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The ScreenSkills Podcast asks these questions and more to get the behind-the-scenes breakdown on all things production. We go behind the camera and hear from those making the content you love. We explore the UK screen industry with the help of those within it and unpick the stories that matter to them.

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Podcast · The ScreenSkills Podcast · How accessible are film and TV productions? How inclusive is the screen industry? Is it sustainable? The ScreenSkills Podcast asks these questions and more to get the behind-the-scenes breakdown on all things production. We go behind the camera and hear from those making the content you love.

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Trainee Finder is a year-long programme that matches talented individuals with placements on feature films, high-end TV dramas, children's TV and animation productions.

Throughout the year, trainees have the opportunity to apply for paid placements in their chosen department on UK productions which pay into the ScreenSkills skills funds. In addition to placements, they receive a wealth of training to prepare them for a career in the industry, as well as lots of other support.

The Trainee Finder programme recruits every autumn – sign up to our newsletter for updates.

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Trainee Finder provides 'set-ready' training to talented individuals who can then apply for placements on UK productions which pay into the ScreenSkills skills funds. There are three programmes: animation, film, and high-end TV (including children's TV).

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Trainee Finder: guidance for future trainees  

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Trainee Finder is a new entrant training programme delivered by ScreenSkills that offers both training and paid placements.

It provides ‘set-ready’ training to talented individuals to support them as they apply for placements on children’s TV, film and high-end TV productions.

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Full details about the ScreenSkills Trainee Finder programme, including how it works, eligibility criteria and how to apply.

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This section includes all of the relevant e-learning that we highly recommend be completed before applying for the Trainee Finder programme.

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This suite of five e-learning modules from ScreenSkills is designed to support people looking to get their first break in the screen industries.

It starts with an introduction to working in the screen industries and the various roles involved.

The remaining modules will help you identify the right role for your skills, how to find work, how to apply for a role and how to perform well at interview.

The training is designed to complement existing resources and open up the screen industries to a greater diversity of talent and better equip new entrants for starting work in them.

It was developed with support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery funds as part of its Future Film Skills strategy. Arts Council England supported the launch of the online learning platform.

The modules were developed in conjunction with Alison Grade, screen industry expert and author of The Freelance Bible.
If you are a teacher, parent or guardian interested in e-learning modules for under 18s please contact careers@screenskills.com. Important Information about ScreenSkills funded e-learning modules
For training providing certificates, please note that these will be issued only on course completion. To receive a certificate, please ensure you have completed all modules of the e-learning, including a test and a survey if present.
Additional information:
If you are not able to complete the series of modules in one session, your progress will be saved, and when you come back to finish you will be taken to the last screen you completed.

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This series of three e-learning modules is designed to give everyone in the screen industries (film, television, animation, visual effects and games) tools to help create a better, more welcoming and inclusive place to work.

The modules are designed to be useful to all, regardless of job role, career stage or position.

We urge everyone to complete the series as part of a collective industry effort to make a difference in the areas they address - addressing unconscious bias, tackling harassment and bullying at work and developing mental health awareness.

Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace is designed to help you understand what unconscious bias is, how it might manifest itself at work and how to challenge your assumptions to promote greater diversity and inclusion.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work should help you recognise and address harassment and bullying behaviours in yourself and others.

The introduction to mental health awareness at work is for anyone who wants to develop their awareness of mental health - which Film and TV Charity research has shown is a serious issue in the screen industries.

All who complete the Work Well series will receive a certificate valid for two years.
Important Information about ScreenSkills funded e-learning modules
For training providing certificates, please note that these will be issued only on course completion. To receive a certificate, please ensure you have completed all modules of the e-learning, including a test and a survey if present.
Additional information:
If you are not able to complete the series of modules in one session, your progress will be saved, and when you come back to finish you will be taken to the last screen you completed.

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From script to screen: how scripted content gets made

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From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made

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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries

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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries

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We're facing a climate crisis and need to take action now as a society before it's too late. Every industry needs to undergo great transformation to reduce carbon emissions and our impact on the environment in order to halt the speed of climate change. The screen industries have a dual role to play in transforming our productions and supply chains and inspiring societal change through the content we produce.

In this module, co-developed with BAFTA albert, you'll learn about:

The commitments already made by the screen industries, including net zero targets and the climate content pledge

The sustainability challenges and opportunities in the screen industries, why we need major transformation and what we must achieve

The key principles of sustainability for the screen industries

The action we can take as individuals within our different roles and departments to support the transformation of the screen industries.

By taking this module, you'll find out about the opportunities you have to be part of the transformation committed to by the industry.

Who it's for

This module is recommended for anyone who is currently working, or thinking of working, in the UK screen industries, in particular film and TV. We recommend completing this module in one sitting. However, if this is not possible your progress will be saved, and when you come back you will be taken to the last screen you completed.

When you're ready, hit the 'Start' button to begin.
Our funders
This module was created in collaboration with BAFTA albert, and was developed with support from:

The BFI, awarding National Lottery funds as part of its Future Film Skills strategy

The ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund, with contributions from high-end television productions

The ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund, with contributions from broadcasters, SvoDs and production companies

The ScreenSkills Children's TV Skills Fund, with contributions from children's live-action productions

The ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund, with contributions from films made around the UK.

Arts Council England supported the launch of the online learning platform.
More on sustainability:
If you are interested in learning more about how climate change is impacting the screen industries and what the solutions are, head to the BAFTA albert website to sign up to more training. They offer role and genre specific workshops across film and TV which utilise peer-to-peer learning to brainstorm solutions to the challenges we face.
Important information about ScreenSkills funded e-learning modules:
For training providing certificates, please note that these will be issued only on course completion. To receive a certificate, please ensure you have completed all modules of the e-learning, including a test and a survey if present.

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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries

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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

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This online module from ScreenSkills provides a basic introduction to diversity, equity and inclusion for working in the screen industries.

By the end of this module, you will understand:

What the terms diversity, equity and inclusion mean

How these terms apply to your day-to-day working life, regardless of your role or part of the industry

What practical steps you can take to contribute towards diversity, equity and inclusion where you work and for the wider industry.

Our funders
This module was created in collaboration with Taye Training, and was developed with support from:

The BFI, awarding National Lottery funds as part of its Future Film Skills strategy

The ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills fund, with contributions from high-end television productions

The ScreenSkills Television Skills Funds, with contributions from the BBC, Channel 4, ITV and Channel 5

Arts Council England supported the launch of the online learning platform.
Important information about ScreenSkills funded e-learning modules
For training providing certificates, please note that these will be issued only on course completion. To receive a certificate, please ensure you have completed all modules of the e-learning, including a test and a survey if present.

Who it's for

This module is recommended for anyone who is currently working, or thinking of working, in the UK screen industries, which include film, TV, animation, visual effects (VFX) and games.

We recommend completing this module in one sitting. However, if this is not possible your progress will be saved, and when you come back you will be taken to the last screen you completed.

When you're ready, hit the 'Start' button to begin.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

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How to find work in the screen industries

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How to find work in the screen industries

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About this module
This free online module will help you understand where and how to look for work in the screen industries. It is recommended for anyone who is thinking of, or is currently, working in the UK screen industries, which include film, TV, visual effects (VFX), animation and games.

This module covers:

Which roles are likely to be advertised, and where to look for job adverts

Why some roles are advertised and others aren't

How to use your initiative to find out about roles that aren't advertised

How to identify and grow your existing network

How to network effectively

This is the third module in Getting into the screen industries, a series from ScreenSkills designed to provide a general introduction to getting work in film, TV, VFX, animation and games. Other modules in the series:
Additional information
We recommend completing this module in one sitting. However, if you are not able to do this, your progress will be saved, and when you come back to finish you will be taken to the last screen you completed.

This module was advised by Alison Grade, and developed with support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery funds as part of its Future Film Skills strategy. Arts Council England supported the launch of the online learning platform.
If you are a teacher, parent or guardian interested in e-learning modules for under 18s please contact careers@screenskills.com. Important Information about ScreenSkills funded e-learning modules
For training providing certificates, please note that these will be issued only on course completion. To receive a certificate, please ensure you have completed all modules of the e-learning training, including a test and a survey if present.

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How to find work in the screen industries

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Around half of the people working in film and TV in the UK are self-employed. Even if you don't start your career freelancing, you might take on extra work in your spare time alongside your main job and make the jump when you are established within your sector. This toolkit is designed to introduce you to the basics of freelancing in the screen industries.

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Around half of the people working in film and TV in the UK are self-employed. Even if you don't start your career freelancing, you might take on extra work in your spare time alongside your main job and make the jump when you are established within your sector. This toolkit is designed to introduce you to the basics of freelancing in the screen industries. If you would prefer to download this content, go to: (PDF). You might also be interested in Freelance Toolkit Portfolio careers.

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Plan your professional development or recruitment using these industry-approved lists of the skills and responsibilities required for departments and roles across film and TV. More roles will be added on an ongoing basis.

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Plan your professional development or recruitment using these industry-approved lists of the skills and responsibilities required for departments and roles across film and TV. More roles will be added on an ongoing basis.

Employers should check out the HR Toolkit for more resources and advice to support recruitment processes.

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Overview of role

The cashier works as part of the production accounting team. Cashiers help assistant accountants and production accountants keep accurate records of how the money on a production is spent. They primarily deal with expense claims, comparing what people have claimed with the receipts they have submitted, and making sure VAT is claimed where

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Overview of the role

Art department assistants (ADA) work within the art department. They assist members of the team, including the supervising art director (SAD), production designer (PD), art director (AD) and the art department coordinator (ADC). They are responsible for supporting the art department office, ensuring there is sufficient equipment and resources for daily use.

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Art department assistant skills checklist: overview of the role and responsibilities

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AD/Floor Runner Trainee Skills Checklist

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AD/Floor Runner Trainee Skills Checklist

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Floor runners work as part of the assistant directors (AD) team to support the progress of the film or TV production. They run errands, convey messages, look after cast and crew, arrange and provide catering and transport to and from unit base to set.

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Overview of the role

Floor runners work as part of the assistant directors (AD) team to support the progress of the film or TV production. They run errands, convey messages, look after cast and crew, arrange and provide catering and transport to and from unit base to set.

They deal with small and large crowds of supporting artists (SAs), supervising them, with the help of the third assistant director (3 rd AD) or crowd third assistant director (crowd 3 rd AD). They might have to supervise the SAs or set a few into the background. Floor runners report to the first assistant director (1 st AD) and are usually supervised by the 3 rd AD or key floor runner / set PA; they need to monitor progress as workers on the production will look to them for information, so they need to be able to approach others and communicate with them confidently.

Download the PDF version of this skills checklist here: Floor runner/Set PA Skills Checklist.

Core responsibilities

These core responsibilities are provided as a guide and are not exhaustive. The exact responsibilities in a particular job will vary depending on the scale/ budget band / genre of the production.

Skills

Check out role specific skills, transferable skills and attributes for the role of floor runner/set PA.

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Reporting primarily to the second assistant camera technician/clapper loader, camera trainees in high-end TV and scripted drama are primarily intended to gain on-set experience in the camera department. Depending on their level of experience they might also be given additional responsibility for a number of different aspects of the camera department, including setting up video monitors, managing the use of batteries and recording mark-up requirements.

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Costume trainee’s tasks vary depending on the scale of the production. They might carry out research for the costume designer or work with an assistant costume designer to detail requirements, photograph garments and note changes in the continuity book. They are likely to help with setting up workrooms, ordering supplies and may help with costume manufacture or the ageing and distressing of costumes.

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The editorial trainee carries out various tasks under the direction, guidance and supervision of the first assistant editor (1st AE) and second assistant editor (2nd AE) to help them develop knowledge of how a cutting room functions. Their initial responsibilities may include admin tasks such as filing away and updating production, dailies and turnover paperwork, managing petty cash and department supplies.

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Hair and Makeup Trainee Skills Checklist

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Hair and Makeup Trainee Skills Checklist

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Hair and make-up trainees work with other members of the hair and make-up team and are the most junior grade in the department. They may have gained experience in a different role such as a salon hairdresser looking to move into film and television. Trainees can also help in many other areas and specific tasks may be allocated to them depending on their experience, ability, and confidence

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Reporting to the location department team, location assistants in High-end TV, scripted film and drama carry out a myriad of essential tasks to support the work of the location department.

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Production Office Trainee Skills Checklist

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Production Office Trainee Skills Checklist

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Production assistants (PA) work within the production team. They are also known as production runners. They copy the call sheets, sides, scripts, health and safety notices and other paperwork and distribute it to the crew. They carry out office tasks, such as answering the phone, filing paperwork and entering data.

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Reporting to any member of the sound department, sound trainees (sometimes known as third assistant sound) in High-end TV and scripted films mainly shadow the second assistant sound on set. Although entrusted with simple tasks and taking care of less expensive equipment, they will always act under the supervision of another sound department crew member.

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Employers are looking for new entrants coming into junior roles in the screen industry to have the right set of ‘work-ready’ competencies, knowledge and skills to help them get their careers off to a successful start. This guidance, developed in partnership with Middlesex University, is to help educators prepare their students and give them the best chance of getting and succeeding in their job.

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Employers are looking for new entrants coming into junior roles in the screen industry to have the right set of 'work-ready' competencies, knowledge and skills to help them get their careers off to a successful start. This guidance, developed in partnership with Middlesex University, is to help educators prepare their students and give them the best chance of getting and succeeding in their job. Read the full project report.

ScreenSkills Select is supported by the BFI with National Lottery funds as part of its Future Film Skills strategy.

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Other areas of support outside of the Trainee Finder programme

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Other areas of support outside of the Trainee Finder programme

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Applications are open 8th October 2025 - 29th October 2025

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ScreenSkills Trainee Finder 2026/27 - Pitch

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The TV Access Project (TAP) is an alliance of the UK’s biggest broadcasters and streamers who have pledged to work together to create a substantive and permanent structural shift which will ensure access provision for Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent talent.

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The TV Access Project (TAP) is an alliance of the UK's biggest broadcasters and streamers who have pledged to work together to create a substantive and permanent structural shift which will ensure access provision for Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent talent.

Whether a Disabled worker has just begun their career, or they have been in the screen industries for some time, it's important they know their rights. This guide can help workers, advocates and employers navigate how disability rights apply through key stages of the employment process.

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The TV Access Project: Employment Resources

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Apprenticeships can be a route into a career in screen.  Read on to learn what an apprenticeship is, how to become an apprentice and how to hire an apprentice if you're an employer.

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To succeed in the screen industries, it helps to build up a network of people you can call on for help, advice and jobs. Some people get into the industry through formal routes, like applying for jobs,, apprenticeships and training schemes.

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To succeed in the screen industries, it helps to build up a network of people you can call on for help, advice and jobs. Some people get into the industry through formal routes, like applying for jobs, apprenticeships and training schemes. But for others, the way in is through getting to know people who work in the industry. That's why it's important to learn how to network well.

Meet people in the screen industries

First of all, you need to go to places where you will meet industry professionals.

Go to talks, festivals, meet-ups or ScreenSkills events, like Open Doors, to meet people who work in your chosen area. Check out the following organisations. They have industry news, events and opportunities. Find out about them and go along where you can.

You can also network online. Join the Facebook groups and LinkedIn groups that reflect your interests. Register with ScreenSkills. Follow the organisations listed above on Twitter. Play an active role in discussions and you will get to know people who can help you.

What to do when you meet a potential employer for the first time

Whether it's at a job interview, introductory meeting and during a networking event, you only have one chance to make a good impression on prospective employers. So be prepared:

Think clearly about what you want to achieve - don't waste the opportunity

Suggest a mutually convenient time and location

Make sure you are familiar with the company's work and have something positive and interesting to say about it. Check their website for their latest news or releases

Prepare answers to demonstrate that you would be an asset to their work. For example, Q: Why are you interested in working with us? A: I think I could work well with your team - the skills and experience I gained on [NAME of the project] are similar to your production/presentation style.

After meeting someone always thank them for their time, and if appropriate follow up with a 'thank you' email.

Organise your contacts

Organise your contacts into an easy-to-maintain system, such as an online or offline address book or notebook, including the following information:

Name

Job/role

Work details - company, address, phone, mobile, email, website

Notes on the company - recent and future jobs, press coverage etc

How/when you met and what you discussed

Mutual friends/acquaintances

Ideas for how you could work with them

Timeframe to follow up after meeting/talking

The benefit of meeting someone might not be immediately obvious, but over time you will increase your knowledge of the industry you want to work in and make useful contacts.

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To succeed in the screen industries, it helps to build up a network of people you can call on for help, advice and jobs. Some people get into the industry through formal routes, like applying for jobs, apprenticeships and training schemes. But for others, the way in is through getting to know people who work in the industry.

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Find out what it’s like to work on a film or TV set in this 360-degree video. The third assistant director (3rd AD) shows you around a working sound stage, introducing you to the sound, camera and lighting, art, costume, make-up and hair departments and the video village.