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Early Entrant Pathways 2026 - Application Form

scotland@nfts.co.uk
https://nfts.co.uk/early-entrant-pathways

Are you starting out in film & TV in Scotland? Looking for work or to find out which area of the industry is right for you?

Our Early Entry Pathways Programme is here to help you.
This series of short training courses has been designed to provide department specific next step training courses for those in the early stages of their careers, particularly those who have undertaken initial training through Hit the Ground Running with BECTU Vision.

Our courses will provide a deep dive into the function of the department on a production, an overview of the day-to-day running of the department, the roles and responsibilities of the entry level positions in the department and how it works with other departments.

Participants will also receive key advice for how to survive and thrive in the industry. These courses will help participants develop and build their skills, resilience and employability.

The training courses are free of charge and a contribution towards travel and childcare costs is also available where applicable.

These courses will be delivered in person in Glasgow. Accessibility support is available if required.
Eligibility:

Applicants should be 18+, based in Scotland and actively seeking work in this sector

Students are not eligible for the training

If you are not eligible for the programme, you can sign up to our mailing list to be notified of future opportunities.

We recognise that some individuals face additional barriers to establishing a freelance career in film and television. In order to encourage a more diverse pool of new entrants, we particularly welcome applications from those who identify with the following groups:

If you describe yourself as being ethnically diverse
If you have a disability and/or a long-term health condition
If you have a learning difference
If during your school years, your household received income support
If you are female and wish to specialise in the technical areas of film & tv production
If you have geographical barriers to accessing training

If you identify with any of the above groups and would like to have a chat with us before you submit your application, please contact us at scotland@nfts.co.uk
Once you have submitted:

We aim to get back to all applicants as soon as possible after submission but depending on the number of applications we
receive, it may take up to 48 hours.

Early Entrant Pathways Programme is one part of a programme of year round training courses, events and opportunities for those interested in working in film and television in Scotland, funded by ScreenSkills, delivered by NFTS Scotland, in partnership with BECTU Vision.

If you have any questions, please contact scotland@nfts.co.uk
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