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Production Guild and BFC High-Level Covid Supervisor Training reopens for applications



Date Posted: January 21, 2021

The Production Guild of Great Britain’s High-Level Covid Supervisor Training Programme, in partnership with the British Film Commission is now open for its second round of applications.

The course is tailored to those working as highly experienced scripted Production Coordinators, Production Managers, Line Producers and Location Managers, who have the necessary skills and experience to enable them to take on transfer to this pivotal role which is key to maintaining the business of Film and HETV production in the UK.

This course will be delivered online via Zoom from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 6th February and Saturday 13th February. Following this, there will be a review session on Thursday 25th February from 6pm – 7pm.

The course will cover the below:

  • A comprehensive guide to applying the British Film Commission’s ‘Working Safely During Covid-19 in Film and High-end Television Drama Production Guidance’.
  • Core production management skills regarding the impact of COVID-19 on budgeting and scheduling for UK and US productions.
  • Best practice and knowledge of coordinating infection control and up to date insights into COVID-19 from leading medical experts.
  • Health and safety practices, legislation, risk assessments and due diligence.
  • Impacts and strategies for production insurance.
  • Effective strategies for leadership and supporting mental health.
  • Covid Supervisor toolbox.
  • Membership to the VLE for ongoing CPD support. Here participants become trailblazers to navigate productions through the next phase of the pandemic and beyond.

For more information and to book visit HERE.

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