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BFI Industry Ready Training

Durham students can book here (log-in required)

14 February 2024 - 14 February 2024

2:00PM - 5:30PM

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In partnership with the British Film Institute the Industry Ready Training workshops will be delivered by film & TV industry professionals with the specific goal of preparing students who are about to embark on their careers in film / TV production.

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Over the course of six hours, leading trainers will provide the key essential tools and information for students who are serious about finding work in film / TV production after graduation. The workshops provide honest, practical information from those currently working across the UK film & Television industry that can be deployed immediately.

Students will be supplied with a list of resources for further reading.

The Industry Ready Training takes place as a two-part event, students must attend both sessions.

Topics covered include:

  1. An introduction to working in the UK Film & Television Industry: this session will provide a look at the industry as a potential employer at this specific moment in time.
  2. Cover Emails and Looking for work.
  3. CV writing: Getting your CV to industry standard.
  4. From Script to Screen: Taking a single scene from a script and unpicking all the components, asking students to work out how things are made on a large-scale film.
  5. Set Etiquette: What to do and what not to do on set.
  6. Freelancing & Finances: Pay rates. PAYE vs Self Employed. Managing your finances.

Please read on for further details of the sessions.

Read more about the Durham BFI Partnership here

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All times are given in GMT unless indicated otherwise.

Wednesday 14 February, 2 - 5.30pm

Sessions delivered by Matt Gallagher / Jude Winstanley

2 - 3pm

An introduction to working in the UK Film & Television Industry

This session will provide a look at the industry as a potential employer at this specific moment in time. Current issues and opportunities will be discussed across different production levels and types, both nationally and locally.

3.15 - 4.15pm 

Cover Emails and Looking for work

 How to write to companies and individuals to find work and resources for jobs, advice, training and information.

4.30 - 5.30pm

CV writing: Getting your CV to industry standard

 Expanding your network and networking in film / TV plus honing the key skills needed to thrive in production such as problem solving, communication and multitasking.

Wednesday 1 February, 2 - 5.30pm

Sessions delivered by Amie Tridgell & Jude Winstanley

2 - 3pm

Interview Technique

 Once you are in the room, landing the job.

3.15 - 4.15pm

Set Etiquette

 What to do and what not to do on set.

4.30 - 5.30pm

Freelancing & Finances: Pay rates

 PAYE vs Self Employed. Managing your finances.

Pricing

Free, open to Durham University students only.

This event is a two-part event, and students must book on to attend both sessions.