News, Events & Opportunities in TV
Find out what's happening in the TV sector across the UK and get the latest information about opportunities, events, masterclasses and other new services to help support the TV industries.
How Skillset is helping TV companies
Over 100 independent UK production companies have benefited from Skillset activity in the last 18 months. Find out how we've been helping companies and where to find more information on available funding
Read MoreCross-industry support for Health and Safety Passport
Employers are finding ways to facilitate cross-industry recognition of training and qualifications. To this end, the Production Safety Group comprising BBC, ITV, ITN, C4, Sky and Independent Production has launched a Health and Safety Passport. Read more here
Read MoreProduction Co-ordinator Post Graduate Diploma
The first ever Production Co-ordinator Post Graduate Diploma has arrived!
Read MoreFDMX course list 2009
FDMX have a number of short courses coming up in 2009.
Read MoreGain the competitive edge with some high priority training
Eight new training schemes for the TV industry have just received funding from the Skillset TV Freelance Fund, focusing on multi-platform production and developing creative leaders. This funding means that the courses are heavily subsidised, greatly reducing the course fees for you
Read MoreA safer workforce thanks to Skillset, BECTU and Train to Gain
33 Riggers have signed up on courses to gain a vital qualification they need thanks to support from Skillset, BECTU and Train to Gain
Read MoreConvergence made easy: tools to help you collaborate
Pact and NESTA have released a range of tools designed to make it easy for TV and Film producers to work with digital producers on convergent or "multi-platform" projects. Find out more here
Read MoreFast tracking the next generation of Production Managers
Skillset is working with a TV industry panel in North West England to develop a tailored course to help junior production staff in television understand the key concepts and tools needed to become a Production Manager.
Read MorePaul Abbott scheme gets support from the Skillset TV Freelance Fund
The Skillset TV Freelance Fund has invested over £1 million this year in development programmes for freelance TV professionals and new starters, including Paul Abbott's 'Boxed' scheme
Read MoreFSF grants of between £5,001 and £10,000
The contracting and payment process for Skillset Film Skills Fund (FSF) grants on this range may vary depending on the type of project being funded and the length of the award.
Read MorePropeller: call for submissions
Propeller is looking for short films of any genre and length to feature on their channel.
Read MoreWorkline - the free advice service
Workline is a free, confidential service available to anyone working in the UK film and television industries, and run by staff with extensive human resources experience.
Read MoreBBC New Talent
BBC New Talent is about finding and inspiring new talent. So, if you've got a spark of talent, don't let it go out...
Read MoreSkillset TV Skills Strategy: the story so far
The three year TV Skills Strategy was launched in July 2006 and is the result of a collaboration between the television industry and Skillset. Read our report on the highlights of this work and how we've made a difference
Read MoreBroadcast Subscription Discount for Freelancers
Subscribe today at Broadcast's new Freelance rate of £166.
Read MoreA Leading Edge for freelance producers
Ten experienced network producers have been selected to take part in the Leading Edge training programme to gain the management and leadership skills needed to become Series Producers
Read More4Talent: Channel 4 opportunities
Whether you're into comedy, animation, films or acting, 4Talent can help nurture your passion, skills and ground-breaking ideas.
Read MoreTen producers get on the Fast Track
Ten freelance producers have achieved a place on the new Fast Track Series Producer scheme, a ground-breaking new training programme aimed at cultivating the next generation of senior production talent.
Read MoreGet connected with Productionbase
Productionbase is a hugely effective online resource which provides employment information for people in the Media Industries.
Read MoreCreate media projects with Mediabox!
If you live in England, Mediabox can give you the chance to develop and produce creative media projects for film, television, radio, online and multi media platforms
Read MoreCinemasters Of Great Britain
CineMasters - A new resource for teachers and lecturers in Film and Media Studies
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