Launched last year as a result of the downturn in programme commissioning, Pact - together with independent production companies in Scotland - developed the Next Steps Initiative which looks to provide employment for participants with existing industry experience for a six-month period, which will run from June until November this year.
Raise the Roof Productions, STV Studios, Firecrest Films, Lion TV/All3Media, BEEZR and Storyboard Studios will be supporting the participants with a role in production, and training will be provided through Pact by NFTS Scotland.
Screen Scotland fully supports the programme, providing 50% match funding for salary costs and training. The training will cover both technical and soft skills, including: Hit the Ground Running, Sustainable Resilience, Researchers Survival Guide, TV Development Bootcamp, Camera Training, Production Management Bootcamp, CV Workshop, Finance for Freelancers, Networking & Social Media Skills Masterclass and Career Mapping.