Early Entrant Pathways Application Form
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scotland@nfts.co.uk nfts.co.uk/nfts-scotland
Are you starting out in film & TV in Scotland? Looking for work or to find out which area of the industry is right for you?
Our Early Entry Pathways Programme is here to help you.
This series of short training courses has been designed to provide department specific next step training courses for those in the early stages of their careers, particularly those who have undertaken initial training through Hit the Ground Running with BECTU Vision.
Each course will provide a deep dive into practical day-to-day running of the department, the role of the entry level positions in the team and hands-on advice for how to survive and thrive in the industry.
Led by an experienced industry practitioner, the training course participants will develop and build their skills, resilience and employability.
Each course will provide a deep dive into practical day-to-day running of the department, the role of the entry level positions in the team and hands-on advice for how to survive and thrive in the industry.
Led by an experienced industry practitioner, the training course participants will develop and build their skills, resilience and employability.
If you are selected, the courses are free to attend.
Each of the courses will focus on a different departments and selected applicants will be offered the course which best aligns with their primary area of interest.
Each of the courses will focus on a different departments and selected applicants will be offered the course which best aligns with their primary area of interest.
Course dates: (Subject to change):
Set Ready: Working in the Sound Department | 10th & 11th August 2022
Set Ready: Working in the Costume Department | 15th & 16th August 2022
Set Ready: Working in the Make-up Department | 30th & 31st August 2022
Set Ready: Working in the Costume Department | 15th & 16th August 2022
Set Ready: Working in the Make-up Department | 30th & 31st August 2022
The training course is free of charge and a contribution towards travel and childcare costs is also available where applicable.
These courses will be delivered online and BSL translation, captioning or other accessibility support is available if required.
These courses will be delivered online and BSL translation, captioning or other accessibility support is available if required.
Eligibility:
Applicants should be 18+, based in Scotland and actively seeking work in this sector
Students are not eligible for the training
If you are not eligible for the programme, you can sign up to our mailing list to be notified of future opportunities.
We recognise that some individuals face additional barriers to establishing a freelance career in film and television. In order to encourage a more diverse pool of new entrants, we particularly welcome applications from those who identify with the following groups:
If you describe yourself as being ethnically diverse
If you have a disability and/or a long term health condition
If you have a learning difference
If during your school years, your household received income support
If you are female and wish to specialise in the technical areas of film & tv production
If you have geographical barriers to accessing training
If you identify with any of the above groups and would like to have a chat with us before you submit your application, please contact us at scotland@nfts.co.uk
Applicants should be 18+, based in Scotland and actively seeking work in this sector
Students are not eligible for the training
If you are not eligible for the programme, you can sign up to our mailing list to be notified of future opportunities.
We recognise that some individuals face additional barriers to establishing a freelance career in film and television. In order to encourage a more diverse pool of new entrants, we particularly welcome applications from those who identify with the following groups:
If you describe yourself as being ethnically diverse
If you have a disability and/or a long term health condition
If you have a learning difference
If during your school years, your household received income support
If you are female and wish to specialise in the technical areas of film & tv production
If you have geographical barriers to accessing training
If you identify with any of the above groups and would like to have a chat with us before you submit your application, please contact us at scotland@nfts.co.uk