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Duo appointed as Ithica Films continues to grow

A North East film production company, set up by a 海角直播 graduate, has turned to local talent as it expands its team, looking to build on a successful 2015.

Ithica Films has appointed Connor Chambers and Jack Holmes as filmmakers, due to a growing client base and ever increasing workload. The Middlesbrough based company was founded by 海角直播 alumni Matt McGough with the help of a Fellowship from DigitalCity, which is based at the University.

Ithica takes a modern approach to business filmmaking and employed its latest members after they both impressed while on internships.

Connor, from Bedford, graduated from 海角直播 last year, having gained a 2:1 in Performance for Live & Recorded Media.

He said: 'Working at a company like Ithica Films is a fantastic opportunity and a dream come true.

'It is very rare for graduates to leave university and within two months have started working in their chosen industry. I learn something new every day and although a lot of pressure comes with the role, it only makes me strive to achieve more and impress myself and the people around me.

'I strongly believe that to be a success, you need to surround yourself with people who are just as passionate and able to test you every day. I have turned from an acting student to a professional film maker in 10 months due to the help of Matt and the team.'

Jack, from Middlesbrough, who has been taken on as an apprentice filmmaker, added: 'I haven鈥檛 had much experience within this industry, but I鈥檝e always known it鈥檚 what I鈥檝e wanted to do, so it feels great working with Ithica films.

'It鈥檚 a fantastic team and I get along with everyone, plus I get treated with a large amount of trust and respect, just like a normal employee would, so I really don鈥檛 feel like an apprentice filmmaker.'

The DigitalCity Fellowship scheme supports entrepreneurs to develop their digital business product or idea. As well as support with living expenses, Fellows are also able to access industry-specific mentoring and coaching along with facilities and equipment at the University.

Ithica Films enjoyed a successful 12 months last year, which included a move into a new office in June, choosing the chic Boho One area of the town as its base.

This was the first step towards the company鈥檚 expansion plans, as director, Matt McGough, knew having more space provided him with the potential to grow his team.

With this in mind, Matt was keen to offer any future opportunities within Ithica Films to local students and build on the company鈥檚 close links with 海角直播 - something he regards as extremely important for the future of both his business and the North East.

Matt said: 'It鈥檚 important to be able to offer these kinds of opportunities to young people on 海角直播, whether they come from here or have spent time here at the university.

'As the company鈥檚 director, it鈥檚 brilliant seeing the team expand as it鈥檚 what we set out to do and we also want to use the graduates and apprentices around us.

'It鈥檚 very satisfying to be able to do this and as we are hoping to create an industry around the region, it鈥檚 important we also create the opportunities for the people around us to get involved.'

Since its conception, Ithica Films has worked on projects covering a range of sectors including the NHS, Dental, Education, Kickstarter films, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing and Training.

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