New Entrants' Base
Our New Entrants’ Base is a free point of contact for individuals in the early stages of their film and TV careers in Scotland and for the organisations that employ them.
We are passionate about supporting new entrants to the Scottish film and TV industry to thrive as freelancers and offer monthly 1:1s, a variety of short courses, networking opportunities and a series of pre-recorded webinars to explain various roles on set.
FREELANCE FOUNDATIONS
Our Freelance Foundations are a package of courses designed to support you starting out as a freelancer in Film & TV. These sessions are delivered through the year and you can find out more by clicking the link below.
1:1 Advice
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 the nature of our funding.
Saturday Drop Ins
Build a strong foundation as a freelancer by attending our regular Saturday drop-in sessions on topics designed to help you at the start of your Film & TV career. Potential topics may include sessions on Confidence Building, Interview Skills, CV Workshop and Walkie Talkie Skills and audiences with industry professionals.
Throughout the year our Saturday Drop Ins provide a relaxed and supported environment for making fruitful connections with other new entrants and industry employers in Scotland.
Resources
Our team have put together a helpful resource for all new entrants to the film and television industry in Scotland including links to other training organisations, resources for working as a freelancer, supportive networks and organisations and many other opportunities.
Webinars
Costume Department
Carole Fraser
AD Department Susan Clark
Locations Department Chris Cameron
Art Department Mags Horspool
Sound Department John Gardner
Working in the Marine Department
Working in the Lighting Department
Script Supervisor Margaret Graham
Head of Drama & Development at STV Claire Armspach
Industry Insights
As an established point of contact for information on careers in film and TV in Scotland we regularly arrange and contribute to events such as: panel discussions, presentations, careers stalls, CV workshops, round tables and training course inductions for colleges, universities, film and TV festivals, film and television productions and community organisations. If you would like us to take part in an upcoming event or initiative get in touch.
“When I first thought about looking for a job in film and TV I did not have a clue where to start looking or how to go about it. I was put in touch with Amy Shaw and her help was invaluable. She helped me massively with my CV by explaining what sort of information potential employers would be looking for and giving me advice on what information was not needed as well as advising me on how to format it correctly. Amy also took time out her day to talk on the phone to me and explain to me about film and TV bang and to tell me about different mailing lists I should sign up to so I could receive information on any potential training opportunities or job opportunities. I knew Amy was always going to be there to help if needed and would always answer any question I had for her. I have now been working in the accounts department for film and TV for 3 years and none of that would have been possible if I hadn’t received all this help at the very start of this journey”
Kevin | Glasgow
