Production manager programme

A comprehensive course covering the key principles and practices of unscripted production management. Across five months, there will be eight days of face-to-face training. With additional online modules and masterclasses. Delegates will also be assigned a mentor (including job-related and wider career support) for the duration of the course, and there will be networking opportunities.

This is step-by-step intensive training in the key stages of a production, examining both the practical skills needed to be a successful production manager (PM), as well as personal skills when managing a team and working harmoniously with executive/series producers, and broadcasters.

The course will be run by highly experienced heads of production, production execs and production managers

This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund, which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC, Channel 4, Sky, A+E Networks UK, Discovery UK, Channel 5, Netflix, ITV, Amazon and UKTV matched by production companies.

Who it's for

Applicants will: 

• Have at least one credit as a junior production manager or PM and be actively working in this role for the duration of the programme
• Be looking to consolidate their experience and skills so far and navigate the transition between production coordinator and PM within a supportive group of peers

There are two training cohorts at locations around the UK. Please note locations may vary depending on the preference of final applicants.

Bristol or London (TBC):

• 25/26 March 2023
• 20/21 May 2023
• 24/25 June 2023
• 21/22 July 2023

Leeds, Manchester or Glasgow (TBC):

• 22/23 April 2023
• 10/11 June 2023
• 8/9 July 2023
• 28/29 July 2023

What it covers

• Beginnings and an overview of production management
• Pre-production and scheduling
• Budgeting
• Crewing, contracts and welfare
• Managing effectively
• Insurance, legalities, health and safety
• Kit and locations – UK and overseas
• Post-production
• Working with series and executive producers – managing upwards and problem solving
• Working with a team
• Legal, insurance and health and safety

In addition to the face-to-face training, guest speakers and industry professionals will deliver online training in key elements of managing teams, including skills such as identifying and tackling bullying and harassment, mental health issues on production, discrimination and effective recruitment and communication.

How to apply

Click apply now at the top right of the page where you'll be directed to the DV Talent listing on The Talent Manager site.

Eligibility:

• At least one credit as junior production manager or PM and be actively working in the role
• Looking to navigate the transition between production coordinator and PM within a supportive group of peers

The course fee is £750+VAT.  

Bursaries are available to support course fees, travel and accommodation.