National Training Providers
Skillset - the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries
Skillset has recently launched an on-line searchable database of all approved training provision in the country.
In the South West, Skillset has a Regional Manager; Corrina Fowler, based at SW Screen. To contact her:
T: 0117 952 9986
Media Desk UK
The UK Media Desk provide advice and guidance on how to access MEDIA which is a six year programme of the European Union to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase international circulation of European audiovisual product.
BFI
The bfi was established in 1933 to promote greater understanding, appreciation and access to film and television culture. They are the custodians of the largest film archive in the world and are a world leader in film restoration and preservation.
In addition to the archive, they run the internationally renowned National Film Theatre and London Film Festival, the bfi IMAX Cinema, and the world's largest film library and educational resource.
The bfi also releases films in cinema and on video and DVD, publishes books and runs educational programmes.
BBC Training & Development
BBC Training & Development offers a 60% subsidy to freelance/contract workers on a range of camera, sound, lighting, editing and new media training. In addition, through Skillset, the Broadcast, Film, Video and Multimedia industry's Sector Skills Council, some courses carry 60% funding from the Skillset Freelance Training Fund.
Arista
Arista provides expert training and consultancy in the craft of storytelling and the business of film and TV development to industry professionals around the world. Activities include intensive residential Project Development Programmes and Story Development Workshops based in Italy; Introduction to Development Seminars, Screenwriting Craft Specials, and Business of Development Conferences in city centres across Europe; and Bespoke Development Training for international clients around the world.
DV Talent
DV Talent's bespoke courses are a breakthrough in DV training. Run by production people for production people, our Skillset-endorsed courses provide the technical and editorial skills required to work effectively, creatively and responsibly. Forget training by technician, our trainers are all distinguished DV filmmakers.
Rocliffe
Rocliffe Film & Writers Forums - Connecting Established Industry to Emerging Writing & Filmmaking Talent. The Bafta/Rocliffe New Film Forum provides a platform for the short film making process exploring the production values, funding, casting, script development, budget considerations and is a celebration of the UK's Short Film Culture.
Training & Performance Showcase (TAPS)
TAPS - If you are a writer looking to develop your creative and technical skills and want to increase your TV commissioning prospects, we have a range of courses that should be of interest to you.
Moonstone
Moonstone - Founded in 1997 in consultation with Robert Redford's Sundance Institute , Moonstone supports the work of European independent screenwriters and directors of vision, through its programme of advanced project-based development and training.
NESTA
By bringing together the creative, technical and educational communities, NESTA Futurelab is pioneering ways of using new technologies to transform the learning experience.
Screenwriters Workshop
Screenwriters Workshop was set up in 1983 to help writers help themselves to find work in the film and television industries.
The National Short Course Training Programme
The National Short Course Training Programme (NSCTP) operates as a self-funding Unit within the National Film and Television School. The NSCTP is a non-profit organisation, which has grown to become the leading provider of high quality, cost effective short courses for the majority of freelancers who work in the film and television industries. Responsible to an Advisory Committee representative of the industry as a whole, and with the support of the industry, the NSCTP is run by a small administrative team, able to respond immediately with an innovative and ever-improving course programme to meet industry training needs.
The Script Factory
Established in 1996, The Script Factory has become one of Europe's leading development organizations working to support screenwriters by finding and developing new screenwriting talent; by supporting the people who work with screenwriters; and by presenting unique and unmissable live screenwriting events with some of cinema's top creative talent.
The DocHouse
DocHouse was formed to support and promote documentary in the UK. It aims to:
- increase participation and develop new audiences for documentaries in the cinema, on television and emerging media
- create faster and easier access to UK and international documentary
- promote the use of documentary through education at all levels
- nurture and encourage new talent for the future.
New York Film Academy
The New York Film Academy opened its door in 1992 with an ambition to provide a top quality education in filmmaking to anybody with a passion for making movies. Twelve years later the New York Film Academy is one of the most recognized names among film schools and acting schools across the world. With three year-round locations – New York, Los Angeles and London, England
Women in Film & Television
Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) is a membership association open to women with at least one year's professional experience in the television, film and/or digital media industries. Training and mentoring opportunities.
First Light
At First Light, we fund and inspire the making of short films by young people in the UK, reflecting the diversity of their lives.
Brighton Film School
The Brighton Film School is a member of the National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image (NAHEMI), and works very closely with the Education Committee of the Moving Image Society (The British Kinematograph, Sound and Television Society) offering part-time day and evening courses in 16 mm film production, based at Brighton Business Centre.
The ARVON Foundation
Arvon runs residential creative writing courses at centres in four locations: Devon, Shropshire, Yorkshire and a centre near Inverness which is supported by Arvon but owned by the Moniack Trust. The courses, for people of all ages and backgrounds, provide an inspirational space and dedicated time to practise the art of writing.
The Ideas Factory
The Ideas Factory - helping you get where you want to be in the creative industries. Partnership project between IEE and Ch4 aimed at combining technology with traditional and new Creative Industries. Primary focus on young people and new entrants, with access to information and advice.
Skillset Approved Training Providers
The first Industry Training Providers to have been approved by Skillset are:
FT2
FT2 is the film and television industry's national provider of new entrant training. We train assistants in the departments of art, camera, grips, sound, edit, makeup and hairdressing, props, production (including script supervision and co-ordination) and wardrobe; researchers in factual programming and apprentices in the set crafts of set painting, carpentry and fibrous plastering. We also provide assessment for Skillset Professional Qualifications (NVQs) for freelances working in film and television.
Video Engineering & Training
VET's reputation as a leading media industry training provider is built on 15 years of successful training delivery. Through regular courses or bespoke training we address the skill and knowledge gaps of the modern media practitioner.
Film Design International
The FDI teaches draftsmanship for film and TV. It is intensely practical and specially designed to give a good knowledge of film techniques on the drawing board.
Performing Arts Lab
PAL has an accumulated body of knowledge: To date, PAL has designed and produced 90 Labs with over 3,000 talented, practicing writers, artists, scientists, teachers and industry professionals.
The Video College, Kensington
Website under construction
Film Schools:
National Film & TV School
NFTVS – The Industry's leading Film School. Courses are designed for people with at least a little previous experience, even if it's just making their own DV film, most students are in their mid-twenties when they arrive although there is no hard-and-fast rule on age.
London International Film School
The London International Film School has always been completely independent, and remains so following the validation of its course by London Metropolitan University. 2 year MA courses leading up to 35 mm film production. £31,000 total course fees.
International Film School
International Film School, Wales – Part of the University of Wales, Newport. Website under construction.
Bournemouth Film School
Bournemouth Film School – Part of the Arts Institute, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Media School
Bournemouth Media School – Part of the University of Bournemouth The Media School at Bournemouth University is the largest centre in the UK for the study of Corporate & Marketing Communications, Journalism and Communication, Media Production and Computer Animation.
