Talking Shop 2026 - Call
‘The Value of Film, TV, and Media Production in Higher Education’
Thursday 25 June
University of Westminster, Marylebone Campus, London, UK
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
In the face of rapidly shifting pedagogic priorities, fast-moving technological developments, and increasing competition for students, how are film production programmes responding to the demands of contemporary practice-based education? How can we best prepare students for a media industry defined by constant change?
Our annual Talking Shop symposium will explore current strategies employed across UK higher education institutions through the sharing of insights and best practice to promote discussion and debate around the future of filmmaking education.
The event will conclude with a presentation from David Pope, the President of the international Moving Image Society.
If you would like a 15 - 20 minute session at Talking Shop to present a paper, a project, a case study or a workshop, please complete this short form.
Proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
The future of Film TV and Media Higher Education programmes
Industry and Education: enterprise and employability
Curriculum design and delivery
Erasmus and exchange opportunities
Managing student expectations
Balancing group work and assessment
Innovative teaching projects
The benefits of practical production education
Research underpinning creative pedagogy
Work life balance and teaching demands for staff and students
Preparing students for the commercial world of film and TV
Student / tutor pedagogical relationship and collaboration
Working with new and emerging technologies
Addressing environmental issues through practice and content
Developing professional working cultures
Balancing the demands of research and pedagogy
Approaches to inclusive teaching, and mental health awareness.
To make a session proposal please complete this short form.
Deadline for proposals 8 June at 5pm.
We look forward to seeing our members at the event, so don't forget to put this date in your diary!
The NAHEMI AGM will be held on the same day - all NAHEMI members are welcome to attend. More details to follow...