Find out how we can help you to develop your skills
Screen Yorkshire offers film and broadcast training opportunities to established freelances and companies, as well as to those new to the industry. Our training team also offer advice on training and career development.
Our training packages range from practical courses for media professionals to courses that focus on wider issues around business development. We are always keen to support training that enables companies to grow in the UK and international markets. We are also keen to support company leaders who feel they will benefit from business mentoring.
We offer 50% off practical courses for media professionals that focus on business development. We are always keen to support training that enables companies to grow in the UK and international markets. We also support company leaders who feel they will benefit from business mentoring and see strong leadership combined with continuous learning as critical in today's business world. More>
In a fast moving industry like ours it is vital for freelancers to continuously update their skills and knowledge. We offer tailored development packages for freelancers to support their careers including training needs analyses, careers advice and guidance and up to 70% off training costs, travel and accommodation. More>
In some cases, we also offer one-off subsidies for individuals, who may not be eligible for either business development or freelance funding e.g. writers. Generally, these subsidies will be for specific events that Screen Yorkshire is supporting and these will be advertised on our website along with information on how to apply for support. More>
In 2007 we funded and launched the UK's first games academy - the Game Republic Academy. This new project will bring together the best talent in industry and academia. In the first year the academy will offer bursaries and industrial placements to students on MSc courses.
We support and develop talent in a number of ways: new talent development schemes, scriptwriting schemes, networking events, funding training and skills development and bringing talent and productions together. More>
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Case StudyCaroline Silk - Hair and Make-up artist
Caroline Silk has been working as a make-up artist for several years.In January she did a two-day flawless airbrushing course thanks to Screen Yorkshire funding from Skillset.
"Continually updating my knowledge and developing new skills is important; it's also about keeping up with technology and moving with the industry. Airbrushing is an essential skill to have, especially for high definition television and, ultimately, the more skills I can offer a production, the more employable I am. Screen Yorkshire has always been helpful.My applications for funding have been dealt with very quickly and queries are answered in a friendly and professional manner."
Caroline is also listed on the Screen Yorkshire crew database which has led to work on a feature film. She thinks her future continues to lie in the region: "Yorkshire is easy to get around
and it's a short hop to other filming hotspots like the Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester and further north. We've got everything a production needs from pre- and post-production facilities and kit hire companies to plenty of crew who are experienced at all levels."
