Gritty Talent

21/01/2025

If you're an upcoming filmmaker with an engaging documentary in the works, and wouldn't say no to an additional $100,000 in funding, then this is the opportunity fo you! 💫

The Whickers have opened applications for their returning Film & TV Award to give a huge prize pot to an emerging filmmaker from anywhere in the world with the most promising pitch for a director-led documentary which fulfils the core criteria found on their website.

The Whickers is looking for:

- A director-led story

- A story that engages audiences

- A story that sparks curiosity

- An interesting and original use of technology

If you feel like you could deliver just that, then head to the link in our bio to find out more or apply 🔗

Application deadline is 23:59, 31st January 2025


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09/01/2025

🚨 HIRING 🚨 - ALL grades in ALL departments (Wales-based) - Newport 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Award-winning production company The Forge Entertainment is crewing up for an upcoming Drama filming from April to July 2025 in Newport, Cardiff 💥

If you're a permanent resident of, or based in Wales and are looking to start filling your diary for next year, this is a fantastic opportunity!

To apply, send your CV to [email protected]

Application deadline is 28th March 2025 🗓️

The Forge is fully inclusive and dedicated to fostering a diverse and representative team. They welcome applications from all under-represented groups and provide support with reasonable adjustments upon hiring.

20/12/2024

🚨 HIRING 🚨 - ALL grades in ALL departments (Wales-based)

Award-winning production company The Forge Entertainment is crewing up for an upcoming Drama filming from April to July 2025 in Swansea💥

If you're a permanent resident of, or based in Wales and are looking to start filling your diary for next year, this is a fantastic opportunity!

To apply, send your CV to [email protected]

Application deadline is 28th March 2025 🗓️

The Forge is fully inclusive and dedicated to fostering a diverse and representative team. They welcome applications from all under-represented groups and provide support with reasonable adjustments upon hiring.

18/12/2024

Leading global production company Whisper is seeking ambitious individuals to join the Whisper Academy for its second year and work at Whisper Cymru 💥

The successful candidates will be given a 12-month paid placement and assigned to one of Whisper’s trainee roles in either, Production Management, Editorial (creative) or Technical.

They will be embedded within the Whisper Cymru team working on projects such as Domestic Pathway Rugby for S4C, Women’s Six Nations for BBC and Formula for Channel 4. They'll also work on digital content and documentaries for a range of brands and broadcasters in Wales and beyond!

This is a paid opportunity to learn and develop from a professional in-house team and gain experience to move your career forward at the end of the placement.

Application deadline is 2nd January 2025 🗓️

Find out more or apply here (application available in English and Welsh): https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/172

*This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend work. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirements. Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week. Whisper offers the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

ACADEMI WHISPER – SWYDDI HYFFORDDIANT CYNHYRCHU, GOLYGYDDOL A THECHNEGOL Mae Whisper yn gwmni cynhyrchu byd-eang blaenllaw, yn arbenigo mewn chwaraeon, adloniant wedi’i frandio ac heb sgript. Mae ein tîm amrywiol o dros 270 o aelodau o staff yn gweithio mewn swyddfeydd ledled y DU a thu hwnt, y...

18/11/2024

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07/11/2024

If you’re a writer and fancy pitching one of your scripts to one of the biggest and most established global broadcasters, this is your chance! 🚀

For one month only, writers can submit their original scripts to the BBC as it seeks ‘those with the strongest potential to be developed and produced for broadcast’.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get in front of key decision-makers and push your career to the next level.

Shortlisted writers will also have access to various opportunities including the BBC Scripted and Voices development groups.

If you have any questions, you can join one of the online drop-in sessions below with following Zoom link https://bbc.zoom.us/j/94586317587

- Tuesday 5th November 2024 - 12:30-1:00pm (Submissions open at 12 pm)
- Tuesday 12th November 2024 12:30-1:00pm (BSL interpretation available)
- Tuesday 19th November 2024 12:30-1:00pm
- Tuesday 26th November 2024 5:00-5:30pm
- Monday 2nd December 2024 (Day before submissions close) 5:00-5:30pm

Submission deadline is 12:00 on 3rd December 2024 🗓️

Find out more: www.bbc.co.uk/writers/opportunities/open-call

06/11/2024

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED: 14th November 🚨

This innovative South West-based tech network is looking for financially savvy, entrepreneurial collaborators to join their board of directors - could it be you, or someone you know?

If you have past experience on a board of directors, as a CFO, or in any other C-Suite position, this is a great opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the technology and emerging createch sectors.

Share this post with your network!

Apply here and use the reference: Non-Executive Director - https://www.grittytalent.tv/non-executive-director-role

Application deadline is 14th November 2024 🗓️ ⏳

29/10/2024

Thinking of starting your career in TV and film? Then this opportunity is for you! 🤩

ScreenSkills Trainee Finder provides ‘set-ready’ training to talented creatives who can then apply for placements on TV and film productions in the UK.

This year, the Children’s TV Skills Fund, Film Skills Fund and High-end TV Skills Fund have come together to deliver a single ScreenSkills Trainee Finder programme, creating access to a range of training opportunities across the UK.

In previous years trainees have been placed on productions including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Venom: the Last Dance, Baby Reindeer, Gangs of London, The Famous Five, Horrible Histories and more.

ScreenSkills Trainee Finder is looking for trainees who are keen to pursue a career in the following departments:

- Art department
- Assistant director/ floor runner
- Camera
- Costume
- Edit
- Hair and Make-up
- Locations
- Production Office
- Sound
- Video Assist and DI

Applications close at 14:00 on 6 November 2024 🗓️

Find out more or apply: https://www.screenskills.com/bookings/screenskills-trainee-finder-2025-26/e9bfd0d3-06a4-40e8-af86-3e8cb9c3b432/

28/10/2024

🚨 HIRING: Two Non-Executive Director positions 🚨

This innovative South West based tech network is looking for financially savvy, entrepreneurial collaborators to join their board of directors - could it be you?

If you've got past experience on a board of directors, as a CFO or in any other C-Suite position, this is a great opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the technology and emerging createch sectors.

Apply here and use the reference: Non-Executive Director - https://www.grittytalent.tv/non-executive-director-role

Application deadline is 7th November 2024 🗓️⏳

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23/10/2024

Are you an aspiring Welsh filmmaker? Looking to breakout and make a global impact? If that sounds like you, this opportunity from Media Cymru and University of South Wales is for you!

Delivered by experts working in the industry, sessions include:

Silver Screen Nuts & Bolts: Understanding the filmmaking elements of a made-for-cinema documentary

Commercial or Critical; choosing your route to success

Comparable Films: Making references work for you

Visually Communicating Your Film - tasters, reels, trailers and look books

Pictures into Words: Loglines, synopses, treatments, letters of motivation

Who does what? Producer and director roles and responsibilities

Brass Tacks: Practical budgeting and finance planning

Securing informed access and Intellectual Property Rights

Knowing your audiences and how to reach them

Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability: Requirements of Public Funders

Business Basics for Producers New to Film

This course is open to emerging filmmakers and/or producer/director teams who are committed to making their first feature documentary for the cinema, working in or based in Wales. You must have more than two years’ screen industry experience in non-fiction filmmaking; meaning you will have produced or directed at least one short independent non-fiction film, or two factual television programmes.

Application deadline is Friday 25th October 2024.

Find out more or apply via the link here: https://culture.research.southwales.ac.uk/research/media-cymru/training-dogfen-feature-intensive/

21/10/2024

A career in Virtual Production means having access to a growing number of opportunities, and the Skills Bootcamps in Virtual Production can get your foot in that door 🎥 🚀

But what does a career in Virtual Production look like? What roles are there, what are the responsibilities and what skills do they require? How do traditional production skill sets translate over and is there a clear path of career progression? 🤔

Complete with a free downloadable infographic, Gritty Talent answers all of that and more in this week’s blog looking at some of the most sought after roles in Virtual Production!

Read our blog here: https://www.grittytalent.tv/blog/a-career-in-virtual-production-skills-roles-and-opportunities

There’s just three days left to apply for the Skills Bootcamps in Virtual Production, so don’t wait - apply today:

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Unreal here: https://forms.office.com/e/PLMN09ZAAK

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Sony VENICE 2 here:
https://forms.office.com/e/SbwubhbReG

Find out more or apply here: https://www.myworld-creates.com/opportunities/skills-bootcamps-in-virtual-production/

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded for learners.

A career in Virtual Production is far from one dimensional. Through a mix of VFX, CGI, Mixed Reality and traditional production techniques, Virtual Production (VP) is pushing the boundaries of what is visually and practically possible in and out of TV & Film. In this blog we look at some of th

18/10/2024

🚨 Just FIVE DAYS left to apply 🚨

In case you missed it, Gritty Talent is partnering with the University of Bristol and MARS Academy to deliver two Skills Bootcamps in Virtual Production (VP) - one of the fastest growing areas of film and TV production.

The Skills Bootcamps offer participants the chance to either get to grips with leading real-time 3D creation tool Unreal Engine, or gain invaluable hands-on experience with the Sony VENICE 2 video camera.

Through a mix of practical training, expert workshops, and mentoring, participants will cover the entire VP pipeline. They’ll work on a VP volume, have the chance to add to their portfolio, receive guidance from experts in the field, and more.

Gritty Talent will also be running a series of workshops including: career mapping, CV and interviewing advice, EDI & inclusive leadership training, mentoring, networking and you’ll get an opportunity to meet the employers in the region.

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Unreal Engine here: https://forms.office.com/e/PLMN09ZAAK

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Sony VENICE 2 here: https://forms.office.com/e/SbwubhbReG

Find out more or apply here: https://www.myworld-creates.com/opportunities/skills-bootcamps-in-virtual-production/

11/10/2024

If you’ve got big ideas for unscripted shows and a passion for TV, this is the opportunity for you! 🤩

Studio Lambert, the makers of The Traitors, Race Across the World, Squid Game: The Challenge and Gogglebox, have opened applications for their returning SPARK development trainee programme.

The initial 12-week paid contract starts in January 2025, which includes in-house training in multiple aspects of format development.

They’re especially encouraging applicants from groups under-represented in the TV industry.

Find out more or apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfauyr1ZSnm80Q4jzOotdzu-zBKQdksjh1EMW2q0lZ4ZJY2_Q/viewform

10/10/2024

Thinking of applying for ’ Trainee Finder programme? Sign-up for the live launch webinar on Wednesday 16th October 2024, running from 18:00 until 19:00.

If you want to know how the programme works, what kind of placements will be on offer, or even what key things ScreenSkills are looking for in an application, sign-up to webinar today.

Find out more or apply at: https://www.screenskills.com/bookings/trainee-finder-2025-26-launch-webinar/



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09/10/2024

Virtual Production (VP) is one of the fastest growing areas of TV & Film production and creating new career opportunities for talent… The time to gain the skills and get involved is now!

In this blog, marketing manager Remi dives into the details of the Skills Bootcamps, explores the growing role of virtual production in TV & Film and why the Skills Bootcamps are your chance to develop essential skills and get your foot in the VP door - for free!

https://www.grittytalent.tv/blog/skills-bootcamps-in-virtual-production-the-future-of-tv-production

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Unreal here: https://forms.office.com/e/PLMN09ZAAK

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Sony VENICE 2 here: https://forms.office.com/e/SbwubhbReG

Virtual Production (VP) is one of the fastest growing areas of TV & Film production and creating new career opportunities for talent. In this blog, marketing manager Remi dives into the Skills Bootcamps in Virtual Production, explores the growing role of virtual production in TV & Film and

07/10/2024

🚨 CALLING ALL ASPIRING WELSH FILMMAKERS 🚨

Aimed at discovering and nurturing emerging filmmakers across Wales, the initiative doubles up as a short film competition and talent development programme designed to promote Welsh talent, culture and language on a global stage.

Successful applicants will develop their skills over a series of bilingual workshops, both in-person and online, covering essential skills such as storytelling, pitching, and communication.

The winner is selected in Spring 2025 and will have their film produced and distributed by Amdani.

“By participating in The Welsh New Wave, aspiring filmmakers will not only develop their skills but also contribute to the promotion of Welsh culture and language on a global stage. This initiative aligns with Amdani's mission to elevate Welsh cinema and support a greener film industry. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of a vibrant creative community dedicated to innovative and sustainable filmmaking.”

If you would have any questions about how to apply or would like to chat to somebody about making the application process more accessible to you, please email [email protected]

Application deadline is 11:59 pm, 31 October 2024

Apply via the link in our bio 🔗

07/10/2024

Apply to the Skills Bootcamps in Virtual production (VP) today and unlock the skills shaping the future of Film & TV production! 🎥🚀

Through a mix of hands-on training, expert workshops and mentoring you’ll gain a broad understanding of VP, explore the full VP pipeline, and gain essential career-boosting knowledge.

By the end of each course, you’ll have received training in either Unreal Engine or the Sony Venice 2 camera, had practical experience on a Virtual Production volume, got the chance to add to your portfolio and an opportunity to meet the employers in the region.

Applications close on 23rd October 2024 🗓️

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Unreal Engine here: https://forms.office.com/e/PLMN09ZAAK

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Sony VENICE 2 here: https://forms.office.com/e/SbwubhbReG

Find out more or apply here: https://www.myworld-creates.com/opportunities/skills-bootcamps-in-virtual-production/

*Skills Bootcamps are fully funded for learners.

27/09/2024

If you’re a naturally creative person based in the West of England, looking to build a career from your passions, then this is the opportunity for you! 🤩

Funded by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and delivered in partnership with Gritty Talent, MARS Academy and specialist trainers, these two, free* Skills Bootcamps will develop essential skills for passionate talent to pursue a career in one of the fastest growing areas of film and TV production - Virtual Production (VP).

Virtual Production combines traditional filmmaking with ground breaking technology, to create realistic environments on a virtual set.

Skills Bootcamp Virtual Production with Unreal:

With 100 hours of learning time, successful applicants will get to grips with the leading real-time 3D creation tool Unreal Engine - used in Gaming, TV, Film and more.

Skills Bootcamp Virtual Production with Sony Venice 2:

Over the course of 60 hours, successful applicants will gain hands-on experience with the Sony VENICE 2 video camera - with the chance to become an accredited Sony VENICE 2 camera operator.

In both courses you’ll gain a broad understanding of VP and explore the full VP pipeline, including on-set roles, camera tracking, and real-time content. You will learn through hands-on training, expert workshops and mentoring.

By the end of the course, you’ll have had practical experience on a Virtual Production volume, had the chance to add to your portfolio, and an opportunity to meet the employers in the region.

The VP training will be complimented by a variety of Gritty Talent’s workshops and sessions to get you career-ready. These include career mapping, CV and interviewing advice, mentoring and networking.

Both Skills Bootcamp’s offer incredible value for talent looking to get ahead of the curve and develop emerging, soon-to-be-essential skills for a successful career in production.

Applications close on 23rd October 2024.

Find out more or apply here: https://www.myworld-creates.com/opportunities/skills-bootcamps-in-virtual-production/

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Unreal here: https://forms.office.com/e/PLMN09ZAAK

Apply for Skills Bootcamp in Sony VENICE 2 here: https://forms.office.com/e/SbwubhbReG

*Skills Bootcamps are fully funded for learners.

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