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Yesterday we welcomed Disney+'s Director of Unscripted Content Sean Doyle and Senior Manager of Unscripted Content Gaby ...
21/06/2024

Yesterday we welcomed Disney+'s Director of Unscripted Content Sean Doyle and Senior Manager of Unscripted Content Gaby Aung for an exclusive Commissioner Event.

During the session, they explored the latest Disney+ unscripted productions, including four-part series "Camden" featuring Dua Lipa and the upcoming fashion series “In Vogue”. They also discussed areas of interest for future commissions and how to best pitch an idea to their commissioning team.

Sign up to our mailing list to be notified about our next session in the Commissioner Event series: bit.ly/3TNfnMh

Are you a Senior Producer or Series Producer based in Scotland or Northern Ireland with an ambition to work on larger sc...
17/06/2024

Are you a Senior Producer or Series Producer based in Scotland or Northern Ireland with an ambition to work on larger scale and bigger budget productions?

Factual Fast Track might be the opportunity for you!

Factual Fast Track is a development programme designed to accelerate the careers of Scotland and Northern Ireland’s most talented and creative factual Producers. The programme features paid placements, training opportunities, commissioning insights and the chance to be mentored by industry leaders.

Applications close this Thursday, June 20th at 5pm. Find out more at bit.ly/TRCfft

This programme is funded by BBC, Channel4, Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen.

There is still time to apply to Factual Fast Track! ⏳Factual Fast Track is a development programme designed to accelerat...
13/06/2024

There is still time to apply to Factual Fast Track! ⏳

Factual Fast Track is a development programme designed to accelerate the careers of Scotland and Northern Ireland’s most talented and creative factual Producers. The programme features paid placements, training opportunities, commissioning insights and the chance to be mentored by industry leaders.

The third iteration of the programme will take place from September 2024 to July 2025, and will offer 1-2 training events every month as well as up to 20 weeks of placement throughout the year.

This programme is funded by BBC , Channel4, Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen.

Applications close next week on Thursday 20th June at 5pm.

Don't miss out, apply now via https://bit.ly/TRCfft

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Blacoe, Channel 4’s Head of Partnerships & Skills to our board of di...
10/06/2024

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Blacoe, Channel 4’s Head of Partnerships & Skills to our board of directors.

Kevin leads 4Skills, Channel 4’s commitment to skills, training and development and will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to support TRC’s commitment to developing creative talent across the Nations & Regions.

Read more about the announcement at bit.ly/3VySO0P

24/05/2024

Check out this great co-production by Daisybeck Studios and Corcadal Productions!

Christine Morris, Founder of Corcadal Productions, joined our SuperSizer development programme as part of the 2022/23 cohort.

She was one of the winners of our Channel 5 Pitching Challenge with Ben Frow, where three development executives were awarded a total of £6000 of development funding.

Since then, Corcadal Productions has secured its first network commission. Well done Christine! 👏

Last week we welcomed Jahirul Amin, Founder of CAVE Academy, for a two day Animation/VFX workshop as part of our Reset t...
21/05/2024

Last week we welcomed Jahirul Amin, Founder of CAVE Academy, for a two day Animation/VFX workshop as part of our Reset training.

The sessions covered reference gathering, how to build assets for animation, and how to best capture lighting. Our Reset trainees got to practice what they learned via a few short experiments throughout both days.

Find out more about the topics covered on these sessions on CAVE Academy's post below.

Factual Fast Track is back for a third year! 📢 Factual Fast Track is a reputation-building career development programme ...
16/05/2024

Factual Fast Track is back for a third year! 📢

Factual Fast Track is a reputation-building career development programme that fast tracks established, ambitious, Producers and Series Producers to move up the career ladder and work on larger scale and higher budget productions.

The scheme provides networking opportunities to help raise the Producers’ profiles, training sessions, mentoring support and an industry placement.

This programme is funded by BBC, Channel 4, Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen.

🔗 Applications are now open - find out more at https://bit.ly/TRCfft
📅 Deadline: Thursday 20th June, 5pm

Want to find out more about the upcoming rad Scotland? Join our online info event tomorrow at 1pm!Kelsey, Lucy and Sadie...
08/05/2024

Want to find out more about the upcoming rad Scotland? Join our online info event tomorrow at 1pm!

Kelsey, Lucy and Sadie will be joining us to tell us all about their experience on the traineeship and answer any questions you might have about the programme.

You can find out more about our panellists and sign up to our event via bit.ly/3JFzhVz

Interested in applying to our rad Scotland traineeship but not sure if this might be the opportunity for you?Join our lu...
25/04/2024

Interested in applying to our rad Scotland traineeship but not sure if this might be the opportunity for you?

Join our lunchtime Zoom session on Thursday May 9th at 1pm to find out more about rad, what to expect from the traineeship and top tips for your application.

This webinar will give you the chance to hear about our alumni’s experiences on the programme and ask them any questions you may have about the roles.

rad Scotland is a paid 8-month TV traineeship aimed at those who are underrepresented in the TV industry: those who are either deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Find out more and sign up to our event at bit.ly/3JFzhVz

Do you have a background in Unscripted TV / Children’s TV / Advertising and Commercial Production / Live events / Theatr...
23/04/2024

Do you have a background in Unscripted TV / Children’s TV / Advertising and Commercial Production / Live events / Theatre or similar and are eager to transition into the realm of
Scripted Drama?

The Forge Entertainment will be running a training opportunity for those looking to make a move into Scripted Drama.

Applicants must be Scotland based.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K6CR3QM

Meet the delegates who will be taking part in the third iteration of Leading Creative Companies.Designed for Managing Di...
17/04/2024

Meet the delegates who will be taking part in the third iteration of Leading Creative Companies.

Designed for Managing Directors, Business Owners and Senior Management Executives who lead indies based in the Nations and Regions, this course will help maintain focus, direction, creative output across the whole team and provide and invaluable opportunity to connect with fellow business leaders.

Find out more about the selected delegates on our website: bit.ly/3VXonSE

Following the success of its first edition, we are delighted to announce a brand new cohort for SuperSizing Development ...
16/04/2024

Following the success of its first edition, we are delighted to announce a brand new cohort for SuperSizing Development Teams.

An off-shoot of our signature training programme SuperSizer, SuperSizing Development Teams was designed with experienced trainer Alex Dalton to help local indies maximise creativity across their team.

We look forward to supporting these companies and their development teams!

SuperSizing Development Teams is funded by Screen Scotland.

Find out more about the selected company delegates on bit.ly/3Uil07o

Our paid eight-month TV traineeship rad Scotland is back for a fifth year.rad is a paid eight-month traineeship within a...
02/04/2024

Our paid eight-month TV traineeship rad Scotland is back for a fifth year.

rad is a paid eight-month traineeship within a Scottish independent television production company which includes full training throughout the placement.

The programme is aimed at those who are underrepresented in the TV industry: those who are either deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

If you have always wanted to join the TV industry but haven’t been able to find a way in, this might be your chance!

🔗 Find out more and apply on bit.ly/3XIOjP0
🗓 Applications close on Tuesday 14th May

Want to find out more about our entry level opportunities? Join our online info event this Wednesday at 6pm!As part of B...
25/03/2024

Want to find out more about our entry level opportunities? Join our online info event this Wednesday at 6pm!

As part of BBC’s Bring the Drama Festival, we will be hosting a Zoom webinar about the TV opportunities available to get started in the Scottish TV industry.

Amanda, Alf and Kelsey will be joining us to tell us all about their experience on our rad Scotland traineeship.

You can find out more about our panellists and sign up to our event via our website: bit.ly/3xhIjFj

For more opportunities across the UK, check out the ERIC app.

Congrats to our rad Scotland delegates for completing their traineeship! 👏After a paid eight-month traineeship within a ...
20/03/2024

Congrats to our rad Scotland delegates for completing their traineeship! 👏

After a paid eight-month traineeship within a Scottish independent television production company inclusive of full training throughout the placement, our cohort is now ready to continue their journey in the TV industry.

Want to hear more about production opportunities in Scotland? Register for our upcoming online info event bit.ly/49OZTyt

rad Scotland is funded by Screen Scotland, BBC Nations and Regions, Channel 4 and BBC Studios.

Photo credit: Siyao Li

Applications close this Thursday! ⏳Are you a Managing Director, Business Owner or Senior Management Executive who leads ...
19/03/2024

Applications close this Thursday! ⏳

Are you a Managing Director, Business Owner or Senior Management Executive who leads an indie based in the Nations and Regions?

Then our Leading Creative Companies course might be for you!

LCC was developed with industry leaders and senior company members in mind to help maintain focus, direction, creative output across the whole team and develop the best company culture for your business. It also provides an invaluable opportunity to expand your network and connections with fellow business leaders across the Nations & Regions.

Find out more and apply at bit.ly/33QD5Cj

Applications for Leading Creative Companies close next week!LCC is a training programme for Managing Directors, Business...
14/03/2024

Applications for Leading Creative Companies close next week!

LCC is a training programme for Managing Directors, Business Owners and Senior Management Executives who lead indies based in the Nations and Regions.

The course will run for 6 weeks with only a two-hour weekly commitment, and will cover a variety of fundamental topics including leadership styles, company purpose and vision, internal dynamics and external relationships.

🔗 Apply now via our website bit.ly/33QD5Cj
📆 Deadline: Thursday 21st March

Our SuperSizer delegates recently took a three-day trip to London, where the 14 development executives from across the N...
13/03/2024

Our SuperSizer delegates recently took a three-day trip to London, where the 14 development executives from across the Nations & Regions had the opportunity to visit the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Netflix and UKTV headquarters to meet with commissioners and business insights staff.

Read more about the trip on our website: bit.ly/3TAaQyX

Earlier this week, our Format Lab trainees were invited by Tuesday's Child Television for an exclusive behind the scenes...
09/03/2024

Earlier this week, our Format Lab trainees were invited by Tuesday's Child Television for an exclusive behind the scenes tour and record of The Hit List.

What an exciting opportunity! 🤩

We are excited to announce our new cohort of trainees taking part in this year's Reset!For the next eight months, our Re...
07/03/2024

We are excited to announce our new cohort of trainees taking part in this year's Reset!

For the next eight months, our Reset trainees will get ready to embark on a new, exciting career through a series of training sessions and a paid placement within a Scottish Animation, Visual Effects (VFX) or Games company.

Find out more about our delegates at bit.ly/3Tran0L

Photo credit: Siyao Li

07/03/2024
Have you always wanted to kickstart your career in Scotland's TV industry? 📺As part of the BBC Bring The Drama Festival,...
28/02/2024

Have you always wanted to kickstart your career in Scotland's TV industry? 📺

As part of the BBC Bring The Drama Festival, we are hosting an info session about the production opportunities available in Scotland.

The event will feature some of our trainees and alumni, and will offer the opportunity to ask them about their experiences on our programmes.

📆 Wednesday 27th March, 6pm
📍 Zoom

Register your interest now at bit.ly/49OZTyt and check out the ERIC app for more opportunities across the UK.

There is still time to apply to Leading Creative Companies!Leading Creative Companies is a training programme for Managi...
26/02/2024

There is still time to apply to Leading Creative Companies!

Leading Creative Companies is a training programme for Managing Directors, Business Owners and Senior Management Executives who lead indies based in the Nations and Regions.

Running from April to May 2024, LCC provides a crucial and rare opportunity for industry leaders to connect on a personal and professional level.

The course will cover a variety of fundamental topics including leadership styles, company purpose and vision, internal dynamics and external relationships.

🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/33QD5Cj
📆 Deadline: Thursday 21st March

And that’s a wrap on FormatLab 2!After completing their nine-month traineeship, our FormatLab delegates are now ready to...
16/02/2024

And that’s a wrap on FormatLab 2!

After completing their nine-month traineeship, our FormatLab delegates are now ready to start an exciting budding career in unscripted development.

Well done everyone! 👏

We just launched our newly designed website! 😍With a sleek new interface, our website makes it easier to browse our offe...
15/02/2024

We just launched our newly designed website! 😍

With a sleek new interface, our website makes it easier to browse our offering, apply for our programmes and get to know our alumni.

We also launched the TRC Hub, our new platform for delegates, alumni and network members with over 100 hours of training and additional resources.

Thanks to the team at Parachute - Digital Agency for their brilliant work!

🔗 Check it out and let us know what you think: trcmedia.org

Applications are now open for Leading Creative Companies, our course for Managing Directors, Business Owners and Senior ...
08/02/2024

Applications are now open for Leading Creative Companies, our course for Managing Directors, Business Owners and Senior Management Executives who lead indies based in the Nations and Regions.

Leading Creative Companies is designed to help maintain focus, direction, creative output across the whole team and provides an invaluable opportunity to expand your network and connections with fellow business leaders.

Find out more and apply by Thursday 21st March: bit.ly/33QD5Cj

After nine months of training, our FormatLab delegates travelled down to London for a unique pitching session and studio...
01/02/2024

After nine months of training, our FormatLab delegates travelled down to London for a unique pitching session and studio visit. 📺

Our trainees got to pitch their brilliant ideas to Kalpna Patel-Knight, BBC Head of Entertainment, and Neil McCallum, Commissioning Editor, BBC Daytime & Entertainment.

They also had the chance to meet the BBC Studioworks team and attend a recording of ITV's The Chase.

Last week our rad Cymru Wales delegates got to visit the BBC Cymru Wales headquarters at Central Square in Cardiff.Here ...
26/01/2024

Last week our rad Cymru Wales delegates got to visit the BBC Cymru Wales headquarters at Central Square in Cardiff.

Here are a few pics of the cohort from the day! 📷

Have you heard? SuperSizing Development Teams is back! Running from mid April to early June 2024, SSDT is an intensive s...
19/01/2024

Have you heard? SuperSizing Development Teams is back!

Running from mid April to early June 2024, SSDT is an intensive short course which aims to maximise creativity across the entire development process within a company.

This course will provide indies with a framework to create stronger ideas of scale, provide solutions to challenges, build confidence in their creativity, and empower the development output across the whole team.

The deadline for applications is Friday 26th January.

Don't miss out, apply now! https://bit.ly/40XEqAg

Thank you for supporting TRC this past year! ✨With 11 training courses and over 90 delegates trained, 2023 has been our ...
31/12/2023

Thank you for supporting TRC this past year! ✨

With 11 training courses and over 90 delegates trained, 2023 has been our busiest year so far.

We look forward to continuing to support the sector in 2024 with our professional development programmes, traineeships, short courses and events.

Stay tuned for some more exciting TRC news in the new year!

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For over 20 years we have delivered high-end training for individuals and businesses working within the broadcast and digital sectors.

Through TRC training, careers have been transformed, new start-ups established, international business secured, skill shortages tackled, business strategies reframed and invaluable networks formed.

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