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ScreenSkills launches free remote training

A free package of practical workshops, masterclasses with industry leaders and online training to support f...

27th March 2020

Government responds to industry call for freelancer support

Freelancers and the self-employed facing financial difficulties will be able to apply for the grant

27th March 2020

HETV Trainee Finder kicks off online

Training for the 2020/21 cohort of the High-end TV Trainee Finder programme has begun this week.

26th March 2020

ScreenSkills announces change to Skills Forecasting

The next ScreenSkills Barometer will not be taking place due to the current Covid-19 crisis.

25th March 2020

New film and TV emergency relief fund to support workers

The BFI and Film and TV Charity have established the fund to support the creative community affected by the...

24th March 2020

Supporting our workforce during the Covid-19 crisis

We are dedicated to helping the UK screen workforce during these challenging times

20th March 2020

ScreenSkills backs call for freelancers support

ScreenSkills has signed a letter urging the Prime Minister to support the self-employed

20th March 2020

ScreenSkills CEO Seetha Kumar interviewed by the Royal Television Society

She discussed her career in broadcasting and the ongoing work of ScreenSkills.

19th March 2020

Film Trainee Finder 2020 begins with first induction weekend

The Trainee Finder programme has begun with a weekend of masterclasses and panels in Leeds.

11th March 2020

National Careers Week 2020 launches

The aim is to promote the importance of good careers education in schools and colleges.

2nd March 2020

First UK Centre of Screen Excellence launches in Leeds

The launch marks a major milestone in the drive to develop film and TV production centres nationwide

28th February 2020

Looking forward to 2020 in non-scripted and children's TV

19th February 2020

Mental health issues raised in new industry report

The severity of the scale of mental health issues in the screen industries has been raised by a new report

13th February 2020

AWUK launch fourth year of the Helen North Achieve Programme

The programme focuses on supporting women at all stages of their career to achieve their potential

13th February 2020

Oscars for Skills Fund contributors 1917 and Judy

Congratulations to Film Skills Fund contributors 1917 and Judy for their Academy Awards.

10th February 2020

New VFX apprenticeship standards developed

Industry experts are asked to provide feedback on two new VFX apprenticeship standards.

6th February 2020

New funds to increase apprentice numbers

Apply for funding on projects that will increase the uptake of apprenticeships in the screen industries.

3rd February 2020

Skills Fund contributors win at BAFTA film awards

Congratulations and a big thank you to 1917 and Judy, and to all Skills Fund contributing nominees.