Get Into Film and TV Bootcamp
Duration: 8 weeks
Ready to make your mark in the exciting world of film and TV? Join our Get into Film and TV bootcamp, a programme to support entry into the film/TV sector. Gain insider knowledge and hands-on skills and kickstart your career behind the scenes. Get ready to shine in this dynamic, fast-paced industry!
Who is it suitable for?
This course is aimed at learners working or aiming to work as a production assistant within the film & TV industry.
Course Content
Key elements:
- Working freelance – finding and keeping work
- The business of your business – dealing confidently with taxes, banks and other aspects of money
- Career progression/options, becoming a Production Coordinator and other opportunities
- Contributing to the production process, monitoring budgets and resources and adapting to operational changes as required
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to plan and develop productions
- Maintain production documentation and/or programme logs
- Research, identify and suggest resources, logistics and equipment taking into consideration constraints
- Provide technical support to colleagues for audio and visual productions
Delivery
The course will be delivered over 8 weeks. Workshops will be held in person at venues in or near Watford two days a week, with some additional activities live and online via Teams.
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding you must be aged 19+ and live in Hertfordshire or London. This course is supported by Hertfordshire Futures and the Greater London Authority.
As a result of The Bootcamp, I have gained freelance full-time employment and broadened my prospects. This began with achieving roles as a production assistant for a variety of commercials and music videos.
I have since gained employment as an assistant buyer and in scripting. Most recently, I have directed and edited shorts, which are commissioned by museums.
The Bootcamp enabled me to successfully develop my ideas and enhanced my awareness of the skills that can support this. I am now able to network with professionalism, and therefore have gained invaluable advice and continual professional development opportunities. All of which widen my visibility to prior and prospective employers.
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