09/06/2022
GMAC Film
|5th Floor | Trongate 103 | Glasgow | G1 5HD:
Screen Start Employability Program:
GMAC Film are very excited to announce that Screen Start - Employability program is now open for registration! This is an exciting opportunity for anyone over the age of 16, who would like to work in the film industry. To apply for Screen Start they must meet at least one of eligibility criteria:
Please see below our criteria for this program:
Screen Start is a new employability initiative that will support 20 people from under-represented communities to gain access to, and employment in, the screen sector. Selected participants will undertake a 6-month programme of bespoke training, industry mentoring and work placements.
WHO IS SCREEN START FOR?
Screen Start is open for people over the age of 16 who are interested in working in the screen sector and:
• Have an SIMD-1/20 postcode (check your postcode here: https://simd.scot)
• Are Care Experienced or Estranged
• Are Black, Asian or from other groups who experience racism
• Are d/Deaf or Disabled
• Are from the LGBTQ+ community
WHEN IS IT?
• Registration is open from May till end of June 2022
• Workshops and information days will take place throughout July 2022
• Fully Informed applications to be submitted by mid August 2022
• Screen Start Placements confirmed by mid September 2022
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE PROGRAMME
• We will co-design bespoke development pathways for each participant
• Industry professional mentors attached to each participant.
• Development of Screen Specific employability skills
• Training to equip participants with essential freelancer skills
• Work placements with industry partners
• Development of a Wellbeing toolkit
HOW TO APPLY
• Check if you are eligible to apply and complete a registration form HERE
We want to hear from schools, colleges, and communities who are interested in finding out about the numerous positions available in the screen industries. We want to educate, inform and inspire people to apply to the Screen Start programme as well as demystify the terminology seen on the end credits of any film or television programme. We want to tell pupils and students about the people employed in the industry from design, make-up, costume, construction and craft trades as well as numerous other creative, IT and technical roles.
For further information and to receive updates please email: [email protected]
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