Open Doors: Salford

Join ScreenSkills and BBC Production Unlocked for an in-person event at Dock10 Studios in Salford. You'll get the chance to build your network with local professionals working in screen, learn how to manage your freelance life and find out about ScreenSkills bursaries.

Who is it for?

Entry and early career professionals, career changers, industry returners and those interested in finding out more about working in the film and TV industries.  

What does it cover? 

You can book for the afternoon and evening session but you do not have to attend both. If you would like to attend the full day, please let us know when you book your ticket.

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AFTERNOON

14:30 – 16:00 Your Freelance Life (doors open 14:15)

Working freelance in the screen sector can be daunting. How do you manage yourself effectively? How do you build your network? How do you secure your work and how on earth do you deal with budgets and money?  

If you are curious and serious about setting up as a freelancer then this session will help you understand what you need to do. If you have recently started freelancing we will give you some useful pointers and the chance to put your networking skills into practice. 

Format: PowerPoint presentation followed by Q&A. Layout of the room is roundtables with up to 10 people per table.

This session is delivered by Alison Surtees. A creative producer, consultant and trainer who has worked across film, theatre and music as well as the corporate sectors. She is co-founder of Manchester Digital Music Archive, co-founder and fund manager at Future’s Venture Foundation. She is a freelance trainer with a range of industry organisations such as BBC, ScreenSkills Film and TV Charity and BECTU amongst others. 

16:00 – 17:30 Free refreshments plus a chance to network and get advice from the ScreenSkills bursary team.

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EVENING

17:30 – 19:00 Open Doors

In this session you will have a chance to meet local industry professionals in small groups and ask them questions about their work and career journey.

Professionals will be invited from some of the departments that will be recruiting for the ScreenSkills Trainee Finder programme this autumn - a year-long paid placement programme that matches talented individuals with feature films, high-end TV dramas and children's TV productions. This is your chance to ask questions about the programme and recruitment process.

Format: Roundtable discussion with groups of 10 people. Industry professionals rotate every 10 minutes.  

19:00 – 20:00 Free pizza and refreshments
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Access requirements: If there is anything we can do to accommodate your attendance please email Kay: kay.verdon@screenskills.com

Ticket holders requiring assistance are entitled to bring an accompanying assistant, carer or companion free of charge. Please email Kay: kay.verdon@screenskills.com ahead of booking to book this complimentary ticket. 

Contact information

Name: Kay
Email: careers@screenskills.com