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  • TRC SuperSizer development programme

    Six-month career-enhancing development programme for ambitious executives based in the Nations and English regions. As well as gaining exclusive access to leading broadcasters and commissioners, delegates will receive training on a variety of topics such as pitching, personal branding and persuasion and negotiation skills. Find out more on the TRC website.PRODUCTION, TRAINING

  • NFTS Female Self-Shooters

    Five-day training course held in different locations throughout the year for female factual film makers aimed at producer or assistant producer levels and designed to develop practical skills and grow confidence for everything from filming taster tapes to self-shooting their own documentary films. Find out more on the NFTS website. PRODUCTION, DIRECTING

  • BBC Sound First

    Development scheme to find the best emerging sound design talent in the UK. Selected artists attend a series of workshops to develop their work with award-winning producers, composers and sound designers before having it featured on Radio 3’s Between the Ears. Applications are open annually via the BBC Sound First website.PRODUCTION, SOUND, TRAINING

  • BBC New Comedy Awards

    Nationwide comedy search to find the best new stand-up performers. Shortlisted entries compete in televised regional heats across the UK with the winner from each performing at the final, broadcast on BBC One. The winner will receive a prize of £1,000, a paid commission to write and perform in a 30-minute audio pilot mentored by a BBC comedy commissioner. Further information on the New Comedy Awards website.PERFORMING, COMEDY, STAND-UP

  • BBC Sounds Audio Lab

    Podcaster programme to accelerate the next generation of audio creatives, helping to develop under-represented voices and turn fresh ideas into exciting new BBC podcasts. Each programme runs for seven to eight months offering funding, training, mentoring, production expertise and promotion. Applications open annually via the BBC Sounds Audio Lab website.TRAINING, PRODUCTION, PODCAST, PRESENTER

  • BBC Two Minute Masterpiece

    Offering up to six emerging Northern Ireland-based filmmakers the opportunity to create their own two-minute film to be shown on BBC iPlayer. Up to six filmmakers will be paired with an industry mentor and given a production fund to make their film. Applications are open yearly with information available on the Two Minute Masterpiece website. PRODUCTION

  • BBC Short Stuff - send your content now

    Year-round opportunity for comedy writers and performers from or based in Scotland to develop new ideas and characters via experimental short-form sketches published on the BBC Short Stuff website. Send the BBC Scotland commissioning team ideas for new sketches at any time.WRITING, PRODUCTION

  • BBC Film Associate Producer Programme

    Funded placements for emerging producers on up to eight BBC Film productions per year with particular emphasis on those from underrepresented groups. Individuals can apply directly with production companies or send expressions of interest to BBC Film.PRODUCTION, PLACEMENT, TRAINING

  • BBC Elevate

    Initiative to progress the careers of mid-level deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent production talent offering paid placements within TV production companies making BBC content along with tailored training and mentoring. Find out more on the BBC Creative Diversity website.PRODUCTION, PLACEMENTS, ACCESS

  • rad Scotland

    Eight-month placement-based training programme to kick-start careers in TV for those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the industry. Alongside training, applicants are placed within Scottish production companies as researchers, edit assistants or production assistants to gain valuable skills and experience. Applications are open annually via the TRC website. PRODUCTION, PLACEMENTS, TRAINING

  • rad Cymru Wales

    Eight-month placement-based training programme to kick-start careers in TV for those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the industry. Alongside training, applicants are placed within Welsh production companies as researchers, edit assistants or production team assistants to gain valuable skills and experience. Applications are open annually via the TRC website.PRODUCTION, PLACEMENTS, TRAINING

  • FormatLab

    Nine-month training programme supporting emerging entertainment and unscripted development executives in Scotland with training, mentoring from industry professionals and a fully paid production placement. Previous experience in television is welcome but not required. Applications open annually via the TRC website.PRODUCTION, PLACEMENTS, TRAINING

  • Factual Fast Track Scotland and Northern Ireland

    Year-long development programme accelerating the careers of unscripted TV creative leaders in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Candidates receive paid production placements, industry mentors and training alongside exclusive access to broadcast commissioners. Applications open annually on the TRC website.CONTENT CREATING, PRODUCTION

  • Factual Fast Track Wales and West

    Year-long development programme accelerating the careers of unscripted TV creative leaders in Wales and West England. Candidates receive paid production placements, industry mentors and training alongside exclusive access to broadcast commissioners. Applications open annually via the Factual Fast Track website.PRODUCTION, PLACEMENTS, TRAINING

  • BBC New Documentary Directors' Initiative

    Giving emerging directors the chance to make their first longform documentary for the BBC. Each director is supported by an established production company and mentored by an executive producer, receiving masterclasses from industry professionals. Previous films have won high-profile awards and alumni have gone on to direct flagship BBC factual series. Applications are open periodically on the BBC Careers website.PRODUCTION, PLACEMENTS, DIRECTING

  • BBC Ignite Animation Scheme

    Animation opportunity for creators to pitch and develop a programme idea for BBC Children’s. Shortlisted ideas receive funding for a potential series commission to be broadcast on the BBC. Information about how and when to apply is available on the BBC Commissioning website.ANIMATING, PRODUCTION

  • BBC Where It Begins

    Eight-week paid radio trainee scheme developing audio production skills. Recipients work across a range of live radio programmes on Asian Network, Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra working with broadcast, podcast and social media teams to develop their skills. Applications are open annually via the BBC Careers website.PRODUCTION, PODCAST, AUDIO

  • BBC Young Composer

    BBC Young Composer creates opportunities and resources for 12 to 18 year-olds across the UK who make their own original music, holding a nationwide competition every other year. Winners participate in a tailored development programme working with a mentor composer on a project with the BBC Concert Orchestra, culminating in a performance or broadcast opportunity. Applications are open biennially with full details on the BBC Young Composer website.MUSIC, CONTENT CREATING

  • New Generation Thinkers

    Offering the UK’s most promising arts and humanities early career researchers the opportunity to share their pioneering research with BBC Radio 4 listeners along with unique access to training and support from AHRC and the BBC. Applications open yearly via the UK Research and Innovation website.PERFORMING, WRITING, PRESENTING

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