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About
I was a screen skills mentee for 2021 with BBC Studios in development my mentor was a former BBC Producer was amazing she has over 97 broadcasting credits
this year's in 2023 I have been selected for the Bani jay UK Acceleration Bursary for Up and Coming Talent' at Sheffield DocFest.
In 2021 I went to Cannes film festival virtually I was invited to present UK fIms due to been given training by Film 104 Netflix and Post Super
I was selected for Step up to Post Production Supervisor for disabled talent in Feb 2021
I won a place again in 2022 step up for disabled talent to mattie painting for film and high end tv
In 2022 I was selected by Grand Media and Screenskills to be trained as a children drama script supervisor
In November 2020 I was selected to be part of the first ever high end amination budget Clinic the only Uk freelancer chosen it was a stop motion amination I did all the sets and designed the puppets and even wrote a children book
In August 2020 I was selected to trained as high end film and Tv drama production coordinator
https://www.screenskills.com/news/investing-in-people-how-screenskills-shapes-careers/
https://www.104films.com/step-up-to-matte-painting-for-film-hetv/
https://www.weareukfilm.com/news/our-industry-events-at-cannes-2021
Even though I have a job in a broadcasting and telecommunication company My job at sky is a non production role its in the sky retention call centre part time
I have worked many years there part time I work freelance for film and TV project which most them are under NDA for many other organisations that now included working for https://www.kenterprises.biz/ as a senior ambassador for Welfare and Wellbeing and as a international development producer for https://www.kenterprises.biz/kstudios . We are a Uk Start up with a global reach.
We provide a consultancy service Im under NDA to reduce the 17 SDG (sustainable development goals) of United Nations SDG goals EM EMEA and Italy .My role is Global I deal with so many different projects .
My other role is as head of disability and accessibility for Ramsgate International film and Tv Festival a non profit community cic I'm in discussion to bring one of to[leading broadcaster for deaf talent to partner with the festival creating work shops all year around and breaking down barriers through collaboration as there so many of my community not able to get a break as we have been often are overlooked as our work experience is different those who are non disabled
That is changing more disabled filmmakers are breaking through for me not us against them it about working together
an accessibility champion for sky plc for sky plc uk to increase sales to deaf and disabled and neurodivergent customers and support our deaf disabled and neurodivergent colleagues highlighting the training that we have and highlighting the need for individual bespoke colleagues and a neurodiversity Champion as well as the lead for the west of Scotland for sky plc to promote full inclusion and sky cares Ambassador for sky I do these roles voluntary.
I love collaborating with others and empowering myself to believe in myself and hopefully show that being kind, humble, hard working, a team player, empathetic, culturally aware disability equality and inclusion trained
I'm so super lucky I was trained in developing stories for children drama live action and amination also including documentary adult drama comedy scfi entertainment realty factual high end TV drama.
I come to you armed with a background in a variety of different art forms that have included working in the telecommunications indie film sector, independent television sector, community arts, theatre, live events, the music industry, radio and publishing.
My main experience is as a freelance International development producer working also a production manager production coordinator tv researcher fact finder consultant writer agent covid supervisor R and D marketing public relations A and R rep film and theatre Director actress interviewer published author artist theatre producing short films developing pitches creating storylines for myself and private clients for feature films tv documentaries and podcasts .back ground in music though working with angel artist-management looking after the careers of tops stars and plus one of the first female promoter in Glasgow and Edinburgh and then globally in the early 2000 and late 2000 in the heavy mental scene indie pop and hip hop scene running gig in the cathouse ivory blacks Garage and I was headhunted back to the music to run a sub of Sony records as head of AR talent uk. I'm an artist I see film and tv in as visual canvas .
I have done many courses via Screenskills on my own time Linkedin learning, BECTU, first option, BAFTA guru, tv mindset, BFI, BAFTA Albert Production Management Guild, Women in Film and Media, BBC academy etc. 104 films, Sky, Northern School of Media, Royal Television society. I go the Edinburgh international tv festival I go to a lot of networking events Im part of the Glasgow Film Crew.
I have been part of the Edinburgh International fringe festival I was part of scarescotland in 2014 . They were hired by an Production company founded by actor and Producer of the late 90s and ealy 2000 Hercules tv series .
As a disabled producer it’s important for me to know all departments not to be an expert but just to know what is needed to make sure that nothing is missed, and we all work as a team so I know who would be suited for each role .
I have projects in various stages of development one is being potential consider for development and one is about to be pitched to one of the biggest broadcasters
A published writer who rights unique stories and generates ideas that are focused on inclusion diversity and equality and are outside the box but with a unique original twist that captures viewers from quiz shows formats to drama
Trained in understanding what the consumer wants and needs and love to watch and consume due to years working for a broadcaster in a non production role my role at sky plc uk for 17 years has been so invaluable and my work with Toonspeak young people theatre and my mind comes with many different ideas and out of the box thinking that always has heart and my stories are fresh and interesting and are multi layered .As a published writer who writes unique stories and generates ideas that are focused on inclusion diversity and equality and are outside the box but with a unquie original twist that captures viewers from quiz shows formats to drama many of them have been inspired by real life events and there always truth coming from them,
I have also recently co director and co dop on an awarding 48 hour film festival short film in Glasgow over 42 teams entered we on an award its was my second 48 hour film festival short film in 2017 we won the STV best original concept that was only created for our film and has never been award since. It was given by the head of STV.
Equality, diversity, inclusion I’m trained in leadership with kindness, mindfulness unconscious bias training . deaf awareness culture awareness mental health disability awareness welfare training neurodivergerent awareness training sensory awareness mental health first aider well-being training. For many years, I have attended many industry qualified recognized courses to up skill and keep up to date with production values, development ethics, diversity rep inclusion advisability rep standards and courses.
I have dyslexic dyscalculia and autism I see these as my superpower I have a different way of thinking and seeing a project. I have a bone disorder I don’t let this stop me . Im me
E-learning
See which ScreenSkills e-learning Maria Angela Luigna Zani has completed to improve their skills and knowledge.
Experience
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Director
Director of Dignity A disabled led short film Director of Dignity A disabled led short film little pictures GMAC and Screen Scotland Commission · Freelancelittle pictures GMAC and Screen Scotland Commission · Freelance Sep 2023 - Present · 6 mosSep 2023 - Present · 6 mos Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom · RemoteGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom · Remote twelve new filmmakers and producers for the fourth year of the micro budget short film commission programme, it's a training and development scheme Little Pictures, funded by The National Lottery through Screen Scotland. we have an access coordinator on broad we are seeking allies to come on broad and collaborate with us to bring authentic representation of my community . The selection process is now complete, and GMAC is looking forward to connecting new and diverse talent with the Scottish screen sector. Each filmmaker will receive up to £2,000 to complete their short films through the development programme and production support. The twelve commissioned projects, with 50/50+ commissions by non-male participants, range from fiction, documentary, animation and experimental film: Maria A Zani (she her)– Dignity (Experimental/Fiction) is mines based on my own lived experience we are all across Scotland Selected producers working on the commission projects and receiving industry training and workshops from film producing etc Mauricio Ventura (he/him is my producer and DOP and Amelia Nashe is the writer of Dignity and @alision smith is my access cordnator The filmmakers and producers will receive free training, mentoring and support from GMAC to make their first commissioned film. Little Pictures will support them to develop their voice, bring their unique perspectives and experiences into the programme and encouraging them to take creative risks during the making of their films. The programme will provide further support for commissioning and employment opportunities to help kickstart their careers in the Scottish Film industry
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consultant
I will be working on getting two productions greenlight one is a comedy drama that based on mental health written by Katherine Shannon and Barry Lewis she is a freelancer for the BBC and head of the Kent Film Fpundation and a 1st AD and Barry Lewis is an awarding short film maker and screen writer and Katherine has just released her awarding short film crisps and zombies and her 8 part tv series my goal is get these projects greenlight
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consultant
Walking on Eggsshells a documentary from Openpictures limited my gaol is to get this project greenlight and get the documentary on to netflicks
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junior digital Mattie Painter
Produce multiple iteration concept illustration of key sets & environments to help inform the Directors creative vision. Do necessary research of the period, character, props and locations. Management and clean up of large database of source imagery. Will attend dailies, can interpret critical feedback and execute desired changes. Continuous and efficient communication across departments particularly Compositing and Lighting to ensure that all elements are up to date and in sync. Work in partnership October 3rd – 7th 2022 Location: Online Age: +18 Price: Free This is a Matte painting training programme aimed at disabled people working in post-related activity who want to turbo charge their careers and step up into the role of Matte painter for film and HETV. These programmes are supported by ScreenSkills using National Lottery funds awarded by the BFI as part of the Future Film Skills programme. Participants will get a comprehensive overview of the role of the Matte Painter, guided by an experienced industry Matte Painter and also hearing from an editor, VFX supervisor and others. We expect participants to create important industry links to move their careers forward. Previous courses have included sessions with the editors Justine Wright (The Iron Lady) and Chris Wyatt (Gods Own Country), Netflix, Lexhag and Digital Orchard. This is not a programme for new entrants and applicants will be expected to have some industry experience and must identify as disabled under the Equality Act 2010. This is a free course, but competition will be fierce as only 10 places are available. There are also opportunties for some trainees to have placements on top films and TV shows for up to 10 weeks! . with production coordinator to ensure that matte painting assets are on schedule.
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Amassdour Head of Welfare and wellbing seInor international Development Consultant Part of the K Studio Production team-EMEA
I will be working as part of k Studios headed by Amelia Nashe she is running the film tv and documentary department of k-enterprises .biz I will be assisting her producing content and developing I will also be the global head of well-fare focusing on mental health disability awareness training neurodivergent awareness training bame inclusion diversity equality partnering and collaborating with organizations and ngo and reaching out to contacts hUman trafficking domestic violence disability education farming health mental health poverty climate change animal rights supporting the 17 SDG for the United Nations
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customer service and sales
ustomer service professional, giving the best level of customer service, Proven record of accomplishments in high volume calls turn around, Fast-paced highly pressurized environment. First-time resolution to customer inquiries. Ability to use a well-honed front, facing customer service skills. Adept at communicating with the management team, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate overall sky products.
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Head of AR UK for Head of AR UK for Smash Records Universal /AMG/SONY
I will be opening doors to more disabled musical talent lbqt African many artists and give artists an opportunity they are humble down to Earth and respectful and passionate write their own music I may consider those who do not I’m about inclusion diversity equality Im recovering from long covid
Education and training
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Software upskilling for screen professionals
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Getting into the screen industries
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Media sharing
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GDPR and cyber security
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Team collaboration
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Lone working productivity
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Word
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
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Introduction to disability, access and inclusion
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Work well series
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Family tree
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Confidentiality
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The production office
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
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The Big Connection: Production Management Special
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Best practices for training in the screen industries
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Inclusive hiring for the screen industries
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How to find work in the screen industries
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
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How to apply for work in the screen industries
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
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Matte painting for film and HETV
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Digital Cities: Selling yourself as a brand
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Digital Cities: Fancy a job in TV?
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The Weekly Cuppa
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Script supervisor programme - for children's TV
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Architects into art department in film - introduction
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Digital Cities: Idea to screen
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Step Up: film post-production supervisor training for disabled crew
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Creative Excellence During Covid - Pooch Perfect
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Mastering Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing
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Industry State of Play: ScreenSkills Assessment 2021
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Navigating the rights minefield: business affairs and copyright... with Ben Green
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Production design National Occupational Standards review workshop: Scotland
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Edit Producing: A Beginner's Guide
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Sleep And Stress Management with Michelle Langer
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Your career journey in stop motion animation
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Get The Knowledge: Developing content for kids
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Stepping into management 101...with Fiona Dolton
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Supporting trainees for whom English is a second or other language
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Production Unlocked: the crew behind the story: comedy
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Working with children as a 1st AD
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An introduction to 2D animation rigging
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IR35 changes: what you need to know
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Online skills for creative brainstorming and development
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Supporting neurodiverse trainees
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Equality and inclusion essentials... with Addie Orfila
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Neurodiversity: flexibility of thought in TV 2023
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Disability awareness for hirers in association with thinkBIGGER!
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Generating ground-breaking ideas
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How to craft the perfect CV… with Creative Train
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Effective practice in on-line learning
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Tips for new self shooters and directors in factual
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Understanding consent forms and location releases
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Digital Cities Virtual: Review your career
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Managing teams remotely with David Bliss
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Animation workshop: developing yourself as a new entrant to the industry
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Post-production workshop for HETV
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Trainee Finder Open Doors: Scotland
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Digital Cities Virtual: Sort out your skills
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Digital Cities Virtual: Introduction to Set Etiquette
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Picture and sound workflow training for film post-production supervisors
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Post-production training for production coordinators and secretaries
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Problem-free Post Production: Strategies and Insights
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The Weekly Cuppa
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Production Unlocked: the crew behind the story: locations
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Creativity Diversity and the BBC
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It Starts At The Top – how commissioners set the standard for creative diversity and healthy work environments
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Mental health resources for producers, PMs and people working in production
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How to Develop a Winning Commission - unscripted TV
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Managing wellbeing and mental health in changing times with Dr Hazel Harrison
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Archive and Music in Visual Storytelling: A Workshop
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Neurodiversity Workshop with Nat Hawley
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Trainee Finder: Spotlight on locations
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Interview tips and tricks… with Creative Train
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Understanding Suicide Intervention... with Sarah McCaffrey
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Neurodiversity Workshop with Nat Hawley
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Trainee Finder: Spotlight on script supervising
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Writing for children's animation: panel
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Storytelling techniques for edit producers
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Mentoring for mentors
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Mentoring for mentees
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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The seven deadly sins of self shooting with Dan Donnelly
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Equality and inclusion essentials... with Addie Orfila
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Workshop: So you want to be a series producer?
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Animation discussion: Marketing yourself online
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Workshop: How to develop and pitch a show with Emma Morgan and Anna Abenson
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So you want to be…a casting producer? With Ellie Gibbs and Kay Green
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Working with Archive: Everything You Need to Know
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Understanding Suicide Intervention... with Sarah McCaffrey
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BAFTA Albert training with Katy Murdoch
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Production management essentials - budgets, schedules and commerical thinking
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Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness
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Lunch with a Commissioner: Simon Raikes, National Geographic
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Innovating for the Streamers: The Making of HBO Max’s A World of Calm
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So you want to be…an adventure director of photography? With Rob Taylor
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Masterclass: Making your production skills work in development with Jon Swain
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How to be a Good Development Researcher
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Workshop: Step up to production manager and boss your life!
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Negotiation and Communication training with Caroline Beaton
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Workshop: Rethinking my skills to find new opportunities
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Workshop: Owning your decisions and work life balance (without the guilt)
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So you want to be…an edit producer? With Debbie Reece Bloch and Colette Hooper
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Masterclass: Getting the best out of your contributors with Sue Bourne
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The Making of Reported Missing... with David Hodgkinson
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The Making of The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds... with Teresa Watkins
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Workshop: Step up to production manager and boss your life!
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So you want to be…a colourist? With Senem Yagan
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Soaps: Getting scripted back In business with John Whiston
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Introduction to the FS7 with Dan Donnelly
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ScreenSkills Safe Return to Set Seminars - High-end TV drama focus: Death in Paradise and Pursuit of Love
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Masterclass: How to get the fly on the wall to capture the real story with Simon Ford
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Leadership in the time of Covid: ScreenSkills in association with Broadcast
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Masterclass: Spotlight on... production coordinators and junior production managers
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Masterclass: Industry Greats - award-winning documentary film maker James Jones
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Workshop with Directors UK: Directing from stage to screen with Josie Rourke and Thomas Hescott
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Workshop: Working with Disabled Talent with thinkBIGGER's Sam Tatlow
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Workshop: Working with Disabled Talent with thinkBIGGER's Sam Tatlow
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So you want to be…a producer director? With Georgina Kiedrowski and Joe Keenan
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Facing the blank page with Hazel Marshall
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Lunch with a Commissioner: Adrian Padmore Commissioning Editor, factual, Channel 5
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Finding focus and energy when hybrid working... with Michelle Langer
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Masterclass: The secrets of development with Kat Lennox and Newton Velji, BBC Studios
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Workshop: How to conduct a successful master interview
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Industry Greats Masterclass: Cracking children's TV with Jeremy Salsby
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Step Up to Production Manager and Boss Your Life
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Workshop: Unconscious bias training with Femi Otitoju
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So you want to be...an entertainment showrunner? With Mark Sidaway
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Workshop: The world of celebrity booking with David Allberry and Issy Lloyd
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Animation workshop: Stepping up to be an animation line producer
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Edit Lifelines
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Social media and TV with Andrew Davis
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Budgeting High-End Animated Series Clinic
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So you want to be…a development researcher or AP? With Jack Browne
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Workshop: The challenges of remote production management during a global pandemic
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In partnership RTS Futures and ScreenSkills present: Getting into Broadcasting
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So you want to be...a camera assistant? With Saul Gittens
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1-to-1 SpotCoaching for TV professionals... with Wendy Wilson
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Inclusive casting in unscripted TV with Mel Walden
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Football’s coming home again: producing TV during Covid
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Living in Lockdown and Beyond... with Dr Paul Litchfield
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Lunch with a Commissioner: Daniel Pearl, commissioning editor, factual, Channel 5
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So you want to be…head of development? With Mike Philo and Emily Dollman
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Olly Lambert: The seven rules for war reporters and anyone else who is making a film)
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Workshop: Sony FS7 camera - your questions answered with Dan Donnelly
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Producing TV during Covid: a production management perspective
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Time management when working from home with Jennifer Tollady
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So you want to be…a development producer? With Matt McGough and Mohammed Adnan
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Masterclass: Running a factual indie in 2020 with Firecracker Films
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So you want to be...a researcher? With Brittany Borkan
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So you want to be…a shooting & location assistant producer? With Michael Perry and Charlotte Jacobs
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Certificates
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
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Introduction to disability, access and inclusion
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
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Getting into the screen industries
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Work well series
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Best practices for training in the screen industries
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Inclusive hiring for the screen industries
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Mentoring for mentors
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Mentoring for mentees
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work