A Bigger Future 2 – highlights of 2011

Activity under our UK film skills strategy, A Bigger Future 2 is steaming ahead into the new year, with new film skills funds open, closing, and soon to be awarded, not to mention a flurry of Skillset-funded training schemes and courses open for application and registration, and taking place right now across the country.

Let’s quickly look back . . . → Read More: A Bigger Future 2 – highlights of 2011

Congratulations BAFTA nominees… and thanks!

We are delighted that thirteen of the films, short films and documentaries that have been nominated for a BAFTA award have contributed to the Skills Investment Fund (SIF). The contribution made from their production budgets helps fund the development of the skills of the UK film industry. . . . → Read More: Congratulations BAFTA nominees… and thanks!

London Short Film Festival

The 9th London Short Film Festival opens tomorrow, kicking off the year with a superb showcase of the UK’s emerging filmmaking talent. This year Skillset are supporting the festival’s industry programme, which includes a brilliant line-up of industry workshops, masterclassses and networking sessions to help filmmakers strengthen the skills required for their chosen career path.

On Thursday 12 January, Skillset will be . . . → Read More: London Short Film Festival

An Innovation Nation?

We know we are a Creative nation, but one of the main themes of 2012 will be how well we exploit and monetise this. So, how well is Innovation embedded in our wider economy? In the wake of a major new report, we might want to consider if the creative industries have much more to offer . . . → Read More: An Innovation Nation?