's film-friendly reputation has been built over the years. He also discusses plans for a new film festival and the importance of celebrating film culture in Bradford.
• 00:30:00 The author discusses how the film and television sector has been busier than usual since the first lockdown, and how David Wilson, a film commissioner for the city of Bradford, has provided informative insights into the industry.
• 00:35:00 This video is a segment from the "B4B TV: The City Of Film Show" series, in which Prof. David Wilson discusses the importance of the creative sector in cities. He discusses Bradford's history in film and how the creative sector can help to revitalize a city.