Welcome to Skillset Film

MOON 2009 Photo Mark Tille @ Lunar Industries Ltd., Courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing

Creative Skillset's film section is endorsed by the UK Film industry and should be the first port of call for filmmakers, employers, training providers and new entrants.

Use this section to find details of the latest industry research; get an understanding of the filmmaking business; find accredited film courses and institutions; gain access to training and development opportunities.

Creative Skillset's A Bigger Future 2 puts into action the training and education plan for the UK film industry.

To understand more about what we do and why, click on the link below:
A Bigger Future 2 - the training and education plan for the UK Film Industry

And click here for our latest A Bigger Future 2 tweets.

Stewart Till appointed CEO of Sonar Entertainment

Creative Skillset's Chair, Stewart Till, has been named as CEO of Sonar Entertainment.

Dean Spanley, a contributor to the Skills Investment Fund (SIF). Image: with thanks to Icon Entertainment

As part of our remit as a Sector Skills Council, Creative Skillset is the definitive source of research into employment, conditions and skill levels in the UK film industry.

The Skillset Film Academy Network comprises institutions identified by the UK film industry as centres of excellence in film education and training.

Skillset welcomes the Film Policy Review recommendations

Skillset welcomes today's report from the Film Policy Review panel, which recognises skills and talent as key drivers for the success of our industry.

Find out what training and development initiatives were funded during the first year of the UK film skills strategy, A Bigger Future 2

The Skillset Craft and Technical Skills Academy is a unique training initiative made possible through a groundbreaking, strategic alliance between the film industry and education

Creative Skillset works towards ensuring the UK film workforce is as highly skilled as possible so the industry can continue to compete successfully in the global marketplace.

Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging: a contributor to the Skills Investment Fund (SIF). Image: With thanks to Paramount Pictures UK.

All the latest news and information on masterclasses, events, opportunities and film festivals.

Michael Berliner and Martina Amati nominated for web-based film awards

Congratulations to producer Michael Berliner, whose short film, School Portrait, has been nominated for a Webby Award!

Creative Skillset has launched a new service to connect you to the right training and save you money.

Training and Courses

To help UK film thrive on the best talent with the highest level of skills, Creative Skillset funds a range of schemes targeting new entrants and the existing workforce across the industry.

Financial support for individuals, freelancers, companies and training providers available as part of A Bigger Future 2.

Audio visual archiving has recently become part of Creative Skillset's remit so we are currently developing this section of our site. Creative Skillset has developing a number of resources such as further information on the industry, how to enter and how to progress in it, and training opportunities.

Corporate Production

Corporate is a booming industry. Corporate tends to pay its production teams better too, demanding broadcast standard filmmaking or production standards in return. In fact, the actors, presenters and production team members in Corporate Production come mainly from broadcast.

Find out here how films actually get made in our interactive storyboard guide to UK film - from the initial idea to box office profits and more!

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