Clarendon Sixth Form College

24 November 2020

Joshua Whitbread, a media production student at Clarendon Sixth Form College, has been working with multi award winning screenwriter and director, Jim Cartwright.

A former Audenshaw School pupil, Joshua expressed his interest when the work experience opportunity was advertised via Google Classroom.

From there, Joshua had the opportunity to edit for Jim, who owns The Jim Cartwright Company. Josh edited the clips from home and college via professional editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro. The experience was fulfilling overall, with Josh also working with green screens on site.

In future, Joshua would like a job that involves editing films.

Joshua said: “I really enjoy the creative freedom we’re given on our course.

Overall, the experience was great. I enjoyed working with the green screen the most.”

Jim Cartwright, owner of The Jim Cartwright Company, said: “At your recommendation, Joshua Whitbread took on the task of editing together footage from a TV project we have been creating. He was not only extremely skilled but quick, efficient and very creative. All involved were more than highly pleased with the final result of his work."

Jim Cartwright is an international playwright, screenwriter and director. Awards for his play, Road, include The George Devine Awards, The Plays and Players Award, Drama Magazine Award and the Samuel Beckett Award.

Jim has worked with various famous actors and directors such as; Sam Mendes, Danny Boyle, Christopher Eccleston and Brenda Blethyn to name a few.

To find out more about media courses at Clarendon Sixth Form College, call 0161 908 6600.