West Midlands Regional resources and networks

Training & Skills Development

• ScreenSkills – Free e-learning, HETV Trainee Finder, careers info – https://www.screenskills.com  
• CreateCentral – Free training, News  https://www.createcentraluk.com/
• BBC Academy – Free training, masterclasses, production skills – https://www.bbc.co.uk/academy  
• BECTU Training – Courses on freelancing, technical skills, safety – https://bectu.org.uk/training   
• Film Skills / National Film & Television School Short Courses – https://filmskills.org  / https://nfts.co.uk/short-courses   
• CallTime Ready – Entry-level training & placements –https://www.calltimecompany.com/ 
• BAFTA Programmes – https://www.bafta.org/programmes/  

Entry-Level Opportunities

• ScreenSkills HETV Trainee Finder – https://www.screenskills.com/training/trainee-finder/

Regional Film Offices & Support

• Production Central – https://productioncentralwm.com/
• Filming in England – https://www.filminginengland.co.uk/

Find Paid Production Work

• The Unit List – https://theunitlist.com
• MyFirstJobInFilm – https://myfirstjobinfilm.com
• Talent Manager – https://www.thetalentmanager.com
• Production Base – https://www.productionbase.co.uk
• UK TV and Film Jobs-(LOVING YOUR WORK) Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovingyourwork/

Networking, Communities & Support

• Reel Brum, monthly Crew events – https://www.reelbrum.com
• Crew Birmingham, WhatsApp group with local crew – https://www.crewbirmingham.co.uk
• Film & TV Charity – https://filmtvcharity.org.uk
• Queer Filmmakers Network CIC – https://queerfilmmakersnetwork.org/
• DANC (Disabled Artists Networking Community) – https://triplec.org.uk/danc/
• PACT Indie Diversity Scheme – https://www.pact.co.uk/resource-hub/diversity-equity-inclusion/the-pact-indie-scheme.html
• People in TV: Runners https://www.facebook.com/groups/tv.runners/ 
• UK TV and Film Jobs-(LOVING YOUR WORK) Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovingyourwork/
• TV & Film Crew – Birmingham & Midlands (UK) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/303835816312195/
• Location Department Juniors – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047322668911457/
• Camera trainee discord channel- https://discord.com/invite/ruamf3dkeD?fbclid=IwAR3ZlADm3DZex-DlhFlI0zuSSyq0Uh2-r4gQM_4Lpn_430JuoksVWs3Zxks
• Costume Networking Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/247250777959/

Production Safety & Set Readiness

• ScreenSkills Training Passport – https://www.screenskills.com/training/screenskills-training-passport/
• First Option Safety Group resources – https://firstoption.group

Freelancing Resources  

The Freelance Bible: Everything You Need to Go Solo in Any Industry 

Sole trader download – https://alisongrade.com/downloads/