Passport to Production is a New Entrant Training Online Programme, delivered in partnership with Donegal County Council, which has been developed to equip new entrants with the key future skills and the key elements of working in the Film and TV Industry and to support new entrants on the job.
New entrants are increasingly required to possess competencies that reflect the ever-changing dynamics of the work environment for the high-end TV Drama space. The course will examine why this skill set is important in the film industry and how these skills are of growing importance across all industries.
Industry feedback internationally and nationally continually highlights the need for future skills such as problem-solving, adaptive thinking, creative collaboration, and emotional intelligence.
Other important elements of the programme include Health and Safety, set etiquette, script breakdown, and self-management in the industry.
This 5-day programme is one of the essential steppingstones and forms the basis of the new entrant’s journey to working in the industry. The programme will give a broad overview of all the departments and help equip new entrants with the knowledge and some of the essential skills to working on set.
There will be some practical elements during the 4 days and will consist of virtual group activities, industry panel experts, and case studies. The programme will be facilitated and delivered by industry experts and design thinkers, which include tutors, guest speakers, and panellists.
Participant Profile
The programme is aimed at new entrants in the Donegal area who possess commitment, motivation, and a passion to work in the high-end film and TV drama space. The programme has some of the essential steppingstones to support new entrants on the job, and on set and will form the basis of the new entrant’s journey to working in the industry.
Application Procedure
Please apply online by 12pm on Friday, January 29th with an up-to-date CV, including a personal statement (no more than 300 words) outlining why you would like to work in the Film and TV Industry. You can only upload one document so please make sure the personal statement is included as part of your CV.
Click here for more information about the module or to get in contact with the Screen Skills Ireland team.
