NPA Training
NPA Five Week Intensive Producer Training Programme
Starting Date: 2nd July 10:00-17:00
Details: July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
A course designed specifically for filmmakers with a feature at packaging stage, or with a completed short, or similarly those who are seriously looking to move into feature financing and production.
Over the 5 week course you will meet key industry executives who will change your view of how the film industry works and what you must to do guarantee success in this field
Venue: To be confirmed
Price: Members £325. Non members £425
To book for place please contact to NPA office.
T: 020 7613 0440 E: queries@npa.org.uk
EUROSCRIPT Development Workshops 2009
Our workshops will help you develop your script at whatever stage you're at - from initial idea to final draft - ensuring you make your work the best it can possibly be - whether feature-film, short, sitcom, TV drama or series.
Suitable for writers at all levels of experience.
It works like this: we allocate one tutor to up to six writers. On the Thursday before the Monday evening you submit your work to be circulated to the other writers and our tutor.
You may circulate:
up to four pages of a treatment typed in single line spacing;
or
up to 30pp of your screenplay (if it isn't the first 30pp please submit a brief summary, no longer than one page);
a list of questions you would like the group to think about (optional).
You will receive feedback from the other writers and tutor; and together we'll create a development plan for you, agree how frequently you want to come, and give you appropriate goals for each step and deadlines to help focus your work.
You will also be expected to give feedback on the other writers' projects, so please ensure you allow time for reading on the weekend before.
VENUE:
London Welsh Centre
157-163 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8UE
PRICES PER SESSION:
Participants with projects: £45 (concessions £40*) Observers: £25 (concessions £22*)
Booking is essential as we allocate no more than five to six writers to one tutor.
Contact Information
e-mail: enquiries@euroscript.co.uk
telephone: 020 7609 3067
A Unique and Exciting Opportunity for 5 new Creative Producers from the UK to attend 4 International Script Development Workshops!
The Script Factory has partnered with the International Film Festivals of Sarajevo, Istanbul and Tel Aviv along with the British Council in the UK to run four script development workshops, one in each territory. Each partner country (UK, Israel, Turkey, Bosnia & Herzegovina) is recruiting just 5 participants, to attend all four workshops.
As well as delivering inspiring and informative training sessions this unique programme aims to ensure the creation of long-term working partnerships between a new generation of filmmakers and better understanding of the local production sector in each territory.
What you need to know:
BENEFITS:
Attending 3-day workshops in Sarajevo, London, Istanbul and Tel Aviv
Meeting fellow creative producers and filmmakers from other countries, in a networking environment
Delegate passes for the international film festivals hosting the workshops
All accommodation and air travel included
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
We want new creative producers from the UK, who have made at least one short film, and are passionate about building a career in the international film industry
THE TIME COMMITMENT:
Attendance at the four workshops (the workshops are 3 days each, so please also allow for travel time):
Sarajevo August 16 18 2009
London December 1 3 2009
Istanbul April 2010 exact dates tbc
Tel Aviv November 2010 exact dates tbc
THE COST:
£800 for the entire programme
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and dvd copies of your film/s plus a one page letter in support of your application that confirms your interest in growing your script development skills, your passion for building co-production relationships, and confirms you are able to pay the fee in full by 1 August 2009.
This should be sent to Lucy Scher, The Script Factory, 61 Frith Street, London W1D 3JL by 6 July 2009.
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection will be based on the quality of the application, the potential of the filmmaker and the balance of the overall group. Successful producers will be notified by 13 July.
If anything is not clear, please call Lucy on 020 7851 4890 or email lucy@scriptfactory.co.uk
Euroscript Update!
Tunbridge Wells Workshop: The Principles Behind All Good Stories - Saturday 13th June
In researching his book 'The Principles That Lie Beneath All Good Stories' UK author and scriptwriter David Baboulene had in-depth conversations on story theory with industry insiders and writers who have succeeded, including: Bob Gale (Scriptwriter: Back to the Future and 34 other film credits) Lee Child (Novelist: sales of over 15 million novels in 43 countries and 29 languages) Mark Williams (Actor: star of the Harry Potter films; 101 Dalmations; Stardust; Shakespeare in Love; The Fast Show) Willy Russell (Playwright: Educating Rita; Shirley Valentine; Blood Brothers) David Baboulene himself is a published author, has production deals for three films (two in Hollywood and one in the UK) and is undertaking a PHD in story theory. He has combined all this expertise to create the most immensely valuable day for aspiring writers, scriptwriters, actors, producers - anyone who wants to know what gives a story a beating heart. WHEN:Saturday 13th June
Workshop: 9.30am to 5pm WHERE:
Tunbridge Wells, Kent PRICES PER SESSION:
£85 (concessions £75; on this course we are offering concessions to members of WGGB, 12 point, DGGB and WIFTV.) TUTOR: David Baboulene
Writing for Radio: Movies in the Mind-Saturday 27th June 10.30am to 5pm
Radio is Imagination. Radio is a medium of endless possibilities. The only limit is your own imagination. Stories in sound. Radio can engage the audience more fully than any other medium. You hear a voice, a sound effect, a pause, another voice; perhaps some music. Just a few sounds coming out of a small speaker. But those sounds can have immense impact and power, because you participate in what they create: you complete the picture; you visualize the scene; you are in the story. For the writer, radio can be the most creative medium of all. This course covers nearly every aspect of writing for radio: comedy gags, sketches and shows; radio sitcoms and series; short drama; full-length drama; radio ads - and beyond, to explore all the possibilities of work in the medium. WHEN:Saturday 27th June 2009
10:30am-5pm (registration 10.15am) WHERE:
The Red Room
Walkabout
136 Shaftesbury Avenue
London W1D 5EZ
(on Cambridge Circus, two minutes walk from Leicester Square tube) PRICE:
£85 (£75 concessions) FURTHER DETAILS FROM
mobile: 07884 027171
e-mail: paul.bassettdavies@euroscript.co.uk
Euroscript Evening of True Story, Historical & Biopic-Tuesday June 2nd 6.15 to 9.30pm
It may be true - but does it work? Genre is the best-kept secret of professional writing. If you are having problems writing or selling your scripts, whatever their subject matter, genre could well be the problem. This evening will help you clarify your genre and deliver your story in surprising and satisfying ways. A must-do workshop. Maximum 12 per class. WHEN:Tuesday June 2
Registration 6.00pm
Workshop 6.15 to 9.30pm WHERE:
London Welsh Centre
157/163 Grays Inn Road
London WC1X 8UE PRICES:
Individual genres £45 each (concs £41)
All six sessions - special all-inclusive price £225 (concs £205)
On this course we are offering the concessionary rate to members of WGGB, DGGB, WIFTV, TwelvePoint and WriterNet.
SHOOT AND EDIT RED Skillset subsidised training
The Creative Exchange at the University of Derby has received Skillset funding to provide professionals employed or freelancing in the film/media industry training and support on RED One digital camera.
The training is a comprehensive introduction to the RED One Camera covering:
set up
operation
data management
editing in 2k and 4k with Final Cut Pro
The RED One camera utilises a 'RAW' post production workflow in this respect it is unlike other workflows that you may be familiar with. This offers distinct advantages and but may require learning new skills and knowledge.
The courses are being offered at a third of the normal cost, £300 instead of £900 (excluding VAT), to those meeting the eligibility criteria. Training takes place in our well equipped dedicated training centre and includes refreshments, lunch and onsite parking.
The 2009 courses will be run on:
May 11-13
June 15-17
August 24-26
September 79
October 19-21
November 1618
The 2010 course will run on:
January 11-13
If you wish to apply for a place on this course please click the link and complete the application form www.derby.ac.uk/creative-exchange
For more information please download the attached flyer or contact The Creative Exchange centre on 01332 593114 or email creativeexchange@derby.ac.uk
We have also received additional funding from the national Higher Education Innovation Fund to offer UK film production companies the chance to use the RED Camera with our trainer / director Steve Watson, if you are interested in further details please email s.watson@derby.ac.uk
ON THE LOT - New Entrants Training Programme 2009 2010
Do you have a passion for film?
Would you like to be a paid film trainee based at one of the UKs most prestigious studios?
Are you 18 or over and want to be part of a new nationwide ground breaking training scheme?
If so, ON THE LOT, might be for you
We are looking for 6 film trainees to work for one year from September 2009 based at Pinewood and Shepperton Studios.
Application deadline: 27th May 2009
For more details go to www.screensouth.org or email onthelot@screensouth.org/ Telephone: 01303 259 777
The programme offers full-time, work-based training for 6 trainees at host companies based at Pinewood and Shepperton Studios. Trainees must be 18 years old or over. Each trainee will specialise in one of the following areas:
Sound Recording Pinewood Sound
Sound Editing Pinewood Sound
Studio Client Liaison The Pinewood Group
Motion Capture Centroid 3D
Special Effects Effects Associates
Camera/Rental co-ordination Film Scape
During the year-long programme, each trainee will receive on-the-job training, specialist short course training, shadowing opportunities, e-learning, mentoring, networking and production based training (where appropriate). Through working with 5 host companies at the heart of the British film industry, trainees will be helped to develop up to date skills, contacts and the knowledge of how to pursue a career as a freelancer in their chosen field of work.
The programme also aims to improve the diversity of the UKs workforce in film, and particularly welcomes applications from those with a black, minority or ethnic background, people with a disability and women.
Emerging Producer Training Programme - Book Your Place Now!
There are still places available on the Producers' Forum Emerging Producer Training Programme.
The Producers Forum will be delivering the series of training sessions throughout 2009 aimed specifically at Emerging Producers. The Emerging Producer Training Programme aims to bridge the skills gap that exists between producers who have experience of short film production and those that are actively involved in feature film and long form drama production and is being led by NPA trainer and film industry professional Rebecca Knapp. Through a series of industry workshops hosted by active film producers, financiers, lawyers and distribution experts, participants will be given a detailed insight into the role of a feature film producer during the development, production and post-production of a feature film.
The training sessions will be delivered on a bi-monthly basis. the next session takes place on Tuesday 24 March 2009 and will cover the following topics:
Tuesday 24 March 09 Film Finance & Packaging
Tuesday 26 May 09 Budgeting & Scheduling
Tuesday 28 July 09 Pre-production / Production
Tuesday 29 September 09 Post-production & Delivery
Tuesday 24 November 09 Sales, Marketing & Distribution
Where: The courses will take place in Birmingham but you dont have to be based in the Midlands to attend
When: 1.30pm 5.30pm
How Much: £100.00 + VAT (£115) for all of the sessions*
Who is it for: People working in the film industry with some production experience but keen to develop their career as a producer.
For further information and to book a place please take a look at the Producers Forum website:
www.producersforum.org.uk or contact Laura Breakwell on 0121 265 7145 or email Producers Forum for an application form.
*The programme is heavily subsidised by skillset
Click on the link below to download an application form
NPA Producer Training Spring 2009
Some of the courses on offer in the early Spring 2009 are as follows:
1. Festival marketing and Materials
2. Project Development for Producers
3. International Co-Production Training
4. Contracts and Negotiations
5. Five Weeks Intensive Producer Training
6. Budget and Schedule for Feature Film
7. Producing a Short Film
8. Line Producing & Project Management Week
9. How to Set Up and Run a Production Company
10. Pitching Skills for Filmmakers
Please see the website for further details: www.npa.org.uk
Applicants may be eligible for a skillset bursary for these courses. Please go to www.skillset.org/film/funding