Events

Closed for applications Online session on consecutive Tuesday’s: 28th July, 4th August, 11th August 2026. Application Deadline: Monday 6th July 2026 Looking to strengthen your interview performance for HETV roles? BECTU Vision is offering a programme of support designed to refine your pitch and boost your confidence. Programme Content: > CVs, Portfolios & Showreels – what […]

For CV feedback, signposting and advice on your next steps, enquire about a 1:1 session with one of the BECTU Vision team. Appointments take place via video call or telephone and are available on the first Tuesday of every month. Please note that this service is available exclusively for people based in Scotland due to […]

Grab your lunch and hop online for a chat with Culture for Climate Scotland’s Screen Sustainability Manager, Sara Hamilton about what’s new in the industry. Sara will also be giving a walk-through of the new generation Albert toolkit and discussing how we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Register your spot here.

Early Entrant Pathways is a partnership programme delivered by NFTS Scotland with BECTU Vision. This series of short training courses has been designed to provide department specific next step training courses for those in the early stages of their careers, particularly those who have undertaken initial training through Hit the Ground Running and Get Set Go. Each course will provide a deep […]

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 of the trainee journey – from […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]