Deadline: Ongoing
The Screen Scotland is currently accepting applications for the Professional Development Fund to provide support for individuals working in film and television to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally.
The development of Scotland’s screen workforce is essential to meet the industry’s growth, and to increase its diversity. Priority will be given to:
- Developments in areas of skills shortages and
- Applicants under-represented in the screen industries.
Funding Information
- You can apply to this fund for any amount between £250 and £5,000 (not including personal access costs).
Skills Priorities
- While there are skills gaps throughout the screen workforce, areas of particular concern include skills associated with the following roles:
- Production (Producers, Line Producers, Unit Production Managers, Production Managers and Production Co-ordinators)
- First and Second Assistant Directors
- Heads of Department and Supervisory Grades across technical and craft departments in film and TV
- Locations
- TV Series Producers
- Showrunners
- Editors
- Development Executives and Researchers
- Script Editors.
Who can apply?
- Applications are welcome from individuals who live in Scotland and work within the Scottish film and TV sector. The fund is aimed primarily at freelancers. However, applications from individuals working in small and growing screen businesses may be considered if a strong case for public funding is made, and there is a cash contribution from your employer to the budget. Please note that this fund cannot support new entrants to the industry.
For more information, visit Screen Scotland.
