Budgeting Part 1 | Module O: Live Spreadsheet Q&A Sessions
2022-11-08 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | https://www.mission.guru/event/gpdb-1-0/
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This optional module gives an introduction and familiarisation with spreadsheets for beginners.
All participants will be sent access to our introduction to spreadsheets training which can be completed in their own time.
To support this training there will be a series of live, online Q&A sessions where participants can bring all their spreadsheet questions.
The Guiding Principles of Departmental Budgeting course enables participants to gain the skills and confidence to prepare departmental budgets. This free-to-attend course is taught online by industry Line Producers and Craft HODs.

This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions and by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is recommended for Film and/or HETV:

Art Department

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

Costume

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

Hair and Make-up

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

Locations

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

We also welcome applications from those looking to return to work following a career break who have equivalent experience.
COURSE OUTLINE
This course is in two parts – Part 1 is open to all and Part 2 is an additional session, especially for HODs.
Part 1 consists of 3 modules:
Module 0: Introduction and familiarisation with spreadsheets for beginners – on-demand and live ONLINE Q&A (optional)

Module 1: The basics of budgeting – 4 hours live ONLINE
Module 2: The relationship between departments and the Line Producer and Production Accountant – 4 hours live ONLINE

Part 2 for HODs

Further Guiding Principles of Departmental Budgeting – 2 hours live ONLINE

PART 1 MODULES
Part 1 consists of 3 modules:
Module 0: Introduction and familiarisation with spreadsheets for beginners (optional) – on-demand and live ONLINE Q&A
All participants will be sent access to our on-demand introduction to spreadsheets training which can be completed in their own time. To support this on-demand training there will be a series of live Q&A sessions where participants can bring all their spreadsheet questions.
Module 1: The basics of budgeting – 4 hours live ONLINE
Lead by Alan Fairholm a Line Producer, this session is designed to guide participants through the principles of estimating materials and labour so they can prepare a budget. The course will cover:

What to consider
How to calculate the budget
Making estimates
Contingencies

The session will then drill down into the detail on labour costs:

What am I trying to estimate? (what needs to be done, by when, and by whom?)
Writing down a proposed list of labour needed/work to be done
What information do I already have? (e.g. rates, hours, duration, number of people)
What do I need to find out? (e.g. rates, hours,tax status)
Making assumptions and ensuring consistency
Researching and putting costs against each estimate
Additional costs? (e.g. travel, per diems, accommodation, overtime, holiday pay, pension contributions)
Explaining assumptions made to prepare the budget

Then it will move onto materials costs:

What am I trying to estimate?
Writing down a list of components
What do I already know? (e.g. sizes, quantities, quality)
What do I need to find out? (e.g. quotes, prices)
Making assumptions and ensuring consistency
Researching and putting costs against each component
Hidden charges? (e.g. P&P, Returns, Deposits, Additional insurance)
Recognising VAT inclusive and VAT exclusive prices

By the end of the session, participants will be able to use this information to prepare a budget and be able to explain the assumptions made.
Module 2: The relationship between departments and the Line Producer and Production Accountant – 4 hours live ONLINE
This session follows Module 1 and is department specific. In this session, you will learn first-hand from an experienced HOD from your department about how they approach budgeting. They will give examples from productions they’ve worked on, what they took into account and what top tips they have that have helped them create and manage budgets.
They will also share how they work with the Line Producer, how important these relationships are for the production, the importance of keeping costs up to date and accurate to ensure the smooth running of the production.
The second half of the session, we will be joined by a Production Accountant to hear how they work with the Production Departments and Line Producers on the financial management of the production. They will share their top tips and the common areas that cause problems and challenges when preparing and running a departmental budget.
The final part of the session will look to draw this part of the course together, to offer the opportunity for students to share thoughts and questions to ensure they leave the course with a clear vision of how they will go forward in preparing budgets.
PART 2 for HODs
Part 2 for HODs – 2 hour live ONLINE session
These are department specific sessions for HODs who have completed Part 1 only.
This is an opportunity for participants to go into further detail about budgeting and cost management from the perspective of an HOD. It will be an opportunity for participants to ask specific questions about current or previous projects where they encountered budgetary challenges.
The sessions will be led by two trainers, a Line Producer and an HOD from that department.
RECORDINGS
Part 1 – Modules 1 and 2 will be recorded and shared with participants following the training. However, participants are highly recommended to attend the training live as the sessions will be interactive and this will be an opportunity to have your specifc questions answered.
COURSE DATES
Part 1: Module O – Live Spreadsheet Q&A Sessions (mix of departments)

Tues 8 November (1830 – 1930)
Weds 23 November (1300 – 1400)
Thurs 1 December (0900 – 1000)

Part 1: Module 1 – The Basics of Budgeting (mix of departments)

Sun 13 November (1330 – 1730)
Tues 15 November (0930 – 1330)
Sat 19 November (1330 – 1730)
Tues 29 November (0930 – 1330)
Tues 6 December (0930 – 1330)

Part 1: Module 2 – The relationship between departments (department specific)

ART: Thurs 8 December (0930 – 1330)
ART: Mon 12 December (0930 – 1330)
LOCATIONS: Tues 13 December (0930 – 1330)
COSTUME: Wed 14 December (0930 – 1330)
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Thurs 15 December (0930 – 1330)

Part 2: For HODs (department specific)

ART: Wed 11 January (0930 – 1130)
LOCATIONS: Wed 11 January (1200 – 1400)
COSTUME: Thurs 12 January (0930 – 1130)
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Thurs 12 January (1200 – 1400)

Further dates for January to March 2023 will be announced towards the end of the year
BY THE END OF THE COURSE...
By the end of this training course participants will have learned:

How to use existing information to create and estimate budgets.
How to use a spreadsheet to keep track of your budget and forecast actual costs
How to estimate materials costs
How to estimate labour costs
How to update your estimates as the production moves forward
How to communicate your budget and associated assumptions to line managers
Had the benefit of a peer support network

By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to prepare and present their own department budgets.
Course Tutors Alison GradeCourse DirectorAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book, The Freelance Bible and offer many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers.Alan FairholmCourse DirectorAlan is an experienced Line Producer who started his career at Tyne Tees Television before moving to Zenith Entertainment where he worked across a large number of projects, firstly as a production accountant but quickly moving across to production management, Line Producer, Production Executive and finally as the Director of Production, working with all the UK Broadcasters.APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

Budgeting Part 1 | Module 1: The Basics of Budgeting
2022-11-12 13:30 - 17:30 | https://www.mission.guru/event/gpdb-1-1-13nov22/
Training (88)
ScreenSkills (76)
HETV (62)
Film (44)
Unscripted (32)
Experienced (14)
Freelancing (14)
Children's (14)
Early Experienced (10)
Scripted (8)
Career stage Early (5)
For Approval (5)
Age +18 (4)
This session is designed to guide participants through the principles of estimating materials and labour so they can prepare a budget.
This module is led by the highly-experienced Line Producer, Alan Fairholm.
The Guiding Principles of Departmental Budgeting course enables participants to gain the skills and confidence to prepare departmental budgets. This free-to-attend course is taught online by industry Line Producers and Craft HODs.

This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions and by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is recommended for Film and/or HETV:

Art Department

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

Costume

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

Hair and Make-up

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

Locations

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

We also welcome applications from those looking to return to work following a career break who have equivalent experience.
COURSE OUTLINE
This course is in two parts – Part 1 is open to all and Part 2 is an additional session, especially for HODs.
Part 1 consists of 3 modules:
Module 0: Introduction and familiarisation with spreadsheets for beginners – on-demand and live ONLINE Q&A (optional)

Module 1: The basics of budgeting – 4 hours live ONLINE
Module 2: The relationship between departments and the Line Producer and Production Accountant – 4 hours live ONLINE

Part 2 for HODs

Further Guiding Principles of Departmental Budgeting – 2 hours live ONLINE

PART 1 MODULES
Part 1 consists of 3 modules:
Module 0: Introduction and familiarisation with spreadsheets for beginners (optional) – on-demand and live ONLINE Q&A
All participants will be sent access to our on-demand introduction to spreadsheets training which can be completed in their own time. To support this on-demand training there will be a series of live Q&A sessions where participants can bring all their spreadsheet questions.
Module 1: The basics of budgeting – 4 hours live ONLINE
Lead by Alan Fairholm a Line Producer, this session is designed to guide participants through the principles of estimating materials and labour so they can prepare a budget. The course will cover:

What to consider
How to calculate the budget
Making estimates
Contingencies

The session will then drill down into the detail on labour costs:

What am I trying to estimate? (what needs to be done, by when, and by whom?)
Writing down a proposed list of labour needed/work to be done
What information do I already have? (e.g. rates, hours, duration, number of people)
What do I need to find out? (e.g. rates, hours,tax status)
Making assumptions and ensuring consistency
Researching and putting costs against each estimate
Additional costs? (e.g. travel, per diems, accommodation, overtime, holiday pay, pension contributions)
Explaining assumptions made to prepare the budget

Then it will move onto materials costs:

What am I trying to estimate?
Writing down a list of components
What do I already know? (e.g. sizes, quantities, quality)
What do I need to find out? (e.g. quotes, prices)
Making assumptions and ensuring consistency
Researching and putting costs against each component
Hidden charges? (e.g. P&P, Returns, Deposits, Additional insurance)
Recognising VAT inclusive and VAT exclusive prices

By the end of the session, participants will be able to use this information to prepare a budget and be able to explain the assumptions made.
Module 2: The relationship between departments and the Line Producer and Production Accountant – 4 hours live ONLINE
This session follows Module 1 and is department specific. In this session, you will learn first-hand from an experienced HOD from your department about how they approach budgeting. They will give examples from productions they’ve worked on, what they took into account and what top tips they have that have helped them create and manage budgets.
They will also share how they work with the Line Producer, how important these relationships are for the production, the importance of keeping costs up to date and accurate to ensure the smooth running of the production.
The second half of the session, we will be joined by a Production Accountant to hear how they work with the Production Departments and Line Producers on the financial management of the production. They will share their top tips and the common areas that cause problems and challenges when preparing and running a departmental budget.
The final part of the session will look to draw this part of the course together, to offer the opportunity for students to share thoughts and questions to ensure they leave the course with a clear vision of how they will go forward in preparing budgets.
PART 2 for HODs
Part 2 for HODs – 2 hour live ONLINE session
These are department specific sessions for HODs who have completed Part 1 only.
This is an opportunity for participants to go into further detail about budgeting and cost management from the perspective of an HOD. It will be an opportunity for participants to ask specific questions about current or previous projects where they encountered budgetary challenges.
The sessions will be led by two trainers, a Line Producer and an HOD from that department.
RECORDINGS
Part 1 – Modules 1 and 2 will be recorded and shared with participants following the training. However, participants are highly recommended to attend the training live as the sessions will be interactive and this will be an opportunity to have your specifc questions answered.
COURSE DATES
Part 1: Module O – Live Spreadsheet Q&A Sessions (mix of departments)

Tues 8 November (1800 – 1900)
Weds 23 November (1300 – 1400)
Thurs 1 December (0900 – 1000)

Part 1: Module 1 – The Basics of Budgeting (mix of departments)

Sun 13 November (1330 – 1730)
Tues 15 November (0930 – 1330)
Sat 19 November (1330 – 1730)
Tues 29 November (0930 – 1330)
Tues 6 December (0930 – 1330)

Part 1: Module 2 – The relationship between departments (department specific)

ART: Thurs 8 December (0930 – 1330)
ART: Mon 12 December (0930 – 1330)
LOCATIONS: Tues 13 December (0930 – 1330)
COSTUME: Wed 14 December (0930 – 1330)
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Thurs 15 December (0930 – 1330)

Part 2: For HODs (department specific)

ART: Wed 11 January (0930 – 1130)
LOCATIONS: Wed 11 January (1200 – 1400)
COSTUME: Thurs 12 January (0930 – 1130)
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Thurs 12 January (1200 – 1400)

Further dates for January to March 2023 will be announced towards the end of the year
BY THE END OF THE COURSE...
By the end of this training course participants will have learned:

How to use existing information to create and estimate budgets.
How to use a spreadsheet to keep track of your budget and forecast actual costs
How to estimate materials costs
How to estimate labour costs
How to update your estimates as the production moves forward
How to communicate your budget and associated assumptions to line managers
Had the benefit of a peer support network

By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to prepare and present their own department budgets.
Course Tutors Alison GradeCourse DirectorAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book, The Freelance Bible and offer many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers.Alan FairholmCourse DirectorAlan is an experienced Line Producer who started his career at Tyne Tees Television before moving to Zenith Entertainment where he worked across a large number of projects, firstly as a production accountant but quickly moving across to production management, Line Producer, Production Executive and finally as the Director of Production, working with all the UK Broadcasters.APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

Budgeting Part 1 | Module 1: The Basics of Budgeting
2022-11-15 09:30 - 13:30 | https://www.mission.guru/event/gpdb-1-1-15nov22/

Budgeting Part 1 | Module 1: The Basics of Budgeting
2022-11-20 13:30 - 17:30 | https://www.mission.guru/event/gpdb-1-1-19nov22/

Script Supervisor for Film | Birmingham
2022-11-21 09:00 - 2022-11-25 17:00 | Fazeley Studios, 191 Fazeley St, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5SE, Birmingham, B5 5SE, United Kingdom
Training (88)
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Experienced (14)
Freelancing (14)
Children's (14)
Early Experienced (10)
Scripted (8)
Career stage Early (5)
For Approval (5)
Age +18 (4)
This training course is for those with well-established industry experience to train to become Script Supervisors. It is aimed at those who have identified that being a Script Supervisor is their ideal career.
If you are someone who wants to be close to the action on set, likes to work independently, relishes responsibility and have:
Fantastic attention to detailStrong organisational and administration skillsAn analytical brain and is a keen problem solverAdvanced diplomacy skillsResilience and staminaThe ability to remain calm under pressure… then Script Supervisor might be the role for you! Click here for more information on the role of Script Supervisor.
Applications This training is supported by ScreenSkills using National Lottery funds awarded by the British Film Institute (BFI) as part of the Future Film Skills programme.
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is open to those who have:

3 or more years’ professional experience
A minimum of 3 credits+ (not including entry level / runner credits)

Those who are have current and/or previous experience in the following roles are likely to have skills that would transfer well into the Script Supervisor role:

Production Assistant
Production Coordinator
Gallery PA (e.g. entertainment / sport)
Autocue operators
Camera assistants
Script Editors
3rd Assistant Directors

We also welcome applications from those looking to return to work following a career break who have equivalent experience.
COURSE DATES
The course is in two parts – a classroom element (5 days) and a placement element (5 days).
The classroom training will run in person over 5 consecutive days. Applicants must be available to attend ALL training days on their chosen course.

Course 1: Monday 21st – Friday 25th November, Birmingham
Course 2: Monday 5th – Friday 9th December, Leeds

Following the classroom training each ScreenSkills and Mission Accomplished will seek to find a one week (5 day) placement for each participant to shadow the Script Supervisor on a Film or TV drama. Placements will be subsidised by ScreenSkills. Applicants will be asked for their availability following the training and their base(s) to help facilitate the placements. All placements must be completed by 31st January 2023.
COURSE OUTLINE
Prior to the first classroom day there will be a 90 mins Zoom call where participants will be able to meet each other and the trainers.

Day
Course Content

Day 1

What is a Script Supervisors Role?
What is “continuity”?
The “prep” process
Why & How to “Time” a Script
Breaking down a script
Role of Script Supervisor at a Read through, Recce and Production Meeting

Homework: Give Script Scenes to breakdown to review in morning

Day 2

A shooting day for a Script Supervisor
Coverage – Why & How to obtain it
Why & How to Match Action
Crossing the line and Eyelines
Taking photos – what’s important to take
Shots Language
How to write a continuity sheet
The editor’s tramlined script

Homework: Continue to breakdown a few scenes of a script.

Day 3

Practical day – The Script Supervisor on set
On set etiquette
Interacting with Actors and Directors
Live actors practical – noting action
Writing up notes – continuity / editors tramline script

Homework: looking at scenes to shoot tomorrow- making notes on what to look for in advance

Day 4

Practical day – Live Role Play with actors and recording
Putting it all together

Homework: any questions they have for Q&A tomorrow

Day 5

Review of yesterday’s Role Play
Progress reports
Script amendments
Selected takes charts
Filming phone calls
Working with green screen / CGI
Guest speaker – talk about getting started as a Script Supervisor, their work as an assistant, software they prefer
Paper scripts vs iPad working
Interacting with other departments.
Wrap up of course

PLACEMENT OUTLINEFollowing the classroom element of the training we will work with ScreenSkills to secure each participant a one week (5 day placement) on a scripted production. The placements will be subsidised by ScreenSkills. Placements will take place following the classroom training and will all have been completed by the end of January 2023.
Participants will be asked for their availablity for placements once their place on the course is confirmed.BY THE END OF THE COURSE...
By the end of training course participants will have:

Gained in depth insight into the role and responsibilities of the Script Supervisor
Learned how to time and break down a script
Learned the importance of coverage, eyelines, crossing the line and how to match the action
Had opportunity to test out their skills practically in a safe environment
Gained knowledge of paperwork requirements
Developed the professional skills needed in the role
Met an assistant Script Supervisor

By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to begin their career in the Script Supervisor department.
ABOUT OUR FUNDERS

This programme is supported by ScreenSkills as part of the BFI Future Film Skills programme using funds from the National Lottery.
Please note:
This course would normally cost participants £400, but thanks to funding from the ScreenSkills Future Film Skills fund, it is currently being offered to you free.
If you fail to attend we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs, unless your place can be taken by someone else.
Course Tutors Alison GradeCourse DirectorAlison runs Mission Accomplished and regularly delivers training for ScreenSkills. She is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Her company, Mission Accomplished, regularly delivers training for ScreenSkills and other industry bodies.Lisa MailCourse LeaderLisa Mail is a highly experienced Script Supervisor who has worked at a wide range of budget levels and production sizes. Lisa has also delivered Script Supervisor training for BBC Academy and Bectu. Lisa knows the role of Script Supervisor incredibly well and is keen to share this knowledge with a new generation of Script Supervisors.

Budgeting Part 1 | Module O: Live Spreadsheet Q&A Sessions
2022-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 | https://www.mission.guru/event/gpdb-1-0-23nov22/
Training (88)
ScreenSkills (76)
HETV (62)
Film (44)
Unscripted (32)
Experienced (14)
Freelancing (14)
Children's (14)
Early Experienced (10)
Scripted (8)
Career stage Early (5)
For Approval (5)
Age +18 (4)
This optional module gives an introduction and familiarisation with spreadsheets for beginners.
All participants will be sent access to our introduction to spreadsheets training which can be completed in their own time.
To support this training there will be a series of live, online Q&A sessions where participants can bring all their spreadsheet questions.
The Guiding Principles of Departmental Budgeting course enables participants to gain the skills and confidence to prepare departmental budgets. This free-to-attend course is taught online by industry Line Producers and Craft HODs.

This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions and by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is recommended for Film and/or HETV:

Art Department

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

Costume

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

Hair and Make-up

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

Locations

HODs
Craft/technical co-ordinators
Professionals with 3 or more years’ experience in the department

We also welcome applications from those looking to return to work following a career break who have equivalent experience.
COURSE OUTLINE
This course is in two parts – Part 1 is open to all and Part 2 is an additional session, especially for HODs.
Part 1 consists of 3 modules:
Module 0: Introduction and familiarisation with spreadsheets for beginners – on-demand and live ONLINE Q&A (optional)

Module 1: The basics of budgeting – 4 hours live ONLINE
Module 2: The relationship between departments and the Line Producer and Production Accountant – 4 hours live ONLINE

Part 2 for HODs

Further Guiding Principles of Departmental Budgeting – 2 hours live ONLINE

PART 1 MODULES
Part 1 consists of 3 modules:
Module 0: Introduction and familiarisation with spreadsheets for beginners (optional) – on-demand and live ONLINE Q&A
All participants will be sent access to our on-demand introduction to spreadsheets training which can be completed in their own time. To support this on-demand training there will be a series of live Q&A sessions where participants can bring all their spreadsheet questions.
Module 1: The basics of budgeting – 4 hours live ONLINE
Lead by Alan Fairholm a Line Producer, this session is designed to guide participants through the principles of estimating materials and labour so they can prepare a budget. The course will cover:

What to consider
How to calculate the budget
Making estimates
Contingencies

The session will then drill down into the detail on labour costs:

What am I trying to estimate? (what needs to be done, by when, and by whom?)
Writing down a proposed list of labour needed/work to be done
What information do I already have? (e.g. rates, hours, duration, number of people)
What do I need to find out? (e.g. rates, hours,tax status)
Making assumptions and ensuring consistency
Researching and putting costs against each estimate
Additional costs? (e.g. travel, per diems, accommodation, overtime, holiday pay, pension contributions)
Explaining assumptions made to prepare the budget

Then it will move onto materials costs:

What am I trying to estimate?
Writing down a list of components
What do I already know? (e.g. sizes, quantities, quality)
What do I need to find out? (e.g. quotes, prices)
Making assumptions and ensuring consistency
Researching and putting costs against each component
Hidden charges? (e.g. P&P, Returns, Deposits, Additional insurance)
Recognising VAT inclusive and VAT exclusive prices

By the end of the session, participants will be able to use this information to prepare a budget and be able to explain the assumptions made.
Module 2: The relationship between departments and the Line Producer and Production Accountant – 4 hours live ONLINE
This session follows Module 1 and is department specific. In this session, you will learn first-hand from an experienced HOD from your department about how they approach budgeting. They will give examples from productions they’ve worked on, what they took into account and what top tips they have that have helped them create and manage budgets.
They will also share how they work with the Line Producer, how important these relationships are for the production, the importance of keeping costs up to date and accurate to ensure the smooth running of the production.
The second half of the session, we will be joined by a Production Accountant to hear how they work with the Production Departments and Line Producers on the financial management of the production. They will share their top tips and the common areas that cause problems and challenges when preparing and running a departmental budget.
The final part of the session will look to draw this part of the course together, to offer the opportunity for students to share thoughts and questions to ensure they leave the course with a clear vision of how they will go forward in preparing budgets.
PART 2 for HODs
Part 2 for HODs – 2 hour live ONLINE session
These are department specific sessions for HODs who have completed Part 1 only.
This is an opportunity for participants to go into further detail about budgeting and cost management from the perspective of an HOD. It will be an opportunity for participants to ask specific questions about current or previous projects where they encountered budgetary challenges.
The sessions will be led by two trainers, a Line Producer and an HOD from that department.
RECORDINGS
Part 1 – Modules 1 and 2 will be recorded and shared with participants following the training. However, participants are highly recommended to attend the training live as the sessions will be interactive and this will be an opportunity to have your specifc questions answered.
COURSE DATES
Part 1: Module O – Live Spreadsheet Q&A Sessions (mix of departments)

Tues 8 November (1800 – 1900)
Weds 23 November (1300 – 1400)
Thurs 1 December (0900 – 1000)

Part 1: Module 1 – The Basics of Budgeting (mix of departments)

Sun 13 November (1330 – 1730)
Tues 15 November (0930 – 1330)
Sat 19 November (1330 – 1730)
Tues 29 November (0930 – 1330)
Tues 6 December (0930 – 1330)

Part 1: Module 2 – The relationship between departments (department specific)

ART: Thurs 8 December (0930 – 1330)
ART: Mon 12 December (0930 – 1330)
LOCATIONS: Tues 13 December (0930 – 1330)
COSTUME: Wed 14 December (0930 – 1330)
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Thurs 15 December (0930 – 1330)

Part 2: For HODs (department specific)

ART: Wed 11 January (0930 – 1130)
LOCATIONS: Wed 11 January (1200 – 1400)
COSTUME: Thurs 12 January (0930 – 1130)
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Thurs 12 January (1200 – 1400)

Further dates for January to March 2023 will be announced towards the end of the year
BY THE END OF THE COURSE...
By the end of this training course participants will have learned:

How to use existing information to create and estimate budgets.
How to use a spreadsheet to keep track of your budget and forecast actual costs
How to estimate materials costs
How to estimate labour costs
How to update your estimates as the production moves forward
How to communicate your budget and associated assumptions to line managers
Had the benefit of a peer support network

By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to prepare and present their own department budgets.
Course Tutors Alison GradeCourse DirectorAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book, The Freelance Bible and offer many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers.Alan FairholmCourse DirectorAlan is an experienced Line Producer who started his career at Tyne Tees Television before moving to Zenith Entertainment where he worked across a large number of projects, firstly as a production accountant but quickly moving across to production management, Line Producer, Production Executive and finally as the Director of Production, working with all the UK Broadcasters.APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

Budgeting Part 1 | Module 1: The Basics of Budgeting
2022-11-29 09:30 - 13:30 | https://www.mission.guru/event/gpdb-1-1-29nov22/
