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Jun 27
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The DarkRoom Development Lab

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The DarkRoom Development Lab

Delivered by Trans+ On Screen, through the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, made possible with National Lottery funding. A new lab designed for Trans+ and/or Queer Global Majority writers to develop their feature film genre projects.

Trans+ On Screen are creating a space that’s unique and intimate with the needs of writers at the forefront whilst focusing on supporting ambitious projects.

They are looking for up to 10 writers with film ideas that expand the parameters of the kinds of stories Trans+ and Queer creatives have been able to tell and want to develop quality work that has the ability to travel and find audiences globally.

Taking inspiration from the world class labs at Sundance Film Festival, the centrepiece of the programme will be a six day residency focused on inspiration and peer feedback as writers work together on the development of their projects.

Alongside this we will run a series of online masterclasses to upskill our writers and give them insight into forging their path through the industry. Following a pitching weekender that drills into the art of pitching yourself and your project, the programme will culminate in a pitch showcase at BFI Flare. This will be an opportunity to bring together funders, studios, streamers, agents, sales agents, producers, directors and showcase our writers and their projects to wider industry and connect them with the tangible next steps to getting their project made.

What you will get out if it

  • Financial contributions of up to £5,000 for taking part in the lab (not including additional support offered towards travel and accommodation)
  • A six day residency that will be designed to develop each project in a lab environment, incorporating peer to peer feedback
  • A programme of masterclasses throughout the 6 month programme that will hear from industry experts on the topic of writing and developing your career as well as case studies from filmmakers
  • A three day pitching weekender that will be designed to develop your project’s pitch
  • A pitching showcase at BFI Flare to platform your project to the wider industry
  • Networking opportunities and the chance to build a solid connection with your fellow cohort of writers
  • Guidance and support from the Trans+ on Screen team throughout the programme

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to this lab as a writer, you must meet all of the following:

  • Be a Trans+ Writer and/or Queer writer from the Global Majority
  • Be over 18
  • Be based in the UK
  • Be working on a feature script which is your debut, second, or third feature film
  • The script must be a live action fiction genre film

This lab is for genre feature film projects. Your project cannot be any of the following: Drama, Documentary, Animation, Experimental / Artist Film, TV Show. Examples of what you could bring but not limited to: Comedy, Horror, Western, Sci-fi, Thriller, Action, Musical.

They want to be open to writers from all creative disciplines, who may not have had the opportunity to develop work previously. This includes theatre, commercials & music videos, TikTok & Youtube, podcasts, creative writing, anything! As part of the application you will be asked to share previous work as well as writing samples to show your creative track record.

Key Dates

  • Wednesday 26th June Applications open
  • Wednesday 24th July at 5pm Applications close
  • August Assessment takes place
  • Early September we will let you know the outcome

How To Apply

To apply for this lab, you can fill out an application form here no later than the deadline of Wednesday 24th July at 5pm.

The form will ask you about yourself and your project, as well as what you hope to get out of taking part in this Lab.

As part of the application you will be asked to submit various materials related to your project. You will be asked to submit:

  • A treatment/outline of your project, no more than 5 pages.
  • If your script is already at draft stage, they want to read what you feel is the best 10-15 pages of that draft.
  • An optional attachment you can include for your project is any additional materials such as moodboards or visual documents that show the vibe and tone that you’re going for. Also if your idea is based on existing materials (eg a play or novel you have previously written) they would like to see these.

The final attachment is up to three links to previous creative work. If you have not submitted a script extract for your project, you must include a writing sample here. It should be no more than 15 pages and can be a script for a film, TV show, play etc, but does not have to be something that has been made. You can also include additional links to any work that you feel is relevant to showcasing you as a creative. Where necessary, please make sure you credit what your involvement in a project was.

Before you apply, please read the terms and conditions as well as the FAQs. If you have any questions about the lab please contact darkroom@transonscreen.com

 

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Jun 12
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WFTV FEARLESS Leadership Programme 2024

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WFTV FEARLESS Leadership Programme 2024

The purpose of the WFTV Fearless Leadership Programme is to empower women to thrive in senior leadership positions by providing training and coaching in leadership skills, tools and techniques and mindset.

WFTV believe that if they want to enact change, one of the most powerful ways is to make sure women leaders are represented at the highest levels across the screen industries in all roles and empowered with the leadership skills, self-belief and confidence to set and deliver strategy, to make positive impact and maintain their resilience for the long-haul.

This is a bespoke programme of group coaching, 1-2-1 coaching and masterclasses, and is designed to supercharge leadership skills and create an annual cohort of 12 female leaders who will be professional sounding boards and confidants for each other for the rest of their careers.

Who is it for?

You are eligible to apply for this scheme if you have 15 years’ experience plus and are in a leadership position in the film, TV & screen industries.

WFTV is committed to equal opportunities and developing diversity and inclusivity across the industry, so it puts key targets in place to ensure the programme is both diverse and inclusive.

The programme will cover topics such as persuading and influencing, landing key messages, motivating and empowering teams and setting work culture as well as profile-raising and thought leadership.

This programme is a great opportunity for those who are:​

  • Finding leadership is lonely – often leaders have no-one to share experiences with and as a result, stress, worry, self-doubt and lack of courageous leadership kick in.
  • Finding the constant changes in the industry hard to navigate in terms of setting strategy and managing a team. We are living in a brittle, anxious, non-linear and incomprehensible (BANI) world so the old-style command and control leadership doesn’t work well. Modern leaders must be more agile, inclusive, adaptive and resilient to change.
  • Feeling the effects of social conditioning about how a woman leader should behave (e.g., not wanting to be too pushy, too aggressive, too over-bearing) and want the confidence to push back or know how to frame responses.
  • Finding it hard to maintaining resilience and mental / physical health for the long haul.
  • In a leadership role but want to improve your leadership skills and effectiveness.

WFTV would love to hear from you if you are:

  • A woman currently working in a leadership role within linear or multi-platform film, television or digital content creation. For example: Head of Department, a Founder or in a senior role running an indie, a C-suite role or board-member role
  • Have more than 15 years’ experience in the industry
  • Can commit to 6 group days and individual coaching  (over a six month period).

What is involved?

  • 6 X 1 day Leadership Group Coaching with the cohort
  • An individual 360 Leadership Circle Profile to evaluate your current leadership skills and development areas
  • 3 x Individual Leadership Coaching sessions with course leader Tracy Forsyth
  • A professional profile headshot with photographer Gemma Day
  • WFTV speaking opportunities – presenting a panel or giving a webinar.

This scheme requires you to be committed and proactive; you will be selected on what you can bring to the group as well as what you might gain from the course:

  • Every leader is required to give a one-hour webinar or panel on a subject of their choice to the WFTV membership.
  • You must be able to commit to the group coaching days.
  • You must be willing to pay it forward through mentoring in the future

How to apply

If you are considering applying to take part in the Fearless Leadership programme and want to find out more, watch the informational session with Senior Leadership Coach, Tracy Forsyth, where she explained what the programme covers and the crucial information you will need to include in your application, as well as answering questions.

Please complete the application form by Monday 1 July, 17:00. If you’d like to look at the questions before completing the application form, you can view them here.

At WFTV they’re keen to ensure that all their programmes are accessible for everyone. If you have any access requirements, please let them know within the application and they will happily accommodate you. Please contact admin@wftv.org.uk if you’d like to discuss in more detail.

 

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Jun 11
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Man Like Mobeen Trainee Programme 2024

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Man Like Mobeen Trainee Programme 2024

Calling all trainees aged 18+, prepared to base themselves in or commute to Birmingham, and have the right to work in the UK. Man Like Mobeen is produced by Tiger Aspect, for BBC Three. The series has scooped numerous awards and widespread critical acclaim. 63% of its audience is aged under 35 – well above the average for BBC Three.

Tiger Aspect are looking for SIX entry level trainees, who love all things TV and want to learn more about the industry. You don’t need any specific qualifications, media training or any previous TV experience to do this job but you do need bags of enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. The work is full time in Birmingham and paid at a weekly rate of £725.

Their trainees will work in specific departments across the programme, including Production Design department, Costume department, Make up department, Camera department, Sound department and Production Management.

  • Production Design – Design of sets and props, dressing sets, building sets.  Interpreting the Director/Producer’s vision of locations/sets
  • Costume Department – Design the look and style of each character through the costumes that they wear.
  • Make-Up Department – Design the look and style of each character in the way they wear their hair and makeup, at times also responsible for creating bruising and wounds.
  • Camera Department – Operate the camera and ensure focus across the shoot at the same time as working closely with the Director of Photography and Director to deliver their vision.
  • Sound Department – To capture the dialogue and atmosphere of artistes and locations, and to mix multiple tracks on the day.
  • Production Management – Entry level in this department would be a runner working in either the office or on location/set ensuring that cast are where they need to be and that the 1st Assistant Director has everything they need to aid the Director.

Key Dates

The deadline for this application is midday Friday 28th June.

You will be notified if your application has been successful and, if so, you will be invited to an interview day w/c 15th July 2024. If you have not heard from Tiger Aspect by this date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

The programme will run between 9th September and 4th October 2024 (inclusive) although different departments will have different requirements.  Therefore, the length will be 3 or 4 weeks within the above period dependent on department.

How to apply

Complete the application form here.

Before you start to fill out the form, Tiger Aspect would like to explain that the information you give in this form will be used by them to select candidates for the position of Trainee.

Please read their privacy policy and note the information below will be treated with the strictest confidence.

This application is the first stage of a possible selection process and that there is no guarantee by completing this form you will be offered the opportunity to join the trainee scheme nor is there any guarantee that you will be guaranteed any job beyond the traineeship.

 

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Jun 11
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Kudos Knight Scripted Production Training

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Kudos Knight Scripted Production Training 2024

Calling all creatives aged 18+ with a passion for scripted content and a desire to pursue a career in television.

Apply now for 4 weeks of FREE intensive scripted production training delivered by BAFTA winning MAMA Youth and Licklemor Productions, in association with BFA (Birmingham Film Academy) and Kudos Knight, the creative partnership between leading scripted producer Kudos and Peaky Blinders, SAS Rogue Heroes and This Town creator Steven Knight. Their award winning training can grant you instant industry access while teaching you how to excel in scripted production.

You will master the tools and techniques required to succeed in a ‘real life’ collaborative and fast paced environment. Their unique training model provides practical hands-on experience in scripted production while working within a professional setting. Participants will finish the training with a working knowledge of how to get a script to screen and also the required skills to apply for entry level employment in the industry.

Upon successful completion, trainees will become MAMA Youth Project Alumni and join their prestigious talent pool, providing benefits such as 6 months professional Talent Manager support, industry professional mentoring and exclusive access to apply for jobs with their industry partners, such as Banijay, Disney,  Warner Bros Entertainment, ITV, BBC Studios, Sky, Fremantle Media, Gravity Media, Lime Pictures, Sister, ES Broadcast, Buzz16 and many more.

About The Training

The training is an intensive bootcamp where participants are assessed based on their work ethics and commitment. A unique aspect of their training model is that it puts participants into a ‘real-time’ work situation during which they work independently, as well as in a tightly knit team, to produce scripted content under supervision and guidance from experienced professionals at Licklemor Productions.  After intensive training, trainees will be tasked to produce a short film written by Steven Knight, shot in and around Digbeth.

Licklemor Productions is a BAFTA award winning production company committed to making diverse content for everyone. Content produced by previous trainees can be watched via: LicklemorProductions YouTube

Candidates who are successful in completing the 4 weeks training programme will become a MAMA Youth Alumni. Being an alumnus means you will be part of their talent pool and have access to apply for jobs with their industry partners that are exclusively advertised to their talent pool on a daily basis. The training programme is built to kick start your career and open doors to what is a traditionally gated industry.

Please note that industry work opportunities may begin as soon as the training finishes so candidates should make sure they are available to take opportunities and build on their industry work experience.

The Skills You Will Gain:

  • Scripted production basics focusing on production logistics such as paperwork, casting, location securing, set sourcing, working with talent.
  • Trainees will be allocated to work with professionals from various departments such as camera, sound, art, hair and make up.
  • Successful candidates will also gain production etiquette, terminology, fundamental work ethics, CV tailoring, interview techniques, career mentorship and peer networking.

Who is it for?

The training is open to all those aged 18+ from Birmingham and the West Midlands with a passion for scripted content and a desire to pursue a career in television. Upon enrolment, MAMA Youth will require successful applicants to provide ID and proof of address, such as a bank statement, a bill or a driving license. The training is based in Birmingham.

Applicants must not be in full time / part time education (this includes taking a gap year) or employment if accepted onto the training. They must have been living in the UK for a minimum of a year, have the right to live and work in the UK and have indefinite leave to remain, settled status or pre-settled status. Short term work visas, such as a graduate visa, will not be accepted due to the nature of their governing body requirements.

It is primarily aimed at individuals from under-represented or challenging backgrounds and those with limited educational or employment opportunities, including unemployed graduates. MAMA Youth Project is committed to providing a truly inclusive training and working environment.

Key Dates

Training Dates: 12th of August – 2nd of September in BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy & Digbeth Loc. Studios. The training lasts for 4 weeks and is full time, Mondays – Fridays. Trainees are required to attend every day and be fully available. Outside office hours may be required when filming, including weekends. MAMA Youth require flexibility and complete availability from participants.

Online information sessions on Zoom: During recruitment MAMA Youth’s team will run several online information sessions so that anyone who is interested in the programme can meet with a member of the team, learn more about the training, gain tips about the application process and ask any questions they may have. Session 1 Tuesday the 18th of June, from 4pm – 5pm. Session 2 Tuesday the 25th of June, from 4pm – 5pm. Session 3 Tuesday the 2nd of July, from 4pm – 5pm.

Application Deadline: Monday the 8th of July, 11.59pm.

Interview Dates: Interviews will run on Zoom from the 29th of July – 1st of August. Due to high numbers of applicants, interview slots are not flexible.

Notification Dates: MAMA Youth will be contacting shortlisted candidates for the interview stage between 22nd-26th of July, if you have not been contacted by the 29th of July it means you were not shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. Their team will send an email with sign posting opportunities as soon as they have the capacity to do so.

Cost and Financial Support

The training is free.

Travel and lunch expenses are covered throughout the duration of the training. Travel expenses will be capped at £50/week and lunch expenses capped at £35/week . Equipment will be provided throughout the duration of the training.

If you require additional financial support during the training, you may be eligible to apply for a TV diversity bursary via Screenskills.

How To Apply

MAMA Youth don’t require experience, as participants are thrown into the deep end under strict supervision. All they ask is that the person is completely dedicated and committed throughout the training programme. They strongly advise applicants to read the role descriptions and watch the videos before applying.  Click HERE to download.

Complete your application form here: Kudos Knight Scripted Production Training Application Form

Complete this quick online survey that goes hand in hand with your application form HERE. You must complete this survey for your application to be considered.

MAMA Youth Project is an accessible and inclusive team, if you require reasonable adjustments or have any questions please contact apply@mamayouthproject.org.uk or call MAMA Youth on 07869 215 301. If you have a conviction, as well as completing your application form and survey online, please email MAMA Youth on apply@mamayouthproject.org.uk to request a referral form, which must be completed and sent by a referee such as your key/support worker, a manager or probation officer.

 

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Apr 16
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Time To Inspire: Into Film Storyboard Competition

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Time To Inspire: Into Film Storyboard Competition

Do you know any inspired young filmmakers who have a story idea for a short film and would like to win the chance to get it made? As a group, have they a story to tell that could inspire others? If so, support them to enter the Time to Inspire storyboard competition, brought to you in partnership with world-renowned Swiss watchmaker Swatch.

Part of their Every Child a Filmmaker initiative, this educational and exciting competition aims to engage and help young people to develop their creative skills and imaginations by designing a storyboard based on what inspires them – something that is unique to each young person.

The competition is open to groups of school students aged 13-19 from across the UK. The aim is simple: submit a storyboard for a short film (max film length of 2.5 minutes), and Into Film will support one winning group, made up of 5-10 young people, to bring their inspirational storyboard to life as a completed short film. The competition opens on Tuesday 5 March 2024. Entries can be submitted via post (and must be received by Thursday 18 April 2024), or via email (when the deadline is Sunday 21 April 2024).

If you are or know a young person who has an idea for a storyboard for this competition who doesn’t have an existing team, did you know Into Film can help them develop a team as part of the competition process. Please get in touch and they can support. Please contact the competition team.

How To Enter

Are you inspired to enter? Whether your learners have an existing storyboard scoped, or a fresh idea yet to be put to paper, all are welcome and encouraged.

Use the ‘About Our Film’, ‘Entrant Details’ and ‘Time to Inspire storyboard competition’ sheets in the entry form to tell Into Film about the film you’d like to make. Your entry must include all THREE of these sheets and meet the criteria listed to be considered. Into Film accept postal or emailed entries. The guidance resource  provides useful advice and tips on the storyboarding process to help you begin.

Postal entries – You can post your entry to Time to Inspire Storyboard Competition, FREEPOST RTAE-BAZG-CSZZ, Into Film, 31 Islington Green, London N1 8DU. Postal entries must be received by Thursday 18 April 2024 (23:59).

Email entries – Email a photograph or scanned copy of your entry to entries@intofilm.org with the subject line ‘Time to Inspire Storyboard Competition’. Emailed entries must be received by Sunday 21 April 2024 (23:59). All entries must be submitted by an authorised adult (aged 18+) and must also include the authorised adult’s name, email address and stated permission for all young people to enter. Entries must also include a group name and their county/location, as well as each young person’s first name, age and school/organisation name, where applicable.

 

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Mar 28
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Channel 4 Production Training Scheme

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Channel 4 Production Training Scheme

Breaking down barriers, championing the underrepresented, nurturing fresh talent. That’s what they’re all about on the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme. They offer opportunities across the UK – in Belfast, Birmingham, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester. Trainees get to work in paid, full time roles for independent production companies for 12 months alongside support and training delivered by thinkBIGGER!

You might have just completed your degree, perhaps you’ve had a bit of work experience in the industry, or maybe you’ve no experience in it at all! For this programme that’s absolutely perfect. They’re all about generating new, raw, underrepresented talent for the TV industry.

With placements starting in September 2024, the Production Training Scheme is a year long, fully paid, training opportunity to learn from some of the best the UK TV industry has to offer.

Bootcamp

To kick off the programme, you’ll spend 1 week in TV Boot Camp – but don’t worry, they wont have you running up mountains SAS-style.

You’ll be in the classroom with Channel 4’s training partner thinkBIGGER! who will give you an introduction to the scheme, and go through what you can expect from the next 12 months.

This week will set you up for success for the scheme and give your career in TV the kick start it needs!

On the job training

Once TV Boot Camp is complete, then the real work starts! You’ll join an Independent Production Company as you learn your trade from the experts.

But don’t worry, they wont leave you high and dry! thinkBIGGER! will be there to check in every month either in person or virtually, to see how you’re getting on and to provide extra training to support your blossoming career.

Pick your path

Are you a natural organiser and great at logistics? Then Production sounds like it’s for you. Or are you more inquisitive with a great eye for detail? Then you’d make a great Researcher! On the Production Training Scheme, you can pick the right pathway for you – with companies across unscripted television, you can find the role that’s best suited to your skill set and interests.

Earn while you learn

Learn from the very best the UK TV industry has to offer, all whilst earning a salary, which is set at £24,000 a year for trainees in the Nations and Regions. Getting your start in the industry when you’ve got no experience and need to earn a living can be really hard – and they know this impacts the diversity of the UK Production industry. That’s why all of the Channel 4 trainees receive invaluable training and get paid for the duration of this 1 year scheme.

How to apply

As a trainee you will be based at the location of the independent production company to which you have apply to. In Birmingham, the production company is Spun Gold who are looking for a Trainee Researcher. To apply for the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme, click the link here and register for an account.

Applications are currently open for the next cohort and are scheduled to close on midday Monday 22nd April 2024. Please note Channel 4 may extend the deadline for some roles if required.

You can find FAQs about the scheme here. If you have any questions, you can contact Channel 4 at 4skills@channel4.co.uk and a member of the team will be able to help.

 

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Mar 22
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ScreenSkills Getting in, Getting on

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Getting in, Getting on: supporting regional talent

This ScreenSkills programme is designed to support talent based in the UK regions to access career development opportunities. It is aimed at those who have either not gained places on ScreenSkills programmes, or are early career/new entrants.

Getting in, Getting on will offer specifically tailored one-to-one online mentoring sessions, where individuals will be ‘Action Planned’ to shape their next steps. Additionally, there will in-person regional roadshow events in Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, and Newcastle featuring helpful workshops along with evening networking sessions with industry professionals .

This programme will be delivered by Addie Orfila, Alison Surtees and Shirley Benson.

The programme is funded by the ScreenSkills High-end Television Skills Fund made up of contributions from high-end television productions made in the UK. 

Who it’s for

The programme is specifically aimed at those who have:

  • previously been unsuccessful at gaining a place on ScreenSkills programmes such as Trainee Finder (early career), Make a Move and high-end TV step-up programmes.
  • completed HETV courses/placements and may have stalled or considered leaving the industry so are looking for next steps and advice to move to the next level or consolidate at current level

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.

If you have any access needs or require any additional support to complete your application please contact alison@almaisonproducers.net

What it covers

The programme will include:

One-to-one online Zoom sessions – allowing 100 participants a tailored support package covering areas such as CV development and coaching, building a personalised Action Plan.

This will focus ongoing activity, provide personal accountability and ensure a pathway to moving forward. Once selected for the programme, participants will be emailed with details for booking a session and/or attending events.

5 x regional events – these in-person events will offer afternoon workshops covering key areas taken from participant questionnaires. These may include

  • freelancing and resilience
  • CV writing
  • networking techniques

The evenings will be dedicated to networking and invited industry professionals will support facilitated networking so that candidates can build their contacts, share practice, build mutual support and access potential opportunities. The events will take place in:

  • Manchester (March 2024)
  • Bristol (May 2024)
  • Leeds (June 2024)
  • Birmingham (July 2024)
  • Newcastle (September 2024)

Once selected for the programme, participants will be emailed with details for booking a session and/or attending events.

How to apply

To register your interest in this programme, and ensure you meet the criteria please click this link here, and complete the application form

If you are selected to join the programme, you will receive an email confirming your participation and details of how to book your one-to-one session. You will automatically be selected for the networking sessions, with further details of the face to face events circulated in early 2024. You can select on this form if you want to attend the online 1-2-1, the in person training and networking or BOTH.

 

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Mar 11
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Producing Truth 2024

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Producing Truth: for UK documentary feature producers

This programme is for documentary feature producers based in Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and the English Regions outside of London. 

This programme is specifically focused on building core production and business skills, confidence and a support network for independent producers working on documentaries outside of commercial structures, unscripted or factual TV formats. Participating producers will benefit from a programme tailored to the distinct challenges of developing, funding and distributing independent nonfiction cinema today.

This inclusive programme will follow the producing journey from project inception through to exhibition. Independent documentary involves creative and business risk taking, and strategic planning centred on relationship building. Producers need tools to create the environment for powerful stories and subjects to thrive and to help them manage the unpredictable nature of producing in this field.

This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions.

Who it’s for

Open to up to twelve mid-level producers based in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and English regions outside of London. The training will be delivered by a consortium of industry leading partners who have specific awareness of local context and networks, independent documentary filmmaking, as well a track record in talent development, training and outreach initiatives.

The outcome of the programme will be to offer real career progression for ‘experienced’ mid-level producers (Completed at minimum one feature length film as the lead Producer) to update their knowledge on production practicalities, gain insights into current distribution and marketplace, guidance and strategies for sustaining livelihood and resilience, and to broaden their professional networks.

ScreenSills offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which they can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let them know and they will be happy to work with you to meet them.

What it covers

This hybrid programme will include seven online sessions and case studies delivered by field leaders and will culminate in exposure to a professional market where the learnings can be applied. In-depth online sessions and case studies will be delivered as a 2.5hr session on a weekly basis from the 13th May to the 1st July 2024. Additionally the participating producers will attend Docs Ireland market on June 21st, and 22nd 2024.

Course overview:

Sessions will be dedicated to specific fields of the documentary producer skillset, including:

  • business and legals: finance, budgeting and funding
  • international co-production
  • collaborative storytelling
  • producer wellbeing and resilience
  • markets and distribution

The final session, delivered after their in-person attendance at a documentary film market will offer a space for reflection, and guidance for next steps in career development. The programme will be delivered by BFI Doc Society Fund, Docs Ireland, Scottish Documentary Institute, and Screen Alliance Wales.

How to apply

Please click ‘apply now’ on the ScreenSkills website to submit your application. You will need to be logged into your ScreenSkills account to submit your application. The deadline for applications is 22 March 2024.

Screenskills is also supporting ‘BIFA Springboard: Producers’ for fiction producers who are currently working on their second feature film. If you are interested in applying, you can find the course page here.

Contact information

Email: sanne@docsociety.org

 

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Mar 11
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Duly Noted 2024

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Duly Noted 2024

Eleven Film launched Duly Noted 2021 (DN21) as a training programme for people in comedy and drama development. The workshops were designed to skill up aspiring script editors, arming them with a practical understanding of production and a support network.

The launch exceeded their expectations, with more than 200 applications. Eventually they selected five promising, talented, and kind individuals: Andin Ngwa, Amir Amirsolimani, David Cheung, Marissa Ogbeide, and Uju Enendu.

Then, for Duly Noted 2022 (DN22) Eleven Film had a better understanding of the range of exclusion in scripted television. It is mountainous. It’s entirely intersectional. They decided that approaching it singularly reinforces barriers. As a result, DN22 invited applications from all people from historically excluded groups; this included aspiring script editors who identified as Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ and from lower socio economic and/or ethnically diverse backgrounds. Eleven Film selected a skilled, bright and brilliant final cohort: Andrea Royer, Annie Lockhart, Jon Champion, Lily Shahmoon, Mpona Lebajoa, and Zak Abby.

Last year, Duly Noted 2023 (DN23), after reflecting on their DN cohorts so far, they had a specific focus on increasing the representation of participants from all over the UK! Eleven Film considered the formula of the scheme, injecting funding into regional and national placements, and increasing opportunities for people outside of London. In 2023, they saw the profound impact of targeting the regions and the nations of the UK, and investing in work across happening there. It lead Eleven Film to their wonderful, thoughtful, and hard working, final cohort: Anna Wallace, Asia Goldie, Caitlin Rawlings, Ellie Drewry, Jack Casey, Mark Allen, Nkechinyere Nwobani-Akwanwo, Pasha Tong, and Tamar Saphra.

This year, Eleven Film plan to continue delivering wholly inclusive training with the support of the BBC and Sony Pictures Television, with additional support from Screen Scotland. They’re excited to collaborate so closely with partners who share a passion for changing the landscape. Their joint ambition is to scale up and skill up this year’s cohort building off of the last three years’ progress and combining what they’ve learnt across the history of the scheme.

How does it work?

The Duly Noted scheme consists of a fully-funded week long bootcamp training in a fully accessible venue, in Central London, which will prepare the cohort for on-the-ground placements in production which will follow the workshop stage, and will be based all over the UK.

The training will take place in the spring, prior to a production-based Assistant Script Editor placement for each member of the scheme, earning the DN24 cohort what is likely to be their first broadcast credits. The placements will span a ten to twelve-week period in the summer of 2024. The roles will vary depending on demands of the production, while taking into account participant experience, location and requirements. Placements will be facilitated by the BBC and Sony, and will be in partnership with well-established producers who share their ethos of inclusion and change.

Mentorship

Eleven Film will continue to facilitate a feedback loop between the participants of DN21 and DN22 and this year’s final cohort. Some members of the DN21, DN22, and DN23 cohort will return to facilitate and mentor the participants in this year’s group.

They feel it’s important to not only train up and pay the knowledge forward, but also vital that they nourish and sustain a network of emerging editorial brains who’ll likely be the leaders of our industry tomorrow.

Who can apply?

As always applications are open to all people. Eleven Film highly encourage applications from historically excluded groups; this includes aspiring script editors who are Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ and from lower socio economic and/or ethnically diverse backgrounds. Eleven Film invite applications from across the UK. Ideal candidates will have a track record focused on editorial. They’re looking for individuals with script reading and script development experience (or transferrable skills) under their belts. However, they very much welcome applications from people who’re looking to crossover from other TV or Film production roles.

Is it paid?

To support costs of travel, accommodation and equipment hire, Duly Noted is offered as a paid training opportunity. Participants are compensated for their time during the workshop series and throughout their production role as Assistant Script Editors.

How to apply?

The submissions window opens on Tuesday 5th March.

Applicants will need to email Eleven Film at dulynoted@elevenfilm.com, sending their current CV as PDF, along with a PDF responding to the following provocations:

  1. In what ways do you feel that TV storytelling and the broader industry would benefit from the inclusion of individuals like yourself and the perspective of your community?
  2. What does script editing mean to you – why are scripts and story your chosen path?
  3. Tell Eleven Film about a show you love and why.
  4. Tell Eleven Film about a show you didn’t get along with and why.
  5. Which show would you love to have script edited and why?
  6. Tell Eleven Film why you would benefit from participating in the Duly Noted scheme, specifically.
  7. Where are you currently based and where do you consider ‘home’?
  8. Feel free to let Eleven Film know here if you have any access requirements ahead of a video call interview.

Applications must be submitted by 10AM (GMT) on Friday 22nd March to be considered for Duly Noted 2024.

 

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Skills Bootcamps in Film Production

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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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