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Northern Ireland: Communication and Time Management Strategies For high-end TV production and crew
2024-01-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-01 09:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | W5, The Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ, Belfast, BT3 9QQ, United Kingdom
Training (89)
ScreenSkills (80)
HETV (63)
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Unscripted (32)
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Freelancing (15)
Children's (14)
Early Experienced (10)
Scripted (8)
Age +18 (7)
Career stage Early (5)
For Approval (5)
Northern Ireland: Communication and Time Management Strategies For high-end TV production and crew Applications Closed 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecThis free-to-attend course is designed to offer training and support in a wide range of Communication and Time Management strategies that are essential for production office and crew. Whether you are in the early stages of your career or stepping up to manage team members, this course is tailored to assist you in further developing your communication and time management abilities.
Whether you work in production office or as crew, you understand first-hand how crucial it is to communicate clearly, and to effectively manage your time. Effective communication is essential, especially when conveying complex messages and managing regular changes. Proper time management ensures that projects run smoothly and efficiently, minimizing delays and maximizing productivity.
This course aims to support 20 HETV professionals in enhancing their communication and time management strategies. The course is broken down into a series of modules covering different aspects of communication and time management.
The training style is interactive with scenarios and role plays, alongside taught materials. The modules will cover:
Communication StylesPrioritisationDelegationGiving and Receiving FeedbackNegotiation SkillsDealing with Difficult PeopleMotivation through CommunicationSelf and team careApplications Closed The course is open to those living and/or regularly working in Northern Ireland who have a minimum of one years’ professional experience and at least one HETV production team credit.
This course is free to attend.
Please note that the duration of this training is split across two days and will take place in-person in Belfast. Eligible applicants will already be living and/or working in Northern Ireland so participants will be responsible for arranging their travel to and from the venue and, if necessary, any accommodation. In order to make this course accessible to the widest possible audience, there is some limited support available to contribute to these costs. Evidence of hardship will be requested.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This training course is aimed at those who are working in the production office or as part of crew in HETV. You will have a minimum of one year's experience and could be working in any HETV department.
We also wish to encourage those looking to return to work following a career break who have HETV experience and would like to refresh their skills and knowledge.
COURSE DATES
The training will take place in person over a weekend. Attendees must be available for both days of training.

Monday, 8th January 2024: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 9th January 2024: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Training will take place in a Central Belfast location.
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE OUTLINE
Prior to attending all participants will be expected to have completed ScreenSkills e-learning modules in:

Tackling bullying and harassment
Mental health awareness
Inclusive hiring
Unconscious bias

BY THE END OF THE COURSE...
By the end of the 2-day course participants will have developed their communication and time management strategies and feel more confident to use them in the workplace. They will have a series of strategies and tactics, as well as a padlet of useful resources, that they can deploy in different situations including:

An understanding of different communication styles and why this matters in communications
Prioritisation strategies
Enhanced time management tactics
Confidence to delegate without micromanaging
Strategies for giving feedback and bad news
Confidence to negotiate effectively with suppliers and crew
Recognising challenging behaviours and how to deal with them
Recognising when you and/or your team need support

COURSE TUTORS
This course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts
Alison Grade | Course Director
Alison runs Mission Accomplished and regularly delivers training for ScreenSkills. She is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level.

Addie Orfila | Course Tutor
Addie has extensive production experience spanning over 25 years including ITV, All3Media and BBC. Starting as a trainee, Addie worked her way up as 3rd AD, 1st AD, PM and Head of Production. She has worked on all four of the big UK serial dramas and was HoP at Hollyoaks and Production Manager at Coronation Street. Having worked on shows such as Heartbeat, Touch of Frost, Countdown, My Parents are Aliens, Emmerdale, Barking and Jinx, Addie has a wealth of experience to draw from, is a mentor for Women in Film and Television, was a member of Channel 4's Mentoring Diversity Network as well as trainer on the pan-industry Project Diamond Diversity monitoring scheme. Addie set up her own training company 7 years ago, delivering bespoke training nationally and internationally for production companies, broadcasters, studios, ScreenSkills, the Film and TV Charity, PACT, The Production Guild, Netflix, BBC, ITV, TRC, BECTU, Screen Yorkshire and others.

ABOUT OUR FUNDERS
This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills HETV Skills fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

Please note:
This course would normally cost participants £400, but thanks to funding from the ScreenSkills HETV Skills fund, it is currently being offered to you for free.
If you fail to attend, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs, unless your place can be taken by someone else.
Applications Closed

Unscripted: Step Up to Development Producer
2024-01-12 12:00 - 16:00 | https://www.mission.guru/event/unscripted-step-up-to-development-producer-2/2024-01-12/
Training (89)
ScreenSkills (80)
HETV (63)
Film (47)
Unscripted (32)
Experienced (15)
Freelancing (15)
Children's (14)
Early Experienced (10)
Scripted (8)
Age +18 (7)
Career stage Early (5)
For Approval (5)
course 2 APPLY BY13th December 20230000Days00Hrs00Min00SecCalling all Development APs!
Are you an experienced Development AP?Are you ready to make the Step Up to Development Producer?Would you like to enhance your creative, professional and commercial skills?If you answered yes, then Step Up to Development Producer is the course for you.
Stepping up to a Producer role can be daunting. As a Development Producer, your approach and thinking needs to develop as you begin to lead a team and take on significant extra responsibility for winning commissions and keeping the production pipeline flowing.
Led by expert development consultant, Sophie Morgan, with guest speaker sessions from a range of exciting industry experts, this training course is designed to:

Equip you with innovative tools and knowledge to develop commission-winning ideas.

Offer practical and actionable leadership and management strategies to build a vibrant and motivated and resilient creative team.

Build your confidence in taking on a new challenge and thriving in a Development Producer role.
Following the training, each participant will be matched with an industry expert mentor for a six-month mentoring relationship (approximately 1 hour per month).
The course is open to a total of 30 people and will run twice with two cohorts of 15 people. On applying, you will be asked to confirm your availability for the fixed dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set.
To attend this training programme, there is a fee of £250 + VAT (£300 inclusive of VAT), payable upon acceptance to the course. For freelancers self-funding the training and those not currently on contract with a production company, we can support up to 50% of participants with FREE bursary places on this training.
If you would like to apply for a bursary please check the bursary box on the application form.

Please note this training is in a hybrid format, with approximately 50% delivered live online and 50% live in-person in Birmingham. The training will take place during office hours, so it is expected that you have the support of your current company to attend.
Participants (or their company) will be responsible for paying the course fees and arranging any travel / accommodation costs incurred attending the training. In order to make this course accessible to the widest possible audience, there is limited support available to contribute to travel and accommodation costs on top of bursary support for course fees. Evidence of hardship will be required.
Closing date for applications to course 1: 10th October 2023, 11:5am
Closing date for applications to course 2: 13th December 2023, 11.59pm
This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC, Channel 4, Sky, A+E Networks UK, Discovery UK, Channel 5, Netflix, ITV, Amazon, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies.
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 training@mission.guru
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is open to participants in the UK who regularly work in development and have:

2+ years’ experience in an Unscripted Development AP role, OR
Have less than 6 months experience as a Development Producer
Are looking to return to work following a career break who have equivalent development experience

COURSE DATES
COURSE DATES
Group 1:

Tuesday 24th October 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)
Friday 10th November 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)
Monday 13th November 2023; 10.30am-7pm (In-person, Birmingham, The Bond)
Tuesday 14th November 2023; 9am-4pm (In-person, Birmingham, The Bond)
Friday 24th November 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)
Friday 1st December 2023; 12-4pm (Zoom)

Group 2:

Friday 12th January 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)
Friday 19th January 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)
Monday 22nd January 2024; 10.30am-7pm (In-person, Birmingham, The Bond)
Tuesday 23rd January 2024; 9am-4pm (In-person, Birmingham, The Bond)
Friday 2nd February 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)
Friday 9th February 2024; 12-4pm (Zoom)

Following the training, each participant will receive mentoring of approximately 1 hour per month for 6 months from an industry mentor. We will work with participants to identify and secure industry mentors.
Course 1

Final closing date for applications is 8th October 2023
All applications will be reviewed at this time (for both courses)
Applicants will be notified by 13th October 2023

Course 2

Final closing date for applications is 13th December 2023
Applicants will be notified by 20th December 2023

We anticipate both courses will be heavily subscribed we therefore recommend that you submit an application as early as possible as we will be reviewing all applications submitted across both courses at the first deadline.
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE OUTLINE
The full course outline is currently being finalised. Please check back for further details, including confirmation of our extensive list of guest speakers!
Sessions include:

Knowing Yourself and Building your Creative Identity
Knowing Your Buyer: Channels, SVoDs and How to Crack Them
Reading the commissioning landscape
Ideation and Upscaling Your Creative Processes
Using AI as a creative tool for development
Access, Assets and Selling Yourself
Getting the Best from You and Your Team

BY THE END OF THE COURSE...
BY THE END OF THE COURSE…
By the end of the training course, participants will:

Understand the role and responsibilities of a Development Producer
Have the skills and knowledge to take on a role at Development Producer level
Know themselves and their creative identity
Know their buyers (channels / SVODs) and how to crack them
Understand the need to look at ideas afresh and be continually challenging their thinking
Have developed Leadership and Management skills needed for the role
Have developed their brainstorming and ideation skills and upscaled their creative processes
Understand access, talent, their assets and how to sell them
Have strategies and tactics for managing a development team and a slate

MENTORING OUTLINE
MENTORING OUTLINE
Following the training, each participant will receive mentoring 1 hour monthly from an industry mentor. This process will happen for six months.
Mission Accomplished have extensive a networks of production companies and expert developers across the country and will support in matching each participant up with one person who will be able to support them.
Participants may recommend their own mentor, if they already have somebody who is willing to support them. We recommend that these mentors do not work within your current organisation, to encourage more objective support.
COURSE TUTORS
This course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts
Alison Grade | Course Director
Alison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book, The Freelance Bible and offer many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers.

Sophie Morgan | Course Tutor
Sophie is a BAFTA nominated and RTS award-winning film and TV producer and commissioning editor. As Head of Development for production companies like September Films, Cineflix and World of Wonder she has developed, pitched, won and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content for all major broadcasters across all genres with credits that include series Star Lives (ITV Saturday night Entertainment), European Nightmare (BBC Daytime), Pete Burns Unspun (Channel 4 Popular Docs), Haunted Homes (ITV2 Entertainment), Clubbing On The Frontline (Channel 4 Current Affairs) as well as originating and exec producing Channel 4's first digital content This is a Knife. She also set up and ran September Films' LA Development Department and ran LA-based indie World of Wonder's (Ru Paul's Drag Race) UK division. As Commissioning Editor for Living TV, she commissioned and Exec Produced the channel's two highest rating series of Britain's Next Top Model and Jade: With Love following Jade Goody's battle with cancer. Sophie is a vocal champion of neurodiverse talent in the industry and a ScreenSkills mentor for neurodiverse talent.

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Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme
2024-01-13 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-03-16 09:30 - 13:30
Training (89)
ScreenSkills (80)
HETV (63)
Film (47)
Unscripted (32)
Experienced (15)
Freelancing (15)
Children's (14)
Early Experienced (10)
Scripted (8)
Age +18 (7)
Career stage Early (5)
For Approval (5)
Course 1 Application deadline18th October 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecDo you have a passion for unscripted TV?Are you brimming with ideas?Can you spot trends, subjects and/or people who would make great TV?Would you like your next role to be part of a team developing unscripted TV show ideas?If you answered Yes, then our Unscripted: Development Researcher training programme is for you!
Unscripted TV relies on ideas. Good ideas keep TV schedules full, viewers engaged and production companies in business. But where do they come from?
With an acute shortage of new development researchers, it's more important than ever for the next generation of talent to find their feet in the world of unscripted development. Blending self-directed learning with live Zoom training, followed by a 1-month industry placement, this Unscripted: Development Researcher course will prepare you to hit the ground running in your first job as a Development Researcher.
Led by Development Executive and Series Producer, Perjit Aujla, the course focuses on the essential skills needed to work in development.
Course content will cover creative and ideation skills needed to generate exciting programme ideas, to editing and software skills needed to pitch them to commissioners. To support you in setting up sustainable development careers, the content will include vital communication skills which employers are looking for, and guidance on making yourself as employable as can be.
Following the course, trainees who complete the training will be given a placement within the development team of an unscripted production company. Testing your new skills and knowledge in a real company environment will consolidate what you learn and get you some industry connections along the way!
Unscripted: Development Researcher is open to a total of 60 people and will run with three cohorts. On applying, you will be asked to confirm your preference of dates and you are expected to be available for the duration of your chosen set.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is aimed at those who want a career in unscripted and who:

Are 18+ and not in full-time education.
Have approximately 2+ years of work experience in ANY industry.
Have demonstrable interest in a career in development.

You do not need to have worked in TV or development before to apply for this course.
We welcome applications for those looking to return to work following a career break.
This course is free to attend.
To ensure this training is accessible to the widest possible audience, the training will take place online and outside of standard office hours. Sessions will take place on weekday evenings, and some Saturday mornings.

This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC, Channel 4, Sky, A+E Networks UK, Discovery UK, Channel 5, Netflix, ITV, Amazon, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies.
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 training@mission.guru
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION
Applications for this programme will be assessed on a rolling basis, with deadlines aligning with each iteration.

Closing date course 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59)
Closing date course 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59)
Closing date course 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59)

Candidates who are successful in the first stage of their application will then be invited to a short Zoom interview with the Course Tutor and Course Director.
Interviews will be reserved for places on the next iteration of the course.
When applying, we ask that you confirm your availability for this interview at a time, during office hours, on the appropriate dates for your preferred course:

Course 1: 26th – 27th October 2023
Course 2: 18th – 19th December 2023
Course 3: 4th – 5th March 2023

COURSE DATES
COURSE DATES
The classroom elements of this course blends live Zoom training with self-directed learning. The self-directed learning has been carefully structured to compliment your learning in the live sessions; participants will be expected to keep up with the self-directed learning and manage their own time in doing so.
The dates for live training sessions are listed below:
Course 1:

Saturday 18th November 2023 (09:00-13:30)
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 (18:30-20:30)
Thursday 23rd November 2023 (18:30-20:30)
Wednesday 29th November 2023 (18:30-20:30)
Thursday 30th November 2023 (18:30-20:30)
Wednesday 6th December 2023 (18.30-20.30)
Tuesday 12th December 2023 (18:30-20:30)
Wednesday 13th December 2023 (18:30-20:30)

With additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.
Course 2:

Saturday 13ᵗʰ January 2024 (09:00-13:30)
Wednesday 17ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Thursday 18ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Wednesday 24ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Thursday 25ᵗʰ January 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Wednesday 31ˢᵗ January 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Tuesday 6ᵗʰ February 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Wednesday 7ᵗʰ August 2024 (18:30-20:30)

With additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.
Group 3:

Saturday 16ᵗʰ March 2024 (09:00-13:30)
Wednesday 20ᵗʰ March 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Thursday 21ˢᵗ March 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Wednesday 3ʳᵈ April 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Thursday 4ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Wednesday 10ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Tuesday 16ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30)
Wednesday 17ᵗʰ April 2024 (18:30-20:30)

With additional Q&A sessions with Commissioning Editors to be confirmed in line with availability of speakers.
Final closing dates for applications are:

Course 1: 18th October 2023 (23:59)
Course 2: 6th December 2023 (23:59)
Course 3: 15th February 2024 (23:59)

COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Responding to BriefsThis module is designed to help you understand the end-to-end development process for unscripted TV, and to have the confidence to participate in the creation of commission winning ideas!

Session
Course Content

Session 1

What is a brief?
What does a commissioner do and what keeps them up at night?
What are the expectations of different unscripted genres and different commissioners?
How to watch TV like someone who works in development.
Understanding different channel expectations.
Tone – what is it and why does it matter?
Understanding your audience and why audience matters.

Session 2:

How to contribute well in a brainstorm.
Brainstorming techniques for when you’re stuck in a rut.
Unpacking what an idea needs to succeed.
Identifying the things that your idea might be missing.
Tariffs and budget considerations.
How to use AI tools to become more efficient (without feeling like you’re cheating!)

Sessions 3 & 4
Commissioning Editor Q&A’s

Hear first-hand from a commissioner.
Ask them the questions you’ve always wanted answers to.

Module 2: Technical Skills
This module is designed to teach you the necessary skills to create and edit the materials to pitch ideas. From sizzle reels to presentations, the training will offer you a guide through the free software you can use to best showcase your ideas, before introducing you to the Adobe Suite with the support of an expert editor.

Part
Course Content

Part One

Introduction – what is an editor, organisation and the paper edit.
The importance of structure in the editing process.
Media Management and data storage – why good media management is vital.
The importance of organisation when working on an editing project.
The paper edit.
How to plan your edit on paper before you start working with your material.
How a plan can save time and highlight areas you are missing.

Part Two: Software

Creating folders
Importing material
Organising Media
Adding to the timeline
Trimming and splitting clips
Using transitions
Adding text
Adding music
Mixing audio
Separating audio
Adding keyframes
Using effects
Exporting final project
Tackling issues

Part Three: Decks and images

Editing and manipulating images
Graphic design tools
Deck creation tools

Part Four: Adobe

A live session to look at the Adobe suite and how the skills learned through parts one to three transfer over to the Adobe Suite.

There will be one additional live Q&A session with an expert editor as an open forum to discuss your learning.
Module 3: Communication Skills
A key part of the development researcher’s toolkit is to be persuasive when communicating – whether that’s selling an idea or encouraging someone to take part in a show – so this module will start with the importance of persuasion, drilling down into specific tactics for each area.

Skills
Course Content

Verbal Skills

Phone calls – when and how?
Introducing yourself to people you don’t know and persuading them to get involved with your idea.
Interviewing techniques and skills when trying to get knowledge out of contributors/experts.
Communicating your idea internally – including how to communicate your idea to a senior member of the team
How to verbally pitch successfully to a commissioner – the power of a strong opening, how to structure the middle, and crafting a memorable closing.

Written Skills

How to write persuasive emails (and knowing when email is appropriate to use)
Making initial contact via an email – what you need to include.
The importance of a paper trail when communicating with internal and external stakeholders
Writing a topline or paragraph pitch
Writing a pitch deck – including what a pitch deck needs to cover, how to bring the right tone to your writing, how to breakdown and clearly sell your idea and an overview of some successful pitch decks.

Visual Skills

What makes a standout pitch deck – how to use visuals to elevate your idea and make it sing and the importance of finding the right image for your ideas.
Sizzle reels and taster tapes – what makes a sizzle reel sizzle.
How to use pre-existing footage and/or shot footage in your sizzle.
The power of music to create a sizzle with impact.
Shooting talent taster tapes – what you need to sell your talent to the channel.

Module 4: Employability Skills
This module will cover the broader employability skills a Development Researcher will need to work in the industry alongside specific CV, interview and placement strategies and tactics to ensure successful placements.

Session 1

What makes a good development researcher?
How to get the most from your placement
Working in the office and working remotely
Who’s in the development team and what do they do?
Curiosity and a proactive / can do approach
Value of regular updates and progress check ins
Working on more than one project at a time
Prioritising tasks and working to a deadline

Session 2

Working as a freelancer in Television
How do TV contracts work?
Managing your money on irregular income
How do you find opportunities?
Building your networks
Finding companies that are a good fit for your ideas
Understanding the value you bring to a company
Writing a winning CV
Interview skills and strategies

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
The self-directed learning elements of the course will be hosted on the Learning Management Portal LearnDash on the Mission Accomplished website.
Participants will be given login details at the start of the course and will have exercises and activities to do in advance of the training beginning and between the subsequent live sessions. Keeping up with this independent work will enable participants to come to live sessions ready to be a part of the conversation!
While completion of tasks will be expected in advance of sessions, participants will be able to do them at times to suit them!
LIVE ZOOM TRAINING
LIVE ZOOM TRAINING
Live Zoom sessions have been scheduled outside of standard office hours and are designed to bring participants together with our expert training team for live learning and support.
Participants will be expected to attend all of the sessions with their selected course to maximise learning.
PLACEMENT OUTLINE
PLACEMENT OUTLINE
All participants who complete the self-directed and classroom-based elements of the course will be eligible for a 1-month work placement within an unscripted development team. These placements are expected to start less than 3 months after completing the course and are designed to consolidate your learning and to help you connect with the industry!
The Unscripted TV Skills Fund will make a salary contribution of £1300 for each 1-month placement to the host production company.
Mission Accomplished have extensive networks of production companies and will match participants up with an opportunity appropriate to them.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE...
BY THE END OF THE COURSE…
By the end of the course participants will be expected to have learned:

the role and duties of a Development Researcher
how the development process works
the technical skills needed to create pitch decks and sizzles
the communication skills needed to work as a development researcher
about the freelance nature of the industry and be prepared to for this type of work
how to make the most from their placement

COURSE TUTORS
This course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts
Alison Grade | Course Director
Alison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of the Penguin published book, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers.

Perjit Aujla | Course Tutor

Perjit 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.
Based 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.

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CV Building for New Entrants in High-end TV
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | https://www.mission.guru/event/cv-building-for-new-entrants-in-high-end-tv/2024-02-20/
Book nowThe High-end TV Skills Fund is offering free online CV building workshops.
These sessions aim to empower individuals who wish to enter the high-end TV industry, with the aim to position them in the best way possible when writing their CVs and approaching employers.
Who it’s for
This session is aimed at new entrants in the high-end TV industry who would like advice on where to start and in particular CV advice.
What it covers
During this workshop, the attendees will find out:
Your Content Goes HereWhat do high-end TV employers want to see?What problem can you solve for the hirer?CV good practiceCover emails – dos and don’tsRole of portfolios to support CVThe link between online presence and CVValue of building a relationshipsHow to apply
How to apply
This one-hour session will be delivered via Zoom. Places on these free online sessions are limited and are often highly competitive.
Click ‘Book now’. It will take you through to the ScreenSkills website to secure your place. Please note you must log in or register before you are able to sign up.
If you are no longer able to attend your booked session, or would like to be added to a waiting list, please contact louise.bromilow@screenskills.com
Speaker
The speaker
Alison Grade describes her key skill as transforming creative ideas into a business reality. She accomplishes this with the films she produces, the creative entrepreneurs she mentors, SMEs and freelancers she advises and in her Penguin published book, The Freelance Bible.
Alison has an unique skillset in that she has formal academic training (INSEAD MBA), has worked at senior level in many media companies, is an entrepreneur who has established several businesses and is a Nesta accredited Creative Enterprise trainer and mentor. She currently sits on the Creative Industries Federation UK Council as well as the Digital Leadership Board for the Centre for New Midlands. She brings her passion, knowledge and experience with her in all the work she does.

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CV Building for Mid-level Crew Working in High-end TV
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:30 | https://www.mission.guru/event/cv-building-for-mid-level-crew-working-in-high-end-tv/2024-03-14/
Book nowThe High-end TV Skills Fund is offering free online CV-building workshops.
These sessions aim to empower individuals who wish to progress through the High-end TV industry, with the aim to position them in the best way possible when writing their CVs and approaching employers.
This session is aimed at mid-level industry professionals with at least two HETV credits. Eligible candidates will be looking for advice on developing their CVs and positioning themselves for their next employment role.
What it covers
During this workshop, the attendees will find out:
What do high-end TV employers want to see?What problem can you solve for the hirer?CV good practiceCover emails – dos and don’tsRole of portfolios to support CVThe link between online presence and CVValue of building a relationshipsHow to apply
How to apply
This 90min session will be delivered via Zoom. Places on these free online sessions are limited and are often highly competitive.
Click ‘Book now’. It will take you through to the ScreenSkills website to secure your place. Please note you must log in or register before you are able to sign up.
Speaker
The speaker
Alison Grade describes her key skill as transforming creative ideas into a business reality. She accomplishes this with the films she produces, the creative entrepreneurs she mentors, SMEs and freelancers she advises and in her Penguin published book, The Freelance Bible.
Alison has an unique skillset in that she has formal academic training (INSEAD MBA), has worked at senior level in many media companies, is an entrepreneur who has established several businesses and is a Nesta accredited Creative Enterprise trainer and mentor. She currently sits on the Creative Industries Federation UK Council as well as the Digital Leadership Board for the Centre for New Midlands. She brings her passion, knowledge and experience with her in all the work she does.

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NI Step Up to HOD: Lead and manage your team with confidence
2025-01-13 - 2025-03-24 | Belfast TBC, Belfast, Ireland
Register InterestApplication deadline 23:59 on 15th December 20240000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec
Are you a Northern Ireland based screen professional with 5+ years' experience?

Are you looking to Step Up to Head of Department and/or lead your team?
We are looking for Northern Ireland based industry professionals working in craft, technical, editorial or production roles across scripted (Film, HETV or continuing drama), unscripted, animation or post-production and who are looking to step up and lead their teams.
Stepping up to lead a team can be daunting. As a leader and manager, your approach and thinking needs to develop as you take on extra responsibility.
Led by Mission Accomplished CEO, Alison Grade, with guest speaker sessions from a range of exciting industry experts, this training course is designed to support you as you Learn to Lead in Film and TV and Step Up to HOD.
Mission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:
People 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 training@mission.guru
Register InterestTHE COURSE WILL COVER
THE COURSE WILL COVER:

What does stepping up to lead your team involve?
Understanding team dynamics and personalities
Managing budgets and schedules
Inclusive recruitment, working practices
Dealing with conflict and managing performance
Health and Safety considerations for leaders and manager
Looking after ourselves and our teams
Pitching myself to take on an HOD / leadership role

By the end of the course, participants will have practical and actionable leadership and management strategies to build a vibrant, motivated and resilient creative team, as well as having developed their confidence in taking on a new challenge and thriving in a leadership / HOD role.
COURSE FORMAT
The course will be delivered as a mix of in-person workshops in Northern Ireland and online masterclasses from working leaders / HODs.

4 x Saturdays In-Person Workshops.
6 x 2 hour Monday-Evening Online Workshops.
2 x 1 hour Mentoring and Shadowing (arranged to suit).
3 x 1 hour Online Employability 1-2-1's (arranged to suit).
Book club

Along side in-person training participants are expected to complete On demand E-Learning Modules.
APPLICATION PROCESS
KEY DATES

Applications close at 23.59 on 15th December 2024

Interviews (online)

17th of December 2024
18th of December 2024

COURSE DATES AND OUTLINE
COURSE OUTLINE

Session
Duration
Course Content

Session 1 – in person
Saturday, 18th January 2025
All day
What does Stepping up to HOD involve?

What does success look like? What role is the goal to step up to? And on what size/scale of production? (which band / time slot / channel?)
What is leadership and management? And expectations
Why delegation is important

Recruitment, inclusion and team dynamics

Building inclusive and diverse teams / building cultural awareness and sensitivity
Inclusive and good hiring and working practices
Ensuring content and practices are culturally sensitive
Knowing and motivating my team

About me: Skills audit and Building a CV and portfolio for Stepping Up
Book Club

Masterclass 1 – online
Monday, 27th January
2 hours
Midweek evening
Working with Line Producer, Series Producer, Producer and Director – Dealing with and planning for changes
Guest speaker Q&A

Session 2 – in person
Guest Speaker Budgeting – Caroline
Saturday, 1st February 2025

All day
Managing budgets and schedules

How do you create a department budget and schedule?
Estimating labour and materials
Tracking and forecasting costs
Contingencies
Relationship with Production Accountant and Line Producer
Negotiation fundamentals – rates/industry standards/labour/material

Pitching and Presenting

Interview prep, pitching and presentation prep

About me: Building networks and supporters
Book Club

Masterclass 2 – online
Monday, 10th February 2025

2 hours
Midweek evening
Make a Move, Agents and gaining representation
Guest speaker Q&A

Session 3 – in person
First Option
Saturday, 22nd February 2025

All day
Health and Safety

H&S for HODs and leaders
Risk Management of Production course delivered by First Option

Masterclass 3 – online
Monday, 10th March 2025

2 hours
Midweek evening
Looking after ourselves, our people and our planet

Building resilient teams and becoming a resilient leader
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Mental Health for you and your team
Creating a safe space
Sustainability in industry
Environmental impact and the role of HODs in promoting sustainability

Session 4 – in person
Saturday, 15th March 2025

All day
Managing performance, challenging situations, giving and receiving feedback

Dealing with conflict
Managing team performance
Giving feedback
Delivering bad news
Making difficult decisions
Managing up as well as down

Pitching and presenting

Practical activity – practice pitches and mock interviews

Masterclass 4 – online
Monday, 24th March 2025

2 hours
Midweek evening
About me: Where do I fit in the NI landscape and how to do I find Stepping Up opportunities? Step Up Stories.

Q&A with NI Screen and recently stepped-up alumni from across UK

MENTORING AND COACHING
MENTORING AND COACHING
Each learner will be matched with a mentor from their department who is a couple of steps ahead of them on their journey. This will enable the learners to gain department specific knowledge for their stepping up journey, along with the broader leadership and management challenges faced by all those who step up.
In addition, each participant will be offered 2 x 1 hour 1-2-1 bespoke CV / employability support to help them identify the role and production they are looking to step up to and assist them with their CV, pitch and interview skills.
BY THE END OF THE TRAINING COURSE
By the end of the training course, participants will:

Understand the role and responsibilities of a leader / HOD
Have the skills and knowledge to step up to leader / HOD
Have developed knowledge of budgeting responsibility as leader / HOD
Know themselves and what they bring to a team
Have developed Leadership and Management skills needed for the role
Understand the Health and Safety responsibities of a leader / HOD
Have strategies and tactics for managing a team
Feel confident to pitch themselves into a stepped up position as HOD and/or team leader

COURSE DIRECTOR AND LEAD TUTOR
Alison Grade | Course Director
Alison 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.
Register Interest Delivery team Our Funders This course is funded by Northern Ireland Screen, supported by the BFI and the National Lottery.
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HETV (63)
Film (47)
Unscripted (32)
Experienced (15)
Freelancing (15)
Children's (14)
Early Experienced (10)
Scripted (8)
Age +18 (7)
Career stage Early (5)
For Approval (5)

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2025-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | https://www.mission.guru/event/cv-building-for-new-entrants-in-high-end-tv/2025-03-11/

Unscripted TV Development Assistant Producer Training Programme
2025-05-09 - 2025-07-10 | Birmingham TBC, Birmingham, B1, United Kingdom
Apply now Application deadline 23:59 on 30th March 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec
Are you working as a Development AP and looking to upskill in your role?

Are you newly appointed in a Development AP role and keen to hone your skills?

Are you an experienced Development Researcher ready to move up to a Development AP role?
Mission Accomplished are delivering a brand-new Unscripted Development Assistant Producer training programme.
The 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:

4 x 3-hour online sessions (including an array of guest speakers)
2 x in-person training days (Birmingham)
1-2-1 session with the course leader
6-month work placement as a Development AP – with partial salary support from the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Fund.

We’re looking to recruit 20 delegates based across the UK.
This 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.
You can access this course in two ways:

Independent 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.
Company 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:

The company must be committed to a six-month placement and agree to top up the salary contribution provided by the ScreenSkills Unscripted Production Fund.
No more than 50% of the places will be allocated via this route.
Host companies must evidence a need for partaking in the programme to create this opportunity.

There is a fee of £300 (+VAT) for this course, which is payable upon enrolment. Bursaries are available and will be prioritised for independent applicants.
Mission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:
People 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 .
Apply now THE COURSE WILL COVER
THE COURSE WILL COVER:
This 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.
The course will cover the development process within a production company:

Brief
Ideation
Formulating the Idea
Creating Pitch Decks
Sizzles

Course content headlines include:

Thriving as a Development AP in an evolving landscape
The business of creativity
Maximising creative performance
Leadership, managing teams and setting boundaries
The Developer's Guide to Production
How to be the best Dev AP you possibly can

COURSE FORMAT
Subject 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:
Cohort 1 dates (placements beginning in May):

Friday, 9th May, 2-5 pm – Online
Tuesday, 20th & Wednesday, 21st May – In-person full days in Birmingham
Thursday, 5th June, 2-5 pm – Online
Thursday, 19th June, 2-5 pm – Online
Thursday, 10th July, 2-5 pm – Online

Cohort 2 dates (placements beginning in July):

Thursday, 3rd July, 2-5 pm – Online
Monday, 14th & Tuesday, 15th July – In-person full days in Birmingham
Thursday, 7th August, 2-5 pm – Online
Thursday, 21st August, 2-5 pm – Online
Thursday, 4th September, 2-5 pm – Online

HOW TO APPLY
Click 'Apply Now' at the top of the page and follow the instructions to complete your application through the ScreenSkills website.
You must have demonstrable experience working in unscripted TV development at Development AP or Development Researcher level.
In 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.
You will also be asked for your three most recent credits. Please provide the programme/series title and your job role.
While 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:

Why do you feel you are a suitable candidate for this training programme at this time in your career?
What are you looking to achieve by completing this training programme?
Do you have any other hobbies, interests, or specialist knowledge that could influence your practice?
What is your future career goal?

If you need additional support to complete your application or require the application form in an alternative format please contact USF@screenskills.com
KEY DATES
KEY DATES:

Application Deadline – Sunday, 30th March, 23:59 2025
First-round interviews with Mission Accomplished commence – Monday, 7th April, 2025
Second-round interviews with the production company offering placement commence – Monday, 14th April 2025

You will need to be approved by both the training provider and the placement company to be selected for the training.
BY THE END OF THE TRAINING COURSE
By the end of the training course, participants will:

Understand the role and responsibilities of a Development Assistant Producer
Have the skills and knowledge to take on a role at Development Assistant Producer level
Know themselves and their creative identity
Know their buyers (channels / SVODs) and how to crack them
Understand the need to look at ideas afresh and be continually challenging their thinking
Have started to develop Leadership and Management skills needed for the role
Have developed their brainstorming and ideation skills and upscaled their creative processes
Understand access, talent, their assets and how to sell them

COURSE DIRECTOR AND LEAD TUTOR
Alison Grade | Course Director
Alison 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.
Sophie Morgan | Course Trainer
She 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.
In 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.
She 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.
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.
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TV and Film Fusion
2025-06-07 - 2025-07-27 | BOA Stage and Screen Academy, 49 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJ, Birmingham, B18 7AJ, United Kingdom
Application deadline18th May0000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec
Have you always wanted to earn your living making TV shows and Films but not known how to get started and have no experience?

Are you a new entrant in Film or TV looking to bridge the gap between scripted and unscripted and build a portfolio career?

Aged 19 or over?

Resident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?
If you answered yes to these questions, then this FREE training course is for you.
*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.
Mission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:
People 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
WHAT WILL I LEARN ?
THE COURSE WILL COVER:
What are the roles and opportunities for me in TV and Film ?

Learn 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.
Understand the workflow of different genres, from single-camera setups to studio productions and big budget dramas.
Discover how many people and different skills it takes to make your favourite shows.
Gain practical technical skills for new entrant positions in the TV and Film industry.
Build an industry focussed CV.
Develop a bespoke and actionable career pathway in both TV and Film sectors locally.
Be trained by local industry professionals who are looking for new-entrants on their up coming productions.

By 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.
HOW DO I APPLY ?
Once 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.
Following this, all applications will be reviewed and shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview either in-person or online.
Applications deadline: Wednesday 7th May 23:59.
Interviews Dates:

Week of 12th – 16th of May (we will offer some online and some in person)

Notifications will be sent out after interview.
COURSE DATES & OUTLINE
COURSE DATES:
Sessions will run weekends, from 7th of June – until 27th of July.
Please note Mission Accomplished offers ongoing employability support for 6 months following the end of the course.
All sessions take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00–16:30
EXAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE
Please note: the course outline and session order are subject to change.
Alongside 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.
Throughout 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.

Session Number
Course Content

Block 1
Practical Production Workshop (1 Day)
Saturday 7th June 2025
Starting Points, Goals and Ambitions

Block 1
Practical Production Workshop (1 Day)
Sunday 8th June 2025
Development: Ideation, Briefs and Pitches

Block 2
Practical Production Workshop (2 Days)Sat/Sun 21st and 22nd June 2025
Saturday: Scripted Production – Rehearsal day
Sunday: Scripted Production – Filming day

Block 3
Practical Production Workshop (2 Days)Sat/Sun 5th and 6th July 2025
Saturday: Unscripted Production – VT Filming
Sunday: Post Production – Introduction to editing and creating mobile-first content

Block 4
Practical Production Workshop (2 Days)Sat/Sun 19th and 20th July 2025
Saturday: Production Management
Sunday: Multi Camera Production – Rehearsal day

Block 5
Practical Production Workshop (1 Day)Sat 26th July 2025
Multi Camera Production – Filming day

Block 5
Practical Production Workshop (1 Day)Sun 27th July 2025
Course Wrap-up and Presentations

WHERE WILL I LEARN ?
All training will take place at BOA Stage and Screen Academy, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ
WHO WILL TEACH ME ?

Alison Grade | Course Director
Alison 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.
OUR TRAINING TEAM DELIVERS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONS
On 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.
Industry professionals who support our training include:

Perjit Aujla, Executive Producer
Louise Tugwel, Producer/Director
Maria Needle, Vision Mixer
Leanne Tattum, Producer
Oli Hills, Nonsensical Agency
Kirsten Stoddart, Line Producer
Daniel Alexander, Director
Sam Stevens, DOP
Billy Bannister, Sound
Stefan Davis, AD
Pam Kaur, Script Supervisor
Sian O’Brien, Editor

We also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme who are also WM-based industry professionals.
FUNDING CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we are able to offer this training FREE of charge.
This course open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:

Aged 19 years or over*
Not currently in full or part time education
Not taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August)
The WMCA Funding rules for this training course state that all learners must have an eligible residency status.

There 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.
However, if you are a graduate from Higher Education with either:

an 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.
or 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.

*AGE: To be eligible you need to have turned 19 on or before 31st August that precedes the start date of the course.
ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Piper Jady| Course Facilitator
Piper 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.
If you have any questions please email me.
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.
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TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025
2025-10-11 09:00 - 17:00 | BOA Stage and Screen Academy, 49 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJ, Birmingham, B18 7AJ, United Kingdom
Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec
Have you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?

Do 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?

Resident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?

Aged 19 or over?
If you answered yes to these questions, then this FREE training course is for you.
*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.
Two 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.
Supported 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?
Unscripted 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:

Reality TV – e.g. Love Island, The Apprentice, The Great British Bake Off

Documentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E, Louis Theroux's investigations, Meet Marry Murder, Killer Kings

Factual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den, First Dates, DIY SOS

Game Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase, Taskmaster, The 1% Club

Lifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs, Queer Eye, Come Dine With Me

It 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.
What is the opportunity in the West Midlands?
The 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.

The 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.
APPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition
This 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.
We have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:

Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public)
Art department
Technical
Production Management
Digital and Branding

As 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.
What will I learn?
The course will consist of 4 modules:

Practical 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)
Professional 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)
Employability – 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)
Pathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days)

Each 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.
Pathways
Pathways
We 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.
Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public)
Call centres, Estate Agent, Hospitality and Bar work, Hairdressing, Beauty therapy, Hotels, Sales or client/account management, Recruitment.
Art department Art department
Painting and decorating, interior design, crafting and making, woodworking and carpentry, retail merchandising, point of sale displays.
Technical Technical
Theatre or live events technician, venue or conference technician, IT support, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store), technical rental companies.
Production Management Production Management
Project management roles, administration, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements, logistics, operations, hotel / events / wedding planner, personal assistant.
Digital and Branding Digital and Branding
Influencer content creation, digital marketing (agency or in-house), marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector), advertising agency, PR.
Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public)
Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public)
Casting 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.
People who are good in a casting role are likely to have:

A strong rapport with people, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories
Not afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people
Demonstrate persistence and determination
An ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through
Resilience to deal with dropouts and changes
A nose for people with interesting personalities
Strong written skills
Attention to detail

Sectors you may have previous experience in could include:

Call centres
Estate Agent
Hospitality and Bar work
Hairdressing and/or Beauty therapy
Hotels
Sales or client/account management
Recruitment

Art department
Art department
The 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.
People who are good in the art department are likely to have:

Good drawing skills (by hand or on computer)
An ability and passion to make/craft items
An eye for aesthetics (colour, styling and design)
Practical problem-solving skills
Working to tight deadlines
Attention to detail

Sectors you may have previous experience in could include:

Painting and decorating
Interior design
Crafting and making
Woodworking and carpentry
Retail merchandising / point of sale displays

Technical
Technical
The 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.
People who are good in a technical role are likely to have:

Good attention to detail
A passion for working with technical equipment
An ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems
An ability to stay calm under pressure

Sectors you might have previous experience in could include:

Theatre or live events technician
Venue or conference technician
IT support
Technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)
Technical rental companies

Production Management
Production Management
Production 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.
People who are good in production management are likely to:

Be highly organised and have a strong attention to detail
Have strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite
Find satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics
Can be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines
Keep calm under pressure
Can think on your feet/ problem solving
Good communication

Sectors you might have previous experience in could include:

Project management roles (in any sector)
Administrative roles (in any sector)
Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements
Logistics and/or operations
Hotel / Events / Wedding planner
Personal Assistant

Digital and Branding
Digital and Branding
Digital 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.
People who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:

Experience creating engaging social media content
Understanding of social media platforms and analytics
Knowledge of managing a brand
Skills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials
An understanding of how advertisers and brands think

Sectors you might have previous experience in could include:

Influencer content creation
Digital marketing (agency or in-house)
Marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)
Advertising agency
PR

APPLY NOW Course information How to Apply ?
KEY DATES
Applications 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.

Early bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59
Early bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025
Final closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59
Final Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025
Notifications will be sent out after interviews.

The 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.
Course Dates
Course Dates
The 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.

7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham

5 x 90 mins online masterclasses

3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions

3-day placement on a production

7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:

Saturday 11th October
Sunday 12th October
Saturday 18th October
Saturday 8th November
Sunday 9th November
Saturday 22nd November
Sunday 23rd November

Online sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.

Tuesday 14th October
Tuesday 21st October
Tuesday 4th November
Tuesday 11th November
Tuesday 18th November

Beyond the classroom
All learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.
By the end of the training course
By the end of the training course
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, we expect that learners will:

have been trained by local industry professionals
understand what the roles and opportunities are for them
are familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions
have written an industry focussed CV
have a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry
be ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice

By 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.
Funding criteria and eligibility
Funding criteria and eligibility
Eligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.
This course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:

Aged 19 years or over*

Not currently in full or part time education

Not taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August)

The WMCA Funding rules for this training course state that all learners must have an eligible residency status.

There 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.
However, if you are a graduate from Higher Education with either:

an 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.

or 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.

*AGE: To be eligible you need to have turned 19 on or before 31st August that precedes the start date of the course.
Where will I learn?
Where will I learn?
The training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ
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Who will teach me?
Who will teach me?
OUR TRAINING TEAM DELIVERS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
On each practical training day we collaborate with industry professionals who are experts in this area of Unscripted TV production to share their knowledge and bring current best practice to our training. For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.
Industry professionals who work with us regularly include:
Perjit Aujla
Maria Needle
Danielle Watkeys
Danielle McGirr
Naomi Webb
Jack Richardson
Sarah McCaffrey, Solas Mind
Ellie Ashton
Kurtis Taylor
We 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.
Mission Accomplished Course Team
Mission Accomplished Course Team

Alison Grade | Course Leader
Alison 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.
Piper Jady | Course Facilitator
Piper 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.
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.
Mission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:
People 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.
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Age +18 (7)
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TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025
2025-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 | BOA Stage and Screen Academy, 49 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJ, Birmingham, B18 7AJ, United Kingdom
Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec
Have you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?

Do 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?

Resident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?

Aged 19 or over?
If you answered yes to these questions, then this FREE training course is for you.
*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.
Two 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.
Supported 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?
Unscripted 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:

Reality TV – e.g. Love Island, The Apprentice, The Great British Bake Off

Documentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E, Louis Theroux's investigations, Meet Marry Murder, Killer Kings

Factual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den, First Dates, DIY SOS

Game Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase, Taskmaster, The 1% Club

Lifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs, Queer Eye, Come Dine With Me

It 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.
What is the opportunity in the West Midlands?
The 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.

The 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.
APPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition
This 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.
We have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:

Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public)
Art department
Technical
Production Management
Digital and Branding

As 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.
What will I learn?
The course will consist of 4 modules:

Practical 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)
Professional 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)
Employability – 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)
Pathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days)

Each 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.
Pathways
Pathways
We 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.
Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public)
Call centres, Estate Agent, Hospitality and Bar work, Hairdressing, Beauty therapy, Hotels, Sales or client/account management, Recruitment.
Art department Art department
Painting and decorating, interior design, crafting and making, woodworking and carpentry, retail merchandising, point of sale displays.
Technical Technical
Theatre or live events technician, venue or conference technician, IT support, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store), technical rental companies.
Production Management Production Management
Project management roles, administration, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements, logistics, operations, hotel / events / wedding planner, personal assistant.
Digital and Branding Digital and Branding
Influencer content creation, digital marketing (agency or in-house), marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector), advertising agency, PR.
Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public)
Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public)
Casting 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.
People who are good in a casting role are likely to have:

A strong rapport with people, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories
Not afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people
Demonstrate persistence and determination
An ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through
Resilience to deal with dropouts and changes
A nose for people with interesting personalities
Strong written skills
Attention to detail

Sectors you may have previous experience in could include:

Call centres
Estate Agent
Hospitality and Bar work
Hairdressing and/or Beauty therapy
Hotels
Sales or client/account management
Recruitment

Art department
Art department
The 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.
People who are good in the art department are likely to have:

Good drawing skills (by hand or on computer)
An ability and passion to make/craft items
An eye for aesthetics (colour, styling and design)
Practical problem-solving skills
Working to tight deadlines
Attention to detail

Sectors you may have previous experience in could include:

Painting and decorating
Interior design
Crafting and making
Woodworking and carpentry
Retail merchandising / point of sale displays

Technical
Technical
The 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.
People who are good in a technical role are likely to have:

Good attention to detail
A passion for working with technical equipment
An ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems
An ability to stay calm under pressure

Sectors you might have previous experience in could include:

Theatre or live events technician
Venue or conference technician
IT support
Technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)
Technical rental companies

Production Management
Production Management
Production 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.
People who are good in production management are likely to:

Be highly organised and have a strong attention to detail
Have strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite
Find satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics
Can be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines
Keep calm under pressure
Can think on your feet/ problem solving
Good communication

Sectors you might have previous experience in could include:

Project management roles (in any sector)
Administrative roles (in any sector)
Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements
Logistics and/or operations
Hotel / Events / Wedding planner
Personal Assistant

Digital and Branding
Digital and Branding
Digital 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.
People who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:

Experience creating engaging social media content
Understanding of social media platforms and analytics
Knowledge of managing a brand
Skills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials
An understanding of how advertisers and brands think

Sectors you might have previous experience in could include:

Influencer content creation
Digital marketing (agency or in-house)
Marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)
Advertising agency
PR

APPLY NOW Course information How to Apply ?
KEY DATES
Applications 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.

Early bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59
Early bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025
Final closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59
Final Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025
Notifications will be sent out after interviews.

The 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.
Course Dates
Course Dates
The 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.

7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham

5 x 90 mins online masterclasses

3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions

3-day placement on a production

7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:

Saturday 11th October
Sunday 12th October
Saturday 18th October
Saturday 8th November
Sunday 9th November
Saturday 22nd November
Sunday 23rd November

Online sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.

Tuesday 14th October
Tuesday 21st October
Tuesday 4th November
Tuesday 11th November
Tuesday 18th November

Beyond the classroom
All learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.
By the end of the training course
By the end of the training course
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, we expect that learners will:

have been trained by local industry professionals
understand what the roles and opportunities are for them
are familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions
have written an industry focussed CV
have a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry
be ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice

By 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.
Funding criteria and eligibility
Funding criteria and eligibility
Eligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.
This course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:

Aged 19 years or over*

Not currently in full or part time education

Not taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August)

The WMCA Funding rules for this training course state that all learners must have an eligible residency status.

There 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.
However, if you are a graduate from Higher Education with either:

an 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.

or 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.

*AGE: To be eligible you need to have turned 19 on or before 31st August that precedes the start date of the course.
Where will I learn?
Where will I learn?
The training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ
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Who will teach me?
Who will teach me?
OUR TRAINING TEAM DELIVERS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
On each practical training day we collaborate with industry professionals who are experts in this area of Unscripted TV production to share their knowledge and bring current best practice to our training. For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.
Industry professionals who work with us regularly include:
Perjit Aujla
Maria Needle
Danielle Watkeys
Danielle McGirr
Naomi Webb
Jack Richardson
Sarah McCaffrey, Solas Mind
Ellie Ashton
Kurtis Taylor
We 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.
Mission Accomplished Course Team
Mission Accomplished Course Team

Alison Grade | Course Leader
Alison 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.
Piper Jady | Course Facilitator
Piper 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.
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.
Mission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:
People 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.
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