The Skillset Film Trainee Network scheme heavily subsidises the work placements so both companies and trainees can benefit.

Placements could be in the following sectors – Production, Exhibition, Distribution, Sales, Animation (Features) or Post Production.

This scheme is available to those who have less than 12 months professional experience in the film industry.

To become a trainee you must, as a minimum, have either:

• successfullly completed a Skillset supported New Entrant Training programme within the last 12 months;
• be a student from one of the Skillset Screen Academies (approved by industry as centres of excellence) – students are eligible to apply if they have completed a minimum of 50% of their course, or alumni who have completed their course within the last 12 months
• If neither of the above applies, your application must be supported by at least two industry professionals' testimonials

When will the placements start?

The first placements will commence in September 2008

For further information please read the guidelines and tax information below:

SFTN Guidelines - Trainees

SFTN - Tax Info for Trainees

To apply please complete this application form and our monitoring form:

SFTN Trainee Application Form

2009 Individuals Funding Monitoring Form

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