A new development programme for leaders working in independent production companies in the film, tv or digital industries across the North of England is being launched by the four screen agencies that together make up Screen Alliance North, a BFI Skills Cluster.
Leaders in the North of England will be offered a chance to receive free professional development support through the newly created INTO THE LEAD programme, which consists of an in-person networking event and a series of six online leadership sessions. The focus is on those working predominantly in scripted production including drama and comedy.
Speaker contributions will include some of the industry’s leading practitioners in digital and new tech, sustainability and leadership alongside advice and guidance around business innovation. Participants will also become part of a group of like-minded individuals who will be encouraged to think collaboratively to strengthen the sector outside London at a time of great change in the screen sector.
Penny Hall – Partnership Lead, Screen Alliance North:
We’re delighted to be working with Ruth Pitt and Under The Moon on this leadership development project. Raising the bar in the North for good working practice, inclusivity and long term sustainability is at the heart of our cluster’s ambitions. We hope this programme will support leaders to embed positive practices within their production companies and contribute to a more accessible and resilient screen industry across the North of England.
The programme will be delivered by N&R creative industry consultancy Under The Moon Ltd and creative business innovators Creaticity Ltd.
Initial selection will be via a simple expression of interest form. Initial applications open on November 14th and close on November 24th – a fast turnaround followed by a slightly more detailed selection process for shortlisted applicants, the scheme aims to take on 16 participants from across the North. Details can be found here: Into the Lead – Screen Alliance North
Ruth Pitt, director, Under The Moon:
The aim is to join up some of the North’s most ambitious leaders working at scripted indies and provide them with case studies, inspiration and practical support to match their effectiveness at a time of rapid change for the screen sector, whilst also ensuring they are leading by example, creating sustainable and healthy workplaces. Technology and global markets are moving fast and this focussed INTO THE LEAD programme will help them keep pace.
Applicants will be selected by mid-December and will attend a networking launch event on 14th January, with six weekly online sessions featuring expert speakers, exercises, resources and breakout sessions plus an action plan to be completed by the end of March.
This project is funded by Screen Alliance North, a BFI Skills Cluster, supported by BFI National Lottery funding.
