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Going Solo: MN Awards

Meet the UK's first Ofqual regulated awarding body to specialise in Film & TV. Tom Newton from MN Awards outlines how the new qualifications came about, and how you can get involved
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I have a deep affection for theatre, which might seem odd considering I'm part of a team promoting the UK's first Ofqualrecognised awarding body specialising in film and TV. Theatre was my initial passion – I cherished it in school, participated in amateur dramatics, studied it in college, and went onto study at drama school. Despite this initial direction, my professional career shifted towards film and TV casting, a domain which I was comparatively less experienced in when I secured my first position. I presumed my acting days were over when I received my first offer of work in casting, trading stage lights for an office job, albeit in the creative sector.

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