Early Entrant Pathways 2025 (Scotland)

Are you starting out in film & TV in Scotland? Early Entrant Pathways is back for a fourth year

This series of short training courses has been designed to provide department specific next step training courses for those who are in the early stages of their careers and are based in Scotland.

Each course will provide a deep dive into the function of each department on a production, an overview of the day-to-day running of the department, the roles and responsibilities of the entry level positions in the department and how it works with other departments. Participants will also receive key advice for how to survive and thrive in the industry. 

Led by an experienced industry practitioner, the training course participants will develop and build their skills, resilience and employability. 

The training courses are free of charge and a contribution towards travel and childcare costs is also available where applicable.

These courses will be delivered in person in Glasgow. Accessibility support is available.

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.

Contact: scotland@nfts.co.uk  

This training programme is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions. ScreenSkills is the industry-led body for the UK’s screen industries.

Who it's for

This series of short training courses has been designed to provide department specific next step training courses for those in the early stages of their careers, particularly (but not limited to) those who have undertaken initial training through Hit the Ground Running and Get Set Go with BECTU Vision.  

Applicants must be based in Scotland.

What it covers

The (mainly) TWO-DAY courses this year will include:

• Set Ready: Working in the Camera Department - Thurs 1st and Fri 2nd May  (FULL)
• Set Ready: Working in the Costume Department - Fri 9th and Sat 10th May
• Set Ready: Working in the Assistant Directors' Department - Mon 12th and Tues 13th May (FULL)
• Set Ready: Working in the Sound Department - Tues 13th and Wed 14th May   
• Set Ready: Working in the Make-up Department -Wed 14th May (one day course)
• Set Ready: Working in the Production Department- Sat 17th and Sun 18th May (FULL)
• Set Ready: Working in the Production Department (second running) - Sat 7th and Sun 8th June (FULL)
• Set Ready: Working in the Assistant Directors' Department (second running) - Mon 9th and Tues 10th June
• Set Ready: Working in the Location Department - Sat 28th and Sun 29th June
• Set Ready: Working in the Art Department - Thurs 8th and Friday 9th May
• Set Ready: Working in the Make-up Department -Fri 4th July (one day course)

How to apply

Click 'apply now' to apply for your place on any of these courses. You will be taken to NFTS Scotland's website to complete your application.

Deadlines for applications are two weeks before each course starts however, we recommend getting your application completed as soon as possible.

Contact information

Email: scotland@nfts.co.uk