Investing in skills driving the success of UK film, TV, VFX, animation and games

New programme supports BAME talent to progress in UK film

ScreenSkills has launched a new initiative to support black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) talent behind-the-camera in UK film to progress into more senior roles.

HETV Skills Fund invests £4.2 million in training and skills

Pressing skills needs in HETV resulting from the UK production boom are to be addressed

Apprenticeship pilot

ScreenSkills welcomes a Government decision to back a pilot project

State of the screen sector report

ScreenSkills research draws a coherent picture of the labour market

Film industry to benefit from £488,000 investment

Leadership and management are among the skills shortage areas ScreenSkills is targeting

Find Your Future

From hair and make-up to selecting films for cinemas, there are probably more jobs in film and TV than you realised. Watch our stories about getting into the industry and learn how this could be your future - and how ScreenSkills can help you get there.

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Shani Vizma, VFX assistant coordinator

Working in the screen industries was not an option in Shani Vizma’s home town. But thanks to persistence and some help from ScreenSkills she now works in visual effects in the film industry.

Sophia Mascarenhas, hair & make-up trainee

Lewis Kelly, lighting trainee

Charanprite Dhami, assistant director

Ziggy Gray, locations trainee

Umulkhayr Mohamed, project coordinator, film exhibition

Lauren Byrne, camera trainee

Opportunities

This is where to find people and money: vacancies, competitions, events, networking and work opportunities, including information on bursaries for training.

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Apply for a bursary

We have bursaries available for training costs, equipment, software, travel, disability access and more. Click here to find out how ScreenSkills can help support your career.

Events

Browse our latest events, including Open Doors

Get advice from an industry mentor

ScreenSkills can match you with an experienced mentor

Creative Futures

Come to this Birmingham event for masterclasses, networking and information about getting into film, TV or audio

Leadership training for high-end TV HoDs

Bespoke training from Addie Orfila available free for Skills FUnd-contributors

Education & training

ScreenSkills invests in training and education for the screen industry at every career stage. From Trainee Finder to the Tick quality mark for degree courses to a variety of schemes for career progression.

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Browse courses

In an industry as quick-moving as screen, it's important to make sure your skills are always up-to-date. Sharpen your skills set with our quality-assured training courses.

Indie Training Fund

ITF, now a part of ScreenSkills, provides quality and affordable training to freelancers and companies

Unconscious bias

Training previously offered to BIFA voters is now available to all in a series of workshops

Continuing professional development

Find out more about ScreenSkills career development strategy and programmes

Leadership training for high-end TV HoDs

Bespoke training from Addie Orfila available free for Skills FUnd-contributors

Industry

Find out about ScreenSkills' work with the screen industries: animation, film, high-end TV, games, television, VFX and immersive tech. Discover the importance of paying into the skills funds and where they are used.

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Give back to the screen industries by becoming a mentor

One of the best ways you can support the future talent of the screen industries is by giving your time and expertise as a mentor. The ScreenSkills Mentoring Network can help by matching you with the right mentee for you and providing guidance and resources for both you and your mentee.

Art department assistant Kayleigh Miller

A ScreenSkills-endorsed degree and Trainee Finder helped Kayleigh Miller enter the art department

Director and writer Benjamin Bee

One of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow 2019

£500,000 bursaries pot available

Bursaries programme open for new entrants for the first time

ScreenSkills Animation Skills Fund supports women in VFX and animation

Women at different career stages are taking part in strategic career management training

Insight

Insight includes industry and training news and important updates on skills forecasting, research, policy and more. Stay informed on the latest courses, funding, and business intelligence and be inspired by real stories of success in the screen industries.

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Investing in skills driving the success of UK film, TV, VFX, animation and games

New programme supports BAME talent to progress in UK film

HETV Skills Fund invests £4.2 million in training and skills

Apprenticeship pilot

State of the screen sector report

Film industry to benefit from £488,000 investment

Find Your Future

Shani Vizma, VFX assistant coordinator

Sophia Mascarenhas, hair & make-up trainee

Lewis Kelly, lighting trainee

Charanprite Dhami, assistant director

Ziggy Gray, locations trainee

Umulkhayr Mohamed, project coordinator, film exhibition

Lauren Byrne, camera trainee

Opportunities

Apply for a bursary

Events

Get advice from an industry mentor

Creative Futures

Leadership training for high-end TV HoDs

Giving Back – how can you help?

Education & training

Browse courses

Indie Training Fund

Unconscious bias

Continuing professional development

Leadership training for high-end TV HoDs

Industry

Give back to the screen industries by becoming a mentor

Art department assistant Kayleigh Miller

Director and writer Benjamin Bee

£500,000 bursaries pot available

ScreenSkills Animation Skills Fund supports women in VFX and animation

Film & TV Charity 24/7 support line:

Insight

ScreenSkills evidence used in apprenticeships debate

ScreenSkills pushing for flexible Apprenticeship Levy

ScreenSkills response to the Augar review

Brexit biggest factor for screen

Shortage Occupation List

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