Skills Bootcamps in Film Production

Skills Bootcamps in

Film Production

Passionate about making films?

Be part of one of the most exciting industries! Learn the foundational skills of making films and what it takes to achieve a professional level in film production.

Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 8 weeks, giving you the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.

What is it?

This is an 8-week course that will be a mix of online and in-person training. It is aimed at people seriously looking to work in this industry as part of the course is focussed on building up your showreel, a professional profile and applying for jobs. Each applicant will create their own film for a professional company that will provide a brief. You will also attend a presentation and interview with the company to present your film.

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You will learn

In this Skills Bootcamp you will not only learn how to make a film but also how to operate in the industry, what roles there in the sector and how it functions. You will also learn how to build up your showreel and present yourself to the industry in a professional manner to give you the best chance to get a job.

How to use cameras and professional framing of shots
How to operate sound equipment and understand the best way to capture different sounds
How a production in film works and what pre production is needed
How to edit with professional software and create a narrative.
To learn about the industry and how the sector operates.

Career Possibilities

Junior Editor
Production assistant
Runner
Camera Assistant

Applications for the next cohort are expected to open early 2025

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Read below before applying

You need to be 19 or over and NOT in full time education.
You are based within the West Midlands.
You have a right to work in the UK.
You are looking to start or change your career and looking for employment, or new clients if you are a freelancer.
You have the time availability to commit to the course schedule.
These courses are fully funded.

1

Register your Interest

Fill the required information below and Click on the “Register Interest” button.

2

Fill Application Form

You will receive an email from Creative Alliance, which will have a link to the application form that you must fill and submit.

Please, remember to check your spam folder as well.

3

Screening Call

A member of our team will contact you to review eligibility criteria. Once all applications have been reviewed you will be informed if your application was successful around one week before the start of the course.

Course Structure:

85 hours’ worth of live online and classroom sessions.
8 week course – with two-six sessions a week – 10.00am to 1.00pm – 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
3 hour sessions delivered by digital professionals who work in the sector.
Special sessions delivered by employers, recruitment experts and Business Owners.

Who can do it?

You are looking to get the skills to start your career in Filmmaking: This Skills Bootcamp course was developed alongside employers, and guarantees an interview with an employer looking for talent.
You are looking to upskill and develop your position in your job or freelance career.
You are to make a start in the Film & TV industry.

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FAQs

For more about Skills Bootcamps – Skills for Life , you can read all the public information on the Government Website or the Skills for Life website.
Still have questions? Talk to us.

We are currently planning the next cohort for this bootcamp. Please, sign up for updates on our waiting list in the link above!

You will gain a certification from Creative Alliance, as acknowledgement for your newly learned skills.

All Skills Bootcamps are fully funded for individuals that are unemployed or looking to change career. Contact us if you want to find out more.

This Skills Bootcamp will be a mixture of online delivery and in-person delivery. ALL sessions are mandatory so we expect you to attend all sessions.

Live tutor support during online delivery
Online resources to help you with your studies and exercises
Recorded sessions available to rewatch at your leisure
121 support available upon request

Meet Archie – Production Assistant Apprentice