You can't make great film and TV without investing in the people behind it. In the returning Investing in People series, a new collection of videos highlights how ScreenSkills programmes and courses have helped develop the careers of those working across the screen industries.
Programmes were funded by ScreenSkills and supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funds as part of its Future Film Skills strategy.
Lian Baxter
Birmingham local Lian Baxter speaks about how she used the Hair and Make-up Transfer programme to start a new career in the screen industries.
Jem Clancy
Jem Clancy discusses taking part in a mentoring programme and how it helps support neurodiverse talent within the industry.
Tony Schumacher
Writer Tony Schumacher shares how ScreenSkills' New Writers programme, funded by the HETV Skills Fund, kick-started his career and heped him create BBC drama, The Responder.
Kodou Williams
Aspiring producer Kodou Williams on how the Film Trainee Finder programme gave her the opportunity to gain valuable experience on blockbuster productions.
Maria Zani
Maria Zani talks about the Step up to Post-Production Supervisor programme and how courses like these can help the screen industries become more inclusive towards disabled talent.
Investing in People 2021/22
Watch the videos from last year