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SUMMARY:Course 1: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-25th/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Course 1: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\n 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-26th/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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SUMMARY:Course 1: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-1st/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T133000
DTSTAMP:20261031T205606
CREATED:20221012T134323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144312Z
UID:10000078-1675330200-1675344600@www.mission.guru
SUMMARY:Course 1: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-2nd/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230203T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230203T133000
DTSTAMP:20261031T205606
CREATED:20221012T134323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T184136Z
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SUMMARY:Course 1: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\n 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-3rd/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T133000
DTSTAMP:20261031T205606
CREATED:20221129T152037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T184355Z
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SUMMARY:Course 1: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\n 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-8th-2/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T133000
DTSTAMP:20261031T205607
CREATED:20221012T134323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T132309Z
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SUMMARY:Course 1: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-9th/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted TV: Development Summits for Development Teams (Leeds)
DESCRIPTION:BOOK YOUR PLACE NOWAre you and/or your production company looking to upskill your development team?  \nAre you looking to build a creative development team that is commercially aware and better able to deliver successful pitches\, create a slate of ideas and win business?  \nThen our Unscripted TV: Development Summits for Development teams is the training for you and your team. The training is designed to suit all levels within development teams and will include specific breakouts for Heads of Development.  \nThe summits are running 5 times between February and June 2023 across the UK nations and regions. All summits will be delivering the same content. Attendees are recommended to book the summit closest to their location.  \nThe summits will be taking place in these locations on the following dates (precise venues TBC): \nEngland: Leeds 27 – 28 February 2023 Wales: Cardiff 13 – 14 March 2023Scotland: Glasgow 11 – 12 May 2023 Northern Ireland: Belfast 22 – 23 May 2023 England: London 5 – 6 June 2023 The two-day programme will be split into a series of short sessions covering 3 distinct themes:  \n\nTheme 1: Ideation\, Briefs and Pitching \nTheme 2: Commercial awareness \nTheme 3: Professional skills (with a focus on Heads of Development and Senior team members) \n\nA key theme across the entire training programme will be changing the narrative on and off-screen and how these can be embedded across all areas\, at all stages.   \nThe two-day programme will also include a Commissioning Editor Q&A which will be an opportunity to hear from a commissioner in-person in a structured Q&A format.  \nOn the middle evening of the training programme there will be a social event where attendees can connect and network informally to build relationships.   \nThis programme is heavily supported and subsidised by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \nThere is a cost to production companies to attend this training programme. We have worked hard to keep the costs as low as possible and have early bird rates available for those who book more than one month in advance of £125 + VAT per person and a 3 for 2 ticket offer.  \nWe also have a number of bursary places available for emerging production companies and freelancers. Details of how to access these are on the booking form.  \nWe welcome bookings from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the booking form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru.  \n Delivery team This course would normally cost attendees £600\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills\, it is currently being offered to you at a heavily subsidised rate. If you fail to attend we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n Our Funders This programme is heavily supported and subsidised by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThis Unscripted Development Summits for Development Teams training programme is aimed at production companies and freelancers who work in unscripted Development across the UK nations and regions.  \nThe training is open to those at all levels in Development. Production companies are encouraged to attend as a team by taking advantage of the 3 for 2 early bird offer.  \nBursary support is available for new and emerging production companies as well as freelancers who work in development. Please apply for a bursary via the booking form.  \nCOURSE DATES\n\n\n\n\nDates\nRegion\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n27 – 28 February 2023\nEngland\nLeeds\n\n\n13 – 14 March 2023\nWales\nCardiff\n\n\n11 – 12 May 2023\nScotland\nGlasgow\n\n\n22 – 23 May 2023\nNorthern Ireland\nBelfast\n\n\n5 – 6 June 2023\nEngland\nLondon\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nTHEME 1: IDEATION\, BRIEFS AND PITCHING   \nTHEME 2: COMMERCIAL AWARENESS  \nTHEME 3: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS   \nThe summits will include break away sessions which will focus on specific topics within the themes that Senior Development Execs\, MDs and Heads of Development will want to explore in depth. \nCOSTS\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird  (booked 28 days or more in advance) \nFull price  (booked less than 28 days in advance) \n\n\n\n\nIndividual ticket \n£125 + VAT \n£200 + VAT \n\n\n3 for 2 ticket offer \n£250 + VAT \nNot available \n\n\n\n\nThese Development Summits are supported by ScreenSkills Unscripted Fund. In order to ensure the Development Summits are as accessible as possible there are bursary places available – please complete the booking form selecting select the bursary option to request a supported place for you and/or your team. \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nOur aim is that the  impact of the training on the development teams will be their improved ability to:  \n\nCreate a slate of ideas \nRigorously develop these ideas to a high industry standard \nPlan and implement a development strategy \nDeliver successful pitches \nBuild a strongly identifiable ‘brand’ for their creative output  \nBuild a more commercially sustainable production company with additional income streams from rights exploitation. \nCultivate a resilient and positive culture within their team that is open to new narratives and voices \nHave confidence and skills to build a high-performing development team \nIdentify and build relationships with the channels to whom their creative output is best suited \nWin commissions \n\nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWTESTIMONIAL 1We’ve taken part in a 2-day development workshop run by Mission Accomplished\, and it is one of the best training experiences that my company has had the opportunity to participate in. Alison and Sophie have extensive industry experience and really understand development and how to demystify it. As a result the takeaway is practical and relevant\, and we are given tools that we can apply across all our development work. It is a fantastic framework and I believe the confidence the workshop has given us will translate into commissions\, which is ultimately what it’s all about.  Course Tutors Sophie MorganCourse TutorSophie is a BAFTA nominated and RTS award-winning film and TV producer and commissioning editor. As Head of Development for production companies like September Films\, Cineflix and World of Wonder she has developed\, pitched\, won and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content for all major broadcasters across all genres with credits that include series Star Lives (ITV Saturday night Entertainment)\, European Nightmare (BBC Daytime)\, Pete Burns Unspun (Channel 4 Popular Docs)\, Haunted Homes (ITV2 Entertainment)\, Clubbing On The Frontline (Channel 4 Current Affairs) as well as originating and exec producing Channel 4’s first digital content This is a Knife. She also set up and ran September Films’ LA Development Department and ran LA-based indie World of Wonder’s (Ru Paul’s Drag Race) UK division. As Commissioning Editor for Living TV\, she commissioned and Exec Produced the channel’s two highest rating series of Britain’s Next Top Model and Jade: With Love following Jade Goody’s battle with cancer.\nSophie is a vocal champion of neurodiverse talent in the industry and a ScreenSkills mentor for neurodiverse talent.Perjit AujlaCourse TutorPerjit has 13+ years in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie’s Do You Know.\nShe has made and developed factual content for terrestrial and multi-platform broadcasters and is experienced at working with talent and managing large teams to deliver primetime series and shaping shows in the edit.\nShe has a track record of developing ideas that win commissions and funded developments including: Shipmates (C4\, 5×60)\, Joe Wicks: Body Coach (C4\, 3×60)\, Tony Robinson’s Coast to Coast (C5\, 6×60)\, Weighing up the Enemy (C4\, 4×60)\, Fat Family Tree (C4\, 60″)\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme. \nAlison GradeCourse TutorAlison 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
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/development-summits-for-development-teams-leeds/
LOCATION:The Tetley\, The Tetley\, Hunslet Rd\, Leeds\, Leeds\, LS10 1JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Course 2: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-10th/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Course 2: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-11th/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230312T093000
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SUMMARY:Course 2: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\n 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-12th/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted TV: Development Summits for Development Teams (Cardiff)
DESCRIPTION:BOOK YOUR PLACE NOWAre you and/or your production company looking to upskill your development team?  \nAre you looking to build a creative development team that is commercially aware and better able to deliver successful pitches\, create a slate of ideas and win business?  \nThen our Unscripted TV: Development Summits for Development teams is the training for you and your team. The training is designed to suit all levels within development teams and will include specific breakouts for Heads of Development.  \nThe summits are running 5 times between February and June 2023 across the UK nations and regions. All summits will be delivering the same content. Attendees are recommended to book the summit closest to their location.  \nThe summits will be taking place in these locations on the following dates (precise venues TBC): \nEngland: Leeds 27 – 28 February 2023 Wales: Cardiff 13 – 14 March 2023Scotland: Glasgow 11 – 12 May 2023 Northern Ireland: Belfast 22 – 23 May 2023 England: London 5 – 6 June 2023 The two-day programme will be split into a series of short sessions covering 3 distinct themes:  \n\nTheme 1: Ideation\, Briefs and Pitching \nTheme 2: Commercial awareness \nTheme 3: Professional skills (with a focus on Heads of Development and Senior team members) \n\nA key theme across the entire training programme will be changing the narrative on and off-screen and how these can be embedded across all areas\, at all stages.   \nThe two-day programme will also include a Commissioning Editor Q&A which will be an opportunity to hear from a commissioner in-person in a structured Q&A format.  \nOn the middle evening of the training programme there will be a social event where attendees can connect and network informally to build relationships.   \nThis programme is heavily supported and subsidised by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \nThere is a cost to production companies to attend this training programme. We have worked hard to keep the costs as low as possible and have early bird rates available for those who book more than one month in advance of £125 + VAT per person and a 3 for 2 ticket offer.  \nWe also have a number of bursary places available for emerging production companies and freelancers. Details of how to access these are on the booking form.  \nWe welcome bookings from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the booking form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru.  \n Delivery team This course would normally cost attendees £600\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills\, it is currently being offered to you at a heavily subsidised rate. If you fail to attend we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n Our Funders This programme is heavily supported and subsidised by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThis Unscripted Development Summits for Development Teams training programme is aimed at production companies and freelancers who work in unscripted Development across the UK nations and regions.  \nThe training is open to those at all levels in Development. Production companies are encouraged to attend as a team by taking advantage of the 3 for 2 early bird offer.  \nBursary support is available for new and emerging production companies as well as freelancers who work in development. Please apply for a bursary via the booking form.  \nCOURSE DATES\n\n\n\n\nDates\nRegion\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n27 – 28 February 2023\nEngland\nLeeds\n\n\n13 – 14 March 2023\nWales\nCardiff\n\n\n11 – 12 May 2023\nScotland\nGlasgow\n\n\n22 – 23 May 2023\nNorthern Ireland\nBelfast\n\n\n5 – 6 June 2023\nEngland\nLondon\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nTHEME 1: IDEATION\, BRIEFS AND PITCHING   \nTHEME 2: COMMERCIAL AWARENESS  \nTHEME 3: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS   \nThe summits will include break away sessions which will focus on specific topics within the themes that Senior Development Execs\, MDs and Heads of Development will want to explore in depth. \nCOSTS\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird  (booked 28 days or more in advance) \nFull price  (booked less than 28 days in advance) \n\n\n\n\nIndividual ticket \n£125 + VAT \n£200 + VAT \n\n\n3 for 2 ticket offer \n£250 + VAT \nNot available \n\n\n\n\nThese Development Summits are supported by ScreenSkills Unscripted Fund. In order to ensure the Development Summits are as accessible as possible there are bursary places available – please complete the booking form selecting select the bursary option to request a supported place for you and/or your team. \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nOur aim is that the  impact of the training on the development teams will be their improved ability to:  \n\nCreate a slate of ideas \nRigorously develop these ideas to a high industry standard \nPlan and implement a development strategy \nDeliver successful pitches \nBuild a strongly identifiable ‘brand’ for their creative output  \nBuild a more commercially sustainable production company with additional income streams from rights exploitation. \nCultivate a resilient and positive culture within their team that is open to new narratives and voices \nHave confidence and skills to build a high-performing development team \nIdentify and build relationships with the channels to whom their creative output is best suited \nWin commissions \n\nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWTESTIMONIAL 1We’ve taken part in a 2-day development workshop run by Mission Accomplished\, and it is one of the best training experiences that my company has had the opportunity to participate in. Alison and Sophie have extensive industry experience and really understand development and how to demystify it. As a result the takeaway is practical and relevant\, and we are given tools that we can apply across all our development work. It is a fantastic framework and I believe the confidence the workshop has given us will translate into commissions\, which is ultimately what it’s all about.  Course Tutors Sophie MorganCourse TutorSophie is a BAFTA nominated and RTS award-winning film and TV producer and commissioning editor. As Head of Development for production companies like September Films\, Cineflix and World of Wonder she has developed\, pitched\, won and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content for all major broadcasters across all genres with credits that include series Star Lives (ITV Saturday night Entertainment)\, European Nightmare (BBC Daytime)\, Pete Burns Unspun (Channel 4 Popular Docs)\, Haunted Homes (ITV2 Entertainment)\, Clubbing On The Frontline (Channel 4 Current Affairs) as well as originating and exec producing Channel 4’s first digital content This is a Knife. She also set up and ran September Films’ LA Development Department and ran LA-based indie World of Wonder’s (Ru Paul’s Drag Race) UK division. As Commissioning Editor for Living TV\, she commissioned and Exec Produced the channel’s two highest rating series of Britain’s Next Top Model and Jade: With Love following Jade Goody’s battle with cancer.\nSophie is a vocal champion of neurodiverse talent in the industry and a ScreenSkills mentor for neurodiverse talent.Perjit AujlaCourse TutorPerjit has 13+ years in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie’s Do You Know.\nShe has made and developed factual content for terrestrial and multi-platform broadcasters and is experienced at working with talent and managing large teams to deliver primetime series and shaping shows in the edit.\nShe has a track record of developing ideas that win commissions and funded developments including: Shipmates (C4\, 5×60)\, Joe Wicks: Body Coach (C4\, 3×60)\, Tony Robinson’s Coast to Coast (C5\, 6×60)\, Weighing up the Enemy (C4\, 4×60)\, Fat Family Tree (C4\, 60″)\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme. \nAlison GradeCourse TutorAlison 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
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/development-summits-for-development-teams-cardiff/
LOCATION:Tramshed Tech\, Unit D Pendyris St\, Cardiff CF11 6BH\, Cardiff\, CF11 6BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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SUMMARY:Course 2: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-14th/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T133000
DTSTAMP:20261031T205607
CREATED:20221012T134323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T152459Z
UID:10000086-1679045400-1679059800@www.mission.guru
SUMMARY:Course 2: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-17th/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T173000
DTSTAMP:20261031T205607
CREATED:20221012T134323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T152606Z
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SUMMARY:Course 2: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-19th/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mission.guru/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-11-28-at-19.02.52.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T133000
DTSTAMP:20261031T205607
CREATED:20221012T134323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T153208Z
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SUMMARY:Course 2: Step up to Line Producer in Children’s TV (Live Action)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSEDAre you looking to take a step-up to Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV and have experience in any of these roles? \n\nProduction Manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nIs the next step in your career as a Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV? \nIf you answered yes\, then this free to attend short course is for you. \nChildren’s TV has identified that there is an acute shortage of Line Producers for live-action productions. This course has been designed to fast-track industry professionals with related experience to become Line Producers. \nThis\, free to attend\, online course\, is taught by a highly experienced Line Producer in Children’s TV and is aimed at ensuring that UK productions have access to a cohort of skilled and educated professionals who can bring increased value to the production chain. \nThe training course will enable 24 participants working across the UK to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to step-up to Line Producer in Children’s TV. In addition to the training course there are up to 8 funded ‘Step-up’ placements available for eligible participants. \nLine Producers need to be equipped to understand the bigger picture on the production so that they can manage the budget and schedule\, as well as managing the relationships within the production\, and be the link with the production company and the commissioning organisation. \nApplications will be assessed on a rolling basis. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru. \n Delivery team This course would normally cost participants £800\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills it is currently being offered to you for free. If you fail to attend\, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n  \n Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Children's TV Fund with contributions from UK children's TV productions.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThe course is aimed at people who are committed to a career in live-action Children's TV and have approximately 5+ years experience in: \n\n\n\nChildren's \nScripted \nUnscripted \n\n\n\nWe will be looking to recruit 24 participants who are currently working as:  \n\nProduction manager\nAssistant Producer\nLocation Manager\nProduction Accountant\n1st AD\n\nPlease note: if you are looking to transfer into Children's from another genre we will be looking for demonstrable commitment to building your career in Children's TV. \nCOURSE DATES\nThe course is designed as 7 x 4–hour sessions delivered online over a 3 week period. The course will run twice\, with up to 12 people per group\, allowing for a total of 24 places on the course.   \nTo allow for maximum availability for participants\, the first iteration of the course will be delivered on weekdays\, while the second iteration will be delivered on weekends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 1\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nWed 25 January 2023\n\nThur 26 January 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nWed 1 February 2023\nThurs 2 February 2023\nFri 3 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nWed 8 February 2023\nThurs 9 February 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse 2\nDates\nTime\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1\n\n\nFri 10 March 2023\nSat 11 March 2023\nSun 12 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2\n\n\nTue 14 March 2023\nFri 17 March 2023\nSun 19 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n0930-1330\n1330-1730\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n\n\nTue 21 March 2023\n\n\n\n\n0930-1330\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n\n\n\nSession 1\nThe Line Producer role | Budgeting and Cost Reporting | Broadcaster requirements (Albert / Diamond / Regional) | Prod Co. Policies\n\n\nSession 2\nRecruiting  Crew (inc union agreements) | Negotiating Equipment\, Locations and Facilities\n\n\nSession 3\nScheduling | Working with Children including parents / chaperones\n\n\nSession 4\nHealth and Safety and Children’s TV |  Facilities and requirements for Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 5\nManaging Artists and Crew | Problem Solving as Line Producer on Children’s TV\n\n\nSession 6\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting Software\n\n\nSession 7\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Scheduling Software\n\n\n\n\nPLACEMENTS\nUp to 8 ScreenSkills funded placements will be available following this training course. These are paid placements on children's production\, working alongside an experienced line producer. Upon completion of the course participants will be invited to express an interest in a placement.  \n8 placements will be part funded by the Children's TV Skills Fund and that additional placement may be available subject to availability.  \nPlacements are expected to start within 3 months of taking the course. We expect placements to be from a mix of live action Children's TV genres with a focus given to Drama and Entertainment. Placements will be sought across the nations and regions.  \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\n\n\nThis training course is a fast-track opportunity for individuals who are looking to make Line Producer in live-action Children’s TV the next step in their career. Course content includes: \n\nIntroduction to the role of Line Producer\nBudgeting and Cost Reporting\nRecruiting Crew\nNegotiating for Equipment and Facilities\nScheduling\nHealth and Safety\nManaging Artists and Crew\nChild licencing\nRelationship with production accountant\nRelationship with all departments\nDealing with commissioning company\nExpectations of production company\nIntroduction to Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling\n\nBy the end of this training course participants will have : \n\nBeen trained by respected and established colleagues\nAn in depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Line Producer\nLearned how to position themselves within both the operational and the creative process\nShared their knowledge\, experience and concerns with colleagues and peers\nHad the benefit of a peer support network\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED 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 freelancersAlan FairholmLead TutorAlan 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. \nIn 2006 he became freelance working as both a Production Executive and Line Producer. In 2009 he was approached by BBC Children’s to set up the production hub in the North East that went on to produce Award winning series including Tracy Beaker Returns\, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground which is still in production and is one of CBBC’s most popular shows. Currently\, Alan splits his time as a Consultant Line Producer on scripted and as a trainer. Addie OrfilaCourse Tutor - Movie MagicAddie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV\, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee\, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD\, 1st AD\, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat\, Touch of Frost\, Countdown\, My Parents are Aliens\, Emmerdale\, Barking and Jinx\, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from\, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television\, was a member of Channel 4’s Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago\, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies\, broadcasters\, studios\, ScreenSkills\, the Film and TV Charity\, PACT\, The Production Guild\, Netflix\, BBC\, ITV\, TRC\, BECTU\, Screen Yorkshire and others.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/step-up-to-line-producer-in-childrens-tv-21st/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Children's,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted TV: Development Summits for Development Teams (Glasgow)
DESCRIPTION:BOOK YOUR PLACE NOWAre you and/or your production company looking to upskill your development team?  \nAre you looking to build a creative development team that is commercially aware and better able to deliver successful pitches\, create a slate of ideas and win business?  \nThen our Unscripted TV: Development Summits for Development teams is the training for you and your team. The training is designed to suit all levels within development teams and will include specific breakouts for Heads of Development.  \nThe summits are running 5 times between February and June 2023 across the UK nations and regions. All summits will be delivering the same content. Attendees are recommended to book the summit closest to their location.  \nThe summits will be taking place in these locations on the following dates (precise venues TBC): \nEngland: Leeds 27 – 28 February 2023 Wales: Cardiff 13 – 14 March 2023Scotland: Glasgow 11 – 12 May 2023 Northern Ireland: Belfast 22 – 23 May 2023 England: London 5 – 6 June 2023 The two-day programme will be split into a series of short sessions covering 3 distinct themes:  \n\nTheme 1: Ideation\, Briefs and Pitching \nTheme 2: Commercial awareness \nTheme 3: Professional skills (with a focus on Heads of Development and Senior team members) \n\nA key theme across the entire training programme will be changing the narrative on and off-screen and how these can be embedded across all areas\, at all stages.   \nThe two-day programme will also include a Commissioning Editor Q&A which will be an opportunity to hear from a commissioner in-person in a structured Q&A format.  \nOn the middle evening of the training programme there will be a social event where attendees can connect and network informally to build relationships.   \nThis programme is heavily supported and subsidised by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \nThere is a cost to production companies to attend this training programme. We have worked hard to keep the costs as low as possible and have early bird rates available for those who book more than one month in advance of £125 + VAT per person and a 3 for 2 ticket offer.  \nWe also have a number of bursary places available for emerging production companies and freelancers. Details of how to access these are on the booking form.  \nWe welcome bookings from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the booking form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru.  \n Delivery team This course would normally cost attendees £600\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills\, it is currently being offered to you at a heavily subsidised rate. If you fail to attend we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n Our Funders This programme is heavily supported and subsidised by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThis Unscripted Development Summits for Development Teams training programme is aimed at production companies and freelancers who work in unscripted Development across the UK nations and regions.  \nThe training is open to those at all levels in Development. Production companies are encouraged to attend as a team by taking advantage of the 3 for 2 early bird offer.  \nBursary support is available for new and emerging production companies as well as freelancers who work in development. Please apply for a bursary via the booking form.  \nCOURSE DATES\n\n\n\n\nDates\nRegion\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n27 – 28 February 2023\nEngland\nLeeds\n\n\n13 – 14 March 2023\nWales\nCardiff\n\n\n11 – 12 May 2023\nScotland\nGlasgow\n\n\n22 – 23 May 2023\nNorthern Ireland\nBelfast\n\n\n5 – 6 June 2023\nEngland\nLondon\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nTHEME 1: IDEATION\, BRIEFS AND PITCHING   \nTHEME 2: COMMERCIAL AWARENESS  \nTHEME 3: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS   \nThe summits will include break away sessions which will focus on specific topics within the themes that Senior Development Execs\, MDs and Heads of Development will want to explore in depth. \nCOSTS\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird  (booked 28 days or more in advance) \nFull price  (booked less than 28 days in advance) \n\n\n\n\nIndividual ticket \n£125 + VAT \n£200 + VAT \n\n\n3 for 2 ticket offer \n£250 + VAT \nNot available \n\n\n\n\nThese Development Summits are supported by ScreenSkills Unscripted Fund. In order to ensure the Development Summits are as accessible as possible there are bursary places available – please complete the booking form selecting select the bursary option to request a supported place for you and/or your team. \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nOur aim is that the  impact of the training on the development teams will be their improved ability to:  \n\nCreate a slate of ideas \nRigorously develop these ideas to a high industry standard \nPlan and implement a development strategy \nDeliver successful pitches \nBuild a strongly identifiable ‘brand’ for their creative output  \nBuild a more commercially sustainable production company with additional income streams from rights exploitation. \nCultivate a resilient and positive culture within their team that is open to new narratives and voices \nHave confidence and skills to build a high-performing development team \nIdentify and build relationships with the channels to whom their creative output is best suited \nWin commissions \n\nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWTESTIMONIAL 1We’ve taken part in a 2-day development workshop run by Mission Accomplished\, and it is one of the best training experiences that my company has had the opportunity to participate in. Alison and Sophie have extensive industry experience and really understand development and how to demystify it. As a result the takeaway is practical and relevant\, and we are given tools that we can apply across all our development work. It is a fantastic framework and I believe the confidence the workshop has given us will translate into commissions\, which is ultimately what it’s all about.  Course Tutors Sophie MorganCourse TutorSophie is a BAFTA nominated and RTS award-winning film and TV producer and commissioning editor. As Head of Development for production companies like September Films\, Cineflix and World of Wonder she has developed\, pitched\, won and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content for all major broadcasters across all genres with credits that include series Star Lives (ITV Saturday night Entertainment)\, European Nightmare (BBC Daytime)\, Pete Burns Unspun (Channel 4 Popular Docs)\, Haunted Homes (ITV2 Entertainment)\, Clubbing On The Frontline (Channel 4 Current Affairs) as well as originating and exec producing Channel 4’s first digital content This is a Knife. She also set up and ran September Films’ LA Development Department and ran LA-based indie World of Wonder’s (Ru Paul’s Drag Race) UK division. As Commissioning Editor for Living TV\, she commissioned and Exec Produced the channel’s two highest rating series of Britain’s Next Top Model and Jade: With Love following Jade Goody’s battle with cancer.\nSophie is a vocal champion of neurodiverse talent in the industry and a ScreenSkills mentor for neurodiverse talent.Perjit AujlaCourse TutorPerjit has 13+ years in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie’s Do You Know.\nShe has made and developed factual content for terrestrial and multi-platform broadcasters and is experienced at working with talent and managing large teams to deliver primetime series and shaping shows in the edit.\nShe has a track record of developing ideas that win commissions and funded developments including: Shipmates (C4\, 5×60)\, Joe Wicks: Body Coach (C4\, 3×60)\, Tony Robinson’s Coast to Coast (C5\, 6×60)\, Weighing up the Enemy (C4\, 4×60)\, Fat Family Tree (C4\, 60″)\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme. \nAlison GradeCourse TutorAlison 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
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/development-summits-for-development-teams-glasgow/
LOCATION:The Corinthian Club\, The Corinthian Club\, 191 Ingram Street\, Glasgow\, G1 1DA\, Glasgow\, G1 1DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Unscripted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viktorija Safonova":MAILTO:viktorija@mission.guru
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SUMMARY:Unscripted TV: Development Summits for Development Teams (Belfast)
DESCRIPTION:BOOK YOUR PLACE NOWAre you and/or your production company looking to upskill your development team?  \nAre you looking to build a creative development team that is commercially aware and better able to deliver successful pitches\, create a slate of ideas and win business?  \nThen our Unscripted TV: Development Summits for Development teams is the training for you and your team. The training is designed to suit all levels within development teams and will include specific breakouts for Heads of Development.  \nThe summits are running 5 times between February and June 2023 across the UK nations and regions. All summits will be delivering the same content. Attendees are recommended to book the summit closest to their location.  \nThe summits will be taking place in these locations on the following dates (precise venues TBC): \nEngland: Leeds 27 – 28 February 2023 Wales: Cardiff 13 – 14 March 2023Scotland: Glasgow 11 – 12 May 2023 Northern Ireland: Belfast 22 – 23 May 2023 England: London 5 – 6 June 2023 The two-day programme will be split into a series of short sessions covering 3 distinct themes:  \n\nTheme 1: Ideation\, Briefs and Pitching \nTheme 2: Commercial awareness \nTheme 3: Professional skills (with a focus on Heads of Development and Senior team members) \n\nA key theme across the entire training programme will be changing the narrative on and off-screen and how these can be embedded across all areas\, at all stages.   \nThe two-day programme will also include a Commissioning Editor Q&A which will be an opportunity to hear from a commissioner in-person in a structured Q&A format.  \nOn the middle evening of the training programme there will be a social event where attendees can connect and network informally to build relationships.   \nThis programme is heavily supported and subsidised by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \nThere is a cost to production companies to attend this training programme. We have worked hard to keep the costs as low as possible and have early bird rates available for those who book more than one month in advance of £125 + VAT per person and a 3 for 2 ticket offer.  \nWe also have a number of bursary places available for emerging production companies and freelancers. Details of how to access these are on the booking form.  \nWe welcome bookings from all individuals\, if you would like support completing the booking form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru.  \n Delivery team This course would normally cost attendees £600\, but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills\, it is currently being offered to you at a heavily subsidised rate. If you fail to attend we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs\, unless your place can be taken by someone else.  \n Our Funders This programme is heavily supported and subsidised by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nThis Unscripted Development Summits for Development Teams training programme is aimed at production companies and freelancers who work in unscripted Development across the UK nations and regions.  \nThe training is open to those at all levels in Development. Production companies are encouraged to attend as a team by taking advantage of the 3 for 2 early bird offer.  \nBursary support is available for new and emerging production companies as well as freelancers who work in development. Please apply for a bursary via the booking form.  \nCOURSE DATES\n\n\n\n\nDates\nRegion\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n27 – 28 February 2023\nEngland\nLeeds\n\n\n13 – 14 March 2023\nWales\nCardiff\n\n\n11 – 12 May 2023\nScotland\nGlasgow\n\n\n22 – 23 May 2023\nNorthern Ireland\nBelfast\n\n\n5 – 6 June 2023\nEngland\nLondon\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nTHEME 1: IDEATION\, BRIEFS AND PITCHING   \nTHEME 2: COMMERCIAL AWARENESS  \nTHEME 3: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS   \nThe summits will include break away sessions which will focus on specific topics within the themes that Senior Development Execs\, MDs and Heads of Development will want to explore in depth. \nCOSTS\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird  (booked 28 days or more in advance) \nFull price  (booked less than 28 days in advance) \n\n\n\n\nIndividual ticket \n£125 + VAT \n£200 + VAT \n\n\n3 for 2 ticket offer \n£250 + VAT \nNot available \n\n\n\n\nThese Development Summits are supported by ScreenSkills Unscripted Fund. In order to ensure the Development Summits are as accessible as possible there are bursary places available – please complete the booking form selecting select the bursary option to request a supported place for you and/or your team. \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nOur aim is that the  impact of the training on the development teams will be their improved ability to:  \n\nCreate a slate of ideas \nRigorously develop these ideas to a high industry standard \nPlan and implement a development strategy \nDeliver successful pitches \nBuild a strongly identifiable ‘brand’ for their creative output  \nBuild a more commercially sustainable production company with additional income streams from rights exploitation. \nCultivate a resilient and positive culture within their team that is open to new narratives and voices \nHave confidence and skills to build a high-performing development team \nIdentify and build relationships with the channels to whom their creative output is best suited \nWin commissions \n\nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWTESTIMONIAL 1We’ve taken part in a 2-day development workshop run by Mission Accomplished\, and it is one of the best training experiences that my company has had the opportunity to participate in. Alison and Sophie have extensive industry experience and really understand development and how to demystify it. As a result the takeaway is practical and relevant\, and we are given tools that we can apply across all our development work. It is a fantastic framework and I believe the confidence the workshop has given us will translate into commissions\, which is ultimately what it’s all about.  Course Tutors Sophie MorganCourse TutorSophie is a BAFTA nominated and RTS award-winning film and TV producer and commissioning editor. As Head of Development for production companies like September Films\, Cineflix and World of Wonder she has developed\, pitched\, won and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content for all major broadcasters across all genres with credits that include series Star Lives (ITV Saturday night Entertainment)\, European Nightmare (BBC Daytime)\, Pete Burns Unspun (Channel 4 Popular Docs)\, Haunted Homes (ITV2 Entertainment)\, Clubbing On The Frontline (Channel 4 Current Affairs) as well as originating and exec producing Channel 4’s first digital content This is a Knife. She also set up and ran September Films’ LA Development Department and ran LA-based indie World of Wonder’s (Ru Paul’s Drag Race) UK division. As Commissioning Editor for Living TV\, she commissioned and Exec Produced the channel’s two highest rating series of Britain’s Next Top Model and Jade: With Love following Jade Goody’s battle with cancer.\nSophie is a vocal champion of neurodiverse talent in the industry and a ScreenSkills mentor for neurodiverse talent.Perjit AujlaCourse TutorPerjit has 13+ years in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie’s Do You Know.\nShe has made and developed factual content for terrestrial and multi-platform broadcasters and is experienced at working with talent and managing large teams to deliver primetime series and shaping shows in the edit.\nShe has a track record of developing ideas that win commissions and funded developments including: Shipmates (C4\, 5×60)\, Joe Wicks: Body Coach (C4\, 3×60)\, Tony Robinson’s Coast to Coast (C5\, 6×60)\, Weighing up the Enemy (C4\, 4×60)\, Fat Family Tree (C4\, 60″)\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme. \nAlison GradeCourse TutorAlison 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
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/development-summits-for-development-teams-belfast/
LOCATION:The MAC Belfast\, 10 Exchange St\, West\, Belfast BT1 2NJ\, Belfast\, BT1 2NJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Step Up to Development Producer
DESCRIPTION:course 2 APPLY BY13th December 20230000Days00Hrs00Min00SecCalling all Development APs!\nAre you an experienced Development AP?Are you ready to make the Step Up to Development Producer?Would you like to enhance your creative\, professional and commercial skills?If you answered yes\, then Step Up to Development Producer is the course for you. \nStepping up to a Producer role can be daunting. As a Development Producer\, your approach and thinking needs to develop as you begin to lead a team and take on significant extra responsibility for winning commissions and keeping the production pipeline flowing. \nLed by expert development consultant\, Sophie Morgan\, with guest speaker sessions from a range of exciting industry experts\, this training course is designed to: \n\nEquip you with innovative tools and knowledge to develop commission-winning ideas. \n\nOffer practical and actionable leadership and management strategies to build a vibrant and motivated and resilient creative team. \n\nBuild your confidence in taking on a new challenge and thriving in a Development Producer role. \nFollowing the training\, each participant will be matched with an industry expert mentor for a six-month mentoring relationship (approximately 1 hour per month). \nThe course is open to a total of 30 people and will run twice with two cohorts of 15 people. On applying\, you will be asked to confirm your availability for the fixed dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set. \nTo attend this training programme\, there is a fee of £250 + VAT (£300 inclusive of VAT)\, payable upon acceptance to the course. For freelancers self-funding the training and those not currently on contract with a production company\, we can support up to 50% of participants with FREE bursary places on this training. \n If you would like to apply for a bursary please check the bursary box on the application form. \n \nPlease note this training is in a hybrid format\, with approximately 50% delivered live online and 50% live in-person in Birmingham. The training will take place during office hours\, so it is expected that you have the support of your current company to attend.  \nParticipants (or their company) will be responsible for paying the course fees and arranging any travel / accommodation costs incurred attending the training. In order to make this course accessible to the widest possible audience\, there is limited support available to contribute to travel and accommodation costs on top of bursary support for course fees. Evidence of hardship will be required.  \nClosing date for applications to course 1: 10th October 2023\, 11:5am \nClosing date for applications to course 2: 13th December 2023\, 11.59pm \nThis programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, A+E Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR? \nThis course is open to participants in the UK who regularly work in development and have: \n\n2+ years’ experience in an Unscripted Development AP role\, OR\nHave less than 6 months experience as a Development Producer\nAre looking to return to work following a career break who have equivalent development experience\n\nCOURSE DATES\nCOURSE DATES \nGroup 1: \n\nTuesday 24th October 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nFriday 10th November 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nMonday 13th November 2023; 10.30am-7pm (In-person\, Birmingham\, The Bond)\nTuesday 14th November 2023; 9am-4pm (In-person\, Birmingham\, The Bond)\nFriday 24th November 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nFriday 1st December 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)\n\nGroup 2: \n\nFriday 12th January 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nFriday 19th January 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nMonday 22nd January 2024; 10.30am-7pm (In-person\, Birmingham\, The Bond)\nTuesday 23rd January 2024; 9am-4pm (In-person\, Birmingham\, The Bond)\nFriday 2nd February 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nFriday 9th February 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)\n\nFollowing the training\, each participant will receive mentoring of approximately 1 hour per month for 6 months from an industry mentor. We will work with participants to identify and secure industry mentors. \nCourse 1 \n\nFinal closing date for applications is 8th October 2023\nAll applications will be reviewed at this time (for both courses)\nApplicants will be notified by 13th October 2023\n\nCourse 2 \n\nFinal closing date for applications is 13th December 2023\nApplicants will be notified by 20th December 2023\n\nWe anticipate both courses will be heavily subscribed we therefore recommend that you submit an application as early as possible as we will be reviewing all applications submitted across both courses at the first deadline. \nCOURSE OUTLINE\nCOURSE OUTLINE \nThe full course outline is currently being finalised. Please check back for further details\, including confirmation of our extensive list of guest speakers! \nSessions include: \n\nKnowing Yourself and Building your Creative Identity\nKnowing Your Buyer: Channels\, SVoDs and How to Crack Them\nReading the commissioning landscape\nIdeation and Upscaling Your Creative Processes\nUsing AI as a creative tool for development\nAccess\, Assets and Selling Yourself\nGetting the Best from You and Your Team\n\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE… \nBy the end of the training course\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the role and responsibilities of a Development Producer\nHave the skills and knowledge to take on a role at Development Producer level\nKnow themselves and their creative identity\nKnow their buyers (channels / SVODs) and how to crack them\nUnderstand the need to look at ideas afresh and be continually challenging their thinking\nHave developed Leadership and Management skills needed for the role\nHave developed their brainstorming and ideation skills and upscaled their creative processes\nUnderstand access\, talent\, their assets and how to sell them\nHave strategies and tactics for managing a development team and a slate\n\n MENTORING OUTLINE\nMENTORING OUTLINE \nFollowing the training\, each participant will receive mentoring 1 hour monthly from an industry mentor. This process will happen for six months. \nMission Accomplished have extensive a networks of production companies and expert developers across the country and will support in matching each participant up with one person who will be able to support them. \nParticipants may recommend their own mentor\, if they already have somebody who is willing to support them. We recommend that these mentors do not work within your current organisation\, to encourage more objective support. \nCOURSE TUTORS\nThis course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts \nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison 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. \n \nSophie Morgan | Course Tutor \nSophie is a BAFTA nominated and RTS award-winning film and TV producer and commissioning editor. As Head of Development for production companies like September Films\, Cineflix and World of Wonder she has developed\, pitched\, won and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content for all major broadcasters across all genres with credits that include series Star Lives (ITV Saturday night Entertainment)\, European Nightmare (BBC Daytime)\, Pete Burns Unspun (Channel 4 Popular Docs)\, Haunted Homes (ITV2 Entertainment)\, Clubbing On The Frontline (Channel 4 Current Affairs) as well as originating and exec producing Channel 4's first digital content This is a Knife. She also set up and ran September Films' LA Development Department and ran LA-based indie World of Wonder's (Ru Paul's Drag Race) UK division. As Commissioning Editor for Living TV\, she commissioned and Exec Produced the channel's two highest rating series of Britain's Next Top Model and Jade: With Love following Jade Goody's battle with cancer. Sophie is a vocal champion of neurodiverse talent in the industry and a ScreenSkills mentor for neurodiverse talent. \n  \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/unscripted-step-up-to-development-producer-2/2023-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme
DESCRIPTION:Course 1 Application deadline18th October 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecDo you have a passion for unscripted TV?Are you brimming with ideas?Can you spot trends\, subjects and/or people who would make great TV?Would you like your next role to be part of a team developing unscripted TV show ideas?If you answered Yes\, then our Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme is for you!  \nUnscripted TV relies on ideas. Good ideas keep TV schedules full\, viewers engaged and production companies in business. But where do they come from?   \nWith an acute shortage of new development researchers\, it's more important than ever for the next generation of talent to find their feet in the world of unscripted development. Blending self-directed learning with live Zoom training\, followed by a 1-month industry placement\, this Unscripted: Development Researcher course will prepare you to hit the ground running in your first job as a Development Researcher.   \nLed by Development Executive and Series Producer\, Perjit Aujla\, the course focuses on the essential skills needed to work in development.  \nCourse content will cover creative and ideation skills needed to generate exciting programme ideas\, to editing and software skills needed to pitch them to commissioners. To support you in setting up sustainable development careers\, the content will include vital communication skills which employers are looking for\, and guidance on making yourself as employable as can be.  \nFollowing the course\, trainees who complete the training will be given a placement within the development team of an unscripted production company. Testing your new skills and knowledge in a real company environment will consolidate what you learn and get you some industry connections along the way!  \nUnscripted: Development Researcher is open to a total of 60 people and will run with three cohorts. On applying\, you will be asked to confirm your preference of dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?  \nThis course is aimed at those who want a career in unscripted and who:  \n\nAre 18+ and not in full-time education. \nHave approximately 2+ years of work experience in ANY industry. \nHave demonstrable interest in a career in development. \n\nYou do not need to have worked in TV or development before to apply for this course.  \nWe welcome applications for those looking to return to work following a career break.  \nThis course is free to attend.   \nTo ensure this training is accessible to the widest possible audience\, the training will take place online and outside of standard office hours. Sessions will take place on weekday evenings\, and some Saturday mornings.  \n \nThis programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, A+E Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies.  \nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru  \nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION \nApplications for this programme will be assessed on a rolling basis\, with deadlines aligning with each iteration. \n\nClosing date course 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59)\n\nCandidates who are successful in the first stage of their application will then be invited to a short Zoom interview with the Course Tutor and Course Director. \nInterviews will be reserved for places on the next iteration of the course.  \nWhen applying\, we ask that you confirm your availability for this interview at a time\, during office hours\, on the appropriate dates for your preferred course: \n\nCourse 1: 26th – 27th October 2023\nCourse 2: 18th – 19th December 2023\nCourse 3: 4th – 5th March 2023\n\nCOURSE DATES\nCOURSE DATES  \nThe classroom elements of this course blends live Zoom training with self-directed learning. The self-directed learning has been carefully structured to compliment your learning in the live sessions; participants will be expected to keep up with the self-directed learning and manage their own time in doing so.   \nThe dates for live training sessions are listed below:  \nCourse 1:  \n\nSaturday 18th November 2023 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 22nd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 23rd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 29th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 30th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 6th December 2023 (18.30-20.30) \nTuesday 12th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 13th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Course 2:  \n\nSaturday 13ᵗʰ January 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 18ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 24ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 25ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 31ˢᵗ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 6ᵗʰ February 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 7ᵗʰ August 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Group 3:  \n\nSaturday 16ᵗʰ March 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 20ᵗʰ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 21ˢᵗ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 3ʳᵈ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 4ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 10ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 16ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \nFinal closing dates for applications are:  \n\nCourse 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59) \n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\nModule 1: Responding to BriefsThis module is designed to help you understand the end-to-end development process for unscripted TV\, and to have the confidence to participate in the creation of commission winning ideas! \n\n\n\nSession \nCourse Content\n\n\nSession 1  \n\n\nWhat is a brief?\nWhat does a commissioner do and what keeps them up at night?\nWhat are the expectations of different unscripted genres and different commissioners?\nHow to watch TV like someone who works in development.\nUnderstanding different channel expectations.\nTone – what is it and why does it matter?\nUnderstanding your audience and why audience matters.\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\nHow to contribute well in a brainstorm.\nBrainstorming techniques for when you’re stuck in a rut.\nUnpacking what an idea needs to succeed.\nIdentifying the things that your idea might be missing.\nTariffs and budget considerations.\nHow to use AI tools to become more efficient (without feeling like you’re cheating!)\n\n\n\n\nSessions 3 & 4 \nCommissioning Editor Q&A’s \n\nHear first-hand from a commissioner.\nAsk them the questions you’ve always wanted answers to.\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 2: Technical Skills \nThis module is designed to teach you the necessary skills to create and edit the materials to pitch ideas. From sizzle reels to presentations\, the training will offer you a guide through the free software you can use to best showcase your ideas\, before introducing you to the Adobe Suite with the support of an expert editor. \n\n\n\nPart\nCourse Content\n\n\nPart One \n\n\nIntroduction – what is an editor\, organisation and the paper edit. \nThe importance of structure in the editing process. \nMedia Management and data storage – why good media management is vital. \nThe importance of organisation when working on an editing project. \nThe paper edit. \nHow to plan your edit on paper before you start working with your material.\nHow a plan can save time and highlight areas you are missing.\n\n\n\n\nPart Two: Software\n\n\nCreating folders \nImporting material \nOrganising Media \nAdding to the timeline \nTrimming and splitting clips \nUsing transitions \nAdding text \nAdding music \nMixing audio \nSeparating audio \nAdding keyframes \nUsing effects \nExporting final project \nTackling issues \n\n\n\n\nPart Three: Decks and images \n\n\nEditing and manipulating images \nGraphic design tools \nDeck creation tools \n\n\n\n\nPart Four: Adobe \n\n\nA live session to look at the Adobe suite and how the skills learned through parts one to three transfer over to the Adobe Suite. \n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be one additional live Q&A session with an expert editor as an open forum to discuss your learning. \nModule 3: Communication Skills \nA key part of the development researcher’s toolkit is to be persuasive when communicating – whether that’s selling an idea or encouraging someone to take part in a show – so this module will start with the importance of persuasion\, drilling down into specific tactics for each area.  \n\n\n\nSkills\nCourse Content\n\n\nVerbal Skills \n\n\nPhone calls – when and how? \nIntroducing yourself to people you don’t know and persuading them to get involved with your idea.\nInterviewing techniques and skills when trying to get knowledge out of contributors/experts.\nCommunicating your idea internally – including how to communicate your idea to a senior member of the team \nHow to verbally pitch successfully to a commissioner – the power of a strong opening\, how to structure the middle\, and crafting a memorable closing. \n\n\n\n\nWritten Skills \n\n\nHow to write persuasive emails (and knowing when email is appropriate to use) \nMaking initial contact via an email – what you need to include. \nThe importance of a paper trail when communicating with internal and external stakeholders \nWriting a topline or paragraph pitch \nWriting a pitch deck – including what a pitch deck needs to cover\, how to bring the right tone to your writing\, how to breakdown and clearly sell your idea and an overview of some successful pitch decks.\n\n\n\n\nVisual Skills \n\n\nWhat makes a standout pitch deck – how to use visuals to elevate your idea and make it sing and the importance of finding the right image for your ideas. \nSizzle reels and taster tapes – what makes a sizzle reel sizzle. \nHow to use pre-existing footage and/or shot footage in your sizzle. \nThe power of music to create a sizzle with impact. \nShooting talent taster tapes – what you need to sell your talent to the channel. \n\n\n\n\n\nModule 4: Employability Skills \nThis module will cover the broader employability skills a Development Researcher will need to work in the industry alongside specific CV\, interview and placement strategies and tactics to ensure successful placements. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1 \n\n\nWhat makes a good development researcher?  \nHow to get the most from your placement  \nWorking in the office and working remotely  \nWho’s in the development team and what do they do?  \nCuriosity and a proactive / can do approach  \nValue of regular updates and progress check ins  \nWorking on more than one project at a time  \nPrioritising tasks and working to a deadline  \n\n\n\n\nSession 2 \n\n\nWorking as a freelancer in Television  \nHow do TV contracts work?  \nManaging your money on irregular income  \nHow do you find opportunities?  \nBuilding your networks  \nFinding companies that are a good fit for your ideas  \nUnderstanding the value you bring to a company  \nWriting a winning CV  \nInterview skills and strategies  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING \nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING   \nThe self-directed learning elements of the course will be hosted on the Learning Management Portal LearnDash on the Mission Accomplished website.  \nParticipants will be given login details at the start of the course and will have exercises and activities to do in advance of the training beginning and between the subsequent live sessions. Keeping up with this independent work will enable participants to come to live sessions ready to be a part of the conversation!   \nWhile completion of tasks will be expected in advance of sessions\, participants will be able to do them at times to suit them!  \nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING\nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING   \nLive Zoom sessions have been scheduled outside of standard office hours and are designed to bring participants together with our expert training team for live learning and support.   \nParticipants will be expected to attend all of the sessions with their selected course to maximise learning.   \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE  \nAll participants who complete the self-directed and classroom-based elements of the course will be eligible for a 1-month work placement within an unscripted development team. These placements are expected to start less than 3 months after completing the course and are designed to consolidate your learning and to help you connect with the industry!  \nThe Unscripted TV Skills Fund will make a salary contribution of £1300 for each 1-month placement to the host production company. \n Mission Accomplished have extensive networks of production companies and will match participants up with an opportunity appropriate to them.   \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE…  \nBy the end of the course participants will be expected to have learned:  \n\n the role and duties of a Development Researcher\n how the development process works\n the technical skills needed to create pitch decks and sizzles\n the communication skills needed to work as a development researcher\n about the freelance nature of the industry and be prepared to for this type of work\n how to make the most from their placement\n\nCOURSE TUTORS\nThis course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts \nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison 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 the Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \n \nPerjit Aujla | Course Tutor   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/unscripted-development-researcher-training-programme/2023-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Age +18,Career stage Early,Freelancing,Training,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Step Up to Development Producer
DESCRIPTION:course 2 APPLY BY13th December 20230000Days00Hrs00Min00SecCalling all Development APs!\nAre you an experienced Development AP?Are you ready to make the Step Up to Development Producer?Would you like to enhance your creative\, professional and commercial skills?If you answered yes\, then Step Up to Development Producer is the course for you. \nStepping up to a Producer role can be daunting. As a Development Producer\, your approach and thinking needs to develop as you begin to lead a team and take on significant extra responsibility for winning commissions and keeping the production pipeline flowing. \nLed by expert development consultant\, Sophie Morgan\, with guest speaker sessions from a range of exciting industry experts\, this training course is designed to: \n\nEquip you with innovative tools and knowledge to develop commission-winning ideas. \n\nOffer practical and actionable leadership and management strategies to build a vibrant and motivated and resilient creative team. \n\nBuild your confidence in taking on a new challenge and thriving in a Development Producer role. \nFollowing the training\, each participant will be matched with an industry expert mentor for a six-month mentoring relationship (approximately 1 hour per month). \nThe course is open to a total of 30 people and will run twice with two cohorts of 15 people. On applying\, you will be asked to confirm your availability for the fixed dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set. \nTo attend this training programme\, there is a fee of £250 + VAT (£300 inclusive of VAT)\, payable upon acceptance to the course. For freelancers self-funding the training and those not currently on contract with a production company\, we can support up to 50% of participants with FREE bursary places on this training. \n If you would like to apply for a bursary please check the bursary box on the application form. \n \nPlease note this training is in a hybrid format\, with approximately 50% delivered live online and 50% live in-person in Birmingham. The training will take place during office hours\, so it is expected that you have the support of your current company to attend.  \nParticipants (or their company) will be responsible for paying the course fees and arranging any travel / accommodation costs incurred attending the training. In order to make this course accessible to the widest possible audience\, there is limited support available to contribute to travel and accommodation costs on top of bursary support for course fees. Evidence of hardship will be required.  \nClosing date for applications to course 1: 10th October 2023\, 11:5am \nClosing date for applications to course 2: 13th December 2023\, 11.59pm \nThis programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, A+E Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?\nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR? \nThis course is open to participants in the UK who regularly work in development and have: \n\n2+ years’ experience in an Unscripted Development AP role\, OR\nHave less than 6 months experience as a Development Producer\nAre looking to return to work following a career break who have equivalent development experience\n\nCOURSE DATES\nCOURSE DATES \nGroup 1: \n\nTuesday 24th October 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nFriday 10th November 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nMonday 13th November 2023; 10.30am-7pm (In-person\, Birmingham\, The Bond)\nTuesday 14th November 2023; 9am-4pm (In-person\, Birmingham\, The Bond)\nFriday 24th November 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nFriday 1st December 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)\n\nGroup 2: \n\nFriday 12th January 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nFriday 19th January 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nMonday 22nd January 2024; 10.30am-7pm (In-person\, Birmingham\, The Bond)\nTuesday 23rd January 2024; 9am-4pm (In-person\, Birmingham\, The Bond)\nFriday 2nd February 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)\nFriday 9th February 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)\n\nFollowing the training\, each participant will receive mentoring of approximately 1 hour per month for 6 months from an industry mentor. We will work with participants to identify and secure industry mentors. \nCourse 1 \n\nFinal closing date for applications is 8th October 2023\nAll applications will be reviewed at this time (for both courses)\nApplicants will be notified by 13th October 2023\n\nCourse 2 \n\nFinal closing date for applications is 13th December 2023\nApplicants will be notified by 20th December 2023\n\nWe anticipate both courses will be heavily subscribed we therefore recommend that you submit an application as early as possible as we will be reviewing all applications submitted across both courses at the first deadline. \nCOURSE OUTLINE\nCOURSE OUTLINE \nThe full course outline is currently being finalised. Please check back for further details\, including confirmation of our extensive list of guest speakers! \nSessions include: \n\nKnowing Yourself and Building your Creative Identity\nKnowing Your Buyer: Channels\, SVoDs and How to Crack Them\nReading the commissioning landscape\nIdeation and Upscaling Your Creative Processes\nUsing AI as a creative tool for development\nAccess\, Assets and Selling Yourself\nGetting the Best from You and Your Team\n\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE… \nBy the end of the training course\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the role and responsibilities of a Development Producer\nHave the skills and knowledge to take on a role at Development Producer level\nKnow themselves and their creative identity\nKnow their buyers (channels / SVODs) and how to crack them\nUnderstand the need to look at ideas afresh and be continually challenging their thinking\nHave developed Leadership and Management skills needed for the role\nHave developed their brainstorming and ideation skills and upscaled their creative processes\nUnderstand access\, talent\, their assets and how to sell them\nHave strategies and tactics for managing a development team and a slate\n\n MENTORING OUTLINE\nMENTORING OUTLINE \nFollowing the training\, each participant will receive mentoring 1 hour monthly from an industry mentor. This process will happen for six months. \nMission Accomplished have extensive a networks of production companies and expert developers across the country and will support in matching each participant up with one person who will be able to support them. \nParticipants may recommend their own mentor\, if they already have somebody who is willing to support them. We recommend that these mentors do not work within your current organisation\, to encourage more objective support. \nCOURSE TUTORS\nThis course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts \nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison 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. \n \nSophie Morgan | Course Tutor \nSophie is a BAFTA nominated and RTS award-winning film and TV producer and commissioning editor. As Head of Development for production companies like September Films\, Cineflix and World of Wonder she has developed\, pitched\, won and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content for all major broadcasters across all genres with credits that include series Star Lives (ITV Saturday night Entertainment)\, European Nightmare (BBC Daytime)\, Pete Burns Unspun (Channel 4 Popular Docs)\, Haunted Homes (ITV2 Entertainment)\, Clubbing On The Frontline (Channel 4 Current Affairs) as well as originating and exec producing Channel 4's first digital content This is a Knife. She also set up and ran September Films' LA Development Department and ran LA-based indie World of Wonder's (Ru Paul's Drag Race) UK division. As Commissioning Editor for Living TV\, she commissioned and Exec Produced the channel's two highest rating series of Britain's Next Top Model and Jade: With Love following Jade Goody's battle with cancer. Sophie is a vocal champion of neurodiverse talent in the industry and a ScreenSkills mentor for neurodiverse talent. \n  \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/unscripted-step-up-to-development-producer-2/2024-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Training,ScreenSkills,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme
DESCRIPTION:Course 1 Application deadline18th October 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecDo you have a passion for unscripted TV?Are you brimming with ideas?Can you spot trends\, subjects and/or people who would make great TV?Would you like your next role to be part of a team developing unscripted TV show ideas?If you answered Yes\, then our Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme is for you!  \nUnscripted TV relies on ideas. Good ideas keep TV schedules full\, viewers engaged and production companies in business. But where do they come from?   \nWith an acute shortage of new development researchers\, it's more important than ever for the next generation of talent to find their feet in the world of unscripted development. Blending self-directed learning with live Zoom training\, followed by a 1-month industry placement\, this Unscripted: Development Researcher course will prepare you to hit the ground running in your first job as a Development Researcher.   \nLed by Development Executive and Series Producer\, Perjit Aujla\, the course focuses on the essential skills needed to work in development.  \nCourse content will cover creative and ideation skills needed to generate exciting programme ideas\, to editing and software skills needed to pitch them to commissioners. To support you in setting up sustainable development careers\, the content will include vital communication skills which employers are looking for\, and guidance on making yourself as employable as can be.  \nFollowing the course\, trainees who complete the training will be given a placement within the development team of an unscripted production company. Testing your new skills and knowledge in a real company environment will consolidate what you learn and get you some industry connections along the way!  \nUnscripted: Development Researcher is open to a total of 60 people and will run with three cohorts. On applying\, you will be asked to confirm your preference of dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?  \nThis course is aimed at those who want a career in unscripted and who:  \n\nAre 18+ and not in full-time education. \nHave approximately 2+ years of work experience in ANY industry. \nHave demonstrable interest in a career in development. \n\nYou do not need to have worked in TV or development before to apply for this course.  \nWe welcome applications for those looking to return to work following a career break.  \nThis course is free to attend.   \nTo ensure this training is accessible to the widest possible audience\, the training will take place online and outside of standard office hours. Sessions will take place on weekday evenings\, and some Saturday mornings.  \n \nThis programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, A+E Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies.  \nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru  \nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION \nApplications for this programme will be assessed on a rolling basis\, with deadlines aligning with each iteration. \n\nClosing date course 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59)\n\nCandidates who are successful in the first stage of their application will then be invited to a short Zoom interview with the Course Tutor and Course Director. \nInterviews will be reserved for places on the next iteration of the course.  \nWhen applying\, we ask that you confirm your availability for this interview at a time\, during office hours\, on the appropriate dates for your preferred course: \n\nCourse 1: 26th – 27th October 2023\nCourse 2: 18th – 19th December 2023\nCourse 3: 4th – 5th March 2023\n\nCOURSE DATES\nCOURSE DATES  \nThe classroom elements of this course blends live Zoom training with self-directed learning. The self-directed learning has been carefully structured to compliment your learning in the live sessions; participants will be expected to keep up with the self-directed learning and manage their own time in doing so.   \nThe dates for live training sessions are listed below:  \nCourse 1:  \n\nSaturday 18th November 2023 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 22nd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 23rd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 29th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 30th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 6th December 2023 (18.30-20.30) \nTuesday 12th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 13th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Course 2:  \n\nSaturday 13ᵗʰ January 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 18ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 24ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 25ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 31ˢᵗ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 6ᵗʰ February 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 7ᵗʰ August 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Group 3:  \n\nSaturday 16ᵗʰ March 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 20ᵗʰ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 21ˢᵗ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 3ʳᵈ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 4ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 10ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 16ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \nFinal closing dates for applications are:  \n\nCourse 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59) \n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\nModule 1: Responding to BriefsThis module is designed to help you understand the end-to-end development process for unscripted TV\, and to have the confidence to participate in the creation of commission winning ideas! \n\n\n\nSession \nCourse Content\n\n\nSession 1  \n\n\nWhat is a brief?\nWhat does a commissioner do and what keeps them up at night?\nWhat are the expectations of different unscripted genres and different commissioners?\nHow to watch TV like someone who works in development.\nUnderstanding different channel expectations.\nTone – what is it and why does it matter?\nUnderstanding your audience and why audience matters.\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\nHow to contribute well in a brainstorm.\nBrainstorming techniques for when you’re stuck in a rut.\nUnpacking what an idea needs to succeed.\nIdentifying the things that your idea might be missing.\nTariffs and budget considerations.\nHow to use AI tools to become more efficient (without feeling like you’re cheating!)\n\n\n\n\nSessions 3 & 4 \nCommissioning Editor Q&A’s \n\nHear first-hand from a commissioner.\nAsk them the questions you’ve always wanted answers to.\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 2: Technical Skills \nThis module is designed to teach you the necessary skills to create and edit the materials to pitch ideas. From sizzle reels to presentations\, the training will offer you a guide through the free software you can use to best showcase your ideas\, before introducing you to the Adobe Suite with the support of an expert editor. \n\n\n\nPart\nCourse Content\n\n\nPart One \n\n\nIntroduction – what is an editor\, organisation and the paper edit. \nThe importance of structure in the editing process. \nMedia Management and data storage – why good media management is vital. \nThe importance of organisation when working on an editing project. \nThe paper edit. \nHow to plan your edit on paper before you start working with your material.\nHow a plan can save time and highlight areas you are missing.\n\n\n\n\nPart Two: Software\n\n\nCreating folders \nImporting material \nOrganising Media \nAdding to the timeline \nTrimming and splitting clips \nUsing transitions \nAdding text \nAdding music \nMixing audio \nSeparating audio \nAdding keyframes \nUsing effects \nExporting final project \nTackling issues \n\n\n\n\nPart Three: Decks and images \n\n\nEditing and manipulating images \nGraphic design tools \nDeck creation tools \n\n\n\n\nPart Four: Adobe \n\n\nA live session to look at the Adobe suite and how the skills learned through parts one to three transfer over to the Adobe Suite. \n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be one additional live Q&A session with an expert editor as an open forum to discuss your learning. \nModule 3: Communication Skills \nA key part of the development researcher’s toolkit is to be persuasive when communicating – whether that’s selling an idea or encouraging someone to take part in a show – so this module will start with the importance of persuasion\, drilling down into specific tactics for each area.  \n\n\n\nSkills\nCourse Content\n\n\nVerbal Skills \n\n\nPhone calls – when and how? \nIntroducing yourself to people you don’t know and persuading them to get involved with your idea.\nInterviewing techniques and skills when trying to get knowledge out of contributors/experts.\nCommunicating your idea internally – including how to communicate your idea to a senior member of the team \nHow to verbally pitch successfully to a commissioner – the power of a strong opening\, how to structure the middle\, and crafting a memorable closing. \n\n\n\n\nWritten Skills \n\n\nHow to write persuasive emails (and knowing when email is appropriate to use) \nMaking initial contact via an email – what you need to include. \nThe importance of a paper trail when communicating with internal and external stakeholders \nWriting a topline or paragraph pitch \nWriting a pitch deck – including what a pitch deck needs to cover\, how to bring the right tone to your writing\, how to breakdown and clearly sell your idea and an overview of some successful pitch decks.\n\n\n\n\nVisual Skills \n\n\nWhat makes a standout pitch deck – how to use visuals to elevate your idea and make it sing and the importance of finding the right image for your ideas. \nSizzle reels and taster tapes – what makes a sizzle reel sizzle. \nHow to use pre-existing footage and/or shot footage in your sizzle. \nThe power of music to create a sizzle with impact. \nShooting talent taster tapes – what you need to sell your talent to the channel. \n\n\n\n\n\nModule 4: Employability Skills \nThis module will cover the broader employability skills a Development Researcher will need to work in the industry alongside specific CV\, interview and placement strategies and tactics to ensure successful placements. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1 \n\n\nWhat makes a good development researcher?  \nHow to get the most from your placement  \nWorking in the office and working remotely  \nWho’s in the development team and what do they do?  \nCuriosity and a proactive / can do approach  \nValue of regular updates and progress check ins  \nWorking on more than one project at a time  \nPrioritising tasks and working to a deadline  \n\n\n\n\nSession 2 \n\n\nWorking as a freelancer in Television  \nHow do TV contracts work?  \nManaging your money on irregular income  \nHow do you find opportunities?  \nBuilding your networks  \nFinding companies that are a good fit for your ideas  \nUnderstanding the value you bring to a company  \nWriting a winning CV  \nInterview skills and strategies  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING \nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING   \nThe self-directed learning elements of the course will be hosted on the Learning Management Portal LearnDash on the Mission Accomplished website.  \nParticipants will be given login details at the start of the course and will have exercises and activities to do in advance of the training beginning and between the subsequent live sessions. Keeping up with this independent work will enable participants to come to live sessions ready to be a part of the conversation!   \nWhile completion of tasks will be expected in advance of sessions\, participants will be able to do them at times to suit them!  \nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING\nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING   \nLive Zoom sessions have been scheduled outside of standard office hours and are designed to bring participants together with our expert training team for live learning and support.   \nParticipants will be expected to attend all of the sessions with their selected course to maximise learning.   \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE  \nAll participants who complete the self-directed and classroom-based elements of the course will be eligible for a 1-month work placement within an unscripted development team. These placements are expected to start less than 3 months after completing the course and are designed to consolidate your learning and to help you connect with the industry!  \nThe Unscripted TV Skills Fund will make a salary contribution of £1300 for each 1-month placement to the host production company. \n Mission Accomplished have extensive networks of production companies and will match participants up with an opportunity appropriate to them.   \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE…  \nBy the end of the course participants will be expected to have learned:  \n\n the role and duties of a Development Researcher\n how the development process works\n the technical skills needed to create pitch decks and sizzles\n the communication skills needed to work as a development researcher\n about the freelance nature of the industry and be prepared to for this type of work\n how to make the most from their placement\n\nCOURSE TUTORS\nThis course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts \nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison 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 the Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \n \nPerjit Aujla | Course Tutor   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/unscripted-development-researcher-training-programme/2024-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Age +18,Career stage Early,Freelancing,Training,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme
DESCRIPTION:Course 1 Application deadline18th October 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecDo you have a passion for unscripted TV?Are you brimming with ideas?Can you spot trends\, subjects and/or people who would make great TV?Would you like your next role to be part of a team developing unscripted TV show ideas?If you answered Yes\, then our Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme is for you!  \nUnscripted TV relies on ideas. Good ideas keep TV schedules full\, viewers engaged and production companies in business. But where do they come from?   \nWith an acute shortage of new development researchers\, it's more important than ever for the next generation of talent to find their feet in the world of unscripted development. Blending self-directed learning with live Zoom training\, followed by a 1-month industry placement\, this Unscripted: Development Researcher course will prepare you to hit the ground running in your first job as a Development Researcher.   \nLed by Development Executive and Series Producer\, Perjit Aujla\, the course focuses on the essential skills needed to work in development.  \nCourse content will cover creative and ideation skills needed to generate exciting programme ideas\, to editing and software skills needed to pitch them to commissioners. To support you in setting up sustainable development careers\, the content will include vital communication skills which employers are looking for\, and guidance on making yourself as employable as can be.  \nFollowing the course\, trainees who complete the training will be given a placement within the development team of an unscripted production company. Testing your new skills and knowledge in a real company environment will consolidate what you learn and get you some industry connections along the way!  \nUnscripted: Development Researcher is open to a total of 60 people and will run with three cohorts. On applying\, you will be asked to confirm your preference of dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set.  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?  \nThis course is aimed at those who want a career in unscripted and who:  \n\nAre 18+ and not in full-time education. \nHave approximately 2+ years of work experience in ANY industry. \nHave demonstrable interest in a career in development. \n\nYou do not need to have worked in TV or development before to apply for this course.  \nWe welcome applications for those looking to return to work following a career break.  \nThis course is free to attend.   \nTo ensure this training is accessible to the widest possible audience\, the training will take place online and outside of standard office hours. Sessions will take place on weekday evenings\, and some Saturday mornings.  \n \nThis programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, A+E Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies.  \nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru  \nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION \nApplications for this programme will be assessed on a rolling basis\, with deadlines aligning with each iteration. \n\nClosing date course 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59)\nClosing date course 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59)\n\nCandidates who are successful in the first stage of their application will then be invited to a short Zoom interview with the Course Tutor and Course Director. \nInterviews will be reserved for places on the next iteration of the course.  \nWhen applying\, we ask that you confirm your availability for this interview at a time\, during office hours\, on the appropriate dates for your preferred course: \n\nCourse 1: 26th – 27th October 2023\nCourse 2: 18th – 19th December 2023\nCourse 3: 4th – 5th March 2023\n\nCOURSE DATES\nCOURSE DATES  \nThe classroom elements of this course blends live Zoom training with self-directed learning. The self-directed learning has been carefully structured to compliment your learning in the live sessions; participants will be expected to keep up with the self-directed learning and manage their own time in doing so.   \nThe dates for live training sessions are listed below:  \nCourse 1:  \n\nSaturday 18th November 2023 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 22nd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 23rd November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 29th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 30th November 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 6th December 2023 (18.30-20.30) \nTuesday 12th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 13th December 2023 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Course 2:  \n\nSaturday 13ᵗʰ January 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 18ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 24ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 25ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 31ˢᵗ January 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 6ᵗʰ February 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 7ᵗʰ August 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \n Group 3:  \n\nSaturday 16ᵗʰ March 2024 (09:00-13:30) \nWednesday 20ᵗʰ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 21ˢᵗ March 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 3ʳᵈ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nThursday 4ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 10ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nTuesday 16ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \nWednesday 17ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30) \n\nWith additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.  \nFinal closing dates for applications are:  \n\nCourse 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59) \nCourse 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59) \n\nCOURSE OUTLINE\nCOURSE OUTLINE\n\n\nModule 1: Responding to BriefsThis module is designed to help you understand the end-to-end development process for unscripted TV\, and to have the confidence to participate in the creation of commission winning ideas! \n\n\n\nSession \nCourse Content\n\n\nSession 1  \n\n\nWhat is a brief?\nWhat does a commissioner do and what keeps them up at night?\nWhat are the expectations of different unscripted genres and different commissioners?\nHow to watch TV like someone who works in development.\nUnderstanding different channel expectations.\nTone – what is it and why does it matter?\nUnderstanding your audience and why audience matters.\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: \n\n\nHow to contribute well in a brainstorm.\nBrainstorming techniques for when you’re stuck in a rut.\nUnpacking what an idea needs to succeed.\nIdentifying the things that your idea might be missing.\nTariffs and budget considerations.\nHow to use AI tools to become more efficient (without feeling like you’re cheating!)\n\n\n\n\nSessions 3 & 4 \nCommissioning Editor Q&A’s \n\nHear first-hand from a commissioner.\nAsk them the questions you’ve always wanted answers to.\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 2: Technical Skills \nThis module is designed to teach you the necessary skills to create and edit the materials to pitch ideas. From sizzle reels to presentations\, the training will offer you a guide through the free software you can use to best showcase your ideas\, before introducing you to the Adobe Suite with the support of an expert editor. \n\n\n\nPart\nCourse Content\n\n\nPart One \n\n\nIntroduction – what is an editor\, organisation and the paper edit. \nThe importance of structure in the editing process. \nMedia Management and data storage – why good media management is vital. \nThe importance of organisation when working on an editing project. \nThe paper edit. \nHow to plan your edit on paper before you start working with your material.\nHow a plan can save time and highlight areas you are missing.\n\n\n\n\nPart Two: Software\n\n\nCreating folders \nImporting material \nOrganising Media \nAdding to the timeline \nTrimming and splitting clips \nUsing transitions \nAdding text \nAdding music \nMixing audio \nSeparating audio \nAdding keyframes \nUsing effects \nExporting final project \nTackling issues \n\n\n\n\nPart Three: Decks and images \n\n\nEditing and manipulating images \nGraphic design tools \nDeck creation tools \n\n\n\n\nPart Four: Adobe \n\n\nA live session to look at the Adobe suite and how the skills learned through parts one to three transfer over to the Adobe Suite. \n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be one additional live Q&A session with an expert editor as an open forum to discuss your learning. \nModule 3: Communication Skills \nA key part of the development researcher’s toolkit is to be persuasive when communicating – whether that’s selling an idea or encouraging someone to take part in a show – so this module will start with the importance of persuasion\, drilling down into specific tactics for each area.  \n\n\n\nSkills\nCourse Content\n\n\nVerbal Skills \n\n\nPhone calls – when and how? \nIntroducing yourself to people you don’t know and persuading them to get involved with your idea.\nInterviewing techniques and skills when trying to get knowledge out of contributors/experts.\nCommunicating your idea internally – including how to communicate your idea to a senior member of the team \nHow to verbally pitch successfully to a commissioner – the power of a strong opening\, how to structure the middle\, and crafting a memorable closing. \n\n\n\n\nWritten Skills \n\n\nHow to write persuasive emails (and knowing when email is appropriate to use) \nMaking initial contact via an email – what you need to include. \nThe importance of a paper trail when communicating with internal and external stakeholders \nWriting a topline or paragraph pitch \nWriting a pitch deck – including what a pitch deck needs to cover\, how to bring the right tone to your writing\, how to breakdown and clearly sell your idea and an overview of some successful pitch decks.\n\n\n\n\nVisual Skills \n\n\nWhat makes a standout pitch deck – how to use visuals to elevate your idea and make it sing and the importance of finding the right image for your ideas. \nSizzle reels and taster tapes – what makes a sizzle reel sizzle. \nHow to use pre-existing footage and/or shot footage in your sizzle. \nThe power of music to create a sizzle with impact. \nShooting talent taster tapes – what you need to sell your talent to the channel. \n\n\n\n\n\nModule 4: Employability Skills \nThis module will cover the broader employability skills a Development Researcher will need to work in the industry alongside specific CV\, interview and placement strategies and tactics to ensure successful placements. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1 \n\n\nWhat makes a good development researcher?  \nHow to get the most from your placement  \nWorking in the office and working remotely  \nWho’s in the development team and what do they do?  \nCuriosity and a proactive / can do approach  \nValue of regular updates and progress check ins  \nWorking on more than one project at a time  \nPrioritising tasks and working to a deadline  \n\n\n\n\nSession 2 \n\n\nWorking as a freelancer in Television  \nHow do TV contracts work?  \nManaging your money on irregular income  \nHow do you find opportunities?  \nBuilding your networks  \nFinding companies that are a good fit for your ideas  \nUnderstanding the value you bring to a company  \nWriting a winning CV  \nInterview skills and strategies  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING \nSELF-DIRECTED LEARNING   \nThe self-directed learning elements of the course will be hosted on the Learning Management Portal LearnDash on the Mission Accomplished website.  \nParticipants will be given login details at the start of the course and will have exercises and activities to do in advance of the training beginning and between the subsequent live sessions. Keeping up with this independent work will enable participants to come to live sessions ready to be a part of the conversation!   \nWhile completion of tasks will be expected in advance of sessions\, participants will be able to do them at times to suit them!  \nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING\nLIVE ZOOM TRAINING   \nLive Zoom sessions have been scheduled outside of standard office hours and are designed to bring participants together with our expert training team for live learning and support.   \nParticipants will be expected to attend all of the sessions with their selected course to maximise learning.   \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE \nPLACEMENT OUTLINE  \nAll participants who complete the self-directed and classroom-based elements of the course will be eligible for a 1-month work placement within an unscripted development team. These placements are expected to start less than 3 months after completing the course and are designed to consolidate your learning and to help you connect with the industry!  \nThe Unscripted TV Skills Fund will make a salary contribution of £1300 for each 1-month placement to the host production company. \n Mission Accomplished have extensive networks of production companies and will match participants up with an opportunity appropriate to them.   \nBY THE END OF THE COURSE...\nBY THE END OF THE COURSE…  \nBy the end of the course participants will be expected to have learned:  \n\n the role and duties of a Development Researcher\n how the development process works\n the technical skills needed to create pitch decks and sizzles\n the communication skills needed to work as a development researcher\n about the freelance nature of the industry and be prepared to for this type of work\n how to make the most from their placement\n\nCOURSE TUTORS\nThis course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts \nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison 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 the Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \n \nPerjit Aujla | Course Tutor   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/unscripted-development-researcher-training-programme/2024-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Age +18,Career stage Early,Freelancing,Training,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:Unscripted TV Development Assistant Producer Training Programme
DESCRIPTION:Apply now Application deadline 23:59 on 30th March 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nAre you working as a Development AP and looking to upskill in your role?\n\nAre you newly appointed in a Development AP role and keen to hone your skills?\n\nAre you an experienced Development Researcher ready to move up to a Development AP role?\nMission Accomplished are delivering a brand-new Unscripted Development Assistant Producer training programme. \nThe training will run in two cohorts (one in May and one in July – precise dates TBC). Training sessions will take place on weekdays during standard office hours. The schedule includes: \n\n4 x 3-hour online sessions (including an array of guest speakers)\n2 x in-person training days (Birmingham)\n1-2-1 session with the course leader\n6-month work placement as a Development AP – with partial salary support from the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Fund.\n\nWe’re looking to recruit 20 delegates based across the UK. \nThis programme is aimed at those who have demonstrable experience working in unscripted TV development at Development AP or Development Researcher level. You could be a newly appointed Development AP\, eager to hone their skills and build confidence\, or an experienced Development Researcher\, ready to step up into a Development AP position. \nYou can access this course in two ways:\n\nIndependent Route: If you’re a freelancer or between contracts\, you can apply for one of our dedicated placement opportunities. Please note: You will need to be approved by both the training provider and the placement company to be selected for the training.\nCompany Route: If you are currently working for a company as a Development AP\, or about to be stepped up from Development Researcher\, and your current production company is supporting your application\, you can apply with a letter of recommendation.Please note:\n\n\nThe company must be committed to a six-month placement and agree to top up the salary contribution provided by the ScreenSkills Unscripted Production Fund.\nNo more than 50% of the places will be allocated via this route.\nHost companies must evidence a need for partaking in the programme to create this opportunity.\n\nThere is a fee of £300 (+VAT) for this course\, which is payable upon enrolment. Bursaries are available and will be prioritised for independent applicants. \nMission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:   \nPeople from racialised identitiesPeople that are (d)Deaf\, Disabled and/or NeurodivergentThose who are care-experienced.People from a refugee or disadvantaged migrant communityThose from a Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller communityPeople from LGBTQI+ CommunitiesPeople from a working class/low-income background (or if you have identified as such in the past)If you need additional support to complete your application or require the application form in an alternative format\, please contact USF@screenskills.com . \nApply now THE COURSE WILL COVER\nTHE COURSE WILL COVER: \nThis course is aimed at addressing the lack of training for Development AP talent and is aimed at ensuring they are ready to tackle the current and future challenges within the unscripted TV sector.   \nThe course will cover the development process within a production company:  \n\nBrief  \nIdeation  \nFormulating the Idea  \nCreating Pitch Decks  \nSizzles  \n\nCourse content headlines include:   \n\nThriving as a Development AP in an evolving landscape \nThe business of creativity \nMaximising creative performance \nLeadership\, managing teams and setting boundaries \nThe Developer's Guide to Production \nHow to be the best Dev AP you possibly can \n\nCOURSE FORMAT \nSubject to market conditions\, the placements will run concurrently with the training to maximise opportunities to implement the learning. The training itself will be split across two cohorts: \nCohort 1 dates (placements beginning in May):\n\nFriday\, 9th May\, 2-5 pm – Online\nTuesday\, 20th & Wednesday\, 21st May – In-person full days in Birmingham\nThursday\, 5th June\, 2-5 pm – Online\nThursday\, 19th June\, 2-5 pm – Online\nThursday\, 10th July\, 2-5 pm – Online\n\nCohort 2 dates (placements beginning in July):\n\nThursday\, 3rd July\, 2-5 pm – Online\nMonday\, 14th & Tuesday\, 15th July – In-person full days in Birmingham\nThursday\, 7th August\, 2-5 pm – Online\nThursday\, 21st August\, 2-5 pm – Online\nThursday\, 4th September\, 2-5 pm – Online\n\nHOW TO APPLY\nClick 'Apply Now' at the top of the page and follow the instructions to complete your application through the ScreenSkills website. \nYou must have demonstrable experience working in unscripted TV development at Development AP or Development Researcher level. \nIn the application\, you will be asked to specify whether you are applying for support as a freelancer or an employee of an unscripted TV company. If you are applying as an employee\, you will need to provide your company name and the contact person we can reach if you are successful. \nYou will also be asked for your three most recent credits. Please provide the programme/series title and your job role. \nWhile most questions in the application form are multiple choice or require short answers\, four questions will require longer answers. For your preparation\, these four questions are: \n\nWhy do you feel you are a suitable candidate for this training programme at this time in your career?\nWhat are you looking to achieve by completing this training programme?\nDo you have any other hobbies\, interests\, or specialist knowledge that could influence your practice?\nWhat is your future career goal?\n\nIf you need additional support to complete your application or require the application form in an alternative format please contact USF@screenskills.com  \nKEY DATES\nKEY DATES:\n\nApplication Deadline – Sunday\, 30th March\, 23:59 2025\nFirst-round interviews with Mission Accomplished commence – Monday\, 7th April\, 2025\nSecond-round interviews with the production company offering placement commence – Monday\, 14th April 2025\n\nYou will need to be approved by both the training provider and the placement company to be selected for the training. \nBY THE END OF THE TRAINING COURSE\nBy the end of the training course\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the role and responsibilities of a Development Assistant Producer \nHave the skills and knowledge to take on a role at Development Assistant Producer level \nKnow themselves and their creative identity \nKnow their buyers (channels / SVODs) and how to crack them \nUnderstand the need to look at ideas afresh and be continually challenging their thinking \nHave started to develop Leadership and Management skills needed for the role \nHave developed their brainstorming and ideation skills and upscaled their creative processes \nUnderstand access\, talent\, their assets and how to sell them \n\nCOURSE DIRECTOR AND LEAD TUTOR\nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison 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 offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \nSophie Morgan | Course Trainer  \nShe is an experienced TV and multi-platform content creator\, screenwriter and development consultant with over twenty-years working as award-winning creative director\, commissioning editor and BAFTA-nominated producer. Working in the UK and US\, she has developed\, and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content including Britain's Next Top Model\, RuPaul's Drag Race\, London Ink and Jade. \nIn 2021 she founded multi-platform ideation and development consultancy Pontariva Media with the aim of adding value to production companies\, multiplatform content studios and broadcasters like Channel 4 and Sky. They do this by helping them devise more ambitious\, omni platform content and find innovative ways to exploit IP\, use emerging technology and design new funding models.  \nShe also devises and delivers industry training on topics including Gen AI\, agile leadership\, industry diversification and best creative practice and runs regular workshops for ScreenSkills and Creative Enterprise as well as the NFTS and Warwick University. She chairs several industry panels for Broadcast's AI summits and is a neurodiversity advocate and mentor. She has written two novels and two screenplays for Sky and the BBC.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders This training programme is funded by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \nApply now
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/unscripted-tv-development-assistant-producer-training-programme/
LOCATION:Birmingham TBC\, Birmingham\, B1\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Experienced,Early Experienced,Scripted,Freelancing,Training,Film,HETV,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:TV and Film Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline18th May0000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making TV shows and Films but not known how to get started and have no experience?\n\nAre you a new entrant in Film or TV looking to bridge the gap between scripted and unscripted and build a portfolio career?\n\nAged 19 or over?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\nIf you answered yes to these questions\, then this FREE training course is for you. \n*This includes residents of Birmingham City Council\, Coventry City Council\, Dudley Metro Borough Council\, Sandwell Metro Borough Council\, Solihull Metro Borough Council\, Walsall Council and City of Wolverhampton. \nMission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:  \nPeople from racialised identitiesPeople that are (d)Deaf\, Disabled and/or NeurodivergentThose who are care-experienced.People from a refugee or disadvantaged migrant communityThose from a Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller communityPeople from LGBTQI+ CommunitiesPeople from a working class/low-income background (or if you have identified as such in the past)We welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email fusion@mission.guru\nWHAT WILL I LEARN ?\nTHE COURSE WILL COVER: \nWhat are the roles and opportunities for me in TV and Film ? \n\nLearn about all types and genres of TV and Film productions. Such as Peaky Blinders\, Father Brown\, Phoenix Rise\, MasterChef\, The Gadget Show\, Late Night Lycett and Travel Man.\nUnderstand the workflow of different genres\, from single-camera setups to studio productions and big budget dramas.\nDiscover how many people and different skills it takes to make your favourite shows.\nGain practical technical skills for new entrant positions in the TV and Film industry.\nBuild an industry focussed CV.\nDevelop a bespoke and actionable career pathway in both TV and Film sectors locally.\nBe trained by local industry professionals who are looking for new-entrants on their up coming productions.\n\nBy the end of this course \, you’ll have the confidence and know-how to pursue new entrant roles in scripted and unscripted\, build a fulfilling career in the fast-paced world of  TV and Film and have had the opportunity to be trained by local industry professionals. \nHOW DO I APPLY ?\nOnce you submit your application we will give you a call to answer any further questions you might have about the next steps and to confirm your eligibility and availability. \nFollowing this\, all applications will be reviewed and shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview either in-person or online. \nApplications deadline: Wednesday 7th May 23:59. \nInterviews Dates: \n\nWeek of 12th – 16th of May (we will offer some online and some in person)\n\nNotifications will be sent out after interview. \nCOURSE DATES & OUTLINE\nCOURSE DATES: \nSessions will run weekends\, from 7th of June – until 27th of July. \nPlease note Mission Accomplished offers ongoing employability support for 6 months following the end of the course. \nAll sessions take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00–16:30 \nEXAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE \nPlease note: the course outline and session order are subject to change. \nAlongside the in-person production training there will be regular employability support including CV clinics\, self-directed learning and industry-accredited e-learning modules\, which participants will be expected to complete between production workshops. \nThroughout the year\, there will be guest speaker events for all TV and Film Fusion participants to meet local employers and crew in the region and hear about their roles\, their career journey and current opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\nSession Number\nCourse Content\n\n\n\n\nBlock 1\nPractical Production Workshop (1 Day)\nSaturday 7th June 2025\nStarting Points\, Goals and Ambitions\n\n\nBlock 1\nPractical Production Workshop (1 Day)\nSunday 8th June 2025\nDevelopment: Ideation\, Briefs and Pitches\n\n\nBlock 2\nPractical Production Workshop (2 Days)Sat/Sun 21st and 22nd June 2025\nSaturday: Scripted Production – Rehearsal day\nSunday: Scripted Production – Filming day\n\n\nBlock 3\nPractical Production Workshop (2 Days)Sat/Sun 5th and 6th July 2025\nSaturday: Unscripted Production – VT Filming\nSunday: Post Production – Introduction to editing and creating mobile-first content\n\n\nBlock 4\nPractical Production Workshop (2 Days)Sat/Sun 19th and 20th July 2025\nSaturday: Production Management\nSunday: Multi Camera Production – Rehearsal day\n\n\nBlock 5\nPractical Production Workshop (1 Day)Sat 26th July 2025\nMulti Camera Production – Filming day\n\n\nBlock 5\nPractical Production Workshop (1 Day)Sun 27th July 2025\nCourse Wrap-up and Presentations\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE WILL I LEARN ?\nAll training will take place at BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ \nWHO WILL TEACH ME ?\n\nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison 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 offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \nOUR TRAINING TEAM DELIVERS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONS \nOn each practical training day we collaborate with industry professionals who are experts in this area of Film or TV production to share their knowledge and bring current best practice to our training. \nIndustry professionals who support our training include: \n\nPerjit Aujla\, Executive Producer\nLouise Tugwel\, Producer/Director\nMaria Needle\, Vision Mixer\nLeanne Tattum\, Producer\nOli Hills\, Nonsensical Agency\nKirsten Stoddart\, Line Producer\nDaniel Alexander\, Director\nSam Stevens\, DOP\nBilly Bannister\, Sound\nStefan Davis\, AD \nPam Kaur\, Script Supervisor\nSian O’Brien\, Editor \n\nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme who are also WM-based industry professionals. \nFUNDING CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY\nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we are able to offer this training FREE of charge. \nThis course open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are: \n\nAged 19 years or over*\nNot currently in full or part time education\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August)\nThe WMCA Funding rules for this training course state that all learners must have an eligible residency status.\n\nThere is absolutely NO experience or previous qualifications required to be eligible for this course\, just a passion to work in Film and TV in the West Midlands region and/or be a new entrant looking to bridge the gap between scripted and unscripted TV and build a portfolio career. \nHowever\, if you are a graduate from Higher Education with either: \n\nan arts and humanities degree including Film\, TV\, Radio\, Animation\, Communications\, Journalism\, Visual Communications\, Production Design then you are NOT eligible for this course but you are likely to be eligible for Create Central’s Rock Up Ready training course.\nor you graduated upto 3 years ago from any discipline AND you have experience in the film\, television and screen industries then you are NOT eligible for this course but you are likely to be eligible for Create Central’s Rock Up Ready training course.\n\n*AGE: To be eligible you need to have turned 19 on or before 31st August that precedes the start date of the course. \nADMINISTRATION TEAM\n\nPiper Jady| Course Facilitator \nPiper is keen to get stuck in as the TV and Film Fusion Facilitator. In her spare time she primarily produces\, directs\, and writes short films. Working as part BOA stage and Screen academy and collaborating with Mission Accomplished team\, she is eager to help others find their path into the industry across all departments and roles. \nIf you have any questions please email me. \n Delivery team  Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished in partnership with BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority.
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/tv-and-film-fusion/
LOCATION:BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 49 Stour Street\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Career stage Early,Scripted,Freelancing,Training,Film,HETV,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:The WonderHub: Innovating development for creative leads ( Birmingham )
DESCRIPTION:STOP PRESS: This event is now FREE to attend. Reserve your spot now. Limited places available.Book now\n✓Do you lead or manage a development team within an unscripted indie?\n\n✓Are you an experienced unscripted creative looking to develop future-focused development skills?\n\n✓Do you want to rethink your approach to development but aren’t sure where to start?\n\n✓Are you looking to identify sustainable and diverse revenue streams to futureproof your indie?\nIf this sounds like you then The WonderHub is the event for you.\nBirmingham Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Library of BirminghamGlasgowTuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026 at The Social Hub Glasgow\nThis two-day symposium for senior creatives in unscripted TV casts creative and commercial eyes on the development process of the future. The WonderHub provides a space to explore and unlock innovative development strategies\, develop skills\, forge connections\, build resilient and sustainable production companies that can respond to disruption. \nThe two days will host two immersive spaces designed to energise your creative thinking: the Wonder Hub and Innovation Station. In the Wonder Hub\, we’ll explore how development and TV are evolving through live training sessions and expert Q&As. The Innovation Station connects you directly with leading specialists through hands-on demos and 1:1 consultations – covering everything from crafting the perfect thumbnail to creative uses of AI and designing a show-stopping sizzle. Together\, these spaces deliver the inspiration and innovation to fuel your next big move. \n\nBook now Wonder Hub A space to think and wonder for two days of big ideas through live training\, expert Q&As\, in a room bustling with creatives. \nThe power of the pivot: the definitive guide to building multiple revenue streamsWhy branded content matters (and why making it strengthens our TV ecosystem)If you want to go far\, go together: secrets of successful collaborationsEmbracing innovation in developmentBehind the scenes: audience insights and the commissioning processCan you make money from YouTube and socials?Hiring for creative success and the future of dev teamsTop 10 emerging industry trends for 2026Show me the money!Lessons from the creator economyWhy Data MattersOriginality in the time of reboots: finding your creative niche in a risk-averse landscape Innovation station A space to connect in a future-focused hub of experts and innovators offering 1-1 demos and consultations. \nAI UnpackedFull description \nSit down for a personalised 1–2–1 consultation with our resident AI expert\, Stephanie Ronan-Chlond. Share your current challenges\, from choosing the right tools to spotting new opportunities\, and walk away with tailored guidance\, best-practice recommendations and actionable next steps to elevate your workflows.  \nMeet the Founders: MotionHub AI platform \n \nFull description \nMeet the founders of MotionHub\, the Innovate UK–backed AI platform transforming creative production. Explore how MotionHub streamlines storage\, consents\, transcription\, cataloguing\, project management and IP monetisation\, all in one hub. Perfect for creators looking to supercharge their workflow with cutting-edge tools.  \nSizzles That SellFull description \nGrab a dedicated slot with experienced sizzle creator\, Johnny Rickard to analyse your reel\, refine your storytelling and tackle creative or technical challenges. Bring questions\, ideas or specific issues and leave with practical insights to make your sizzle stand out.  \nThe Thumbnail LabFull description\nSit down with a graphics designer who specialises in high-impact thumbnails for streaming platforms. Explore what makes a thumbnail compelling\, how to visually convey a concept\, and how strong design can elevate your pitch or project in an increasingly image-driven marketplace.  \n Experts joining us \nB\nBirmingham\nG\nGlasgow\n\nSophie Morgan \n\n\n\nAward-winning TV and multiplatform content creator\, screenwriter and development consultant (WonderHub Developer) \n\n\nB\nG\n\nPerjit Aujla\n\nExecutive Producer / Development Executive (WonderHub Developer) \nB\nG\n\nHannah Southern\n\nCommercial Lead\, Podcast Discovery \nB\nG\n\nJoe Connor\n\nGraphics Designer \nB\nG\n\nJohnny Rickard\n\nSizzle Editor and Content Creator \nB\nG\n\nNasfim Haque\n\nHead of Content\, BBC3 \nB\n\nStephanie Ronan-Chlond\n\nTV Producer turned AI Filmmaker & Doctoral Researcher \nB\nG\n\nTafara Makopa\n\nChief Executive Officer\, Mako Studios \nB\nG\n\nVictoria Holden\n\nMotionHub \nB\nG\n\nWill Medhurst\n\nBBC Audience Planner \nB\n\nPaul Heaney\n\nChief Executive Officer\, BossaNova \nB\n\nFiona Gillies\n\nCo-founder\, My Smash Media \nB\n\nChristine Hartland\n\nCo-founder\, My Smash Media \nG\n\nMore experts to be announced soon… \nSTOP PRESS: This event is now FREE to attend. Reserve your spot now. Limited places available. Why The WonderHub ? Re-thinking business strategy is essential. Having a plurality of revenue streams is what will keep your business afloat. Smaller companies with lower overheads can move quicker and embrace change faster\, but a solid business strategy is what will convert short-term wins into long-term success. The way development professionals generate ideas needs to innovate in order to survive. Audience viewing habits\, buyer needs\, and collaboration are evolving\, with new tools and practices reshaping development. The companies that succeed are those adapting their approach to keep pace with change. Innovative leadership is vital. To keep pace with the changing shape of development and maximise the full potential of our teams and freelancers\, the way leaders conceive and devolve their leadership is vital - as is looking after ourselves and making sure we are as effective as we possibly can be.  Book now\nSince the course I’ve spearheaded the implementation of AI into the development department of our company. Likewise\, I’ve used many of the brainstorming techniques we were taught and have started to pursue opportunities for ad-funded programming which was something I hadn’t fully grasped before the course but now increasingly see it as crucial to the changing face of unscripted television. \nZena Oliani\, Development ExecutiveThis event is funded by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders Birmingham Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Library of BirminghamGlasgowTuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026 at The Social Hub GlasgowWho’s it for?\nWe’re looking to host 40 attendees from across the UK at each event. \nIt is aimed at senior unscripted development professionals who work for an unscripted TV production company and/or are senior broadcast unscripted development freelancers. You’ll likely be a development producer\, executive\, head of department\, or creative director. We are also open to hearing from senior professionals in unscripted who are looking to develop future-focused development skills. \nEach event will take place across 2 days in-person. \nPlease only book for the one closest to where you live or work: \n\nBirmingham\, Library of Birmingham: Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026\nGlasgow\, The Social Hub: Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026\n\nWe always welcome those from under-represented groups\, including\, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic groups; disabled people; people from the LGBT community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. \nPlaces will be limited to a maximum of 2 attendees from the same company to ensure that as many indies are able to participate as possible. \nPlease contact Danny Roberts\, Programme Manager on training@mission.guru for any enquiries booking your place at the event. \nWhat it covers\nWhat it covers \nStructured around three key areas: Money\, Innovation and People\, The WonderHub is an exciting symposium for unscripted development professionals informed by the latest research and featuring sector experts\, thought leaders and new-tech practitioners. \nWith additional breakouts offering live demos\, one-to-one surgeries as well as informal networking and collaboration opportunities\, attendees will leave The WonderHub feeling creatively recharged and ready to apply fresh\, innovative thinking across all areas of their development. \nWonderHub Developers\nSpeakers  \nAlison Grade  \nAlison 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 offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \nSophie Morgan \nShe is an experienced TV and multi-platform content creator\, screenwriter and development consultant with over twenty-years working as award-winning creative director\, commissioning editor and BAFTA-nominated producer. Working in the UK and US\, she has developed\, and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content including Britain's Next Top Model\, RuPaul's Drag Race\, London Ink and Jade. \nIn 2021 she founded multi-platform ideation and development consultancy Pontariva Media with the aim of adding value to production companies\, multiplatform content studios and broadcasters like Channel 4 and Sky. They do this by helping them devise more ambitious\, omni platform content and find innovative ways to exploit IP\, use emerging technology and design new funding models.  \nShe also devises and delivers industry training on topics including Gen AI\, agile leadership\, industry diversification and best creative practice and runs regular workshops for ScreenSkills and Creative Enterprise as well as the NFTS and Warwick University. She chairs several industry panels for Broadcast's AI summits and is a neurodiversity advocate and mentor. She has written two novels and two screenplays for Sky and the BBC.  \n \nPerjit Aujla  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/the-wonderhub-innovating-development-for-creative-leads-2/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Sq\, Birmingham\, B1 2ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Experienced,Early Experienced,Scripted,Freelancing,Training,Film,HETV,Unscripted
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SUMMARY:The WonderHub: Innovating development for creative leads (Glasgow)
DESCRIPTION:STOP PRESS: This event is now FREE to attend. Reserve your spot now. Limited places available.Book now\n✓Do you lead or manage a development team within an unscripted indie?\n\n✓Are you an experienced unscripted creative looking to develop future-focused development skills?\n\n✓Do you want to rethink your approach to development but aren’t sure where to start?\n\n✓Are you looking to identify sustainable and diverse revenue streams to futureproof your indie?\nIf this sounds like you then The WonderHub is the event for you.\nBirmingham Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Library of BirminghamGlasgowTuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026 at The Social Hub Glasgow\n  \nThis two-day symposium for senior creatives in unscripted TV casts creative and commercial eyes on the development process of the future. The WonderHub provides a space to explore and unlock innovative development strategies\, develop skills\, forge connections\, build resilient and sustainable production companies that can respond to disruption. \nThe two days will host two immersive spaces designed to energise your creative thinking: the Wonder Hub and Innovation Station. In the Wonder Hub\, we’ll explore how development and TV are evolving through live training sessions and expert Q&As. The Innovation Station connects you directly with leading specialists through hands-on demos and 1:1 consultations – covering everything from crafting the perfect thumbnail to creative uses of AI and designing a show-stopping sizzle. Together\, these spaces deliver the inspiration and innovation to fuel your next big move. \n\nBook now Wonder Hub A space to think and wonder for two days of big ideas through live training\, expert Q&As\, in a room bustling with creatives. \nThe power of the pivot: the definitive guide to building multiple revenue streamsWhy branded content matters (and why making it strengthens our TV ecosystem)If you want to go far\, go together: secrets of successful collaborationsEmbracing innovation in developmentBehind the scenes: audience insights and the commissioning processCan you make money from YouTube and socials?Hiring for creative success and the future of dev teamsTop 10 emerging industry trends for 2026Show me the money!Lessons from the creator economyWhy Data MattersOriginality in the time of reboots: finding your creative niche in a risk-averse landscape Innovation station A space to connect in a future-focused hub of experts and innovators offering 1-1 demos and consultations. \nAI UnpackedFull description \nSit down for a personalised 1–2–1 consultation with our resident AI expert\, Stephanie Ronan-Chlond. Share your current challenges\, from choosing the right tools to spotting new opportunities\, and walk away with tailored guidance\, best-practice recommendations and actionable next steps to elevate your workflows.  \nMeet the Founders: MotionHub AI platform \n \nFull description \nMeet the founders of MotionHub\, the Innovate UK–backed AI platform transforming creative production. Explore how MotionHub streamlines storage\, consents\, transcription\, cataloguing\, project management and IP monetisation\, all in one hub. Perfect for creators looking to supercharge their workflow with cutting-edge tools.  \nSizzles That SellFull description \nGrab a dedicated slot with experienced sizzle creator\, Johnny Rickard to analyse your reel\, refine your storytelling and tackle creative or technical challenges. Bring questions\, ideas or specific issues and leave with practical insights to make your sizzle stand out.  \nThe Thumbnail LabFull description\nSit down with a graphics designer who specialises in high-impact thumbnails for streaming platforms. Explore what makes a thumbnail compelling\, how to visually convey a concept\, and how strong design can elevate your pitch or project in an increasingly image-driven marketplace.  \nMeet the Founders: My Smash Media - IP Matching Platform\n \nFull description \nMeet the founders of My Smash Media\, an IP matchmaking platform designed to bring creators and discoverers together. Explore how this platform can help you find projects that hit your brief and find the hidden gems you’re searching for. \n\n Experts joining us \nB\nBirmingham\nG\nGlasgow\n\nSophie Morgan \n\n\n\nAward-winning TV and multiplatform content creator\, screenwriter and development consultant (WonderHub Developer) \n\n\nB\nG\n\nPerjit Aujla\n\nExecutive Producer / Development Executive (WonderHub Developer) \nB\nG\n\nHannah Southern\n\nCommercial Lead\, Podcast Discovery \nB\nG\n\nJoe Connor\n\nGraphics Designer \nB\nG\n\nJohnny Rickard\n\nSizzle Editor and Content Creator \nB\nG\n\nNasfim Haque\n\nHead of Content\, BBC3 \nB\n\nStephanie Ronan-Chlond\n\nTV Producer turned AI Filmmaker & Doctoral Researcher \nB\nG\n\nTafara Makopa\n\nChief Executive Officer\, Mako Studios \nB\nG\n\nVictoria Holden\n\nMotionHub \nB\nG\n\nWill Medhurst\n\nBBC Audience Planner \nB\n\nPaul Heaney\n\nChief Executive Officer\, BossaNova \nB\n\nFiona Gillies\n\nCo-founder\, My Smash Media \nB\n\nChristine Hartland\n\nCo-founder\, My Smash Media \nG\n\nMore experts to be announced soon… \nSTOP PRESS: This event is now FREE to attend. Reserve your spot now. Limited places available. Why The WonderHub ? Re-thinking business strategy is essential. Having a plurality of revenue streams is what will keep your business afloat. Smaller companies with lower overheads can move quicker and embrace change faster\, but a solid business strategy is what will convert short-term wins into long-term success. The way development professionals generate ideas needs to innovate in order to survive. Audience viewing habits\, buyer needs\, and collaboration are evolving\, with new tools and practices reshaping development. The companies that succeed are those adapting their approach to keep pace with change. Innovative leadership is vital. To keep pace with the changing shape of development and maximise the full potential of our teams and freelancers\, the way leaders conceive and devolve their leadership is vital - as is looking after ourselves and making sure we are as effective as we possibly can be.  Book now\nSince the course I’ve spearheaded the implementation of AI into the development department of our company. Likewise\, I’ve used many of the brainstorming techniques we were taught and have started to pursue opportunities for ad-funded programming which was something I hadn’t fully grasped before the course but now increasingly see it as crucial to the changing face of unscripted television. \nZena Oliani\, Development ExecutiveThis event is funded by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders Birmingham Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Library of BirminghamGlasgowTuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026 at The Social Hub GlasgowWho’s it for?\nWe’re looking to host 40 attendees from across the UK at each event. \nIt is aimed at senior unscripted development professionals who work for an unscripted TV production company and/or are senior broadcast unscripted development freelancers. You’ll likely be a development producer\, executive\, head of department\, or creative director. We are also open to hearing from senior professionals in unscripted who are looking to develop future-focused development skills. \nEach event will take place across 2 days in-person. \nPlease only book for the one closest to where you live or work: \n\nBirmingham\, Library of Birmingham: Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026\nGlasgow\, The Social Hub: Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026\n\nWe always welcome those from under-represented groups\, including\, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic groups; disabled people; people from the LGBT community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. \nPlaces will be limited to a maximum of 2 attendees from the same company to ensure that as many indies are able to participate as possible. \nPlease contact Danny Roberts\, Programme Manager on training@mission.guru for any enquiries about booking your place at the event. \nWhat it covers\nWhat it covers \nStructured around three key areas: Money\, Innovation and People\, The WonderHub is an exciting symposium for unscripted development professionals informed by the latest research and featuring sector experts\, thought leaders and new-tech practitioners. \nWith additional breakouts offering live demos\, one-to-one surgeries as well as informal networking and collaboration opportunities\, attendees will leave The WonderHub feeling creatively recharged and ready to apply fresh\, innovative thinking across all areas of their development. \nWonderHub Developers\nSpeakers  \nAlison Grade  \nAlison 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 offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \nSophie Morgan \nShe is an experienced TV and multi-platform content creator\, screenwriter and development consultant with over twenty-years working as award-winning creative director\, commissioning editor and BAFTA-nominated producer. Working in the UK and US\, she has developed\, and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content including Britain's Next Top Model\, RuPaul's Drag Race\, London Ink and Jade. \nIn 2021 she founded multi-platform ideation and development consultancy Pontariva Media with the aim of adding value to production companies\, multiplatform content studios and broadcasters like Channel 4 and Sky. They do this by helping them devise more ambitious\, omni platform content and find innovative ways to exploit IP\, use emerging technology and design new funding models.  \nShe also devises and delivers industry training on topics including Gen AI\, agile leadership\, industry diversification and best creative practice and runs regular workshops for ScreenSkills and Creative Enterprise as well as the NFTS and Warwick University. She chairs several industry panels for Broadcast's AI summits and is a neurodiversity advocate and mentor. She has written two novels and two screenplays for Sky and the BBC.  \n \nPerjit Aujla  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/the-wonderhub-glasgow/
LOCATION:The Social Hub Glasgow\, The Social Hub\, 15 Candleriggs\, Glasgow\, G1 1TQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Experienced,Early Experienced,Scripted,Freelancing,Training,Film,HETV,Unscripted
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