ScreenSkills Production Lab 2020 (reprise)

September Course

***APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED***

Are you a high-end TV drama production assistant, production secretary or assistant production coordinator looking to up your skills in the lockdown… or a factual production manager and coordinator hoping to move into HETV drama? ScreenSkills’ free Production Lab masterclass is back with more spaces and great guest speakers and will be delivered by thecallsheet.co.uk via Zoom.

The course will be available for two groups of 25 trainees, each attending three-hour Zoom sessions on four consecutive Saturdays in September. Each group will be assigned a morning or afternoon slot. Successful applicants will be placed on one of the sessions (dates and times are visible in the schedule below). If there are any dates you are unable to attend, make sure to make a note of that in your application.

GROUP A:

• 5^th September AM (10am - 1pm)
• 12^th September AM (10am - 1pm)
• 19^th September AM (10am - 1pm)
• 26^th September AM (10am - 1pm)

GROUP B:

• 5th September PM (3pm - 6pm)
• 12^th September PM (3pm - 6pm)
• 19^th September AM (3pm - 6pm)
• 26^th September AM (3pm - 6pm)

Course content

The course will be led by production manager Imogen Gay (Peaky Blinders, Top Boy), using expertise amassed over a career in high-end TV drama and film for Netflix, BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky Atlantic. She will also introduce an impressive range of expert guest speakers.

The course contents are carefully designed to give junior production crew a comprehensive knowledge of standard practice across the industry. It covers all the crucial parts of the job including:

Setting up the Office | Filing | GDPR | Assets | Insurance | Distribution | Diary | Tech Recce & PPM | Readthrough | Rehearsals & Fittings | Casting | Working with Children | Crew Bookings | The Schedule | Trucks and Swing Drivers | Clearances | Script | Progress Report | Wrap

Guest Speakers:

• Judy McPhee, director at JAM2000 Agency, will talk about child licencing
• Chris May, 1^st assistant director (His Dark Materials, Sex Education), will talk about scheduling
• Nicola Chisholm, Casting Associate (Fleabag, The Boy with the Topknot) will talk about casing advice notices (CANS) and cast special stips
• Katie Mullally, junior legal & business affairs executive at Left Bank Pictures will talk about clearances

How to apply

You will need to complete the details on the application form link below. We will need your address to post a copy of the book and please attach your CV.

***APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED***

Clicking the link above should open an email with pre-populated fields for applicants to complete. If that does not work for you, please email info@thecallsheet.co.uk for the application form (but ONLY if the link above does not open the application form).

Each attendee will receive the new, invaluable 140-page Production Lab book by post, to accompany the sessions and to be kept for reference on future jobs.

Who it's for

We are looking to develop the skills of current working HETV crew.
This is NOT an entry-level scheme, but for those who have production office experience.

We’re primarily looking for candidates with HETV credits under their belt or a wealth of non-scripted production experience and a strong commitment to move into HETV.

This is a scheme for current, working production assistant, production secretary or assistant production coordinator to develop a deeper understanding of the production process, to become more confident in the role and improve your skills.

An independent production manager will be reviewing all shortlisted CVs to make the final selections.

Testimonials from June/July 2020 attendees:

“The best, most comprehensive and complete course on all things production I've ever done!”

Elliot, Production Assistant

“This training is completely invaluable; I would recommend it to anyone in the Production department. So informative, and from professionals who really know their stuff!”

Hannah, Production Secretary

“Coming from a Factual Production background this course was an amazing insight into the detail and control needed in Drama pre-production. The Production team are making choices in everything put into the programme; nothing can be left to chance, nothing is incidental. Extremely thorough course presented with care and enthusiasm.”

                                                                                                Nikki, Production Manager (factual)

Key Dates for Production Lab:

-        Deadline to Apply is Wednesday 5 August 2020

-        Successful applicants will be informed by Monday 10 August 2020

-        Groups A & B Start on Saturday 5 September 2020

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

• This is a fresh application round. If you applied for a previous version of ProductionLab, you will need to apply again.
• All successful applicants must also be registered and have a profile on the ScreenSkills website.
• Attendees must be able to make all sessions.
• Due to volume, we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.
• The course is always very popular so please make sure you apply before the deadline.
• The waiting list is very rarely called upon but only those who apply before the deadline will go on the list.

How to apply

You will need to complete the details on the application form link below. We will need your address to post a copy of the book and please attach your CV.

***APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED***

Clicking the link above should open an email with pre-populated fields for applicants to complete. If that does not work for you, please email info@thecallsheet.co.uk for the application form (but ONLY if the link above does not open the application form).