Grand Scheme Media

Join us for TWO FREE SESSIONS! ❤️🎉

Across two sessions in one day, Alison Cresswell and Grand Scheme Media present a walkthrough of the key information you need to be more confident in production. It will provide new information and also act as a refresher to ensure you are completely up to speed.

The course is delivered in two parts and includes information on regional differences in licensing, the benefits of working with chaperones, children's hours, policing crew behaviour, jigsaw identification, post care and managing the emotional needs of children.

https://www.screenskills.com/bookings/get-the-knowledge-working-with-under-18s-for-execs-part-2/

Get the Knowledge: Working with under 18s - For execs - Part 2 - Training Course ScreenSkills

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🚨Urgent callout🚨

Production Manager wanted for a Scripted Comedy Series shooting in the North East this summer.
To start ASAP until the 23rd August.
Based in Middlesbrough.

If you are available and interested, please send CV’s to [email protected] with ‘COMEDY SERIES – PRODUCTION MANAGER’ in the subject, outlining your current availability.

MUST HAVE SCRIPTED EXPERIENCE. Please only apply if you have the relevant credits.

Hat Trick welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Their offices are accessible, and we can make required adjustments to suit individual needs. If you would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please do get in touch.

"We had a fabulous time working in Glasgow, with line producers, producers and other freelancers all keen to get to grips with movie magic scheduling and budgeting. Across two days, we busted the dark arts of scheduling and budgeting. Explored and navigated our way through all the essential elements of the software, and by the end of each day, every single person in the room could navigate their way around the programmes and practically create a schedule and/or budget from scratch. Not bad at all, and a good laugh to boot. Looking forward to our next one."

- One of our fantastic trainers, Addie Orfila

So why join our course?

This course is delivered in two parts and includes information on regional differences in licensing, the benefits of working with chaperones, children's hours, policing crew behaviour, jigsaw identification, post care and managing the emotional needs of children.

The second session is delivered later the same day.

We also invite guest experts from the world of production to provide added insight to working with Under 18s.

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Get the Knowledge: Working with under 18s - For execs - Part 1 - Training Course ScreenSkills

Gorgeous gowns, extravagant chateaus, beautiful period styling: this biopic of one of fashion’s most distinctive icons is a visual feast. 👚👗

Becoming Karl Lagerfeld review – an absolute feast for the eyes Gorgeous gowns, extravagant chateaus, beautiful period styling: this biopic of one of fashion’s most distinctive icons is a visual feast. Even if it is a fairly slight portrait

3 tips on how to get into TV work if you're just starting out!

By our wonderful Mark Robson.

Do you know Dennis Potter?

What makes him remarkable is the fact that he faced many challenges and obstacles throughout his career. Despite being celebrated for his creativity, his work was also met with controversy and even banned by the BBC. This only goes to show the power and impact of his writing, as it pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms.

‘The quality of the writing was clear as a bell’: the astonishing talent of Dennis Potter The trailblazing dramatist, who died in 1994 at 59, was celebrated for his extraordinary creativity, but also had work banned by the BBC. His peers discuss his legacy – and that extraordinary final interview

Diversity in production (broader range of content, shorter runs, less stripped scheduling, etc.) could encourage greater diversity in production teams and offer a bigger pool of talent opportunities to work.

‘I’m sick of it!’ The diabolical reality of being one of the few working-class people in TV From nepotism to pay so bad that even Bafta winners are quitting the industry, the odds are stacked against working-class talent. No wonder stars like Lucy Beaumont want to ‘jack it all in’

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/article/2024/may/28/retirement-age-time-bomb-helen-lederer-alexei-sayle-john-cleese

‘This is a ticking time bomb’: why are so many entertainers forced to work past retirement age? From jobbing workers to familiar names, legions of entertainers are working well into their 70s and 80s. Why? Our writer uncovers an alarming story of shrinking budgets, axed royalties, misguided mortgages and paltry pensions

Who IS Grandscheme?

We are a team of highly successful Television Consultants and Trainers. But that's not all - we also have a passion for creating new projects for the screen under our production company, GRAND SCHEME PRODUCTIONS. Our main goal is to work closely with clients to come up with innovative formats, write compelling pitches, and package ideas for production. We pride ourselves on being able to open doors and secure winning commissions, having helped our clients secure over £8,000,000 worth of TV business. We're also dedicated to sharing our knowledge and experience, having trained hundreds of media students. Join us at one of our free courses to make big dreams a reality in the world of television!

"It makes Richard Curtis’s film Notting Hill look like a gritty documentary about the mean streets of London."

Buying London review – probably the most hateable TV show ever made.

Buying London review – probably the most hateable TV show ever made I usually love to gawp at rich people and their wallpaper, but this British version of the real-estate reality show Selling Sunset is tired, tone-deaf and shamefully crass. Watching it will work you up into a total rage

Adverts may pay for the production of content but advertising is, in virtually all instances, mucho sh*tto. This, however, is something else. No link, seek it if you wisho.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/may/16/secret-misery-of-women-working-in-tv-television

The secret misery of women working in TV One female director hides that she has a child; younger women face a 39% gender pay gap; and harassment is widespread. Insiders say it’s a wonder the television industry has any women left at all

But sequels can often be so terrible; seems there is no plan for the plot most of the time. Name a sequel that's better than the first film?

Disney bets on sequels and password crackdown for profit growth Boss Bob Iger says sequels are cheaper to make because they save on marketing costs.

One of the biggest media players on the planet rubs eyes and realises that rinsing cherished brands is not necessarily the pathway to long lasting success.

Never have so many behaved so badly in the exploitation of product for profit.

Disney to ‘focus on quality’ as it plans to cut output – including Marvel movies CEO Bob Iger says company will scale back releases in superhero franchise as it seeks to take on Netflix in streaming market

A new one for you ✍️

This special edition of our ‘Get The Knowledge’ training programme focuses on the art of writing scripted content for children.

Presented online by experienced writer Julie Bower, we will guide you through the essential techniques required creatively and practically when working in the sector.

Get The Knowledge: Writing for Children's TV - Training Course ScreenSkills