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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.
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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
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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
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