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Journeys into an Apprenticeship

Connie Churcher — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:30:23 +0000

The advantages of an Apprenticeship speak for themselves; getting a qualification while also getting experience is a no-brainer. At a time when it is getting harder and harder to stand out from the crowd the Apprenticeship can provide a leg up.

The key to taking the right Apprenticeship is knowing what sort of job you would like . . . → Read More: Journeys into an Apprenticeship

A Bigger Future 2 – highlights of 2011

Dan Simmons — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:03:47 +0000

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!

Dan Simmons — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:28:25 +0000

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

Dan Simmons — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:21:32 +0000

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?

Saint John Walker — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:23:24 +0000

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?

Congratulations to the winners of the WFTV Awards

Kate O-Connor — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:03:39 +0000

Actress, Comedienne and Director Kathy Burke presents Anna Scher with her WFTV award

This month saw the annual Sky WFTV Awards, a very glamourous and uplifting event that saw almost 1,000 of the film and TV industry’s most influential figures gathered to celebrate the year’s most inspiring women.

Skillset is committed to supporting women in the . . . → Read More: Congratulations to the winners of the WFTV Awards

READ THIS AND EARN POINTS! The curious rise of Gamification

Saint John Walker — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:27:40 +0000

The ‘phenomenon’ of Gamification is growing, and whether it’s another advertising and marketing industry fad or not, maybe animation companies should sit up and take notice says Saint John Walker. (The full article is available in the Winter issue of IMAGINE Magazine) . . . → Read More: READ THIS AND EARN POINTS! The curious rise of Gamification