New! Drama and scripted TV bootcamp

22 September 2022

Learn from leading film and production professionals about all aspects of production, gain on-set experience and tailored careers support

If you are interested in working in film and drama production, our latest Create Central Bootcamp funded by WMCA and delivered by University of Birmingham is a really exciting opportunity for graduates, college-leavers, career-changers and people over the age of 19 living in the West Midlands region to gain some practical industry experience and get a foot on the career ladder in this competitive sector.

This practical bootcamp is an immersive and intensive opportunity to learn about, and experience, all aspects of scripted drama production. You’ll work with leading film and TV professionals with years of experience in the industry, drawing on their expertise to prepare you for work on set, in a three-week intensive curriculum, which will take place at The Exchange in Birmingham city centre.

You’ll then have a two-week secondment to a film or TV production, gaining hands-on experience on set. You’ll be able to shadow a production, using the skills and knowledge you’ve gained in your training to observe and participate on set.

The practical bootcamp culminates with a range of online sessions in the final week, devoted to mentoring, CV support and masterclasses on ways into the industry.

If you are unemployed, you will be supported to secure an interview with an in-process production on completion of the course. If you are employed, you will be supported to re-train for a role/secure a promotion in the scripted drama/film industry.