There are a large number of organisations offering training in filmmaking and related areas in the UK. Apart from courses in full time education, many organisations offer professional, vocational training for freelance technicians and production crew. There are also a large number of courses aimed at producers and scriptwriters and some for directors. Sites and publications listing up to date information on these courses and some of the key organisations offering this training are also listed.
Skillset
Skillset is the national training organisation for Broadcast, Film, Multimedia and New Media. The site includes careers advice for those wishing to get in to the industry and those already working. The site gives information about individual training courses and their scheme to fund 60 per cent of vocational training on certain other courses. The UK Film Council gives training funds to organisations to run courses, including through Skillset but NOT to individuals needing funding.
Film and Television Freelance Training (FT2)
Training provider for young people who wish to become freelance assistants in the construction, production and technical areas of the UK's film and television industry.
BECTU
This is the Union for UK-based people involved in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and other related areas. It negotiates pay, conditions, safety and contracts on behalf of its members and offers advice and representation.
