Mission Accomplished

First Time Feature Producers Training (Scripted) - Liverpool
2026-06-23 09:30 - 2026-06-24 17:30 (Europe/London) | Liverpool TBC, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Are you a scripted producer with experience in short films, micro-budget features, TV drama or commercials – and ready to make the move into industry-financed scripted feature films? This intensive two-day course is designed to help you take that next step.
About this course The First-Time Feature Film Producers Training (Scripted) course equips you with the practical knowledge and insight needed to produce narrative feature films at an industry-financed level. This training covers everything from packaging and finance to sales strategy and positioning – giving you the tools and confidence to move your project forward. During this training you will learn:
How to package yourself, your creative team and your project effectively for industry partnersTo understand the producer’s role in achieving a greenlightTo navigate film finance — including types of funding, financial terminology and the cost of moneyHow to identify and access regional funding opportunitiesHow to build a finance plan and understand recoupment structuresTo Interpret sales estimates and understand the role of a sales agentTo Confidently position your project to potential partners and financiers Who is this course for? This course is aimed at:

Producers with credited experience in completed narrative shorts,
Producer with credited experience in micro-budget scripted features,
Producers working in the commercials, branded content and/or Music Video space (with evidence of narrative shorts work),

…and/or those who work in senior production roles (e.g. Line Producers, Production Managers, 1st ADs) in scripted TV drama who are looking to transition into producing industry-financed narrative feature films. We also welcome applications from producers returning to the industry following a career break, with equivalent experience.
Priority will be given to producers based in the Nations and Regions outside London and the M25.
Format
Two-day in-person intensive training (09:30–17:30 each day). This course runs across three locations. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the course closest to them.
Key Dates

Glasgow
Liverpool
Bristol

Application Deadline
25th May 2026

Discovery Call Interviews
W/C 25th May 2026

Notifications
W/C 1st June 2026

Course Dates
18-19 June 2026
23-24 June 2026
21-22 July 2026

Lead Trainers
Michelle SteinFounder of The Fold – Lead TrainerMichelle Stein runs The Fold with Jen Monks. She is a BAFTA, RTS nominated and BIFA winning producer. Her recent feature films include sci-fi ‘Sky Peals’ (2024), made with writer/director Moin Hussain and backed by Film4, BFI and Screen Yorkshire, and ‘Retreat’ (2025), made with writer/director Ted Evans and backed by BFI, BBC Film and Creative UK, which premiered at TIFF this year. Over the last 16 years, Michelle has worked on a plethora of projects from producing a micro-budget first feature that secured international theatrical distribution to developing a big-budget animation franchise with Aardman, based on original IP sourced and developed by her. Michelle has a keen eye for international-level talent and has produced content that has screened in competition at A-list festivals such as Cannes, SXSW, LFF, Tribeca and Venice and been bought by the BBC and Sky.
Michelle’s previous company, Escape Films, was a recipient of the BFI Vision Award.Jennifer MonksFounder of The Fold – Lead TrainerJennifer Monks runs The Fold with Michelle Stein. She is a BAFTA, RTS and BIFA nominated producer. Hailing from Liverpool, Jennifer’s past projects include producing a BAFTA nominated documentary for the BBC, a BBC Culture in Quarantine drama and BIFA nominated single TV drama ‘To Know Him’ (Produced alongside business partner Michelle). Most recently she produced ‘Retreat’ (2025) alongside Michelle Stein, which premiered at TIFF as well as ‘The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford’ from writer/director Sean Dunn which will launch in 2026.
Jennifer has a wealth of production experience, having Co-produced and Line Produced for some of the biggest and best indies in the UK.
Jennifer’s previous company, Pencil Trick, was identified as one of the top 50 UK creative businesses by Creative England and was a recipient of a BFI Vision Award.Apply Here Delivered as a partnership between Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK Film productions.
We welcome applications from all individuals. If you require support completing the application form, or would like it in an alternative format, please contact us at film@mission.guru.

High-end television Regional Business and Finance Insight session
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-22 18:30 - 19:30
Do you work in High-end TV and have 3+ years’ scripted experience?Are you based in the English regions?Do you need strategies for making your freelance career more sustainable?Do you want to gain confidence in managing your finances?If you answered yes, this programme, delivered by Alison Grade, CEO of Mission Accomplished and author of The Freelance Bible, offers a practical and supportive way to develop the business, financial and strategic skills essential for a successful and sustainable freelance career in HETV.
APPLY NOWWho it's for
This programme is for freelance HETV professionals based in the English regions with 3 years scripted experience and at least 1 HETV credit and will cover:

How to plan your income and manage your finances across the year
How to understand your personal cash flow and income needs
Taking a business mindset and building the foundations for a sustainable freelance career
How much you need to work to support yourself
Key financial considerations including tax and working as a freelancer
How mindset and planning can support a healthier work/life balance
How to build a CV that clearly presents your skills and experience

Please note that this programme is only open to participants who are based in the English regions (outside London/M25).
What it covers
What it covers
This Business and Finance Training programme is designed for 50 freelance HETV professionals and will be delivered across 3 cohorts of approximately 15-18 people.

Cohort 1 – Online only
Cohort 2 – Online and in person (Bristol TBC)
Cohort 3 – Online and in person (Leeds )

Module
Topics Covered

Thinking Like a Business
Guest Speaker: Sarah McCaffrey, Solas Mind

What does it mean to think like a business?
Planning ahead amidst a changing industry – including regional developments, market disruptions and technology advances
Planning strategically for a long-term and sustainable career
Planning for myself in uncertain times

Sustainable Freelancing Tools and Strategies

Freelancer finances
Building and leveraging your networks
Refining my CV for my audience and role
The role of portfolios
Pitching
Being the CEO of my freelance career

Tax and NI for Freelance Crew
Guest Speaker: John Prince, Accountant specialising in Film and TV

Contractual status
Tax returns, payments on account and expenses
Making Tax Digital
VAT registration
IR35 – when and where does it apply?

Financial Planning
Guest Speaker: Emily Man, St. James’s Wealth Management, Financial Adviser specialising in Film and TV

Savings strategies
Pensions – planning for and managing multiple pensions
Personal financial planning

1-2-1 Support

1-2-1 CV / portfolio reviews with Mission Accomplished
Optional – 1-2-1 with John Prince Accountancy
Optional – 1-2-1 with Emily Man, St. James’s Wealth Management

Training Dates:

Cohort 1 Online – online delivery

Session 1 (online): Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 – 18:30-20:30
Session 2 (online): Saturday, 19 September, 2026 – 09:30-13:00
Session 3 (online): Saturday, 26 September, 2026 – 09:30-13:00
Session 4 (online): Tuesday, 29 September, 2026 – 18:30-20:30

Cohort 2 – Hybrid delivery (Bristol TBC)

Session 1 (in person*) Saturday 10 October, 2026 – 09:30 – 17:30
Session 2 (online) Tuesday 13 October, 2026 – 18:00-21:00

Cohort 3 – Hybrid delivery (Leeds )

Session 1 (in person*) Saturday 14 November, 2026 – 09:30 – 17:00
Session 2 (online) Monday 16 November, 2026 – 18:00-21:00

*It is preferred that you attend in person, however accommodation can be made to attend virtually
How to apply
How to apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on a first come, first served basis, so early application is encouraged.
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to apply for a place on the programme.
Informational webinar – we will be running 2 additional informational webinars about this programme which you can sign up for via the Apply now link to find out more.

Saturday 11 July 2026 – 10.00 – 11.00 Zoom – REGISTER HERE
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 – 18:30 – 19:30 Zoom – REGISTER HERE

All webinars will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
APPLY NOW Delivery team Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.
We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.
If you have any access needs or require any additional support to complete your application, please contact: hetv@mission.guru

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First Time Feature Producers Training (Scripted) - Bristol
2026-07-21 09:30 - 2026-07-22 17:30 | Bristol TBC, Bristol, United Kingdom
