BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mission Accomplished - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mission Accomplished X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mission.guru X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mission Accomplished REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T164712 CREATED:20250806T114909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T173429Z UID:10000243-1763802000-1763830800@www.mission.guru SUMMARY:TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025 DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?\n\nDo you dream of working on local shows such as MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett\, Shop Smart Save Money\, Great British Menu\, TikTok: Murders Gone Viral\, Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs\, or I Can Do It You Can Too?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\n\nAged 19 or over?\nIf you answered yes to these questions\, then this FREE training course is for you.\n*This includes residents of Birmingham City Council\, Coventry City Council\, Dudley Metro Borough Council\, Sandwell Metro Borough Council\, Solihull Metro Borough Council\, Walsall Council and City of Wolverhampton. \nTwo additional places on the TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition are in association with ScreenSkills and are aimed at West Midlands’ residents whose postcodes do not qualify them for WMCA funding.\nSupported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, Hearst Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. APPLY NOW What is Unscripted TV? \nUnscripted TV is the name for a genre of TV shows that don't start with a script. Instead\, these shows feature real people\, real situations\, or formats with loose structures. It includes a wide range of sub-genres\, such as:  \n\nReality TV – e.g. Love Island\, The Apprentice\, The Great British Bake Off \n\n\nDocumentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E\, Louis Theroux's investigations\, Meet Marry Murder\, Killer Kings \n\n\nFactual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den\, First Dates\, DIY SOS \n\n\nGame Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase\, Taskmaster\, The 1% Club \n\n\nLifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs\, Queer Eye\, Come Dine With Me \n\nIt takes a team of people with lots of different skills to make an Unscripted TV series. Many of the skills needed are transferable from other industries. You can find out more about Unscripted TV roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles.  \nWhat is the opportunity in the West Midlands?\nThe West Midlands screen industry has seen a number of big brand TV shows (Great British Menu\, Garden Rescues\, MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett) and production companies (Shine TV\, Optomen\, Spun Gold) set up bases in the West Midlands in recent years as well as having a cluster of local production companies (Full Fat TV\, North One\, Common Story\, First Look TV\, Acclaimed Content\, Gosh TV) who all regularly make shows for BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, and Netflix etc.   \n \nThe sector is supported by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who has said he "wants to attract more film and television productions to the region" and the digital and creative industries have been identified as a key growth sector in the WMCA Plan for Growth which was published in July 2025.  \nAPPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition \nThis is a refreshed version of our successful TV and Film Fusion training programme which is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme. For this iteration of the training course\, we are focussing on training for specific Unscripted TV roles and are keen to hear from applicants who work in other industries and are looking to pivot and make their career in unscripted TV locally.  \nWe have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:   \n\nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nArt department \nTechnical \nProduction Management \nDigital and Branding \n\nAs part of the application form for the course you will be asked to pick a pathway that you feel best matches your skills\, experience and interests. We recommend researching the roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles and the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Checklists to assist you with deciding which of the pathways is the best fit for you.  \nWhat will I learn? \nThe course will consist of 4 modules: \n\nPractical multi-cam studio and VT/location filming training. This will be a mix of whole group practical/hands-on training in a TV studio and on location as well as bespoke pathway learning sessions. (4 days) \nProfessional skills – translating your existing skills and experience into value for a TV show. Demystifying Unscripted TV including the process from idea to screen\, jargon busting\, call sheets\, radio etiquette and more (2 days) \nEmployability – what does it look like to have a career in Film and TV? what is the local opportunity? Writing a TV CV\, how to network\, what does it mean to be freelance\, interview prep and practice (1 day) \nPathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days) \n\nEach pathway will have an industry champion who is a local TV industry professional who works in that pathway and will be supporting their pathway learners through the course. \nPathways \nPathways \nWe do not expect any applicants for this training to have previous experience in Film and TV. This is what the course is here to teach you. We are looking for people who have a passion to pivot into Unscripted TV and have transferable skills and experience that they bring from other sectors.  \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCall centres\, Estate Agent\, Hospitality and Bar work\, Hairdressing\, Beauty therapy\, Hotels\, Sales or client/account management\, Recruitment. \nArt department Art department \nPainting and decorating\, interior design\, crafting and making\, woodworking and carpentry\, retail merchandising\, point of sale displays. \nTechnical Technical \nTheatre or live events technician\, venue or conference technician\, IT support\, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)\, technical rental companies. \nProduction Management Production Management \nProject management roles\, administration\, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements\, logistics\, operations\, hotel / events / wedding planner\, personal assistant. \nDigital and Branding Digital and Branding \nInfluencer content creation\, digital marketing (agency or in-house)\, marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)\, advertising agency\, PR. \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public)  \nCasting in Unscripted TV is all about finding members of the public who would make amazing contributors on TV. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef\, someone to have their outdoor space 'rescued' on Garden Rescues\, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic.  \nPeople who are good in a casting role are likely to have:  \n\nA strong rapport with people\, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories \nNot afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people \nDemonstrate persistence and determination  \nAn ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through \nResilience to deal with dropouts and changes \nA nose for people with interesting personalities \nStrong written skills \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nCall centres \nEstate Agent \nHospitality and Bar work \nHairdressing and/or Beauty therapy \nHotels  \nSales or client/account management \nRecruitment  \n\nArt department \nArt department  \nThe Art department in unscripted TV is the department responsible for the design\, build\, dressing and management of the TV set. In unscripted TV this is commonly on TV studio shows\, local examples are MasterChef and Great British Menu. On these shows the art department is responsible for the day-to-day management and dressing/styling of the studio set as well as making or buying props.  \nPeople who are good in the art department are likely to have:  \n\nGood drawing skills (by hand or on computer) \nAn ability and passion to make/craft items \nAn eye for aesthetics (colour\, styling and design) \nPractical problem-solving skills \nWorking to tight deadlines \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nPainting and decorating \nInterior design \nCrafting and making \nWoodworking and carpentry \nRetail merchandising / point of sale displays \n\nTechnical \nTechnical  \nThe technical departments in Unscripted TV are Camera\, Sound\, Lighting\, Data Wrangling and Engineering. The technical teams are responsible for making sure that what is being filmed is recorded\, all the tech is functioning and that it is well framed\, lit and has clear audio.  \nPeople who are good in a technical role are likely to have:  \n\nGood attention to detail \nA passion for working with technical equipment \nAn ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems \nAn ability to stay calm under pressure \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nTheatre or live events technician \nVenue or conference technician \nIT support \nTechnical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store) \nTechnical rental companies \n\nProduction Management \nProduction Management  \nProduction Management is the operational centre of a TV show. The production management team make sure all presenters\, contributors and crew get to the right place\, at the right time\, safely and without spending too much money. They handle all the travel and accommodation logistics; they book crew and equipment and manage tight budgets and ever-changing schedules.  \nPeople who are good in production management are likely to:  \n\nBe highly organised and have a strong attention to detail  \nHave strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite \nFind satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics \nCan be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines \nKeep calm under pressure \nCan think on your feet/ problem solving  \nGood communication \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nProject management roles (in any sector) \nAdministrative roles (in any sector) \nTravel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements \nLogistics and/or operations \nHotel / Events / Wedding planner  \nPersonal Assistant \n\nDigital and Branding \nDigital and Branding  \nDigital and branding is a growing skills need in Unscripted TV. Digital and branding teams create and manage the social media output of a TV show's brand to build awareness and engagement of shows platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. An example of a show doing this with great impact is Love Island. TV producers are also looking towards advertisers and brands to collaborate with and fund their shows.  \nPeople who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:  \n\nExperience creating engaging social media content\nUnderstanding of social media platforms and analytics\nKnowledge of managing a brand\nSkills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials\nAn understanding of how advertisers and brands think\n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nInfluencer content creation \nDigital marketing (agency or in-house) \nMarketing and/or brand management role (in any sector) \nAdvertising agency \nPR \n\nAPPLY NOW Course information How to Apply ?\nKEY DATES   \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications as this course is often oversubscribed and there is no guarantee that there will be places remaining after the early bird application deadline.  \n\nEarly bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59  \nEarly bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025 \nFinal closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59  \nFinal Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025  \nNotifications will be sent out after interviews. \n\nThe course dates are designed to be accessible for those who are working. However\, it is expected that all learners on the course are able to make themselves available for potential full time work from January 2026. Places on the course are limited and priority will be given to those who are able to make this commitment.  \nCourse Dates \nCourse Dates \nThe course will be delivered as a mix of in-person training sessions interspersed with online masterclasses. The training will be offered at weekends and evenings to ensure that it is accessible to working freelance crew in region.   \n\n7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham  \n\n\n5 x 90 mins online masterclasses  \n\n\n3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions  \n\n\n3-day placement on a production \n\n7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:    \n\nSaturday 11th October \nSunday 12th October \nSaturday 18th October \nSaturday 8th November \nSunday 9th November \nSaturday 22nd November \nSunday 23rd November \n\nOnline sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.  \n\nTuesday 14th October \nTuesday 21st October \nTuesday 4th November \nTuesday 11th November \nTuesday 18th November \n\nBeyond the classroom  \nAll learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.  \nBy the end of the training course \nBy the end of the training course \nLearning outcomes    \nBy the end of the course\, we expect that learners will:  \n\nhave been trained by local industry professionals  \nunderstand what the roles and opportunities are for them \nare familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions  \nhave written an industry focussed CV \nhave a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry \nbe ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice\n\nBy the end of this course\, you'll have the confidence and know-how to pursue roles in Unscripted TV and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the fast-paced world of TV.  \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.  \nThis course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:  \n\nAged 19 years or over* \n\n\nNot currently in full or part time education \n\n\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August) \n\n\nThe WMCA Funding rules for this training course state that all learners must have an eligible residency status. \n\nThere is absolutely NO experience or previous qualifications required to be eligible for this course\, just a passion to work in Film and TV in the West Midlands region and/or be a new entrant looking to make their career in unscripted TV.  \nHowever\, if you are a graduate from Higher Education with either:  \n\nan arts and humanities degree including Film\, TV\, Radio\, Animation\, Communications\, Journalism\, Visual Communications\, Production Design then you are NOT eligible for this course\, but you are likely to be eligible for Create Central's Rock Up Ready training course. \n\n\nor you graduated up to 3 years ago from any discipline AND you have experience in the film\, television and screen industries then you are NOT eligible for this course\, but you are likely to be eligible for Create Central's Rock Up Ready training course. \n\n*AGE: To be eligible you need to have turned 19 on or before 31st August that precedes the start date of the course.  \nWhere will I learn? \nWhere will I learn? \nThe training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ  \nFor privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.  \nIndustry professionals who work with us regularly include: \nPerjit Aujla  \nMaria Needle  \nDanielle Watkeys  \nDanielle McGirr  \nNaomi Webb  \nJack Richardson  \nSarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind  \nEllie Ashton  \nKurtis Taylor   \nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme and our Mid-level course who are also WM-based industry professionals.  \nMission Accomplished Course Team \nMission Accomplished Course Team \n \nAlison Grade | Course Leader \nAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \nPiper Jady  | Course Facilitator \nPiper enjoys supporting learners through our courses: TV and Film Fusion and Early to Mid-level upskilling. Trained herself in TV\, Film and Radio at BOA Academy she has an aptitude for helping others finding their path in TV and Film. Creative and organised she is here to help you through your time on this course.  \n Delivery team Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority. \nMission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:  \nPeople from racialised identitiesPeople that are (d)Deaf\, Disabled and/or NeurodivergentThose who are care-experienced.People from a refugee or disadvantaged migrant communityThose from a Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller communityPeople from LGBTQI+ CommunitiesPeople from a working class/low-income background (or if you have identified as such in the past)We welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email fusion@mission.guru. \nAPPLY NOW Training (88)\nScreenSkills (77)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (45)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nAge +18 (5)\nFor Approval (5) URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/tv-and-film-fusion-unscripted-edition-2025/2025-11-22/ LOCATION:BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 49 Stour Street\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Age +18,Career stage Early,Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mission.guru/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T164712 CREATED:20250806T114909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T173429Z UID:10000244-1763888400-1763917200@www.mission.guru SUMMARY:TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition 2025 DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 31st August 20250000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nHave you always wanted to earn your living making Unscripted TV shows but not known how to get started and have no media experience?\n\nDo you dream of working on local shows such as MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett\, Shop Smart Save Money\, Great British Menu\, TikTok: Murders Gone Viral\, Guy Martin’s Proper Jobs\, or I Can Do It You Can Too?\n\nResident in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)* region?\n\nAged 19 or over?\nIf you answered yes to these questions\, then this FREE training course is for you.\n*This includes residents of Birmingham City Council\, Coventry City Council\, Dudley Metro Borough Council\, Sandwell Metro Borough Council\, Solihull Metro Borough Council\, Walsall Council and City of Wolverhampton. \nTwo additional places on the TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition are in association with ScreenSkills and are aimed at West Midlands’ residents whose postcodes do not qualify them for WMCA funding.\nSupported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC\, Channel 4\, Sky\, Hearst Networks UK\, Discovery UK\, Channel 5\, Netflix\, ITV\, Amazon\, UKTV and S4C matched by production companies. APPLY NOW What is Unscripted TV? \nUnscripted TV is the name for a genre of TV shows that don't start with a script. Instead\, these shows feature real people\, real situations\, or formats with loose structures. It includes a wide range of sub-genres\, such as:  \n\nReality TV – e.g. Love Island\, The Apprentice\, The Great British Bake Off \n\n\nDocumentaries & Docuseries – e.g. 24 Hours in A&E\, Louis Theroux's investigations\, Meet Marry Murder\, Killer Kings \n\n\nFactual Entertainment – e.g. Dragons' Den\, First Dates\, DIY SOS \n\n\nGame Shows & Quiz Shows – e.g. The Chase\, Taskmaster\, The 1% Club \n\n\nLifestyle & Makeover Shows – e.g. Grand Designs\, Queer Eye\, Come Dine With Me \n\nIt takes a team of people with lots of different skills to make an Unscripted TV series. Many of the skills needed are transferable from other industries. You can find out more about Unscripted TV roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles.  \nWhat is the opportunity in the West Midlands?\nThe West Midlands screen industry has seen a number of big brand TV shows (Great British Menu\, Garden Rescues\, MasterChef\, Late Night Lycett) and production companies (Shine TV\, Optomen\, Spun Gold) set up bases in the West Midlands in recent years as well as having a cluster of local production companies (Full Fat TV\, North One\, Common Story\, First Look TV\, Acclaimed Content\, Gosh TV) who all regularly make shows for BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, and Netflix etc.   \n \nThe sector is supported by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker who has said he "wants to attract more film and television productions to the region" and the digital and creative industries have been identified as a key growth sector in the WMCA Plan for Growth which was published in July 2025.  \nAPPLY NOW TV and Film Fusion: Unscripted Edition \nThis is a refreshed version of our successful TV and Film Fusion training programme which is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme. For this iteration of the training course\, we are focussing on training for specific Unscripted TV roles and are keen to hear from applicants who work in other industries and are looking to pivot and make their career in unscripted TV locally.  \nWe have consulted with local producers and identified 5 pathways where there are skills needs in Unscripted TV:   \n\nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nArt department \nTechnical \nProduction Management \nDigital and Branding \n\nAs part of the application form for the course you will be asked to pick a pathway that you feel best matches your skills\, experience and interests. We recommend researching the roles on ScreenSkills Unscripted Job Profiles and the ScreenSkills Unscripted Skills Checklists to assist you with deciding which of the pathways is the best fit for you.  \nWhat will I learn? \nThe course will consist of 4 modules: \n\nPractical multi-cam studio and VT/location filming training. This will be a mix of whole group practical/hands-on training in a TV studio and on location as well as bespoke pathway learning sessions. (4 days) \nProfessional skills – translating your existing skills and experience into value for a TV show. Demystifying Unscripted TV including the process from idea to screen\, jargon busting\, call sheets\, radio etiquette and more (2 days) \nEmployability – what does it look like to have a career in Film and TV? what is the local opportunity? Writing a TV CV\, how to network\, what does it mean to be freelance\, interview prep and practice (1 day) \nPathway specific – shadowing on a local unscripted production in your chosen pathway – exact dates TBC. (3 days) \n\nEach pathway will have an industry champion who is a local TV industry professional who works in that pathway and will be supporting their pathway learners through the course. \nPathways \nPathways \nWe do not expect any applicants for this training to have previous experience in Film and TV. This is what the course is here to teach you. We are looking for people who have a passion to pivot into Unscripted TV and have transferable skills and experience that they bring from other sectors.  \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) Casting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCall centres\, Estate Agent\, Hospitality and Bar work\, Hairdressing\, Beauty therapy\, Hotels\, Sales or client/account management\, Recruitment. \nArt department Art department \nPainting and decorating\, interior design\, crafting and making\, woodworking and carpentry\, retail merchandising\, point of sale displays. \nTechnical Technical \nTheatre or live events technician\, venue or conference technician\, IT support\, technical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store)\, technical rental companies. \nProduction Management Production Management \nProject management roles\, administration\, Travel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements\, logistics\, operations\, hotel / events / wedding planner\, personal assistant. \nDigital and Branding Digital and Branding \nInfluencer content creation\, digital marketing (agency or in-house)\, marketing and/or brand management role (in any sector)\, advertising agency\, PR. \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public) \nCasting and research (for contributors / members of the public)  \nCasting in Unscripted TV is all about finding members of the public who would make amazing contributors on TV. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef\, someone to have their outdoor space 'rescued' on Garden Rescues\, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic.  \nPeople who are good in a casting role are likely to have:  \n\nA strong rapport with people\, make them feel comfortable and be genuinely curious to find out their personal stories \nNot afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people \nDemonstrate persistence and determination  \nAn ability to navigate setbacks and find a way through \nResilience to deal with dropouts and changes \nA nose for people with interesting personalities \nStrong written skills \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nCall centres \nEstate Agent \nHospitality and Bar work \nHairdressing and/or Beauty therapy \nHotels  \nSales or client/account management \nRecruitment  \n\nArt department \nArt department  \nThe Art department in unscripted TV is the department responsible for the design\, build\, dressing and management of the TV set. In unscripted TV this is commonly on TV studio shows\, local examples are MasterChef and Great British Menu. On these shows the art department is responsible for the day-to-day management and dressing/styling of the studio set as well as making or buying props.  \nPeople who are good in the art department are likely to have:  \n\nGood drawing skills (by hand or on computer) \nAn ability and passion to make/craft items \nAn eye for aesthetics (colour\, styling and design) \nPractical problem-solving skills \nWorking to tight deadlines \nAttention to detail \n\nSectors you may have previous experience in could include:  \n\nPainting and decorating \nInterior design \nCrafting and making \nWoodworking and carpentry \nRetail merchandising / point of sale displays \n\nTechnical \nTechnical  \nThe technical departments in Unscripted TV are Camera\, Sound\, Lighting\, Data Wrangling and Engineering. The technical teams are responsible for making sure that what is being filmed is recorded\, all the tech is functioning and that it is well framed\, lit and has clear audio.  \nPeople who are good in a technical role are likely to have:  \n\nGood attention to detail \nA passion for working with technical equipment \nAn ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical problems \nAn ability to stay calm under pressure \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nTheatre or live events technician \nVenue or conference technician \nIT support \nTechnical retail support and sales (e.g. Apple Store) \nTechnical rental companies \n\nProduction Management \nProduction Management  \nProduction Management is the operational centre of a TV show. The production management team make sure all presenters\, contributors and crew get to the right place\, at the right time\, safely and without spending too much money. They handle all the travel and accommodation logistics; they book crew and equipment and manage tight budgets and ever-changing schedules.  \nPeople who are good in production management are likely to:  \n\nBe highly organised and have a strong attention to detail  \nHave strong administrative skills including use of Office software suite \nFind satisfaction in setting up complex operations and/or logistics \nCan be across multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines \nKeep calm under pressure \nCan think on your feet/ problem solving  \nGood communication \n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nProject management roles (in any sector) \nAdministrative roles (in any sector) \nTravel agent or experience in booking complex travel arrangements \nLogistics and/or operations \nHotel / Events / Wedding planner  \nPersonal Assistant \n\nDigital and Branding \nDigital and Branding  \nDigital and branding is a growing skills need in Unscripted TV. Digital and branding teams create and manage the social media output of a TV show's brand to build awareness and engagement of shows platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. An example of a show doing this with great impact is Love Island. TV producers are also looking towards advertisers and brands to collaborate with and fund their shows.  \nPeople who are good in digital and branding are likely to have:  \n\nExperience creating engaging social media content\nUnderstanding of social media platforms and analytics\nKnowledge of managing a brand\nSkills at finding clips from shows that would work on socials\nAn understanding of how advertisers and brands think\n\nSectors you might have previous experience in could include:  \n\nInfluencer content creation \nDigital marketing (agency or in-house) \nMarketing and/or brand management role (in any sector) \nAdvertising agency \nPR \n\nAPPLY NOW Course information How to Apply ?\nKEY DATES   \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications as this course is often oversubscribed and there is no guarantee that there will be places remaining after the early bird application deadline.  \n\nEarly bird application deadline: 31st August 2025 at 23.59  \nEarly bird online interviews will take place on 8th and 10th September 2025 \nFinal closing date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23.59  \nFinal Online interviews will take place on 25th and 26th September 2025  \nNotifications will be sent out after interviews. \n\nThe course dates are designed to be accessible for those who are working. However\, it is expected that all learners on the course are able to make themselves available for potential full time work from January 2026. Places on the course are limited and priority will be given to those who are able to make this commitment.  \nCourse Dates \nCourse Dates \nThe course will be delivered as a mix of in-person training sessions interspersed with online masterclasses. The training will be offered at weekends and evenings to ensure that it is accessible to working freelance crew in region.   \n\n7 x one day in-person workshops in Birmingham  \n\n\n5 x 90 mins online masterclasses  \n\n\n3 x 60 mins CV/employability support sessions  \n\n\n3-day placement on a production \n\n7 x In-person training sessions will happen on:    \n\nSaturday 11th October \nSunday 12th October \nSaturday 18th October \nSaturday 8th November \nSunday 9th November \nSaturday 22nd November \nSunday 23rd November \n\nOnline sessions – a mix of pathway champion check-ins and masterclasses.  \n\nTuesday 14th October \nTuesday 21st October \nTuesday 4th November \nTuesday 11th November \nTuesday 18th November \n\nBeyond the classroom  \nAll learners will receive ongoing employability support following completion of the training programme until end of March 2026.  \nBy the end of the training course \nBy the end of the training course \nLearning outcomes    \nBy the end of the course\, we expect that learners will:  \n\nhave been trained by local industry professionals  \nunderstand what the roles and opportunities are for them \nare familiar with the different sub-genres in Unscripted TV and their production processes from single-camera setups to studio productions  \nhave written an industry focussed CV \nhave a bespoke and actionable career pathway in the local TV industry \nbe ready to work in unscripted TV in the pathway of their choice\n\nBy the end of this course\, you'll have the confidence and know-how to pursue roles in Unscripted TV and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the fast-paced world of TV.  \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nFunding criteria and eligibility \nEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means that we can offer this training FREE of charge.  \nThis course is open to all residents in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region who are:  \n\nAged 19 years or over* \n\n\nNot currently in full or part time education \n\n\nNot taken another WMCA funded course in the WMCA financial year (the financial year runs from September through to August) \n\n\nThe WMCA Funding rules for this training course state that all learners must have an eligible residency status. \n\nThere is absolutely NO experience or previous qualifications required to be eligible for this course\, just a passion to work in Film and TV in the West Midlands region and/or be a new entrant looking to make their career in unscripted TV.  \nHowever\, if you are a graduate from Higher Education with either:  \n\nan arts and humanities degree including Film\, TV\, Radio\, Animation\, Communications\, Journalism\, Visual Communications\, Production Design then you are NOT eligible for this course\, but you are likely to be eligible for Create Central's Rock Up Ready training course. \n\n\nor you graduated up to 3 years ago from any discipline AND you have experience in the film\, television and screen industries then you are NOT eligible for this course\, but you are likely to be eligible for Create Central's Rock Up Ready training course. \n\n*AGE: To be eligible you need to have turned 19 on or before 31st August that precedes the start date of the course.  \nWhere will I learn? \nWhere will I learn? \nThe training based for this programme will be BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 48 Stour St Birmingham B18 7AJ  \nFor privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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For this programme we are planning to work with professionals on local unscripted shows currently in production.  \nIndustry professionals who work with us regularly include: \nPerjit Aujla  \nMaria Needle  \nDanielle Watkeys  \nDanielle McGirr  \nNaomi Webb  \nJack Richardson  \nSarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind  \nEllie Ashton  \nKurtis Taylor   \nWe also work closely with the participants on our Step Up to HOD Programme and our Mid-level course who are also WM-based industry professionals.  \nMission Accomplished Course Team \nMission Accomplished Course Team \n \nAlison Grade | Course Leader \nAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \nPiper Jady  | Course Facilitator \nPiper enjoys supporting learners through our courses: TV and Film Fusion and Early to Mid-level upskilling. Trained herself in TV\, Film and Radio at BOA Academy she has an aptitude for helping others finding their path in TV and Film. Creative and organised she is here to help you through your time on this course.  \n Delivery team Our Funders This programme is delivered by Mission Accomplished\, with the support of the BFI\, awarding National Lottery funding\, and The West Midlands Combined Authority. \nMission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:  \nPeople from racialised identitiesPeople that are (d)Deaf\, Disabled and/or NeurodivergentThose who are care-experienced.People from a refugee or disadvantaged migrant communityThose from a Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller communityPeople from LGBTQI+ CommunitiesPeople from a working class/low-income background (or if you have identified as such in the past)We welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email fusion@mission.guru. \nAPPLY NOW Training (88)\nScreenSkills (77)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (45)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nAge +18 (5)\nFor Approval (5) URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/tv-and-film-fusion-unscripted-edition-2025/2025-11-23/ LOCATION:BOA Stage and Screen Academy\, 49 Stour Street\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, Birmingham\, B18 7AJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Age +18,Career stage Early,Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mission.guru/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123 DTSTAMP:20260430T164712 CREATED:20250227T140630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T094737Z UID:10000246-1768953600-1769126399@www.mission.guru SUMMARY:The WonderHub: Innovating development for creative leads ( Birmingham ) DESCRIPTION:STOP PRESS: This event is now FREE to attend. Reserve your spot now. Limited places available.Book now\n✓Do you lead or manage a development team within an unscripted indie?\n\n✓Are you an experienced unscripted creative looking to develop future-focused development skills?\n\n✓Do you want to rethink your approach to development but aren’t sure where to start?\n\n✓Are you looking to identify sustainable and diverse revenue streams to futureproof your indie?\nIf this sounds like you then The WonderHub is the event for you.\nBirmingham Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Library of BirminghamGlasgowTuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026 at The Social Hub Glasgow\nThis two-day symposium for senior creatives in unscripted TV casts creative and commercial eyes on the development process of the future. The WonderHub provides a space to explore and unlock innovative development strategies\, develop skills\, forge connections\, build resilient and sustainable production companies that can respond to disruption. \nThe two days will host two immersive spaces designed to energise your creative thinking: the Wonder Hub and Innovation Station. In the Wonder Hub\, we’ll explore how development and TV are evolving through live training sessions and expert Q&As. The Innovation Station connects you directly with leading specialists through hands-on demos and 1:1 consultations – covering everything from crafting the perfect thumbnail to creative uses of AI and designing a show-stopping sizzle. Together\, these spaces deliver the inspiration and innovation to fuel your next big move. \n\nBook now Wonder Hub A space to think and wonder for two days of big ideas through live training\, expert Q&As\, in a room bustling with creatives. \nThe power of the pivot: the definitive guide to building multiple revenue streamsWhy branded content matters (and why making it strengthens our TV ecosystem)If you want to go far\, go together: secrets of successful collaborationsEmbracing innovation in developmentBehind the scenes: audience insights and the commissioning processCan you make money from YouTube and socials?Hiring for creative success and the future of dev teamsTop 10 emerging industry trends for 2026Show me the money!Lessons from the creator economyWhy Data MattersOriginality in the time of reboots: finding your creative niche in a risk-averse landscape Innovation station A space to connect in a future-focused hub of experts and innovators offering 1-1 demos and consultations. \nAI UnpackedFull description \nSit down for a personalised 1–2–1 consultation with our resident AI expert\, Stephanie Ronan-Chlond. Share your current challenges\, from choosing the right tools to spotting new opportunities\, and walk away with tailored guidance\, best-practice recommendations and actionable next steps to elevate your workflows.  \nMeet the Founders: MotionHub AI platform \n \nFull description \nMeet the founders of MotionHub\, the Innovate UK–backed AI platform transforming creative production. Explore how MotionHub streamlines storage\, consents\, transcription\, cataloguing\, project management and IP monetisation\, all in one hub. Perfect for creators looking to supercharge their workflow with cutting-edge tools.  \nSizzles That SellFull description \nGrab a dedicated slot with experienced sizzle creator\, Johnny Rickard to analyse your reel\, refine your storytelling and tackle creative or technical challenges. Bring questions\, ideas or specific issues and leave with practical insights to make your sizzle stand out.  \nThe Thumbnail LabFull description\nSit down with a graphics designer who specialises in high-impact thumbnails for streaming platforms. Explore what makes a thumbnail compelling\, how to visually convey a concept\, and how strong design can elevate your pitch or project in an increasingly image-driven marketplace.  \n Experts joining us \nB\nBirmingham\nG\nGlasgow\n\nSophie Morgan \n\n\n\nAward-winning TV and multiplatform content creator\, screenwriter and development consultant (WonderHub Developer) \n\n\nB\nG\n\nPerjit Aujla\n\nExecutive Producer / Development Executive (WonderHub Developer) \nB\nG\n\nHannah Southern\n\nCommercial Lead\, Podcast Discovery \nB\nG\n\nJoe Connor\n\nGraphics Designer \nB\nG\n\nJohnny Rickard\n\nSizzle Editor and Content Creator \nB\nG\n\nNasfim Haque\n\nHead of Content\, BBC3 \nB\n\nStephanie Ronan-Chlond\n\nTV Producer turned AI Filmmaker & Doctoral Researcher \nB\nG\n\nTafara Makopa\n\nChief Executive Officer\, Mako Studios \nB\nG\n\nVictoria Holden\n\nMotionHub \nB\nG\n\nWill Medhurst\n\nBBC Audience Planner \nB\n\nPaul Heaney\n\nChief Executive Officer\, BossaNova \nB\n\nFiona Gillies\n\nCo-founder\, My Smash Media \nB\n\nChristine Hartland\n\nCo-founder\, My Smash Media \nG\n\nMore experts to be announced soon… \nSTOP PRESS: This event is now FREE to attend. Reserve your spot now. Limited places available. Why The WonderHub ? Re-thinking business strategy is essential. Having a plurality of revenue streams is what will keep your business afloat. Smaller companies with lower overheads can move quicker and embrace change faster\, but a solid business strategy is what will convert short-term wins into long-term success. The way development professionals generate ideas needs to innovate in order to survive. Audience viewing habits\, buyer needs\, and collaboration are evolving\, with new tools and practices reshaping development. The companies that succeed are those adapting their approach to keep pace with change. Innovative leadership is vital. To keep pace with the changing shape of development and maximise the full potential of our teams and freelancers\, the way leaders conceive and devolve their leadership is vital - as is looking after ourselves and making sure we are as effective as we possibly can be. Book now\nSince the course I’ve spearheaded the implementation of AI into the development department of our company. Likewise\, I’ve used many of the brainstorming techniques we were taught and have started to pursue opportunities for ad-funded programming which was something I hadn’t fully grasped before the course but now increasingly see it as crucial to the changing face of unscripted television. \nZena Oliani\, Development ExecutiveThis event is funded by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \n Delivery team Our Funders Birmingham Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Library of BirminghamGlasgowTuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026 at The Social Hub GlasgowWho’s it for?\nWe’re looking to host 40 attendees from across the UK at each event. \nIt is aimed at senior unscripted development professionals who work for an unscripted TV production company and/or are senior broadcast unscripted development freelancers. You’ll likely be a development producer\, executive\, head of department\, or creative director. We are also open to hearing from senior professionals in unscripted who are looking to develop future-focused development skills. \nEach event will take place across 2 days in-person. \nPlease only book for the one closest to where you live or work: \n\nBirmingham\, Library of Birmingham: Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026\nGlasgow\, The Social Hub: Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026\n\nWe always welcome those from under-represented groups\, including\, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic groups; disabled people; people from the LGBT community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. \nPlaces will be limited to a maximum of 2 attendees from the same company to ensure that as many indies are able to participate as possible. \nPlease contact Danny Roberts\, Programme Manager on training@mission.guru for any enquiries booking your place at the event. \nWhat it covers\nWhat it covers \nStructured around three key areas: Money\, Innovation and People\, The WonderHub is an exciting symposium for unscripted development professionals informed by the latest research and featuring sector experts\, thought leaders and new-tech practitioners. \nWith additional breakouts offering live demos\, one-to-one surgeries as well as informal networking and collaboration opportunities\, attendees will leave The WonderHub feeling creatively recharged and ready to apply fresh\, innovative thinking across all areas of their development. \nWonderHub Developers\nSpeakers  \nAlison Grade  \nAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \nSophie Morgan \nShe is an experienced TV and multi-platform content creator\, screenwriter and development consultant with over twenty-years working as award-winning creative director\, commissioning editor and BAFTA-nominated producer. Working in the UK and US\, she has developed\, and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content including Britain's Next Top Model\, RuPaul's Drag Race\, London Ink and Jade. \nIn 2021 she founded multi-platform ideation and development consultancy Pontariva Media with the aim of adding value to production companies\, multiplatform content studios and broadcasters like Channel 4 and Sky. They do this by helping them devise more ambitious\, omni platform content and find innovative ways to exploit IP\, use emerging technology and design new funding models.  \nShe also devises and delivers industry training on topics including Gen AI\, agile leadership\, industry diversification and best creative practice and runs regular workshops for ScreenSkills and Creative Enterprise as well as the NFTS and Warwick University. She chairs several industry panels for Broadcast's AI summits and is a neurodiversity advocate and mentor. She has written two novels and two screenplays for Sky and the BBC.  \n \nPerjit Aujla  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/the-wonderhub-innovating-development-for-creative-leads-2/ LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Sq\, Birmingham\, B1 2ND\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Experienced,Early Experienced,Scripted,Freelancing,Training,Film,HETV,Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mission.guru/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260430T164712 CREATED:20240911T072032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T144347Z UID:10000261-1769817600-1777593599@www.mission.guru SUMMARY:Thriving Mid-Career: Leadership\, Finance & Freelance Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Application deadline 23:59 on 4th January 2026 0000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\nAre you a Northern Ireland–based screen professional with 3–9 years’ experience? \n\nAre you ready to strengthen your leadership skills\, build financial confidence\, and take control of your freelance career?\nThriving Mid-Career is a free\, blended training programme from Mission Accomplished designed to help screen professionals at a pivotal stage in their career develop the tools\, confidence\, and strategies they need to build a sustainable future in the industry. \nDelivered by Mission Accomplished CEO Alison Grade\, alongside a host of guest speakers from across the UK and Northern Ireland\, this practical programme focuses on leadership\, finance\, and career sustainability – the essential skills that underpin a thriving freelance life in screen. \n Who it’s for? We’re looking for Northern Ireland–based professionals working in craft\, technical\, editorial\, or production roles across any genre — including Film\, HETV\, continuing drama\, unscripted\, animation\, and post-production — with 3–9 years’ industry experience. \nYou might be: \n\nFeeling ready to step up into more senior or leadership roles\nWanting to gain confidence in managing relationships\, money\, and your career direction\nLooking to be more strategic about your career in Northern Ireland rather than hopping from job to job \n\nMission Accomplished particularly welcomes applications from traditionally excluded or under-represented groups\, especially those who identify as:  \nBlack and/or Global Majority(d)Deaf\, Disabled and/or NeurodivergentLGBTQIA+Working-class or low-income background (past or present)Care-experiencedRefugee or disadvantaged migrant backgroundFrom Gypsy\, Roma\, or Traveller communitiesIndustry returners or those with caring responsibilitiesWe 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\nTHE COURSE WILL COVER\nTHE COURSE WILL COVER:\n\n\n\n\nSession\nDetails\n\n\n \n\nSession 1 – in person\nSaturday 31st January 2026\n(0930 – 1630)\nUnderstanding workplace behaviours\nHonesty and accountability exercise\nCreative and practical problem solving exercise\nFreelancer Finances\n\n\nMasterclass 1 – online (1830 – 2030)\nMonday 2nd February 2026\nManaging up\nGuest speaker – Alex Oliver\, Coach and Trainer\n\n\nMasterclass 2 – online (1830 – 2030)\nMonday 9th February 2026\nIntroduction to business affairs\nGuest speaker – TBC\, Producer\n\n\nMasterclass 3 – online (1830 – 2030)\nMonday 16th February 2026\nUsing AI effectively\nGuest speaker – TBC\n\n \n\nSession 2 – in person\nSaturday 21st February 2026\n(0930 – 1630)\nPerformance management\, performance development and feedback\nPro-active problem solving \n\nDealing with conflict\nTech & AI Disruption\nCrew Welfare & Leadership\n\nStrategic career development – Being CEO of my freelance career\n\n\nMasterclass 4 – online (1830 – 2030)\nMonday 23rd February 2026\nNext steps: ScreenSkills Make a Move\, Regional picture in Northern Ireland. What does the future hold for the industry globally\, nationally\, and locally?\nGuest speakers – NI Screen and ScreenSkills\n\n\n\n\n\nE-learning and self-study between sessions via the Mission Accomplished Learning Portal.  \nKEY DATES\nKEY DATES \n\nSunday 4th January 2026 – Applications close (23:59)\n12th – 16th January 2026 – Online interviews\nSaturday 31st January (0930 – 1630) – In-Person Session 1 (Belfast)\nMonday 2nd February 2026 (1830 – 2030) – Masterclass 1: Managing Up & Leading Teams\nMonday 9th February 2026 (1830 – 2030) – Masterclass 2: Legal\, Business & Affairs Essentials\nMonday 16th February 2026 (1830 – 2030) – Masterclass 3: Using AI effectively\nSaturday 21st February 2026 (0930 – 1630) – In-Person Session 2 (Belfast)\nMonday 23rd February 2026 (1830 – 2030) – Masterclass 4: Next steps in Northern Ireland\n\nInterviews (online)\n \n\nShortlisted applicants will be invited to online interviews between 12–16 January 2026. \nSuccessful participants will be notified by 20 January 2026. \n\nCOURSE DIRECTOR AND LEAD TUTOR\nAlison Grade | Course Director \nAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \nGuest Speakers  \nFeaturing national and Northern Ireland-based industry experts including:  \n\nAlex Oliver – Coach and Trainer (Managing Up) \nTBC – Producer (Business Affairs) \nNI Screen & ScreenSkills – Regional and national insights \nPlus\, special guest TBC on using AI in creative workflows \n\nIS THERE A COST ?There is no cost to participate.  \nThis programme is fully funded by our partners to make it accessible to freelancers across Northern Ireland. HOW TO APPLY ?\n\nApplications are open now and close at 23:59 on Sunday 4th January 2026. \nShortlisted applicants will be invited to online interviews between 12–16th January 2026. \nSuccessful participants will be notified by 20th January 2026. \n\n Delivery team Our Funders This course is funded by Northern Ireland Screen\, supported by the BFI and the National Lottery. \nTraining (88)\nScreenSkills (77)\nHETV (62)\nFilm (45)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (14)\nFreelancing (14)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nAge +18 (5)\nFor Approval (5) URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/mid-career-northern-ireland/ LOCATION:Belfast TBC\, Belfast\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Freelancing,Training,Film,HETV,Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mission.guru/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FINAL-GRAPHIC-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205 DTSTAMP:20260430T164712 CREATED:20251015T132833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T095406Z UID:10000260-1770076800-1770249599@www.mission.guru SUMMARY:The WonderHub: Innovating development for creative leads (Glasgow) DESCRIPTION:STOP PRESS: This event is now FREE to attend. Reserve your spot now. Limited places available.Book now\n✓Do you lead or manage a development team within an unscripted indie?\n\n✓Are you an experienced unscripted creative looking to develop future-focused development skills?\n\n✓Do you want to rethink your approach to development but aren’t sure where to start?\n\n✓Are you looking to identify sustainable and diverse revenue streams to futureproof your indie?\nIf this sounds like you then The WonderHub is the event for you.\nBirmingham Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Library of BirminghamGlasgowTuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026 at The Social Hub Glasgow\n  \nThis two-day symposium for senior creatives in unscripted TV casts creative and commercial eyes on the development process of the future. The WonderHub provides a space to explore and unlock innovative development strategies\, develop skills\, forge connections\, build resilient and sustainable production companies that can respond to disruption. \nThe two days will host two immersive spaces designed to energise your creative thinking: the Wonder Hub and Innovation Station. In the Wonder Hub\, we’ll explore how development and TV are evolving through live training sessions and expert Q&As. The Innovation Station connects you directly with leading specialists through hands-on demos and 1:1 consultations – covering everything from crafting the perfect thumbnail to creative uses of AI and designing a show-stopping sizzle. Together\, these spaces deliver the inspiration and innovation to fuel your next big move. \n\nBook now Wonder Hub A space to think and wonder for two days of big ideas through live training\, expert Q&As\, in a room bustling with creatives. \nThe power of the pivot: the definitive guide to building multiple revenue streamsWhy branded content matters (and why making it strengthens our TV ecosystem)If you want to go far\, go together: secrets of successful collaborationsEmbracing innovation in developmentBehind the scenes: audience insights and the commissioning processCan you make money from YouTube and socials?Hiring for creative success and the future of dev teamsTop 10 emerging industry trends for 2026Show me the money!Lessons from the creator economyWhy Data MattersOriginality in the time of reboots: finding your creative niche in a risk-averse landscape Innovation station A space to connect in a future-focused hub of experts and innovators offering 1-1 demos and consultations. \nAI UnpackedFull description \nSit down for a personalised 1–2–1 consultation with our resident AI expert\, Stephanie Ronan-Chlond. Share your current challenges\, from choosing the right tools to spotting new opportunities\, and walk away with tailored guidance\, best-practice recommendations and actionable next steps to elevate your workflows.  \nMeet the Founders: MotionHub AI platform \n \nFull description \nMeet the founders of MotionHub\, the Innovate UK–backed AI platform transforming creative production. Explore how MotionHub streamlines storage\, consents\, transcription\, cataloguing\, project management and IP monetisation\, all in one hub. Perfect for creators looking to supercharge their workflow with cutting-edge tools.  \nSizzles That SellFull description \nGrab a dedicated slot with experienced sizzle creator\, Johnny Rickard to analyse your reel\, refine your storytelling and tackle creative or technical challenges. Bring questions\, ideas or specific issues and leave with practical insights to make your sizzle stand out.  \nThe Thumbnail LabFull description\nSit down with a graphics designer who specialises in high-impact thumbnails for streaming platforms. Explore what makes a thumbnail compelling\, how to visually convey a concept\, and how strong design can elevate your pitch or project in an increasingly image-driven marketplace.  \nMeet the Founders: My Smash Media - IP Matching Platform\n \nFull description \nMeet the founders of My Smash Media\, an IP matchmaking platform designed to bring creators and discoverers together. Explore how this platform can help you find projects that hit your brief and find the hidden gems you’re searching for. \n\n Experts joining us \nB\nBirmingham\nG\nGlasgow\n\nSophie Morgan \n\n\n\nAward-winning TV and multiplatform content creator\, screenwriter and development consultant (WonderHub Developer) \n\n\nB\nG\n\nPerjit Aujla\n\nExecutive Producer / Development Executive (WonderHub Developer) \nB\nG\n\nHannah Southern\n\nCommercial Lead\, Podcast Discovery \nB\nG\n\nJoe Connor\n\nGraphics Designer \nB\nG\n\nJohnny Rickard\n\nSizzle Editor and Content Creator \nB\nG\n\nNasfim Haque\n\nHead of Content\, BBC3 \nB\n\nStephanie Ronan-Chlond\n\nTV Producer turned AI Filmmaker & Doctoral Researcher \nB\nG\n\nTafara Makopa\n\nChief Executive Officer\, Mako Studios \nB\nG\n\nVictoria Holden\n\nMotionHub \nB\nG\n\nWill Medhurst\n\nBBC Audience Planner \nB\n\nPaul Heaney\n\nChief Executive Officer\, BossaNova \nB\n\nFiona Gillies\n\nCo-founder\, My Smash Media \nB\n\nChristine Hartland\n\nCo-founder\, My Smash Media \nG\n\nMore experts to be announced soon… \nSTOP PRESS: This event is now FREE to attend. Reserve your spot now. Limited places available. Why The WonderHub ? Re-thinking business strategy is essential. Having a plurality of revenue streams is what will keep your business afloat. Smaller companies with lower overheads can move quicker and embrace change faster\, but a solid business strategy is what will convert short-term wins into long-term success. The way development professionals generate ideas needs to innovate in order to survive. Audience viewing habits\, buyer needs\, and collaboration are evolving\, with new tools and practices reshaping development. The companies that succeed are those adapting their approach to keep pace with change. Innovative leadership is vital. To keep pace with the changing shape of development and maximise the full potential of our teams and freelancers\, the way leaders conceive and devolve their leadership is vital - as is looking after ourselves and making sure we are as effective as we possibly can be. Book now\nSince the course I’ve spearheaded the implementation of AI into the development department of our company. Likewise\, I’ve used many of the brainstorming techniques we were taught and have started to pursue opportunities for ad-funded programming which was something I hadn’t fully grasped before the course but now increasingly see it as crucial to the changing face of unscripted television. \nZena Oliani\, Development ExecutiveThis event is funded by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters\, SVoDs and production companies.  \n Delivery team Our Funders Birmingham Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Library of BirminghamGlasgowTuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026 at The Social Hub GlasgowWho’s it for?\nWe’re looking to host 40 attendees from across the UK at each event. \nIt is aimed at senior unscripted development professionals who work for an unscripted TV production company and/or are senior broadcast unscripted development freelancers. You’ll likely be a development producer\, executive\, head of department\, or creative director. We are also open to hearing from senior professionals in unscripted who are looking to develop future-focused development skills. \nEach event will take place across 2 days in-person. \nPlease only book for the one closest to where you live or work: \n\nBirmingham\, Library of Birmingham: Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January 2026\nGlasgow\, The Social Hub: Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th February 2026\n\nWe always welcome those from under-represented groups\, including\, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic groups; disabled people; people from the LGBT community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. \nPlaces will be limited to a maximum of 2 attendees from the same company to ensure that as many indies are able to participate as possible. \nPlease contact Danny Roberts\, Programme Manager on training@mission.guru for any enquiries about booking your place at the event. \nWhat it covers\nWhat it covers \nStructured around three key areas: Money\, Innovation and People\, The WonderHub is an exciting symposium for unscripted development professionals informed by the latest research and featuring sector experts\, thought leaders and new-tech practitioners. \nWith additional breakouts offering live demos\, one-to-one surgeries as well as informal networking and collaboration opportunities\, attendees will leave The WonderHub feeling creatively recharged and ready to apply fresh\, innovative thinking across all areas of their development. \nWonderHub Developers\nSpeakers  \nAlison Grade  \nAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offers many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers. \nSophie Morgan \nShe is an experienced TV and multi-platform content creator\, screenwriter and development consultant with over twenty-years working as award-winning creative director\, commissioning editor and BAFTA-nominated producer. Working in the UK and US\, she has developed\, and exec produced hundreds of hours of TV content including Britain's Next Top Model\, RuPaul's Drag Race\, London Ink and Jade. \nIn 2021 she founded multi-platform ideation and development consultancy Pontariva Media with the aim of adding value to production companies\, multiplatform content studios and broadcasters like Channel 4 and Sky. They do this by helping them devise more ambitious\, omni platform content and find innovative ways to exploit IP\, use emerging technology and design new funding models.  \nShe also devises and delivers industry training on topics including Gen AI\, agile leadership\, industry diversification and best creative practice and runs regular workshops for ScreenSkills and Creative Enterprise as well as the NFTS and Warwick University. She chairs several industry panels for Broadcast's AI summits and is a neurodiversity advocate and mentor. She has written two novels and two screenplays for Sky and the BBC.  \n \nPerjit Aujla  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerjit has 13+ years' experience in factual TV as an RTS award-winning Series Producer\, an Edit Producer and a former Head of Development. She has won commissions from Channel 4\, Channel 5 and worked on programming as diverse as a Joe Wicks series for 4OD to the Bafta-nominated Cbeebies series Maddie's Do You Know.\nBased in Leamington Spa\, Perjit is a champion of the regions\, producing and chairing local events on behalf of Women in Film and Television and RTS Midlands\, where she is also on the committee. She has supported diverse off-screen talent via. Creative Access and the Channel 4 Trainee Scheme.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/the-wonderhub-glasgow/ LOCATION:The Social Hub Glasgow\, The Social Hub\, 15 Candleriggs\, Glasgow\, G1 1TQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Experienced,Early Experienced,Scripted,Freelancing,Training,Film,HETV,Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mission.guru/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T164712 CREATED:20260410T145205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T160256Z UID:10000269-1778697000-1778704200@www.mission.guru SUMMARY:High-end television Regional Business and Finance Insight session DESCRIPTION:First Insight session on Zoom Webinar Wednesday 13th May 2026: 18.30 – 20.30 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW\nDo you work in High-end TV and have 3+ years’ experience? \nAre you based in the English regions?Do you want to be more intentional about your freelancing?\nDo you want to gain confidence in managing your finances? \nDo you need strategies for planning your work and building a sustainable career?If you answered yes\, this programme offers a practical and supportive way to develop the business and financial skills essential for a successful freelance career in HETV.\nDelivered by Alison Grade\, CEO of Mission Accomplished and author of The Freelance Bible\, this training will equip you with the business\, financial\, and strategic skills needed to thrive as a freelance professional in the screen industries. \n Who it's for ? This programme is for freelance HETV professionals based in the English regions with 3 years + experience in the industry and will cover: \n\nHow to plan your income and manage your finances across the year\nHow to understand your personal cash flow and income needs\nHow much you need to work to support yourself\nKey financial considerations including tax and working as a freelancer\nTaking a business mindset and being intentional with your freelancing\nHow mindset and planning can support a healthier work/life balance\nHow to build a CV that clearly presents your skills and experience\n\nPlease note that this programme is only open to participants who are based in the English regions (outside London/M25). \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWPart 1. An Introduction to business and finance skills insight session.\nDelivered as a zoom webinar and open to all eligible freelance HETV crew working in the regions. \nPart 2. In-depth business\, financial and strategic skills programme\nFor 50 freelance HETV professionals will be delivered for 3 cohorts of approximately 15-18 people. \nFollowing attendance at an Insight Session\, you will be invited to apply for the In-depth course.\nDates for insight sessions\nINSIGHT SESSSION DATES: \n\nWednesday 13 May 2026 – 18.30 – 20.30 Zoom Webinar\nSaturday 11 July 2026 – 10.00 – 12.00 Zoom Webinar\n\nAll webinars will be recorded for those unable to attend live. \nPart 1 - Insight sessions \nAn introduction to business and finance skills for freelance HETV professionals\, delivered as an online Insight Session. Open to all eligible applicants\, this session is the first step towards the full in-depth programme. \n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nInsight Session (Zoom Webinar)\nAn introduction to business and finance skills\, open to all eligible freelance HETV crew working in the regions. \nDelivered twice and recorded for those unable to attend live.\n\n\nTopics Covered\n\n\nWhat do I need to live on across the year\nHow much do I need to work to achieve this?\nMaking Tax Digital\nPlanning and building your work-life balance\nCreating a CV that sells\n\n\n\n\nNext Steps\nFollowing the webinar\, participants will receive e-learning materials and will be invited to apply for the in-depth programme\, which explores these topics in greater detail.\n\n\nImportant\nAttendance at a live or recorded Insight Session is required before applying for the in-depth programme.\n\n\n\n\nPart 2 - In-depth programme \nThis in-depth business\, financial and strategic skills programme supports 50 freelance HETV professionals\, delivered across three cohorts of approximately 15–18 participants. \n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nCohorts\n\n\nCohort 1 – South West – in-person session in Bristol\nCohort 2 – North – in-person session in Leeds\nCohort 3 – Online only\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – Online\nThinking like a business \n\nWhat does it mean to think like a business?\nPlanning strategically for a long-term and sustainable career\nPlanning for yourself as well as your career\nGuest Speaker: Sarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind\n\n\n\n\nSession 2 – Online\nTax and NI for freelance crew\nGuest Speaker: John Prince\, Accountant specialising in Film and TV \n\nContractual status\nTax returns\, payments on account and expenses\nMaking Tax Digital\nVAT registration\nIR35 – when and where does it apply?\n\n\n\n\nSession 3 – In person / Online\nIn person for Cohort 1 in Bristol and Cohort 2 in Leeds\, and online for Cohort 3. \n\nFreelancer finances\nBuilding and leveraging your networks\nRefining your CV for your audience and role\nRole of portfolios\nPitching\nBeing CEO of your freelance career\n\n\n\n\nSession 4 – Online\nFinancial Planning\nGuest Speaker: Emily Man\, St. James’s Wealth Management\, Financial Advisor specialising in Film and TV \n\nSavings strategies\nPensions – planning for and managing multiple pensions\nPersonal financial planning\n\n\n\n\nSession 5 – Online\n1-to-1 CV / portfolio reviews with Mission Accomplished\n\n\nOptional Session 6\n1-to-1 with John Prince Accountancy\n\n\nOptional Session 7\n1-to-1 with Emily Man\, St. James’s Wealth Management\n\n\n\n\nDates for the In-depth programme\nDATES FOR THE IN-DEPTH PROGRAMME: \n\nCohort 1 South West (Bristol) – hybrid delivery\n\nSession 1 (online): Tuesday\, 16 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 2 (online): Tuesday\, 23 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 3 (in person): Saturday\, 27 June\, 2026 – 09:30-17:00\nSession 4 (online): Tuesday\, 7 July\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\n\n\n\n\nCohort 2 North (Leeds) – hybrid delivery\n\nSession 1 (online): Monday\, 22 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 2 (online): Monday\, 29 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 3 (in person): Saturday\, 4 July\, 2026 – 09:30-17:00\nSession 4 (online): Tuesday\, 7 July\, 2026  – 18:30-20:30\n\n\n\n\nCohort 3 Online – online delivery\n\nSession 1 (online): Tuesday\, 8 September\, 2026  – 18:30-20:30\nSession 2 (online): Tuesday\, 15 September\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 3 (online): Saturday\, 19 September\, 2026 – 09:30-13:00\nSession 4 (online): Saturday\, 26 September\, 2026 – 09:30-13:00\nSession 5 (online): Tuesday\, 29 September\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\n\n\n\nHow to apply\nThank you for your interest in the High-end TV Regional Business and Finance Training Programme. \nPlease apply here through the ScreenSkills website you will be required to create a ScreenSkills profile. \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on a first come\, first served basis\, so early application is encouraged. \n Delivery team Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWMission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:  \nPeople from racialised identitiesPeople that are (d)Deaf\, Disabled and/or NeurodivergentThose who are care-experienced.People from a refugee or disadvantaged migrant communityThose from a Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller communityPeople from LGBTQI+ CommunitiesPeople from a working class/low-income background (or if you have identified as such in the past)We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond\, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.\nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru. URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/high-end-television-regional-business-and-finance-insight-session/2026-05-13/ CATEGORIES:Experienced,Freelancing,Training,ScreenSkills,HETV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mission.guru/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Website-Icon-3-1.png LOCATION:https://www.mission.guru/event/high-end-television-regional-business-and-finance-insight-session/2026-05-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTSTAMP:20260430T164712 CREATED:20260430T142117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T151318Z UID:10000273-1781740800-1784764799@www.mission.guru SUMMARY:First Time Feature Producers Training (Scripted) DESCRIPTION:Are you a scripted producer with experience in short films\, micro-budget features\, TV drama or commercials – and ready to make the move into industry-financed scripted feature films? This intensive two-day course is designed to help you take that next step. \n About this course The First-Time Feature Film Producers Training (Scripted) course equips you with the practical knowledge and insight needed to produce narrative feature films at an industry-financed level.   \nThis training covers everything from packaging and finance to sales strategy and positioning – giving you the tools and confidence to move your project forward. During this training you will learn:  \nHow to package yourself\, your creative team and your project effectively for industry partnersTo understand the producer’s role in achieving a greenlightTo navigate film finance — including types of funding\, financial terminology and the cost of moneyHow to identify and access regional funding opportunitiesHow to build a finance plan and understand recoupment structuresTo Interpret sales estimates and understand the role of a sales agentTo Confidently position your project to potential partners and financiersGlasgowGlasgowLiverpoolLiverpoolBristolBristol Who is this course for? This course is aimed at:   \n\nProducers with credited experience in completed narrative shorts\,  \nProducer with credited experience in micro-budget scripted features\, \nProducers working in the commercials\, branded content and/or Music Video space (with evidence of narrative shorts work)\, \nAnd/or those who work in senior production roles (e.g. Line Producers\, Production Managers\, 1st ADs) in scripted TV drama)who are looking to transition into producing industry-financed narrative feature films. \n\nWe also welcome applications from producers returning to the industry following a career break\, with equivalent experience.  \nPriority will be given to producers based in the Nations and Regions outside of London and the M25.  \nFormat and Key dates\nFormat: Two-day in-person intensive training (09:30–17:30 each day)  \nThis course runs across three locations. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the course closest to them.  \nKey dates  \nFor training dates section should we make reference to it being 0930-1730 or all day so they are aware of the time commitment  \n\n\n\n \nGlasgow \nLiverpool \nBristol \n\n\nApplication deadline \n25 May 2026 \n25 May 2026 \n25 May 2026 \n\n\nDiscovery call interviews \nw/c 25 May \nw/c 25 May \nw/c 25 May \n\n\nNotifications \nw/c 1 June \nw/c 8 June \nw/c 15 June \n\n\nTraining dates \n18–19 June \n23–24 June \n21–22 July \n\n\n\n  \n  \nLead trainers\nMichelle Stein – Founder of The Fold – Lead Trainer  \n \nMichelle Stein runs The Fold with Jen Monks. She is a BAFTA\, RTS nominated and BIFA winning producer. Her recent feature films include sci-fi ‘Sky Peals’ (2024)\, made with writer/director Moin Hussain and backed by Film4\, BFI and Screen Yorkshire\, and ‘Retreat’ (2025)\, made with writer/director Ted Evans and backed by BFI\, BBC Film and Creative UK\, which premiered at TIFF this year. Over the last 16 years\, Michelle has worked on a plethora of projects from producing a micro-budget first feature that secured international theatrical distribution to developing a big-budget animation franchise with Aardman\, based on original IP sourced and developed by her. Michelle has a keen eye for international-level talent and has produced content that has screened in competition at A-list festivals such as Cannes\, SXSW\, LFF\, Tribeca and Venice and been bought by the BBC and Sky.  \nMichelle’s previous company\, Escape Films\, was a recipient of the BFI Vision Award.  \nJennifer Monks – Founder of The Fold– Lead Trainer  \n Jennifer Monks runs The Fold with Michelle Stein.  She is a BAFTA\, RTS and BIFA nominated producer. Hailing from Liverpool\, Jennifer’s past projects include producing a BAFTA nominated documentary for the BBC\, a BBC Culture in Quarantine drama and BIFA nominated single TV drama ‘To Know Him’ (Produced alongside business partner Michelle). Most recently she  produced ‘Retreat’ (2025) alongside Michelle Stein\, which premiered at TIFF as well as ‘The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford’ from writer/director Sean Dunn which will launch in 2026.     \nJennifer has a wealth of production experience\, having Co-produced and Line Produced for some of the biggest and best indies in the UK. She has headed the production of multiple independent feature films for funders such as BBC Films\, BFI\, Film4\, A24\, Screen Scotland\, Netflix and Screen Yorkshire.  She Co-Produced 14 time BIFA-nominated ‘Scrapper’\, which won the World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury prize at Sundance 2023 and was nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 2024 BAFTA’s. Most recently she co-produced Clio Barnard’s ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightening’.  \nJennifer’s previous company\, Pencil Trick\, was identified as one of the top 50 UK creative businesses by Creative England and was a recipient of a BFI Vision Award.  \n Delivered as a partnership between Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK Film productions. \nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you require support completing the application form\, or would like it in an alternative format\, please contact us at film@mission.guru.  URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/first-time-feature-producers-training-scripted/ CATEGORIES:Age +18,ScreenSkills,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mission.guru/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/First-Time-Feature-Film-Producers-2026-1280-×-800px-1600-x-800-px-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T164712 CREATED:20260410T145205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T160256Z UID:10000270-1783764000-1783771200@www.mission.guru SUMMARY:High-end television Regional Business and Finance Insight session DESCRIPTION:First Insight session on Zoom Webinar Wednesday 13th May 2026: 18.30 – 20.30 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW\nDo you work in High-end TV and have 3+ years’ experience? \nAre you based in the English regions?Do you want to be more intentional about your freelancing?\nDo you want to gain confidence in managing your finances? \nDo you need strategies for planning your work and building a sustainable career?If you answered yes\, this programme offers a practical and supportive way to develop the business and financial skills essential for a successful freelance career in HETV.\nDelivered by Alison Grade\, CEO of Mission Accomplished and author of The Freelance Bible\, this training will equip you with the business\, financial\, and strategic skills needed to thrive as a freelance professional in the screen industries. \n Who it's for ? This programme is for freelance HETV professionals based in the English regions with 3 years + experience in the industry and will cover: \n\nHow to plan your income and manage your finances across the year\nHow to understand your personal cash flow and income needs\nHow much you need to work to support yourself\nKey financial considerations including tax and working as a freelancer\nTaking a business mindset and being intentional with your freelancing\nHow mindset and planning can support a healthier work/life balance\nHow to build a CV that clearly presents your skills and experience\n\nPlease note that this programme is only open to participants who are based in the English regions (outside London/M25). \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWPart 1. An Introduction to business and finance skills insight session.\nDelivered as a zoom webinar and open to all eligible freelance HETV crew working in the regions. \nPart 2. In-depth business\, financial and strategic skills programme\nFor 50 freelance HETV professionals will be delivered for 3 cohorts of approximately 15-18 people. \nFollowing attendance at an Insight Session\, you will be invited to apply for the In-depth course.\nDates for insight sessions\nINSIGHT SESSSION DATES: \n\nWednesday 13 May 2026 – 18.30 – 20.30 Zoom Webinar\nSaturday 11 July 2026 – 10.00 – 12.00 Zoom Webinar\n\nAll webinars will be recorded for those unable to attend live. \nPart 1 - Insight sessions \nAn introduction to business and finance skills for freelance HETV professionals\, delivered as an online Insight Session. Open to all eligible applicants\, this session is the first step towards the full in-depth programme. \n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nInsight Session (Zoom Webinar)\nAn introduction to business and finance skills\, open to all eligible freelance HETV crew working in the regions. \nDelivered twice and recorded for those unable to attend live.\n\n\nTopics Covered\n\n\nWhat do I need to live on across the year\nHow much do I need to work to achieve this?\nMaking Tax Digital\nPlanning and building your work-life balance\nCreating a CV that sells\n\n\n\n\nNext Steps\nFollowing the webinar\, participants will receive e-learning materials and will be invited to apply for the in-depth programme\, which explores these topics in greater detail.\n\n\nImportant\nAttendance at a live or recorded Insight Session is required before applying for the in-depth programme.\n\n\n\n\nPart 2 - In-depth programme \nThis in-depth business\, financial and strategic skills programme supports 50 freelance HETV professionals\, delivered across three cohorts of approximately 15–18 participants. \n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nCohorts\n\n\nCohort 1 – South West – in-person session in Bristol\nCohort 2 – North – in-person session in Leeds\nCohort 3 – Online only\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – Online\nThinking like a business \n\nWhat does it mean to think like a business?\nPlanning strategically for a long-term and sustainable career\nPlanning for yourself as well as your career\nGuest Speaker: Sarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind\n\n\n\n\nSession 2 – Online\nTax and NI for freelance crew\nGuest Speaker: John Prince\, Accountant specialising in Film and TV \n\nContractual status\nTax returns\, payments on account and expenses\nMaking Tax Digital\nVAT registration\nIR35 – when and where does it apply?\n\n\n\n\nSession 3 – In person / Online\nIn person for Cohort 1 in Bristol and Cohort 2 in Leeds\, and online for Cohort 3. \n\nFreelancer finances\nBuilding and leveraging your networks\nRefining your CV for your audience and role\nRole of portfolios\nPitching\nBeing CEO of your freelance career\n\n\n\n\nSession 4 – Online\nFinancial Planning\nGuest Speaker: Emily Man\, St. James’s Wealth Management\, Financial Advisor specialising in Film and TV \n\nSavings strategies\nPensions – planning for and managing multiple pensions\nPersonal financial planning\n\n\n\n\nSession 5 – Online\n1-to-1 CV / portfolio reviews with Mission Accomplished\n\n\nOptional Session 6\n1-to-1 with John Prince Accountancy\n\n\nOptional Session 7\n1-to-1 with Emily Man\, St. James’s Wealth Management\n\n\n\n\nDates for the In-depth programme\nDATES FOR THE IN-DEPTH PROGRAMME: \n\nCohort 1 South West (Bristol) – hybrid delivery\n\nSession 1 (online): Tuesday\, 16 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 2 (online): Tuesday\, 23 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 3 (in person): Saturday\, 27 June\, 2026 – 09:30-17:00\nSession 4 (online): Tuesday\, 7 July\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\n\n\n\n\nCohort 2 North (Leeds) – hybrid delivery\n\nSession 1 (online): Monday\, 22 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 2 (online): Monday\, 29 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 3 (in person): Saturday\, 4 July\, 2026 – 09:30-17:00\nSession 4 (online): Tuesday\, 7 July\, 2026  – 18:30-20:30\n\n\n\n\nCohort 3 Online – online delivery\n\nSession 1 (online): Tuesday\, 8 September\, 2026  – 18:30-20:30\nSession 2 (online): Tuesday\, 15 September\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 3 (online): Saturday\, 19 September\, 2026 – 09:30-13:00\nSession 4 (online): Saturday\, 26 September\, 2026 – 09:30-13:00\nSession 5 (online): Tuesday\, 29 September\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\n\n\n\nHow to apply\nThank you for your interest in the High-end TV Regional Business and Finance Training Programme. \nPlease apply here through the ScreenSkills website you will be required to create a ScreenSkills profile. \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on a first come\, first served basis\, so early application is encouraged. \n Delivery team Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWMission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:  \nPeople from racialised identitiesPeople that are (d)Deaf\, Disabled and/or NeurodivergentThose who are care-experienced.People from a refugee or disadvantaged migrant communityThose from a Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller communityPeople from LGBTQI+ CommunitiesPeople from a working class/low-income background (or if you have identified as such in the past)We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond\, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.\nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru. URL:https://www.mission.guru/event/high-end-television-regional-business-and-finance-insight-session/2026-07-11/ CATEGORIES:Experienced,Freelancing,Training,ScreenSkills,HETV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mission.guru/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Website-Icon-3-1.png LOCATION:https://www.mission.guru/event/high-end-television-regional-business-and-finance-insight-session/2026-07-11/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR