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News and Events - Skills Development

16
Sep

Into Games is calling schools to join game design programme for students

16/09/21

Would you like to engage your students with game design? Games for Schools (GFS) is a brand new UK wide programme by Into Games to help provide educators with the tools they need […]

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16
Sep

Trainee opportunity for a Script Editor

16/09/21

Northern Ireland Screen and BBC Drama Commissioning with support from ScreenSkills, are recruiting a Trainee Script Editor for a one-year paid placement opportunity with a drama production company (October 2021 – October 2022). The placement […]

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06
Sep

ScreenSkills launches Animation Trainee Finder to address skills shortages with new inclusive talent

06/09/21

ScreenSkills Animation Trainee Finder, an entry-level paid placement programme, is being launched by the ScreenSkills Animation Skills Council with the support of UK animation productions that have paid into the Animation Skills Fund. […]

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01
Sep

Factual Fast Track launches in Northern Ireland

01/09/21

Following the success of Factual Fast Track Wales, BBC, Channel 4, Northern Ireland Screen and Screen Scotland are launching Factual Fast Track Scotland and Northern Ireland in September 2021. The year-long development programme […]

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25
Aug

Animotive Shorts Scheme

25/08/21

We have launched an animation/VR pitching competition for entry level filmmakers currently working in the animation and interactive sector. The competition will run in association with Retinize, the Belfast based immersive tech studio. […]

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23
Aug

Storylining for TV Drama seminar with Vicki Bunce

23/08/21

We are hosting an online seminar about Storylining in TV Drama with Vicki Bunce on Saturday 11th September from 12pm – 2pm. In this seminar you will learn: What storylining is How does a […]

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20
Aug

Company placement trainee opportunity for an Audio Editor

20/08/21

We are running a skills development programme as part of our COMPANY PLACEMENT SCHEME called Trainee Audio Editor 2021.  The programme will provide a training opportunity for one person with Keeney & Stronge Ltd. This is a paid […]

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20
Aug

XRX development programme

20/08/21

XRX is a new programme aimed at supporting companies working on innovative ideas within the XR industry. The programme, which is being delivered in partnership by Northern Ireland Screen, Future Screens NI and Digital […]

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18
Aug

Screen Academies release upcoming programmes

18/08/21

Screen Academies have released new dates for its workshops across animation, VFX and game development. The Foundation Academy for Animation The Foundation Academy for Animation is open to any young person aged 16-19 throughout […]

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12
Aug

Company placement trainee opportunity for a Production Assistant

12/08/21

We are running a skills development programme as part of our COMPANY PLACEMENT SCHEME called Production Assistant 2021. The programme will provide a training opportunity for one person with Dog Ears. This is a paid placement scheme (Real […]

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06
Aug

Pixel Mill Workshop – Boosting Game Development through Production

06/08/21

The Pixel Mill is hosting a workshop on Boosting Game Development Through Production with Davy Johnstone, Senior Producer, CCP. The workshop will take place on Friday 3rd September from 1pm – 3pm and will be […]

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05
Aug

The Pixel Mill Workshop – Game Design for Live Ops

05/08/21

The Pixel Mill is hosting a workshop on Game Design for Live Ops with Linzi Campbell, Senior Game Designer, CCP. The workshop will take place on Friday 3rd September from 10am-12 noon and will be […]

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23
Jul

Director and Producer Shadowing opportunity

23/07/21

We are seeking applications from Northern Ireland resident short film directors and producers for Director and Producer Shadowing opportunities on network TV drama (including children’s TV drama), animation, factual entertainment, independent films and large-scale productions. The […]

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20
Jul

Minister commends work of Creative Learning Centres throughout the pandemic

20/07/21

On a visit to Nerve Centre, Derry, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has paid tribute to the role Creative Learning Centres played in supporting young people, schools and community groups throughout the pandemic. Speaking […]

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16
Jul

MiniGame @ The Pixel Mill

16/07/21

MiniGame is open to video game studios based in Northern Ireland that are working towards developing their first game. Northern Ireland Screen is seeking new teams to video game development that are motivated to […]

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15
Jul

17-25 year-olds can apply to take part in Nerve Centre’s BFI Film Academy Short Film Development Lab

15/07/21

Nerve Centre is looking for 12 young filmmakers from across Northern Ireland aged 17-25 as part of its BFI Film Academy Short Film Development Lab. Short film scripts selected by an industry panel will receive £1,000 in funding […]

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09
Jul

Art Department Trainee Opportunity

09/07/21

Northern Ireland Screen is running a skills development scheme called Production, Craft and Technical Skills.  The scheme will provide training opportunities in varied roles in the film and television industry. Production, Craft and Technical […]

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09
Jul

Hat Trick Company Placement Trainee

09/07/21

Do you binge-watch Derry Girls? Can you answer any specialist subject questions on Mastermind or Celebrity Mastermind? Would you love a job in TV but just can’t get a foot in the door? […]

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07
Jul

BFI Film Academy Lab – Right on the money: Funding your short film

07/07/21

The BFI Film Academy Labs is hosting a free workshop, Right on the money: Funding your short film, on Saturday 10th July at 12:30pm. The Labs are designed to support 16-25 year old aspiring filmmakers […]

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01
Jul

ILBF New Entrant Scheme in Television Skills

01/07/21

Our Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) is seeking applications from fluent Irish speakers for the ILBF New Entrant Scheme in Television Skills. Trainees on the scheme will learn the craft of television while on placement […]

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01
Jul

Company placement trainee opportunity for a Production Assistant

01/07/21

We are running a skills development programme as part of our COMPANY PLACEMENT SCHEME called Production Assistant 2021. The programme will provide a training opportunity for one person to work with Makematic, a multi-media production company. This is […]

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01
Jul

ILBF Trainee Radio Producer Scheme opportunity

01/07/21

Our Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) is seeking applications from fluent Irish speakers for the ILBF Trainee Radio Producer Scheme. Trainees on the scheme will learn the craft of radio production while on placement […]

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29
Jun

BFI launches review to boost skills across UK

29/06/21

The BFI, the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image, is undertaking a major strategic skills review on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The review […]

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22
Jun

Participants announced for Puttnam Scholars 2021

22/06/21

Screen Skills Ireland, the skills development unit within Screen Ireland, is pleased to partner with Northern Ireland Screen, Future Screens NI, and Atticus Education for the second year of the Puttnam Scholars programme. This cross-border initiative offers eight emerging filmmakers […]

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11
Jun

Netflix production accountant step up programme

11/06/21

Netflix is looking for assistant production accountants, or new production accountants, from film, series, continuing drama or nonfiction from all budget levels and genres, who are interested in stepping up to become production accountants, and […]

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