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Screen industry skills boost for the North

Posted on by Curtis Wake
Screen industry skills boost for the North

Over 6,000 people across the North of England have benefitted from Screen Alliance North activity during their second year of funding.

In their latest figures just released, the northern skills cluster, supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery funding, the partnership has continued to make an impact attracting almost 10,000 people to their events throughout the year and have supported trainees from a range of marginalised backgrounds (48% of trainees have a disability, 28% of trainees identify as LGBTQ+ and 24% of trainees are from low socio-economic backgrounds).

Screen Alliance North, a partnership formed by Liverpool Film Office, North East Screen, Screen Manchester and Screen Yorkshire in April 2023, has delivered through each agency nearly 400 activities this year, from bootcamps to bespoke training sessions, shadowing placements to on the job training.

Formed to address the skills gap in the industry and to level out opportunities in the northern region, the partnership is strongly focused on equal access within the industry and increasing accessibility to the industry.

Alison Gwynn, Chief Executive of North East Screen said on behalf of the Executive Team:
“We’re committed to ensuring that opportunity is not determined by postcode or class, and that the north is not just a place where productions are made, but where careers are built and sustained. This year we’ve built strong new connections and developed existing relationships, working with stakeholders and collaborating with employers, to create 100’s of meaningful opportunities for people across the North and are proud of what we have achieved.”

Penny Hall, Skills Cluster Lead added: “This review outlines the impact of our second year. We have delivered targeted training in high-demand areas, shaped by direct engagement with productions and crew. We’ve piloted new approaches to inclusive leadership and worked with a range of partners on access, sustainability and good working practice, because we believe real change must start at the top and be embedded into everyday working practices.”

Screen Alliance North are already delivering year three of their planned activity which focuses on five core objectives and are in the planning stages for future funding possibilities. The four northern agencies now work closely together for skills work, industry mapping and data collection, with the film offices closely linked to support major productions.

Alison continued: “As the agencies have worked more strongly together, the cluster has evolved and we feel the strength of our partnership is benefitting productions and crew as well as making the industry more accessible for new entrants from all backgrounds. We know what’s happening in our individual regions so together we have a very strong position and can support each other. We want to make a big difference to the industry and collectively we can achieve that in a sustainable way that grows production in the North.”

For details of Screen Alliance North’s impact in Year 2 read the full report here

We are hiring – Finance Director

Posted on by North East Screen

The North East is seeing huge growth in the film and TV industry, with production already up 89% in the past two years and with studio developments on the horizon, it’s an exciting time to join the industry.

North East Screen are currently looking for a Finance Director to join the team as it transitions into a new phase of delivery. This role will be key to the success and implementation of this next phase, and showing the economic impact our organisation and industry is having on the region.

We’re looking for an experienced Head/Director of Finance who has in-depth understanding of financial business planning and budget management who has experience of managing seven-figure budgets and is looking for a new challenge.  

Opportunities like this role don’t come around very often. If you think this may be the job for you, then please check out the job description and apply by sending your CV and cover letter (detailing how your skills and experience match the job description) to work@northeastscreen.org.

The deadline to apply is midnight, Sunday 26th January.

For more information about the role, including salary, working hours and job description, please visit our careers page.

We are hiring – come work for the North East Screen family!

Posted on by North East Screen

We are looking for two people to join us as Development Coordinator and Skills Coordinator and continue to develop and support the North East’s film and TV industry.

If you love film and TV, have solid admin skills, a creative eye and want to make an impact then the Development Coordinator role may be just right for you. You’ll be part of the Talent and Business Development team helping to support North East companies and talent to land opportunities and thrive.

There’ll be a number of administrative duties you’ll have to do and be first port of call for all development related enquiries, as well as assisting the wider team with events and content creation.

Apply now for the Development Coordinator role.

If you fancy helping people get work in film and TV and supporting them on their journey, then apply to be our Skills Coordinator? You will be part of the Film Office team, reporting to the Skills Manager.

Your role will see you support North East based crew and those looking to get into the industry, offering insights on work opportunities, and give our Crew Academy members support and advice that will lead to them landing that next role. You’ll also look after our Crew Academy database, ensuring it is up-to-date and explore ways to grow and maintain it.

Apply now for the Skills Coordinator role.

You have until Midnight, Sunday 8th October to apply.

Screen Alliance North are hiring – Skills Cluster roles

Posted on by Jo Macleod

Screen Alliance North, a new £2.3m BFI Skills Cluster led by Screen Yorkshire, Liverpool Film Office, Screen Manchester and North East Screen, is recruiting for two new full-time roles, to support development and training of the screen sector workforce across the North of England.

Skills Cluster Partnership Lead – £47,000 – £49,000

Skills Cluster Evaluation Manager – £42,000 – £44,000

These roles are full time (37 hours per week) and a three year fixed term contract. They can be based at any of the partner offices in Sunderland, Hartlepool, Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds and will see work across all of the partner regions.

For more information on the jobs and how to apply, please visit our careers page.

Applications close on Wednesday 24th May.

We are hiring – Talent and Business Development Coordinator

Posted on by North East Screen

We are looking for a Talent and Business Development Coordinator to join our team and help support the growing screen industry in the North East.

If you have a keen interest in film and TV and a passion for developing and supporting local companies and talent, then this may be the perfect role for you.

You will be the administrative centre and first point of contact for the Business and Talent Development team, supporting them to work effectively across their activity.

This role is full time and based in our offices in Sunderland and Hartlepool. The deadline for applications is the 30th of April.

Click here to learn more about the role and how to apply.

Locations Researcher opportunity with North East Screen

Posted on by North East Screen

Do you have a keen eye for good film and TV locations?

We are looking for a Locations Researcher to join our team on a freelance, short-term contract. To help us showcase the brilliant destinations the North East has to offer.

Our locations database currently holds thousands of fabulous locations and we need to keep it up to date in order to attract productions to the region.

If you’re organised, have a good geographical knowledge of the North East, and know your way around a spreadsheet then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

The contract is for 12 days across a 6-week period, to be reviewed with the potential of extension. The closing date to apply is Sunday the 30th of April.

Click here to learn more about the role.