Events

** Closed for applications **   Dates: Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th August 2026. Application Deadline: Monday 27 July, 0900 Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully recruit, manage and support trainees on film and television productions. Programme Content: This practical course explores industry best practice for Training Managers, covering every stage […]

Culture for Climate Scotland and Progressive Broadcast Hire are hosting an open day and presentation of some of the sustainable tech that Progressive have for hire, including the NXTGENbps Goat battery and the NXTGENbps Power Station Bat. Drop in for a chat with the team to find out how sustainable solutions like these can support […]

Dates: Weekly sessions on Tuesdays: 25 August – 6 October 2026 | 1000 – 1200 Application Deadline: Monday 10 August, 0900 The Production Skills training series is designed to support experienced Production Secretaries and Assistant Production Co-ordinators who are preparing to step into the Production Co-ordinator role in the near future, and support current Production […]

Our Glasgow playgroup is a space to connect with parents and carers working in the Film and TV industry in Scotland. Come along with your children, catch up with crew friends over a cup of tea and some soft play, and connect with the BECTU Vision team. If you’d like to join us for the […]

Course Date: Wednesday 09 September 2026 | 0930 – 1600 | Glasgow Application Deadline:  Monday 24 August 2026 | 0900 If you’re working in film and TV in Scotland and want to learn more about the history of police uniforms, how to source them, dress cast and make them as accurate as possible within the […]

Flexible Working Online Drop-in: Thursday 10th September 2026, 1230-1330 Are you a Crew member, line producer, HOD or production company curious about how flexible working could fit into your work schedule? Join BECTU Vision for an informal chat exploring flexible working in Scotland’s film & TV industry. We’ll share the support and training available, talk […]

BECTU Vision are now offering free Barbering sessions for Hair and Make Up teams on productions, as part of our Skills Boost programme. Our Barbering trainer can visit you and your team on your truck or at your base, during filming or whilst in prep or wrap, to provide a tailored training session to help build […]

BECTU Vision’s short courses are funded by Scottish Union Learning and provided free of charge to film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Places are allocated via an application process with priority places going to BECTU members.  Not a member yet? Join here. Training courses are programmed based on feedback from the local industry so […]

To address the physical challenges of film and TV industry jobs, BECTU Vision has collaborated with Osteopath, Andrew Patterson of Framework Clinics to offer an on-set warm-up session for film and TV crews which can take place during lunchtime at the unit base, production offices or other appropriate locations. Contact us if you’d like to arrange a […]

Flexible Working Fund Our flexible working fund offers productions in Scotland a chance to trial and implement flexible working practices with financial support. Whether it’s Keeping in Touch Days for crew on maternity leave, on-set mentoring for those stepping up, or part-time involvement in key production days, this fund is designed to help make the […]