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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 Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)
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. \nTraining (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)
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:TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?\n\nDo you dream of working on local shows such as MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett\, Shop Smart Save Money\, Great British Menu\, TikTok: Murders Gone Viral\, Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs\, or I Can Do It You Can Too?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\n\nAged 19 or over?\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. \nTwo additional places on the TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition are in association with ScreenSkills and are aimed at West Midlands’ residents whose postcodes do not qualify them for WMCA funding.\nSupported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, Hearst Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. APPLY NOW What is Unscripted TV? \nUnscripted TV is the name for a genre of TV shows that don't start with a script. Instead\, these shows feature real people\, real situations\, or formats with loose structures. It includes a wide range of sub-genres\, such as:  \n\nReality TV – e.g. Love Island\, The Apprentice\, The Great British Bake Off \n\n\nDocumentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E\, Louis Theroux's investigations\, Meet Marry Murder\, Killer Kings \n\n\nFactual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den\, First Dates\, DIY SOS \n\n\nGame Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase\, Taskmaster\, The 1% Club \n\n\nLifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs\, Queer Eye\, Come Dine With Me \n\nIt takes a team of people with lots of different skills to make an Unscripted TV series. Many of the skills needed are transferable from other industries. You can find out more about Unscripted TV roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles.  \nWhat is the opportunity in the West Midlands?\nThe West Midlands screen industry has seen a number of big brand TV shows (Great British Menu\, Garden Rescues\, MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett) and production companies (Shine TV\, Optomen\, Spun Gold) set up bases in the West Midlands in recent years as well as having a cluster of local production companies (Full Fat TV\, North One\, Common Story\, First Look TV\, Acclaimed Content\, Gosh TV) who all regularly make shows for BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, and Netflix etc.   \n \nThe sector is supported by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who has said he "wants to attract more film and television productions to the region" and the digital and creative industries have been identified as a key growth sector in the WMCA Plan for Growth which was published in July 2025.  \nAPPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition \nThis is a refreshed version of our successful TV and Film Fusion training programme which is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme. For this iteration of the training course\, we are focussing on training for specific Unscripted TV roles and are keen to hear from applicants who work in other industries and are looking to pivot and make their career in unscripted TV locally.  \nWe have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:   \n\nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nArt department \nTechnical \nProduction Management \nDigital and Branding \n\nAs part of the application form for the course you will be asked to pick a pathway that you feel best matches your skills\, experience and interests. We recommend researching the roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles and the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Checklists to assist you with deciding which of the pathways is the best fit for you.  \nWhat will I learn? \nThe course will consist of 4 modules: \n\nPractical multi-cam studio and VT/location filming training. This will be a mix of whole group practical/hands-on training in a TV studio and on location as well as bespoke pathway learning sessions. (4 days) \nProfessional skills – translating your existing skills and experience into value for a TV show. Demystifying Unscripted TV including the process from idea to screen\, jargon busting\, call sheets\, radio etiquette and more (2 days) \nEmployability – what does it look like to have a career in Film and TV? what is the local opportunity? Writing a TV CV\, how to network\, what does it mean to be freelance\, interview prep and practice (1 day) \nPathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days) \n\nEach pathway will have an industry champion who is a local TV industry professional who works in that pathway and will be supporting their pathway learners through the course. \nPathways \nPathways \nWe do not expect any applicants for this training to have previous experience in Film and TV. This is what the course is here to teach you. We are looking for people who have a passion to pivot into Unscripted TV and have transferable skills and experience that they bring from other sectors.  \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCall centres\, Estate Agent\, Hospitality and Bar work\, Hairdressing\, Beauty therapy\, Hotels\, Sales or client/account management\, Recruitment. \nArt department Art department \nPainting and decorating\, interior design\, crafting and making\, woodworking and carpentry\, retail merchandising\, point of sale displays. \nTechnical Technical \nTheatre or live events technician\, venue or conference technician\, IT support\, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)\, technical rental companies. \nProduction Management Production Management \nProject management roles\, administration\, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements\, logistics\, operations\, hotel / events / wedding planner\, personal assistant. \nDigital and Branding Digital and Branding \nInfluencer content creation\, digital marketing (agency or in-house)\, marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)\, advertising agency\, PR. \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public)  \nCasting in Unscripted TV is all about finding members of the public who would make amazing contributors on TV. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef\, someone to have their outdoor space 'rescued' on Garden Rescues\, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic.  \nPeople who are good in a casting role are likely to have:  \n\nA strong rapport with people\, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories \nNot afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people \nDemonstrate persistence and determination  \nAn ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through \nResilience to deal with dropouts and changes \nA nose for people with interesting personalities \nStrong written skills \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nCall centres \nEstate Agent \nHospitality and Bar work \nHairdressing and/or Beauty therapy \nHotels  \nSales or client/account management \nRecruitment  \n\nArt department \nArt department  \nThe Art department in unscripted TV is the department responsible for the design\, build\, dressing and management of the TV set. In unscripted TV this is commonly on TV studio shows\, local examples are MasterChef and Great British Menu. On these shows the art department is responsible for the day-to-day management and dressing/styling of the studio set as well as making or buying props.  \nPeople who are good in the art department are likely to have:  \n\nGood drawing skills (by hand or on computer) \nAn ability and passion to make/craft items \nAn eye for aesthetics (colour\, styling and design) \nPractical problem-solving skills \nWorking to tight deadlines \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nPainting and decorating \nInterior design \nCrafting and making \nWoodworking and carpentry \nRetail merchandising / point of sale displays \n\nTechnical \nTechnical  \nThe technical departments in Unscripted TV are Camera\, Sound\, Lighting\, Data Wrangling and Engineering. The technical teams are responsible for making sure that what is being filmed is recorded\, all the tech is functioning and that it is well framed\, lit and has clear audio.  \nPeople who are good in a technical role are likely to have:  \n\nGood attention to detail \nA passion for working with technical equipment \nAn ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems \nAn ability to stay calm under pressure \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nTheatre or live events technician \nVenue or conference technician \nIT support \nTechnical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store) \nTechnical rental companies \n\nProduction Management \nProduction Management  \nProduction Management is the operational centre of a TV show. The production management team make sure all presenters\, contributors and crew get to the right place\, at the right time\, safely and without spending too much money. They handle all the travel and accommodation logistics; they book crew and equipment and manage tight budgets and ever-changing schedules.  \nPeople who are good in production management are likely to:  \n\nBe highly organised and have a strong attention to detail  \nHave strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite \nFind satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics \nCan be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines \nKeep calm under pressure \nCan think on your feet/ problem solving  \nGood communication \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nProject management roles (in any sector) \nAdministrative roles (in any sector) \nTravel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements \nLogistics and/or operations \nHotel / Events / Wedding planner  \nPersonal Assistant \n\nDigital and Branding \nDigital and Branding  \nDigital and branding is a growing skills need in Unscripted TV. Digital and branding teams create and manage the social media output of a TV show's brand to build awareness and engagement of shows platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. An example of a show doing this with great impact is Love Island. TV producers are also looking towards advertisers and brands to collaborate with and fund their shows.  \nPeople who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:  \n\nExperience creating engaging social media content\nUnderstanding of social media platforms and analytics\nKnowledge of managing a brand\nSkills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials\nAn understanding of how advertisers and brands think\n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nInfluencer content creation \nDigital marketing (agency or in-house) \nMarketing and/or brand management role (in any sector) \nAdvertising agency \nPR \n\nAPPLY NOW  Course information  How to Apply ?\nKEY DATES   \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications as this course is often oversubscribed and there is no guarantee that there will be places remaining after the early bird application deadline.  \n\nEarly bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59  \nEarly bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025 \nFinal closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59  \nFinal Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025  \nNotifications will be sent out after interviews. \n\nThe course dates are designed to be accessible for those who are working. However\, it is expected that all learners on the course are able to make themselves available for potential full time work from January 2026. Places on the course are limited and priority will be given to those who are able to make this commitment.  \nCourse Dates \nCourse Dates \nThe course will be delivered as a mix of in-person training sessions interspersed with online masterclasses. The training will be offered at weekends and evenings to ensure that it is accessible to working freelance crew in region.   \n\n7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham  \n\n\n5 x 90 mins online masterclasses  \n\n\n3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions  \n\n\n3-day placement on a production \n\n7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:    \n\nSaturday 11th October \nSunday 12th October \nSaturday 18th October \nSaturday 8th November \nSunday 9th November \nSaturday 22nd November \nSunday 23rd November \n\nOnline sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.  \n\nTuesday 14th October \nTuesday 21st October \nTuesday 4th November \nTuesday 11th November \nTuesday 18th November \n\nBeyond the classroom  \nAll learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.  \nBy the end of the training course \nBy the end of the training course \nLearning outcomes    \nBy the end of the course\, we expect that learners will:  \n\nhave been trained by local industry professionals  \nunderstand what the roles and opportunities are for them \nare familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions  \nhave written an industry focussed CV \nhave a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry \nbe ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice\n\nBy the end of this course\, you'll have the confidence and know-how to pursue roles in Unscripted TV and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the fast-paced world of TV.  \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.  \nThis course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:  \n\nAged 19 years or over* \n\n\nNot currently in full or part time education \n\n\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August) \n\n\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 make their career in unscripted TV.  \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. \n\n\nor you graduated up to 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.  \nWhere will I learn? \nWhere will I learn? \nThe training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ  \nFor privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.  \nIndustry professionals who work with us regularly include: \nPerjit Aujla  \nMaria Needle  \nDanielle Watkeys  \nDanielle McGirr  \nNaomi Webb  \nJack Richardson  \nSarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind  \nEllie Ashton  \nKurtis Taylor   \nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme and our Mid-level course who are also WM-based industry professionals.  \nMission Accomplished Course Team \nMission Accomplished Course Team \n \nAlison Grade | Course Leader \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. \nPiper Jady  | Course Facilitator \nPiper enjoys supporting learners through our courses: TV and Film Fusion and Early to Mid-level upskilling. Trained herself in TV\, Film and Radio at BOA Academy she has an aptitude for helping others finding their path in TV and Film. Creative and organised she is here to help you through your time on this course.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority. \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. \nAPPLY NOW Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)
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SUMMARY:TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?\n\nDo you dream of working on local shows such as MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett\, Shop Smart Save Money\, Great British Menu\, TikTok: Murders Gone Viral\, Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs\, or I Can Do It You Can Too?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\n\nAged 19 or over?\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. \nTwo additional places on the TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition are in association with ScreenSkills and are aimed at West Midlands’ residents whose postcodes do not qualify them for WMCA funding.\nSupported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, Hearst Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. APPLY NOW What is Unscripted TV? \nUnscripted TV is the name for a genre of TV shows that don't start with a script. Instead\, these shows feature real people\, real situations\, or formats with loose structures. It includes a wide range of sub-genres\, such as:  \n\nReality TV – e.g. Love Island\, The Apprentice\, The Great British Bake Off \n\n\nDocumentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E\, Louis Theroux's investigations\, Meet Marry Murder\, Killer Kings \n\n\nFactual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den\, First Dates\, DIY SOS \n\n\nGame Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase\, Taskmaster\, The 1% Club \n\n\nLifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs\, Queer Eye\, Come Dine With Me \n\nIt takes a team of people with lots of different skills to make an Unscripted TV series. Many of the skills needed are transferable from other industries. You can find out more about Unscripted TV roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles.  \nWhat is the opportunity in the West Midlands?\nThe West Midlands screen industry has seen a number of big brand TV shows (Great British Menu\, Garden Rescues\, MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett) and production companies (Shine TV\, Optomen\, Spun Gold) set up bases in the West Midlands in recent years as well as having a cluster of local production companies (Full Fat TV\, North One\, Common Story\, First Look TV\, Acclaimed Content\, Gosh TV) who all regularly make shows for BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, and Netflix etc.   \n \nThe sector is supported by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who has said he "wants to attract more film and television productions to the region" and the digital and creative industries have been identified as a key growth sector in the WMCA Plan for Growth which was published in July 2025.  \nAPPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition \nThis is a refreshed version of our successful TV and Film Fusion training programme which is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme. For this iteration of the training course\, we are focussing on training for specific Unscripted TV roles and are keen to hear from applicants who work in other industries and are looking to pivot and make their career in unscripted TV locally.  \nWe have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:   \n\nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nArt department \nTechnical \nProduction Management \nDigital and Branding \n\nAs part of the application form for the course you will be asked to pick a pathway that you feel best matches your skills\, experience and interests. We recommend researching the roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles and the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Checklists to assist you with deciding which of the pathways is the best fit for you.  \nWhat will I learn? \nThe course will consist of 4 modules: \n\nPractical multi-cam studio and VT/location filming training. This will be a mix of whole group practical/hands-on training in a TV studio and on location as well as bespoke pathway learning sessions. (4 days) \nProfessional skills – translating your existing skills and experience into value for a TV show. Demystifying Unscripted TV including the process from idea to screen\, jargon busting\, call sheets\, radio etiquette and more (2 days) \nEmployability – what does it look like to have a career in Film and TV? what is the local opportunity? Writing a TV CV\, how to network\, what does it mean to be freelance\, interview prep and practice (1 day) \nPathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days) \n\nEach pathway will have an industry champion who is a local TV industry professional who works in that pathway and will be supporting their pathway learners through the course. \nPathways \nPathways \nWe do not expect any applicants for this training to have previous experience in Film and TV. This is what the course is here to teach you. We are looking for people who have a passion to pivot into Unscripted TV and have transferable skills and experience that they bring from other sectors.  \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCall centres\, Estate Agent\, Hospitality and Bar work\, Hairdressing\, Beauty therapy\, Hotels\, Sales or client/account management\, Recruitment. \nArt department Art department \nPainting and decorating\, interior design\, crafting and making\, woodworking and carpentry\, retail merchandising\, point of sale displays. \nTechnical Technical \nTheatre or live events technician\, venue or conference technician\, IT support\, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)\, technical rental companies. \nProduction Management Production Management \nProject management roles\, administration\, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements\, logistics\, operations\, hotel / events / wedding planner\, personal assistant. \nDigital and Branding Digital and Branding \nInfluencer content creation\, digital marketing (agency or in-house)\, marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)\, advertising agency\, PR. \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public)  \nCasting in Unscripted TV is all about finding members of the public who would make amazing contributors on TV. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef\, someone to have their outdoor space 'rescued' on Garden Rescues\, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic.  \nPeople who are good in a casting role are likely to have:  \n\nA strong rapport with people\, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories \nNot afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people \nDemonstrate persistence and determination  \nAn ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through \nResilience to deal with dropouts and changes \nA nose for people with interesting personalities \nStrong written skills \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nCall centres \nEstate Agent \nHospitality and Bar work \nHairdressing and/or Beauty therapy \nHotels  \nSales or client/account management \nRecruitment  \n\nArt department \nArt department  \nThe Art department in unscripted TV is the department responsible for the design\, build\, dressing and management of the TV set. In unscripted TV this is commonly on TV studio shows\, local examples are MasterChef and Great British Menu. On these shows the art department is responsible for the day-to-day management and dressing/styling of the studio set as well as making or buying props.  \nPeople who are good in the art department are likely to have:  \n\nGood drawing skills (by hand or on computer) \nAn ability and passion to make/craft items \nAn eye for aesthetics (colour\, styling and design) \nPractical problem-solving skills \nWorking to tight deadlines \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nPainting and decorating \nInterior design \nCrafting and making \nWoodworking and carpentry \nRetail merchandising / point of sale displays \n\nTechnical \nTechnical  \nThe technical departments in Unscripted TV are Camera\, Sound\, Lighting\, Data Wrangling and Engineering. The technical teams are responsible for making sure that what is being filmed is recorded\, all the tech is functioning and that it is well framed\, lit and has clear audio.  \nPeople who are good in a technical role are likely to have:  \n\nGood attention to detail \nA passion for working with technical equipment \nAn ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems \nAn ability to stay calm under pressure \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nTheatre or live events technician \nVenue or conference technician \nIT support \nTechnical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store) \nTechnical rental companies \n\nProduction Management \nProduction Management  \nProduction Management is the operational centre of a TV show. The production management team make sure all presenters\, contributors and crew get to the right place\, at the right time\, safely and without spending too much money. They handle all the travel and accommodation logistics; they book crew and equipment and manage tight budgets and ever-changing schedules.  \nPeople who are good in production management are likely to:  \n\nBe highly organised and have a strong attention to detail  \nHave strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite \nFind satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics \nCan be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines \nKeep calm under pressure \nCan think on your feet/ problem solving  \nGood communication \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nProject management roles (in any sector) \nAdministrative roles (in any sector) \nTravel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements \nLogistics and/or operations \nHotel / Events / Wedding planner  \nPersonal Assistant \n\nDigital and Branding \nDigital and Branding  \nDigital and branding is a growing skills need in Unscripted TV. Digital and branding teams create and manage the social media output of a TV show's brand to build awareness and engagement of shows platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. An example of a show doing this with great impact is Love Island. TV producers are also looking towards advertisers and brands to collaborate with and fund their shows.  \nPeople who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:  \n\nExperience creating engaging social media content\nUnderstanding of social media platforms and analytics\nKnowledge of managing a brand\nSkills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials\nAn understanding of how advertisers and brands think\n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nInfluencer content creation \nDigital marketing (agency or in-house) \nMarketing and/or brand management role (in any sector) \nAdvertising agency \nPR \n\nAPPLY NOW  Course information  How to Apply ?\nKEY DATES   \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications as this course is often oversubscribed and there is no guarantee that there will be places remaining after the early bird application deadline.  \n\nEarly bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59  \nEarly bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025 \nFinal closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59  \nFinal Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025  \nNotifications will be sent out after interviews. \n\nThe course dates are designed to be accessible for those who are working. However\, it is expected that all learners on the course are able to make themselves available for potential full time work from January 2026. Places on the course are limited and priority will be given to those who are able to make this commitment.  \nCourse Dates \nCourse Dates \nThe course will be delivered as a mix of in-person training sessions interspersed with online masterclasses. The training will be offered at weekends and evenings to ensure that it is accessible to working freelance crew in region.   \n\n7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham  \n\n\n5 x 90 mins online masterclasses  \n\n\n3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions  \n\n\n3-day placement on a production \n\n7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:    \n\nSaturday 11th October \nSunday 12th October \nSaturday 18th October \nSaturday 8th November \nSunday 9th November \nSaturday 22nd November \nSunday 23rd November \n\nOnline sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.  \n\nTuesday 14th October \nTuesday 21st October \nTuesday 4th November \nTuesday 11th November \nTuesday 18th November \n\nBeyond the classroom  \nAll learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.  \nBy the end of the training course \nBy the end of the training course \nLearning outcomes    \nBy the end of the course\, we expect that learners will:  \n\nhave been trained by local industry professionals  \nunderstand what the roles and opportunities are for them \nare familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions  \nhave written an industry focussed CV \nhave a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry \nbe ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice\n\nBy the end of this course\, you'll have the confidence and know-how to pursue roles in Unscripted TV and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the fast-paced world of TV.  \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.  \nThis course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:  \n\nAged 19 years or over* \n\n\nNot currently in full or part time education \n\n\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August) \n\n\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 make their career in unscripted TV.  \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. \n\n\nor you graduated up to 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.  \nWhere will I learn? \nWhere will I learn? \nThe training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ  \nFor privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.  \nIndustry professionals who work with us regularly include: \nPerjit Aujla  \nMaria Needle  \nDanielle Watkeys  \nDanielle McGirr  \nNaomi Webb  \nJack Richardson  \nSarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind  \nEllie Ashton  \nKurtis Taylor   \nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme and our Mid-level course who are also WM-based industry professionals.  \nMission Accomplished Course Team \nMission Accomplished Course Team \n \nAlison Grade | Course Leader \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. \nPiper Jady  | Course Facilitator \nPiper enjoys supporting learners through our courses: TV and Film Fusion and Early to Mid-level upskilling. Trained herself in TV\, Film and Radio at BOA Academy she has an aptitude for helping others finding their path in TV and Film. Creative and organised she is here to help you through your time on this course.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority. \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. \nAPPLY NOW Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)
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LOCATION:BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 49 Stour Street\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?\n\nDo you dream of working on local shows such as MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett\, Shop Smart Save Money\, Great British Menu\, TikTok: Murders Gone Viral\, Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs\, or I Can Do It You Can Too?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\n\nAged 19 or over?\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. \nTwo additional places on the TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition are in association with ScreenSkills and are aimed at West Midlands’ residents whose postcodes do not qualify them for WMCA funding.\nSupported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, Hearst Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. APPLY NOW What is Unscripted TV? \nUnscripted TV is the name for a genre of TV shows that don't start with a script. Instead\, these shows feature real people\, real situations\, or formats with loose structures. It includes a wide range of sub-genres\, such as:  \n\nReality TV – e.g. Love Island\, The Apprentice\, The Great British Bake Off \n\n\nDocumentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E\, Louis Theroux's investigations\, Meet Marry Murder\, Killer Kings \n\n\nFactual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den\, First Dates\, DIY SOS \n\n\nGame Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase\, Taskmaster\, The 1% Club \n\n\nLifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs\, Queer Eye\, Come Dine With Me \n\nIt takes a team of people with lots of different skills to make an Unscripted TV series. Many of the skills needed are transferable from other industries. You can find out more about Unscripted TV roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles.  \nWhat is the opportunity in the West Midlands?\nThe West Midlands screen industry has seen a number of big brand TV shows (Great British Menu\, Garden Rescues\, MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett) and production companies (Shine TV\, Optomen\, Spun Gold) set up bases in the West Midlands in recent years as well as having a cluster of local production companies (Full Fat TV\, North One\, Common Story\, First Look TV\, Acclaimed Content\, Gosh TV) who all regularly make shows for BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, and Netflix etc.   \n \nThe sector is supported by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who has said he "wants to attract more film and television productions to the region" and the digital and creative industries have been identified as a key growth sector in the WMCA Plan for Growth which was published in July 2025.  \nAPPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition \nThis is a refreshed version of our successful TV and Film Fusion training programme which is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme. For this iteration of the training course\, we are focussing on training for specific Unscripted TV roles and are keen to hear from applicants who work in other industries and are looking to pivot and make their career in unscripted TV locally.  \nWe have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:   \n\nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nArt department \nTechnical \nProduction Management \nDigital and Branding \n\nAs part of the application form for the course you will be asked to pick a pathway that you feel best matches your skills\, experience and interests. We recommend researching the roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles and the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Checklists to assist you with deciding which of the pathways is the best fit for you.  \nWhat will I learn? \nThe course will consist of 4 modules: \n\nPractical multi-cam studio and VT/location filming training. This will be a mix of whole group practical/hands-on training in a TV studio and on location as well as bespoke pathway learning sessions. (4 days) \nProfessional skills – translating your existing skills and experience into value for a TV show. Demystifying Unscripted TV including the process from idea to screen\, jargon busting\, call sheets\, radio etiquette and more (2 days) \nEmployability – what does it look like to have a career in Film and TV? what is the local opportunity? Writing a TV CV\, how to network\, what does it mean to be freelance\, interview prep and practice (1 day) \nPathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days) \n\nEach pathway will have an industry champion who is a local TV industry professional who works in that pathway and will be supporting their pathway learners through the course. \nPathways \nPathways \nWe do not expect any applicants for this training to have previous experience in Film and TV. This is what the course is here to teach you. We are looking for people who have a passion to pivot into Unscripted TV and have transferable skills and experience that they bring from other sectors.  \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCall centres\, Estate Agent\, Hospitality and Bar work\, Hairdressing\, Beauty therapy\, Hotels\, Sales or client/account management\, Recruitment. \nArt department Art department \nPainting and decorating\, interior design\, crafting and making\, woodworking and carpentry\, retail merchandising\, point of sale displays. \nTechnical Technical \nTheatre or live events technician\, venue or conference technician\, IT support\, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)\, technical rental companies. \nProduction Management Production Management \nProject management roles\, administration\, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements\, logistics\, operations\, hotel / events / wedding planner\, personal assistant. \nDigital and Branding Digital and Branding \nInfluencer content creation\, digital marketing (agency or in-house)\, marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)\, advertising agency\, PR. \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public)  \nCasting in Unscripted TV is all about finding members of the public who would make amazing contributors on TV. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef\, someone to have their outdoor space 'rescued' on Garden Rescues\, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic.  \nPeople who are good in a casting role are likely to have:  \n\nA strong rapport with people\, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories \nNot afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people \nDemonstrate persistence and determination  \nAn ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through \nResilience to deal with dropouts and changes \nA nose for people with interesting personalities \nStrong written skills \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nCall centres \nEstate Agent \nHospitality and Bar work \nHairdressing and/or Beauty therapy \nHotels  \nSales or client/account management \nRecruitment  \n\nArt department \nArt department  \nThe Art department in unscripted TV is the department responsible for the design\, build\, dressing and management of the TV set. In unscripted TV this is commonly on TV studio shows\, local examples are MasterChef and Great British Menu. On these shows the art department is responsible for the day-to-day management and dressing/styling of the studio set as well as making or buying props.  \nPeople who are good in the art department are likely to have:  \n\nGood drawing skills (by hand or on computer) \nAn ability and passion to make/craft items \nAn eye for aesthetics (colour\, styling and design) \nPractical problem-solving skills \nWorking to tight deadlines \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nPainting and decorating \nInterior design \nCrafting and making \nWoodworking and carpentry \nRetail merchandising / point of sale displays \n\nTechnical \nTechnical  \nThe technical departments in Unscripted TV are Camera\, Sound\, Lighting\, Data Wrangling and Engineering. The technical teams are responsible for making sure that what is being filmed is recorded\, all the tech is functioning and that it is well framed\, lit and has clear audio.  \nPeople who are good in a technical role are likely to have:  \n\nGood attention to detail \nA passion for working with technical equipment \nAn ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems \nAn ability to stay calm under pressure \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nTheatre or live events technician \nVenue or conference technician \nIT support \nTechnical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store) \nTechnical rental companies \n\nProduction Management \nProduction Management  \nProduction Management is the operational centre of a TV show. The production management team make sure all presenters\, contributors and crew get to the right place\, at the right time\, safely and without spending too much money. They handle all the travel and accommodation logistics; they book crew and equipment and manage tight budgets and ever-changing schedules.  \nPeople who are good in production management are likely to:  \n\nBe highly organised and have a strong attention to detail  \nHave strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite \nFind satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics \nCan be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines \nKeep calm under pressure \nCan think on your feet/ problem solving  \nGood communication \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nProject management roles (in any sector) \nAdministrative roles (in any sector) \nTravel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements \nLogistics and/or operations \nHotel / Events / Wedding planner  \nPersonal Assistant \n\nDigital and Branding \nDigital and Branding  \nDigital and branding is a growing skills need in Unscripted TV. Digital and branding teams create and manage the social media output of a TV show's brand to build awareness and engagement of shows platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. An example of a show doing this with great impact is Love Island. TV producers are also looking towards advertisers and brands to collaborate with and fund their shows.  \nPeople who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:  \n\nExperience creating engaging social media content\nUnderstanding of social media platforms and analytics\nKnowledge of managing a brand\nSkills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials\nAn understanding of how advertisers and brands think\n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nInfluencer content creation \nDigital marketing (agency or in-house) \nMarketing and/or brand management role (in any sector) \nAdvertising agency \nPR \n\nAPPLY NOW  Course information  How to Apply ?\nKEY DATES   \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications as this course is often oversubscribed and there is no guarantee that there will be places remaining after the early bird application deadline.  \n\nEarly bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59  \nEarly bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025 \nFinal closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59  \nFinal Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025  \nNotifications will be sent out after interviews. \n\nThe course dates are designed to be accessible for those who are working. However\, it is expected that all learners on the course are able to make themselves available for potential full time work from January 2026. Places on the course are limited and priority will be given to those who are able to make this commitment.  \nCourse Dates \nCourse Dates \nThe course will be delivered as a mix of in-person training sessions interspersed with online masterclasses. The training will be offered at weekends and evenings to ensure that it is accessible to working freelance crew in region.   \n\n7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham  \n\n\n5 x 90 mins online masterclasses  \n\n\n3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions  \n\n\n3-day placement on a production \n\n7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:    \n\nSaturday 11th October \nSunday 12th October \nSaturday 18th October \nSaturday 8th November \nSunday 9th November \nSaturday 22nd November \nSunday 23rd November \n\nOnline sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.  \n\nTuesday 14th October \nTuesday 21st October \nTuesday 4th November \nTuesday 11th November \nTuesday 18th November \n\nBeyond the classroom  \nAll learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.  \nBy the end of the training course \nBy the end of the training course \nLearning outcomes    \nBy the end of the course\, we expect that learners will:  \n\nhave been trained by local industry professionals  \nunderstand what the roles and opportunities are for them \nare familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions  \nhave written an industry focussed CV \nhave a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry \nbe ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice\n\nBy the end of this course\, you'll have the confidence and know-how to pursue roles in Unscripted TV and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the fast-paced world of TV.  \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.  \nThis course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:  \n\nAged 19 years or over* \n\n\nNot currently in full or part time education \n\n\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August) \n\n\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 make their career in unscripted TV.  \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. \n\n\nor you graduated up to 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.  \nWhere will I learn? \nWhere will I learn? \nThe training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ  \nFor privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.  \nIndustry professionals who work with us regularly include: \nPerjit Aujla  \nMaria Needle  \nDanielle Watkeys  \nDanielle McGirr  \nNaomi Webb  \nJack Richardson  \nSarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind  \nEllie Ashton  \nKurtis Taylor   \nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme and our Mid-level course who are also WM-based industry professionals.  \nMission Accomplished Course Team \nMission Accomplished Course Team \n \nAlison Grade | Course Leader \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. \nPiper Jady  | Course Facilitator \nPiper enjoys supporting learners through our courses: TV and Film Fusion and Early to Mid-level upskilling. Trained herself in TV\, Film and Radio at BOA Academy she has an aptitude for helping others finding their path in TV and Film. Creative and organised she is here to help you through your time on this course.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority. \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. \nAPPLY NOW Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)
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SUMMARY:TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?\n\nDo you dream of working on local shows such as MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett\, Shop Smart Save Money\, Great British Menu\, TikTok: Murders Gone Viral\, Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs\, or I Can Do It You Can Too?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\n\nAged 19 or over?\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. \nTwo additional places on the TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition are in association with ScreenSkills and are aimed at West Midlands’ residents whose postcodes do not qualify them for WMCA funding.\nSupported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, Hearst Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. APPLY NOW What is Unscripted TV? \nUnscripted TV is the name for a genre of TV shows that don't start with a script. Instead\, these shows feature real people\, real situations\, or formats with loose structures. It includes a wide range of sub-genres\, such as:  \n\nReality TV – e.g. Love Island\, The Apprentice\, The Great British Bake Off \n\n\nDocumentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E\, Louis Theroux's investigations\, Meet Marry Murder\, Killer Kings \n\n\nFactual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den\, First Dates\, DIY SOS \n\n\nGame Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase\, Taskmaster\, The 1% Club \n\n\nLifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs\, Queer Eye\, Come Dine With Me \n\nIt takes a team of people with lots of different skills to make an Unscripted TV series. Many of the skills needed are transferable from other industries. You can find out more about Unscripted TV roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles.  \nWhat is the opportunity in the West Midlands?\nThe West Midlands screen industry has seen a number of big brand TV shows (Great British Menu\, Garden Rescues\, MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett) and production companies (Shine TV\, Optomen\, Spun Gold) set up bases in the West Midlands in recent years as well as having a cluster of local production companies (Full Fat TV\, North One\, Common Story\, First Look TV\, Acclaimed Content\, Gosh TV) who all regularly make shows for BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, and Netflix etc.   \n \nThe sector is supported by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who has said he "wants to attract more film and television productions to the region" and the digital and creative industries have been identified as a key growth sector in the WMCA Plan for Growth which was published in July 2025.  \nAPPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition \nThis is a refreshed version of our successful TV and Film Fusion training programme which is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme. For this iteration of the training course\, we are focussing on training for specific Unscripted TV roles and are keen to hear from applicants who work in other industries and are looking to pivot and make their career in unscripted TV locally.  \nWe have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:   \n\nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nArt department \nTechnical \nProduction Management \nDigital and Branding \n\nAs part of the application form for the course you will be asked to pick a pathway that you feel best matches your skills\, experience and interests. We recommend researching the roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles and the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Checklists to assist you with deciding which of the pathways is the best fit for you.  \nWhat will I learn? \nThe course will consist of 4 modules: \n\nPractical multi-cam studio and VT/location filming training. This will be a mix of whole group practical/hands-on training in a TV studio and on location as well as bespoke pathway learning sessions. (4 days) \nProfessional skills – translating your existing skills and experience into value for a TV show. Demystifying Unscripted TV including the process from idea to screen\, jargon busting\, call sheets\, radio etiquette and more (2 days) \nEmployability – what does it look like to have a career in Film and TV? what is the local opportunity? Writing a TV CV\, how to network\, what does it mean to be freelance\, interview prep and practice (1 day) \nPathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days) \n\nEach pathway will have an industry champion who is a local TV industry professional who works in that pathway and will be supporting their pathway learners through the course. \nPathways \nPathways \nWe do not expect any applicants for this training to have previous experience in Film and TV. This is what the course is here to teach you. We are looking for people who have a passion to pivot into Unscripted TV and have transferable skills and experience that they bring from other sectors.  \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCall centres\, Estate Agent\, Hospitality and Bar work\, Hairdressing\, Beauty therapy\, Hotels\, Sales or client/account management\, Recruitment. \nArt department Art department \nPainting and decorating\, interior design\, crafting and making\, woodworking and carpentry\, retail merchandising\, point of sale displays. \nTechnical Technical \nTheatre or live events technician\, venue or conference technician\, IT support\, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)\, technical rental companies. \nProduction Management Production Management \nProject management roles\, administration\, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements\, logistics\, operations\, hotel / events / wedding planner\, personal assistant. \nDigital and Branding Digital and Branding \nInfluencer content creation\, digital marketing (agency or in-house)\, marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)\, advertising agency\, PR. \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public)  \nCasting in Unscripted TV is all about finding members of the public who would make amazing contributors on TV. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef\, someone to have their outdoor space 'rescued' on Garden Rescues\, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic.  \nPeople who are good in a casting role are likely to have:  \n\nA strong rapport with people\, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories \nNot afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people \nDemonstrate persistence and determination  \nAn ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through \nResilience to deal with dropouts and changes \nA nose for people with interesting personalities \nStrong written skills \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nCall centres \nEstate Agent \nHospitality and Bar work \nHairdressing and/or Beauty therapy \nHotels  \nSales or client/account management \nRecruitment  \n\nArt department \nArt department  \nThe Art department in unscripted TV is the department responsible for the design\, build\, dressing and management of the TV set. In unscripted TV this is commonly on TV studio shows\, local examples are MasterChef and Great British Menu. On these shows the art department is responsible for the day-to-day management and dressing/styling of the studio set as well as making or buying props.  \nPeople who are good in the art department are likely to have:  \n\nGood drawing skills (by hand or on computer) \nAn ability and passion to make/craft items \nAn eye for aesthetics (colour\, styling and design) \nPractical problem-solving skills \nWorking to tight deadlines \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nPainting and decorating \nInterior design \nCrafting and making \nWoodworking and carpentry \nRetail merchandising / point of sale displays \n\nTechnical \nTechnical  \nThe technical departments in Unscripted TV are Camera\, Sound\, Lighting\, Data Wrangling and Engineering. The technical teams are responsible for making sure that what is being filmed is recorded\, all the tech is functioning and that it is well framed\, lit and has clear audio.  \nPeople who are good in a technical role are likely to have:  \n\nGood attention to detail \nA passion for working with technical equipment \nAn ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems \nAn ability to stay calm under pressure \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nTheatre or live events technician \nVenue or conference technician \nIT support \nTechnical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store) \nTechnical rental companies \n\nProduction Management \nProduction Management  \nProduction Management is the operational centre of a TV show. The production management team make sure all presenters\, contributors and crew get to the right place\, at the right time\, safely and without spending too much money. They handle all the travel and accommodation logistics; they book crew and equipment and manage tight budgets and ever-changing schedules.  \nPeople who are good in production management are likely to:  \n\nBe highly organised and have a strong attention to detail  \nHave strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite \nFind satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics \nCan be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines \nKeep calm under pressure \nCan think on your feet/ problem solving  \nGood communication \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nProject management roles (in any sector) \nAdministrative roles (in any sector) \nTravel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements \nLogistics and/or operations \nHotel / Events / Wedding planner  \nPersonal Assistant \n\nDigital and Branding \nDigital and Branding  \nDigital and branding is a growing skills need in Unscripted TV. Digital and branding teams create and manage the social media output of a TV show's brand to build awareness and engagement of shows platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. An example of a show doing this with great impact is Love Island. TV producers are also looking towards advertisers and brands to collaborate with and fund their shows.  \nPeople who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:  \n\nExperience creating engaging social media content\nUnderstanding of social media platforms and analytics\nKnowledge of managing a brand\nSkills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials\nAn understanding of how advertisers and brands think\n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nInfluencer content creation \nDigital marketing (agency or in-house) \nMarketing and/or brand management role (in any sector) \nAdvertising agency \nPR \n\nAPPLY NOW  Course information  How to Apply ?\nKEY DATES   \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications as this course is often oversubscribed and there is no guarantee that there will be places remaining after the early bird application deadline.  \n\nEarly bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59  \nEarly bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025 \nFinal closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59  \nFinal Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025  \nNotifications will be sent out after interviews. \n\nThe course dates are designed to be accessible for those who are working. However\, it is expected that all learners on the course are able to make themselves available for potential full time work from January 2026. Places on the course are limited and priority will be given to those who are able to make this commitment.  \nCourse Dates \nCourse Dates \nThe course will be delivered as a mix of in-person training sessions interspersed with online masterclasses. The training will be offered at weekends and evenings to ensure that it is accessible to working freelance crew in region.   \n\n7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham  \n\n\n5 x 90 mins online masterclasses  \n\n\n3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions  \n\n\n3-day placement on a production \n\n7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:    \n\nSaturday 11th October \nSunday 12th October \nSaturday 18th October \nSaturday 8th November \nSunday 9th November \nSaturday 22nd November \nSunday 23rd November \n\nOnline sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.  \n\nTuesday 14th October \nTuesday 21st October \nTuesday 4th November \nTuesday 11th November \nTuesday 18th November \n\nBeyond the classroom  \nAll learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.  \nBy the end of the training course \nBy the end of the training course \nLearning outcomes    \nBy the end of the course\, we expect that learners will:  \n\nhave been trained by local industry professionals  \nunderstand what the roles and opportunities are for them \nare familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions  \nhave written an industry focussed CV \nhave a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry \nbe ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice\n\nBy the end of this course\, you'll have the confidence and know-how to pursue roles in Unscripted TV and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the fast-paced world of TV.  \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.  \nThis course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:  \n\nAged 19 years or over* \n\n\nNot currently in full or part time education \n\n\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August) \n\n\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 make their career in unscripted TV.  \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. \n\n\nor you graduated up to 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.  \nWhere will I learn? \nWhere will I learn? \nThe training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ  \nFor privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.  \nIndustry professionals who work with us regularly include: \nPerjit Aujla  \nMaria Needle  \nDanielle Watkeys  \nDanielle McGirr  \nNaomi Webb  \nJack Richardson  \nSarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind  \nEllie Ashton  \nKurtis Taylor   \nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme and our Mid-level course who are also WM-based industry professionals.  \nMission Accomplished Course Team \nMission Accomplished Course Team \n \nAlison Grade | Course Leader \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. \nPiper Jady  | Course Facilitator \nPiper enjoys supporting learners through our courses: TV and Film Fusion and Early to Mid-level upskilling. Trained herself in TV\, Film and Radio at BOA Academy she has an aptitude for helping others finding their path in TV and Film. Creative and organised she is here to help you through your time on this course.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority. \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. \nAPPLY NOW Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)
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SUMMARY:TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?\n\nDo you dream of working on local shows such as MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett\, Shop Smart Save Money\, Great British Menu\, TikTok: Murders Gone Viral\, Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs\, or I Can Do It You Can Too?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\n\nAged 19 or over?\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. \nTwo additional places on the TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition are in association with ScreenSkills and are aimed at West Midlands’ residents whose postcodes do not qualify them for WMCA funding.\nSupported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, Hearst Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. APPLY NOW What is Unscripted TV? \nUnscripted TV is the name for a genre of TV shows that don't start with a script. Instead\, these shows feature real people\, real situations\, or formats with loose structures. It includes a wide range of sub-genres\, such as:  \n\nReality TV – e.g. Love Island\, The Apprentice\, The Great British Bake Off \n\n\nDocumentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E\, Louis Theroux's investigations\, Meet Marry Murder\, Killer Kings \n\n\nFactual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den\, First Dates\, DIY SOS \n\n\nGame Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase\, Taskmaster\, The 1% Club \n\n\nLifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs\, Queer Eye\, Come Dine With Me \n\nIt takes a team of people with lots of different skills to make an Unscripted TV series. Many of the skills needed are transferable from other industries. You can find out more about Unscripted TV roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles.  \nWhat is the opportunity in the West Midlands?\nThe West Midlands screen industry has seen a number of big brand TV shows (Great British Menu\, Garden Rescues\, MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett) and production companies (Shine TV\, Optomen\, Spun Gold) set up bases in the West Midlands in recent years as well as having a cluster of local production companies (Full Fat TV\, North One\, Common Story\, First Look TV\, Acclaimed Content\, Gosh TV) who all regularly make shows for BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, and Netflix etc.   \n \nThe sector is supported by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who has said he "wants to attract more film and television productions to the region" and the digital and creative industries have been identified as a key growth sector in the WMCA Plan for Growth which was published in July 2025.  \nAPPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition \nThis is a refreshed version of our successful TV and Film Fusion training programme which is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme. For this iteration of the training course\, we are focussing on training for specific Unscripted TV roles and are keen to hear from applicants who work in other industries and are looking to pivot and make their career in unscripted TV locally.  \nWe have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:   \n\nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nArt department \nTechnical \nProduction Management \nDigital and Branding \n\nAs part of the application form for the course you will be asked to pick a pathway that you feel best matches your skills\, experience and interests. We recommend researching the roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles and the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Checklists to assist you with deciding which of the pathways is the best fit for you.  \nWhat will I learn? \nThe course will consist of 4 modules: \n\nPractical multi-cam studio and VT/location filming training. This will be a mix of whole group practical/hands-on training in a TV studio and on location as well as bespoke pathway learning sessions. (4 days) \nProfessional skills – translating your existing skills and experience into value for a TV show. Demystifying Unscripted TV including the process from idea to screen\, jargon busting\, call sheets\, radio etiquette and more (2 days) \nEmployability – what does it look like to have a career in Film and TV? what is the local opportunity? Writing a TV CV\, how to network\, what does it mean to be freelance\, interview prep and practice (1 day) \nPathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days) \n\nEach pathway will have an industry champion who is a local TV industry professional who works in that pathway and will be supporting their pathway learners through the course. \nPathways \nPathways \nWe do not expect any applicants for this training to have previous experience in Film and TV. This is what the course is here to teach you. We are looking for people who have a passion to pivot into Unscripted TV and have transferable skills and experience that they bring from other sectors.  \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCall centres\, Estate Agent\, Hospitality and Bar work\, Hairdressing\, Beauty therapy\, Hotels\, Sales or client/account management\, Recruitment. \nArt department Art department \nPainting and decorating\, interior design\, crafting and making\, woodworking and carpentry\, retail merchandising\, point of sale displays. \nTechnical Technical \nTheatre or live events technician\, venue or conference technician\, IT support\, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)\, technical rental companies. \nProduction Management Production Management \nProject management roles\, administration\, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements\, logistics\, operations\, hotel / events / wedding planner\, personal assistant. \nDigital and Branding Digital and Branding \nInfluencer content creation\, digital marketing (agency or in-house)\, marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)\, advertising agency\, PR. \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public)  \nCasting in Unscripted TV is all about finding members of the public who would make amazing contributors on TV. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef\, someone to have their outdoor space 'rescued' on Garden Rescues\, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic.  \nPeople who are good in a casting role are likely to have:  \n\nA strong rapport with people\, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories \nNot afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people \nDemonstrate persistence and determination  \nAn ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through \nResilience to deal with dropouts and changes \nA nose for people with interesting personalities \nStrong written skills \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nCall centres \nEstate Agent \nHospitality and Bar work \nHairdressing and/or Beauty therapy \nHotels  \nSales or client/account management \nRecruitment  \n\nArt department \nArt department  \nThe Art department in unscripted TV is the department responsible for the design\, build\, dressing and management of the TV set. In unscripted TV this is commonly on TV studio shows\, local examples are MasterChef and Great British Menu. On these shows the art department is responsible for the day-to-day management and dressing/styling of the studio set as well as making or buying props.  \nPeople who are good in the art department are likely to have:  \n\nGood drawing skills (by hand or on computer) \nAn ability and passion to make/craft items \nAn eye for aesthetics (colour\, styling and design) \nPractical problem-solving skills \nWorking to tight deadlines \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nPainting and decorating \nInterior design \nCrafting and making \nWoodworking and carpentry \nRetail merchandising / point of sale displays \n\nTechnical \nTechnical  \nThe technical departments in Unscripted TV are Camera\, Sound\, Lighting\, Data Wrangling and Engineering. The technical teams are responsible for making sure that what is being filmed is recorded\, all the tech is functioning and that it is well framed\, lit and has clear audio.  \nPeople who are good in a technical role are likely to have:  \n\nGood attention to detail \nA passion for working with technical equipment \nAn ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems \nAn ability to stay calm under pressure \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nTheatre or live events technician \nVenue or conference technician \nIT support \nTechnical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store) \nTechnical rental companies \n\nProduction Management \nProduction Management  \nProduction Management is the operational centre of a TV show. The production management team make sure all presenters\, contributors and crew get to the right place\, at the right time\, safely and without spending too much money. They handle all the travel and accommodation logistics; they book crew and equipment and manage tight budgets and ever-changing schedules.  \nPeople who are good in production management are likely to:  \n\nBe highly organised and have a strong attention to detail  \nHave strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite \nFind satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics \nCan be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines \nKeep calm under pressure \nCan think on your feet/ problem solving  \nGood communication \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nProject management roles (in any sector) \nAdministrative roles (in any sector) \nTravel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements \nLogistics and/or operations \nHotel / Events / Wedding planner  \nPersonal Assistant \n\nDigital and Branding \nDigital and Branding  \nDigital and branding is a growing skills need in Unscripted TV. Digital and branding teams create and manage the social media output of a TV show's brand to build awareness and engagement of shows platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. An example of a show doing this with great impact is Love Island. TV producers are also looking towards advertisers and brands to collaborate with and fund their shows.  \nPeople who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:  \n\nExperience creating engaging social media content\nUnderstanding of social media platforms and analytics\nKnowledge of managing a brand\nSkills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials\nAn understanding of how advertisers and brands think\n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nInfluencer content creation \nDigital marketing (agency or in-house) \nMarketing and/or brand management role (in any sector) \nAdvertising agency \nPR \n\nAPPLY NOW  Course information  How to Apply ?\nKEY DATES   \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications as this course is often oversubscribed and there is no guarantee that there will be places remaining after the early bird application deadline.  \n\nEarly bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59  \nEarly bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025 \nFinal closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59  \nFinal Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025  \nNotifications will be sent out after interviews. \n\nThe course dates are designed to be accessible for those who are working. However\, it is expected that all learners on the course are able to make themselves available for potential full time work from January 2026. Places on the course are limited and priority will be given to those who are able to make this commitment.  \nCourse Dates \nCourse Dates \nThe course will be delivered as a mix of in-person training sessions interspersed with online masterclasses. The training will be offered at weekends and evenings to ensure that it is accessible to working freelance crew in region.   \n\n7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham  \n\n\n5 x 90 mins online masterclasses  \n\n\n3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions  \n\n\n3-day placement on a production \n\n7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:    \n\nSaturday 11th October \nSunday 12th October \nSaturday 18th October \nSaturday 8th November \nSunday 9th November \nSaturday 22nd November \nSunday 23rd November \n\nOnline sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.  \n\nTuesday 14th October \nTuesday 21st October \nTuesday 4th November \nTuesday 11th November \nTuesday 18th November \n\nBeyond the classroom  \nAll learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.  \nBy the end of the training course \nBy the end of the training course \nLearning outcomes    \nBy the end of the course\, we expect that learners will:  \n\nhave been trained by local industry professionals  \nunderstand what the roles and opportunities are for them \nare familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions  \nhave written an industry focussed CV \nhave a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry \nbe ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice\n\nBy the end of this course\, you'll have the confidence and know-how to pursue roles in Unscripted TV and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the fast-paced world of TV.  \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.  \nThis course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:  \n\nAged 19 years or over* \n\n\nNot currently in full or part time education \n\n\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August) \n\n\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 make their career in unscripted TV.  \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. \n\n\nor you graduated up to 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.  \nWhere will I learn? \nWhere will I learn? \nThe training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ  \nFor privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.  \nIndustry professionals who work with us regularly include: \nPerjit Aujla  \nMaria Needle  \nDanielle Watkeys  \nDanielle McGirr  \nNaomi Webb  \nJack Richardson  \nSarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind  \nEllie Ashton  \nKurtis Taylor   \nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme and our Mid-level course who are also WM-based industry professionals.  \nMission Accomplished Course Team \nMission Accomplished Course Team \n \nAlison Grade | Course Leader \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. \nPiper Jady  | Course Facilitator \nPiper enjoys supporting learners through our courses: TV and Film Fusion and Early to Mid-level upskilling. Trained herself in TV\, Film and Radio at BOA Academy she has an aptitude for helping others finding their path in TV and Film. Creative and organised she is here to help you through your time on this course.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority. \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. \nAPPLY NOW Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)
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LOCATION:BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 49 Stour Street\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?\n\nDo you dream of working on local shows such as MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett\, Shop Smart Save Money\, Great British Menu\, TikTok: Murders Gone Viral\, Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs\, or I Can Do It You Can Too?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\n\nAged 19 or over?\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. \nTwo additional places on the TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition are in association with ScreenSkills and are aimed at West Midlands’ residents whose postcodes do not qualify them for WMCA funding.\nSupported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, Hearst Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. APPLY NOW What is Unscripted TV? \nUnscripted TV is the name for a genre of TV shows that don't start with a script. Instead\, these shows feature real people\, real situations\, or formats with loose structures. It includes a wide range of sub-genres\, such as:  \n\nReality TV – e.g. Love Island\, The Apprentice\, The Great British Bake Off \n\n\nDocumentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E\, Louis Theroux's investigations\, Meet Marry Murder\, Killer Kings \n\n\nFactual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den\, First Dates\, DIY SOS \n\n\nGame Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase\, Taskmaster\, The 1% Club \n\n\nLifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs\, Queer Eye\, Come Dine With Me \n\nIt takes a team of people with lots of different skills to make an Unscripted TV series. Many of the skills needed are transferable from other industries. You can find out more about Unscripted TV roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles.  \nWhat is the opportunity in the West Midlands?\nThe West Midlands screen industry has seen a number of big brand TV shows (Great British Menu\, Garden Rescues\, MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett) and production companies (Shine TV\, Optomen\, Spun Gold) set up bases in the West Midlands in recent years as well as having a cluster of local production companies (Full Fat TV\, North One\, Common Story\, First Look TV\, Acclaimed Content\, Gosh TV) who all regularly make shows for BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, and Netflix etc.   \n \nThe sector is supported by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who has said he "wants to attract more film and television productions to the region" and the digital and creative industries have been identified as a key growth sector in the WMCA Plan for Growth which was published in July 2025.  \nAPPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition \nThis is a refreshed version of our successful TV and Film Fusion training programme which is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme. For this iteration of the training course\, we are focussing on training for specific Unscripted TV roles and are keen to hear from applicants who work in other industries and are looking to pivot and make their career in unscripted TV locally.  \nWe have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:   \n\nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nArt department \nTechnical \nProduction Management \nDigital and Branding \n\nAs part of the application form for the course you will be asked to pick a pathway that you feel best matches your skills\, experience and interests. We recommend researching the roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles and the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Checklists to assist you with deciding which of the pathways is the best fit for you.  \nWhat will I learn? \nThe course will consist of 4 modules: \n\nPractical multi-cam studio and VT/location filming training. This will be a mix of whole group practical/hands-on training in a TV studio and on location as well as bespoke pathway learning sessions. (4 days) \nProfessional skills – translating your existing skills and experience into value for a TV show. Demystifying Unscripted TV including the process from idea to screen\, jargon busting\, call sheets\, radio etiquette and more (2 days) \nEmployability – what does it look like to have a career in Film and TV? what is the local opportunity? Writing a TV CV\, how to network\, what does it mean to be freelance\, interview prep and practice (1 day) \nPathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days) \n\nEach pathway will have an industry champion who is a local TV industry professional who works in that pathway and will be supporting their pathway learners through the course. \nPathways \nPathways \nWe do not expect any applicants for this training to have previous experience in Film and TV. This is what the course is here to teach you. We are looking for people who have a passion to pivot into Unscripted TV and have transferable skills and experience that they bring from other sectors.  \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCall centres\, Estate Agent\, Hospitality and Bar work\, Hairdressing\, Beauty therapy\, Hotels\, Sales or client/account management\, Recruitment. \nArt department Art department \nPainting and decorating\, interior design\, crafting and making\, woodworking and carpentry\, retail merchandising\, point of sale displays. \nTechnical Technical \nTheatre or live events technician\, venue or conference technician\, IT support\, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)\, technical rental companies. \nProduction Management Production Management \nProject management roles\, administration\, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements\, logistics\, operations\, hotel / events / wedding planner\, personal assistant. \nDigital and Branding Digital and Branding \nInfluencer content creation\, digital marketing (agency or in-house)\, marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)\, advertising agency\, PR. \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public)  \nCasting in Unscripted TV is all about finding members of the public who would make amazing contributors on TV. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef\, someone to have their outdoor space 'rescued' on Garden Rescues\, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic.  \nPeople who are good in a casting role are likely to have:  \n\nA strong rapport with people\, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories \nNot afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people \nDemonstrate persistence and determination  \nAn ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through \nResilience to deal with dropouts and changes \nA nose for people with interesting personalities \nStrong written skills \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nCall centres \nEstate Agent \nHospitality and Bar work \nHairdressing and/or Beauty therapy \nHotels  \nSales or client/account management \nRecruitment  \n\nArt department \nArt department  \nThe Art department in unscripted TV is the department responsible for the design\, build\, dressing and management of the TV set. In unscripted TV this is commonly on TV studio shows\, local examples are MasterChef and Great British Menu. On these shows the art department is responsible for the day-to-day management and dressing/styling of the studio set as well as making or buying props.  \nPeople who are good in the art department are likely to have:  \n\nGood drawing skills (by hand or on computer) \nAn ability and passion to make/craft items \nAn eye for aesthetics (colour\, styling and design) \nPractical problem-solving skills \nWorking to tight deadlines \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nPainting and decorating \nInterior design \nCrafting and making \nWoodworking and carpentry \nRetail merchandising / point of sale displays \n\nTechnical \nTechnical  \nThe technical departments in Unscripted TV are Camera\, Sound\, Lighting\, Data Wrangling and Engineering. The technical teams are responsible for making sure that what is being filmed is recorded\, all the tech is functioning and that it is well framed\, lit and has clear audio.  \nPeople who are good in a technical role are likely to have:  \n\nGood attention to detail \nA passion for working with technical equipment \nAn ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems \nAn ability to stay calm under pressure \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nTheatre or live events technician \nVenue or conference technician \nIT support \nTechnical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store) \nTechnical rental companies \n\nProduction Management \nProduction Management  \nProduction Management is the operational centre of a TV show. The production management team make sure all presenters\, contributors and crew get to the right place\, at the right time\, safely and without spending too much money. They handle all the travel and accommodation logistics; they book crew and equipment and manage tight budgets and ever-changing schedules.  \nPeople who are good in production management are likely to:  \n\nBe highly organised and have a strong attention to detail  \nHave strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite \nFind satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics \nCan be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines \nKeep calm under pressure \nCan think on your feet/ problem solving  \nGood communication \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nProject management roles (in any sector) \nAdministrative roles (in any sector) \nTravel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements \nLogistics and/or operations \nHotel / Events / Wedding planner  \nPersonal Assistant \n\nDigital and Branding \nDigital and Branding  \nDigital and branding is a growing skills need in Unscripted TV. Digital and branding teams create and manage the social media output of a TV show's brand to build awareness and engagement of shows platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. An example of a show doing this with great impact is Love Island. TV producers are also looking towards advertisers and brands to collaborate with and fund their shows.  \nPeople who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:  \n\nExperience creating engaging social media content\nUnderstanding of social media platforms and analytics\nKnowledge of managing a brand\nSkills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials\nAn understanding of how advertisers and brands think\n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nInfluencer content creation \nDigital marketing (agency or in-house) \nMarketing and/or brand management role (in any sector) \nAdvertising agency \nPR \n\nAPPLY NOW  Course information  How to Apply ?\nKEY DATES   \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications as this course is often oversubscribed and there is no guarantee that there will be places remaining after the early bird application deadline.  \n\nEarly bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59  \nEarly bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025 \nFinal closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59  \nFinal Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025  \nNotifications will be sent out after interviews. \n\nThe course dates are designed to be accessible for those who are working. However\, it is expected that all learners on the course are able to make themselves available for potential full time work from January 2026. Places on the course are limited and priority will be given to those who are able to make this commitment.  \nCourse Dates \nCourse Dates \nThe course will be delivered as a mix of in-person training sessions interspersed with online masterclasses. The training will be offered at weekends and evenings to ensure that it is accessible to working freelance crew in region.   \n\n7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham  \n\n\n5 x 90 mins online masterclasses  \n\n\n3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions  \n\n\n3-day placement on a production \n\n7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:    \n\nSaturday 11th October \nSunday 12th October \nSaturday 18th October \nSaturday 8th November \nSunday 9th November \nSaturday 22nd November \nSunday 23rd November \n\nOnline sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.  \n\nTuesday 14th October \nTuesday 21st October \nTuesday 4th November \nTuesday 11th November \nTuesday 18th November \n\nBeyond the classroom  \nAll learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.  \nBy the end of the training course \nBy the end of the training course \nLearning outcomes    \nBy the end of the course\, we expect that learners will:  \n\nhave been trained by local industry professionals  \nunderstand what the roles and opportunities are for them \nare familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions  \nhave written an industry focussed CV \nhave a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry \nbe ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice\n\nBy the end of this course\, you'll have the confidence and know-how to pursue roles in Unscripted TV and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the fast-paced world of TV.  \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.  \nThis course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:  \n\nAged 19 years or over* \n\n\nNot currently in full or part time education \n\n\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August) \n\n\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 make their career in unscripted TV.  \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. \n\n\nor you graduated up to 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.  \nWhere will I learn? \nWhere will I learn? \nThe training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ  \nFor privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.  \nIndustry professionals who work with us regularly include: \nPerjit Aujla  \nMaria Needle  \nDanielle Watkeys  \nDanielle McGirr  \nNaomi Webb  \nJack Richardson  \nSarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind  \nEllie Ashton  \nKurtis Taylor   \nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme and our Mid-level course who are also WM-based industry professionals.  \nMission Accomplished Course Team \nMission Accomplished Course Team \n \nAlison Grade | Course Leader \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. \nPiper Jady  | Course Facilitator \nPiper enjoys supporting learners through our courses: TV and Film Fusion and Early to Mid-level upskilling. Trained herself in TV\, Film and Radio at BOA Academy she has an aptitude for helping others finding their path in TV and Film. Creative and organised she is here to help you through your time on this course.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority. \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. \nAPPLY NOW Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)
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SUMMARY:TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?\n\nDo you dream of working on local shows such as MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett\, Shop Smart Save Money\, Great British Menu\, TikTok: Murders Gone Viral\, Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs\, or I Can Do It You Can Too?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\n\nAged 19 or over?\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. \nTwo additional places on the TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition are in association with ScreenSkills and are aimed at West Midlands’ residents whose postcodes do not qualify them for WMCA funding.\nSupported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, Hearst Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. APPLY NOW What is Unscripted TV? \nUnscripted TV is the name for a genre of TV shows that don't start with a script. Instead\, these shows feature real people\, real situations\, or formats with loose structures. It includes a wide range of sub-genres\, such as:  \n\nReality TV – e.g. Love Island\, The Apprentice\, The Great British Bake Off \n\n\nDocumentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E\, Louis Theroux's investigations\, Meet Marry Murder\, Killer Kings \n\n\nFactual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den\, First Dates\, DIY SOS \n\n\nGame Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase\, Taskmaster\, The 1% Club \n\n\nLifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs\, Queer Eye\, Come Dine With Me \n\nIt takes a team of people with lots of different skills to make an Unscripted TV series. Many of the skills needed are transferable from other industries. You can find out more about Unscripted TV roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles.  \nWhat is the opportunity in the West Midlands?\nThe West Midlands screen industry has seen a number of big brand TV shows (Great British Menu\, Garden Rescues\, MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett) and production companies (Shine TV\, Optomen\, Spun Gold) set up bases in the West Midlands in recent years as well as having a cluster of local production companies (Full Fat TV\, North One\, Common Story\, First Look TV\, Acclaimed Content\, Gosh TV) who all regularly make shows for BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, and Netflix etc.   \n \nThe sector is supported by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who has said he "wants to attract more film and television productions to the region" and the digital and creative industries have been identified as a key growth sector in the WMCA Plan for Growth which was published in July 2025.  \nAPPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition \nThis is a refreshed version of our successful TV and Film Fusion training programme which is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme. For this iteration of the training course\, we are focussing on training for specific Unscripted TV roles and are keen to hear from applicants who work in other industries and are looking to pivot and make their career in unscripted TV locally.  \nWe have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:   \n\nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nArt department \nTechnical \nProduction Management \nDigital and Branding \n\nAs part of the application form for the course you will be asked to pick a pathway that you feel best matches your skills\, experience and interests. We recommend researching the roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles and the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Checklists to assist you with deciding which of the pathways is the best fit for you.  \nWhat will I learn? \nThe course will consist of 4 modules: \n\nPractical multi-cam studio and VT/location filming training. This will be a mix of whole group practical/hands-on training in a TV studio and on location as well as bespoke pathway learning sessions. (4 days) \nProfessional skills – translating your existing skills and experience into value for a TV show. Demystifying Unscripted TV including the process from idea to screen\, jargon busting\, call sheets\, radio etiquette and more (2 days) \nEmployability – what does it look like to have a career in Film and TV? what is the local opportunity? Writing a TV CV\, how to network\, what does it mean to be freelance\, interview prep and practice (1 day) \nPathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days) \n\nEach pathway will have an industry champion who is a local TV industry professional who works in that pathway and will be supporting their pathway learners through the course. \nPathways \nPathways \nWe do not expect any applicants for this training to have previous experience in Film and TV. This is what the course is here to teach you. We are looking for people who have a passion to pivot into Unscripted TV and have transferable skills and experience that they bring from other sectors.  \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCall centres\, Estate Agent\, Hospitality and Bar work\, Hairdressing\, Beauty therapy\, Hotels\, Sales or client/account management\, Recruitment. \nArt department Art department \nPainting and decorating\, interior design\, crafting and making\, woodworking and carpentry\, retail merchandising\, point of sale displays. \nTechnical Technical \nTheatre or live events technician\, venue or conference technician\, IT support\, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)\, technical rental companies. \nProduction Management Production Management \nProject management roles\, administration\, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements\, logistics\, operations\, hotel / events / wedding planner\, personal assistant. \nDigital and Branding Digital and Branding \nInfluencer content creation\, digital marketing (agency or in-house)\, marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)\, advertising agency\, PR. \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public)  \nCasting in Unscripted TV is all about finding members of the public who would make amazing contributors on TV. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef\, someone to have their outdoor space 'rescued' on Garden Rescues\, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic.  \nPeople who are good in a casting role are likely to have:  \n\nA strong rapport with people\, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories \nNot afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people \nDemonstrate persistence and determination  \nAn ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through \nResilience to deal with dropouts and changes \nA nose for people with interesting personalities \nStrong written skills \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nCall centres \nEstate Agent \nHospitality and Bar work \nHairdressing and/or Beauty therapy \nHotels  \nSales or client/account management \nRecruitment  \n\nArt department \nArt department  \nThe Art department in unscripted TV is the department responsible for the design\, build\, dressing and management of the TV set. In unscripted TV this is commonly on TV studio shows\, local examples are MasterChef and Great British Menu. On these shows the art department is responsible for the day-to-day management and dressing/styling of the studio set as well as making or buying props.  \nPeople who are good in the art department are likely to have:  \n\nGood drawing skills (by hand or on computer) \nAn ability and passion to make/craft items \nAn eye for aesthetics (colour\, styling and design) \nPractical problem-solving skills \nWorking to tight deadlines \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nPainting and decorating \nInterior design \nCrafting and making \nWoodworking and carpentry \nRetail merchandising / point of sale displays \n\nTechnical \nTechnical  \nThe technical departments in Unscripted TV are Camera\, Sound\, Lighting\, Data Wrangling and Engineering. The technical teams are responsible for making sure that what is being filmed is recorded\, all the tech is functioning and that it is well framed\, lit and has clear audio.  \nPeople who are good in a technical role are likely to have:  \n\nGood attention to detail \nA passion for working with technical equipment \nAn ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems \nAn ability to stay calm under pressure \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nTheatre or live events technician \nVenue or conference technician \nIT support \nTechnical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store) \nTechnical rental companies \n\nProduction Management \nProduction Management  \nProduction Management is the operational centre of a TV show. The production management team make sure all presenters\, contributors and crew get to the right place\, at the right time\, safely and without spending too much money. They handle all the travel and accommodation logistics; they book crew and equipment and manage tight budgets and ever-changing schedules.  \nPeople who are good in production management are likely to:  \n\nBe highly organised and have a strong attention to detail  \nHave strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite \nFind satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics \nCan be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines \nKeep calm under pressure \nCan think on your feet/ problem solving  \nGood communication \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nProject management roles (in any sector) \nAdministrative roles (in any sector) \nTravel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements \nLogistics and/or operations \nHotel / Events / Wedding planner  \nPersonal Assistant \n\nDigital and Branding \nDigital and Branding  \nDigital and branding is a growing skills need in Unscripted TV. Digital and branding teams create and manage the social media output of a TV show's brand to build awareness and engagement of shows platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. An example of a show doing this with great impact is Love Island. TV producers are also looking towards advertisers and brands to collaborate with and fund their shows.  \nPeople who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:  \n\nExperience creating engaging social media content\nUnderstanding of social media platforms and analytics\nKnowledge of managing a brand\nSkills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials\nAn understanding of how advertisers and brands think\n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nInfluencer content creation \nDigital marketing (agency or in-house) \nMarketing and/or brand management role (in any sector) \nAdvertising agency \nPR \n\nAPPLY NOW  Course information  How to Apply ?\nKEY DATES   \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications as this course is often oversubscribed and there is no guarantee that there will be places remaining after the early bird application deadline.  \n\nEarly bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59  \nEarly bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025 \nFinal closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59  \nFinal Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025  \nNotifications will be sent out after interviews. \n\nThe course dates are designed to be accessible for those who are working. However\, it is expected that all learners on the course are able to make themselves available for potential full time work from January 2026. Places on the course are limited and priority will be given to those who are able to make this commitment.  \nCourse Dates \nCourse Dates \nThe course will be delivered as a mix of in-person training sessions interspersed with online masterclasses. The training will be offered at weekends and evenings to ensure that it is accessible to working freelance crew in region.   \n\n7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham  \n\n\n5 x 90 mins online masterclasses  \n\n\n3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions  \n\n\n3-day placement on a production \n\n7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:    \n\nSaturday 11th October \nSunday 12th October \nSaturday 18th October \nSaturday 8th November \nSunday 9th November \nSaturday 22nd November \nSunday 23rd November \n\nOnline sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.  \n\nTuesday 14th October \nTuesday 21st October \nTuesday 4th November \nTuesday 11th November \nTuesday 18th November \n\nBeyond the classroom  \nAll learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.  \nBy the end of the training course \nBy the end of the training course \nLearning outcomes    \nBy the end of the course\, we expect that learners will:  \n\nhave been trained by local industry professionals  \nunderstand what the roles and opportunities are for them \nare familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions  \nhave written an industry focussed CV \nhave a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry \nbe ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice\n\nBy the end of this course\, you'll have the confidence and know-how to pursue roles in Unscripted TV and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the fast-paced world of TV.  \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.  \nThis course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:  \n\nAged 19 years or over* \n\n\nNot currently in full or part time education \n\n\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August) \n\n\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 make their career in unscripted TV.  \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. \n\n\nor you graduated up to 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.  \nWhere will I learn? \nWhere will I learn? \nThe training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ  \nFor privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.  \nIndustry professionals who work with us regularly include: \nPerjit Aujla  \nMaria Needle  \nDanielle Watkeys  \nDanielle McGirr  \nNaomi Webb  \nJack Richardson  \nSarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind  \nEllie Ashton  \nKurtis Taylor   \nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme and our Mid-level course who are also WM-based industry professionals.  \nMission Accomplished Course Team \nMission Accomplished Course Team \n \nAlison Grade | Course Leader \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. \nPiper Jady  | Course Facilitator \nPiper enjoys supporting learners through our courses: TV and Film Fusion and Early to Mid-level upskilling. Trained herself in TV\, Film and Radio at BOA Academy she has an aptitude for helping others finding their path in TV and Film. Creative and organised she is here to help you through your time on this course.  \n Delivery team  Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority. \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. \nAPPLY NOW Training (88)\nScreenSkills (76)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (44)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAge +18 (4)
URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/tv-and-film-fusion-unscripted-edition-2025/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 49 Stour Street\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Age +18,Career stage Early,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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