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NETWORK ING | CVP COMMON ROOM

KEEPING THE INDUSTRY ROLLING CVP has created an online version of its London showrooms. We find out about the Common Room

INTERV I EW BY CHELSEA FEARNLEY

It’s a wonderful opportunity to catch up with people in the industry and have creative conversations;

this isn’t always possible for busy filmmakers ”

LEFT DOP Josh Allen is a regular host in CVP’s Common Room podcasts

showrooms. This includes live podcasts with industry professionals, product demos, dedicated chats with CVP’s technical team and, for those who long to go out for a good time, virtual parties. Filmmaker Josh Allen has a regular podcast slot in the Common Room. He talks to us about the kind of shows you can expect to hear and how to access them. He also looks to the future and the benefits of continuing this online space after lockdowns are lifted. Finally, Allen encourages interaction. So, if you do have any questions, get in touch with CVP via Instagram or Facebook. The team is here to help.

t’s a terrible time for going out. Since the emergence of Covid-19 and resulting lockdown, many industry events, workshops and social hangouts have been put on hold, leaving behind a restless public. In a sector that thrives on meeting and learning from other creatives, the loss of interaction has been disastrous, yet companies like CVP have looked to digital alternatives to keep the industry bustling. The Common Room is CVP’s new online community platform, where content creatives can continue to engage with one another and experience online versions of events offered across the company’s

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