Inspiring New Talent
Education
Education is at the very heart of The Sharp Project’s ethos. It’s one of the reasons the project was built – to inspire a whole generation of young people in our city region. We want to be the place they come to when they set up their first business. We’re not a school, but we are a vehicle that educators can use to inspire their students and deliver their curriculum. We’ve got lots of ideas in the pipeline so keep in touch to find out about our latest developments. We want to send young people out into the workplace with an armful of real life projects under their belts. We’ve already run a design competition with local schools and you can see the results here
How I got started
People working in the creative industries come from all kinds of different backgrounds – and many of them have already come through the doors of The Sharp Project. Some have followed a well-established career path, others have changed direction along the way – but few of them have followed a traditional academic route. Click on the video links to hear their stories.
Cherie Lunghi – Actress 
One of Britain’s leading TV and stage actresses, Cherie Lunghi plays Matron Eva Luckes in ‘Casualty 1909’ filmed at The Sharp Project and on location in Manchester and Liverpool. During a break in filming, she reflects on a lifelong determination to be an actress and shares her insights into getting ahead in this most competitive of fields. Read more…
Susan Ross – Painter and Scenic Artist 
In a production like ‘Casualty 1909’, the look and feel of the backdrop is crucial to telling the story. Based in ‘The London’, a fictional East End hospital at the beginning of the last century, there’s an almost sepia tone to the scenery. Susan Ross, scenic artist on the production, explains how she works with the production designer to create the look and feel of the production, and the career path that led her to this role. Read more…
Chris Watson – Construction Chippie 
The ‘bricks and mortar’ of the hospital wards are actually wood, canvas and paint. One of the people who helps create this illusion is Chris Watson – construction chippie on ‘Casualty 1909’. Chris served a traditional apprenticeship as a joiner. Read more…
Hayden Matthews – Production Designer 
The production designer works alongside the director to develop the concept for the look and feel of a TV or film production. Read more…
Davy Jones – Prosthetics Designer 
Davy Jones is the prosthetics designer on ‘Casualty 1909’, filmed at The Sharp Project and on location in Manchester and Liverpool. He works at the cutting edge of a remarkable industry, and is self-taught. “Flying by the seat of his pants” as he puts it, has led him to work on ‘Bodies’, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, ‘Alexander’ and ‘The Life and Death of Peter Sellers’, where he was making-up Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush. Read more…
Lin Davie – Make-up Designer 
Lin Davie is the make-up designer on Casualty 1909. It’s a role that demands a unique blend of artistic skills, research, planning and understanding people. Read more…
Dianne Barton – Line Producer 
Dianne Barton is the line producer on Casualty 1909, filmed at Manchester’s Sharp Project studio. Her role is one of the most challenging on set, acting as a bridge between the director’s creative vision for a programme and the financial resources available. The position demands commercial acumen, a detailed knowledge of all areas of production and an understanding of the creative aspects of making a TV programme. Read more…