By Jake Bickerton2021-05-13T10:32:00+01:00
The second of the UK’s Centres of Screen Excellence will offer new craft and tech traineeships for 18 and 19-year-olds
The UK’s second Centre of Screen Excellence is to open in Elstree and Borehamwood, offering opportunities and training to those looking to establish careers in film and high-end TV.
The Centre of Screen Excellence: Elstree has come about through a partnership between ScreenSkills, Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Elstree Film Studios and the National Film and Television School. The initiative will provide new craft and tech traineeships for 18 and 19-year-olds in the areas of skills needed by the industry.
ANYONE interested in a career in film and television has one week left to apply for courses designed to meet growing demand for local skilled crews. The five part-time training courses are in crafts identified as ‘in demand’ - lighting, hair and make-up, costume, grip and production assistant. Run by the National Film and Television School (NFTS) Leeds, they will be taught by tutors alongside film and TV professionals through practical training in person, online tutorials, online masterclasses and mentoring support. A work experience module is planned if Covid restrictions permit. No previous experience is required and bursaries to cover training fees are available to those who qualify for support.