Skills Bootcamps in Film Production
Skills Bootcamps are Creative Alliance’s free, flexible courses of up to 8 weeks, giving you the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.
This is an 8-week course that will be a mix of online and in-person training. It is aimed at people seriously looking to work in this industry as part of the course is focussed on building up your showreel, a professional profile and applying for jobs. Each applicant will create their own film for a professional company that will provide a brief. You will also attend a presentation and interview with the company to present your film. See the full brochure here.
You will learn
In this Skills Bootcamp you will not only learn how to make a film but also how to operate in the industry, what roles there in the sector and how it functions. You will also learn how to build up your showreel and present yourself to the industry in a professional manner to give you the best chance to get a job.
- How to use cameras and professional framing of shots
- How to operate sound equipment and understand the best way to capture different sounds
- How a production in film works and what pre production is needed
- How to edit with professional software and create a narrative.
- To learn about the industry and how the sector operates.
Course Structure:
- 85 hours’ worth of live online and classroom sessions.
- 8 week course – with two-six sessions a week – 10.00am to 1.00pm – 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
- 3 hour sessions delivered by digital professionals who work in the sector.
- Full schedule 29th April – 18th June.
- Special sessions delivered by employers, recruitment experts and Business Owners.
Who can do it?
- You are looking to get the skills to start your career in Filmmaking: This Skills Bootcamp course was developed alongside employers, and guarantees an interview with an employer looking for talent.
- You are looking to upskill and develop your position in your job or freelance career.
- You are to make a start in the Film & TV industry.
Eligibility and Costs
- You need to be 19 or over and NOT in full time education.
- You are based within the West Midlands.
- You have a right to work in the UK.
- You are looking to start or change your career and looking for employment, or new clients if you are a freelancer.
- You have the time availability to commit to the course schedule.
- These courses are fully funded.
The Application Process
- Register your interest – Go to the Creative Alliance website and click on the “Apply” button. You will be updated when applications are open.
- Fill Application Form – You will receive an email from Creative Alliance, which will have a link to the application form that you must fill and submit. Please, remember to check your spam folder as well.
- Screening Call – A member of the Creative Alliance team will contact you to review eligibility criteria. Once all applications have been reviewed you will be informed if you application was successful around one week before the start of the course.
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