A training programme for ambitious Producers based in the Nations and Regions

Programme Information
Running from February through to October 2023, the Series Producer Programme will give delegates the knowledge, skills and network to make the move from producer to series producer with confidence and to develop the next generation of showrunners who will become the cornerstones of UK television.

As well as gaining exclusive access to leading broadcasters and commissioners, delegates will receive training on a variety of topics including: Creativity, Production, Business, People and Leadership skills through a series of:
  • In person Training Sessions (held in Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol/Cardiff and Manchester)
  • Online Training Sessions
  • Online Masterclasses/ Workshops/ Case Studies from senior production/ broadcast personnel
  • Exceptional access to leading Commissioners
  • Increased industry knowledge, network and profile
 
Participants of the Series Producer programme will also benefit from: 
  • FREE Festival pass to attend either the Edinburgh International TV Festival or the Sheffield Documentary Festival.
  • An assigned Industry Mentor (an experienced and trusted advisor for six months following the programme).
 
Series Producer Programme is a ScreenSkills programme delivered by TRC. This initiative is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from BBC, Channel 4, Sky, A+E Networks UK, Discovery UK, Channel 5, Netflix, ITV, Amazon and UKTV matched by production companies.
 
 
Programme Outcomes:
The overall aim of the Series Producer Programme is to develop the skills and confidence of the participating Producers/Directors  enabling them to successfully transition into sought after Series Producers or Showrunners based in the Nations & Regions. 
Application Criteria
  • Applicants should have significant experience as a television Producer/Director
  • Applicants must be based in the Nations and Regions.(Those based in London or the South East are not eligible)
  • Alongside this application form, applicants are also required to upload (Word doc or PDF) their CV and a short written statement of support from a previous employer/referee.
Fee
  • The course fee is £1250. You may be eligible for a bursary, for more information please contact the project manager: trcapplyglasgow@gmail.com
  • Accommodation will be provided, where required, for the in person training sessions due to take place in Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol/Cardiff and Manchester.
  • A travel expenses bursary is available.
Series Producer Programme Schedule:
January 2023          Shortlisting of applications / Online Interviews 
End of January       Successful applicants confirmed
February                  Programme begins

Following an online Introduction Session, the programme officially launches in Glasgow on Tues 28th Feb & Wed 1st March for a packed two days of in-person sessions. Attendance at these sessions is mandatory, please don’t apply if you are not available to travel to Glasgow on these dates. See an overview of the planned training schedule below.

Wed 22nd Feb     Intro Session (Online)

Feb/ March          Theme 1             Creativity 
 Tues 28th Feb & Wed 1st March   2 x In Person Training Session (Glasgow)  
                                                          Online Workshops

April/May             Theme 2            People Management & Leadership
                                                          2 x In Person Training Session (Location TBC)
                                                          Online Workshops

May/June              Theme 3           Production
                                                         In Person Training Session (Location TBC)
                                                         Online Workshops

July/Aug                Theme 4          Business
                                                         2 x In Person Training Session (Location TBC)
                                                         Online Workshops

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* 1. Eligibility

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* 2. Online interviews will be taking place in January. Please confirm your availability for the following dates

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Tues 17th Jan - AM
Wed 18th Jan - AM
Thurs 19th Jan - AM
Mon 23rd Jan - AM
Tues 24th Jan - AM
Thurs 26th Jan - AM

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* 3. Your Contact information

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* 4. Which country are you currently living in?

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* 5. Which Region are you currently based in?

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* 6. What is your employment status?

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* 7. Social media profiles if available

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