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High End TV Talent: The story so far…

1 Foreword

The High End (HETV) Council draws together the expertise of the TV Drama Industry and the funds provided by the voluntary levy on High End Drama production. Around £2M is available every year and applied developing the skills necessary to service the buoyant level of production in the UK.

Over the last year, innovative programmes and 03 ...... Foreword partnerships designed to create diversity of opportunity have been at the centre of our work. 04 - 25...... Transmitted writing, directing, producing and technical grade initiatives have introduced new players and up-skilled 26 - 39...... Greenlit experienced professionals looking to develop their careers. Looking ahead, the HETV Council will, over the next year, make major investments in the UK CONTENTS 40 - 47...... In Development Nations and Regions to develop the crew base and

FOREWORD nurture local creativity. We will also be looking to expand our work wider to take into account the high level skill needs of the HETV VFX and post production services.

UK TV drama is renowned for its The work of the HETV Council is pragmatic, focussed and swiftly reactive. This flows from the industry rich content, high production values experience of production professionals who sit on and dynamic narratives. To ensure the Council. We are, without exception, current this reputation remains training and practitioners with a close understanding of the development behind the camera is crucial. challenges and frustrations of television drama. Whether you are a new entrant, a broadcaster, an The story so far… is a reflection of some experienced freelancer, a post production house, a tiny of the work that the High End TV (HETV) Indie or a diverse trans-national media company; we Council and HETV Levy has been doing. want to hear from you. How can we help you develop your skills and aspirations? How can we support new The HETV Levy is administered by ways of working and consolidate your position in the industry? We move quickly to get you up and running. Creative Skillset. Our touch is light but based on hands-on expertise. We want you, your company or your employees to be excited and looking forward inside a vital, fast moving international television arena.

We look forward to meeting and engaging with you. Bryan Elsley, Chair: High End TV Council. Image: Poldark © Mammoth Screen

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WRITERS BAME TV Writers Boot Camp: Original TV Drama Series Fresh Voices and The Film School

With the support of the HETV Levy, The eleven boot camp writers are: “This scheme has provided Fresh Voices and London Film School me with a toolkit and an • Perrie Balthazar Workshops collaborated to develop instruction manual with a practical bootcamp to enhance the • Catherine Johnson which to build a career. I creative and industry skills of already • Anjum Malik know now how to interrogate experienced BAME TV drama writers. an idea so it can become • Michael Maynard a workable, marketable, The BAME TV Writers Boot Camp commercial television series is practical and intensive, focused • Abigail Mensah without sacrificing, or on enabling the writers to complete • Jon Sen a presentation of their series to compromising my voice.” industry standard. It is industry-savvy, • Sumerah Srivastav Alex Stewart, connecting these writers to production • Omar Khan companies and broadcast executives 2016 boot camp participant. who contribute to the development • Alexander Stewart of their work. It is professionalising, • Paven Virk developing the writers’ understanding of industry structures and relationships • Andy Campbell that will inform their professional practice for years to come. And by More information: [email protected] doing all these things, it is empowering.

The bootcamp has run twice supporting eleven writers. From the first cohort two writers' projects were commissioned “I loved it. I applied hoping by production companies BBC Drama it would provide a useful and Left Bank Pictures, and a third was framework for completing invited to write for . my script. Ended up being From the latest cohort of the writers so much more – it has has been invited onto a BBC shadow writing scheme, another has been given me a new insight into re-commissioned on EastEnders and a different ways to work. third is working on an original series You will achieve what you idea with a major production company. never thought possible – a finished script and bible ready to be read by industry professionals.”

Jon Sen, 2015 boot camp participant.

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Screenplay Studio4 Avatar Productions Acme Films and

The Screenplay project was a development "The Screenplay project has had an Studio4 is a project run by Acme Films programme for forty writers from BAME immeasurable impact on my career. in partnership with Channel 4 and the backgrounds who were nominated by Having written for a continuing drama HETV Levy, to develop and engage under- Image: Run © Channel 4 production companies, agents and and several self-generated short films, represented BAME writing talent. A number of these pitches have been picked broadcasters. It was delivered by Avatar where next was always a big question. up by Beth Willis and her team at Channel Productions in partnership with BBC Thanks to Screenplay the answer is In its first year, six talented writers were 4 Drama and Studio4 has projects in paid Independent Drama, BBC Writersroom working with a top producer who identified from over a hundred submissions development across both C4 and E4. and the HETV Levy. has a fantastic track record in Deep to create and pitch their own Channel 4 or Sehgal and the opportunity to work E4 series. The six Studio4 writers are: Shortlisted writers received a residential with one of Britain's top development programme, senior industry in . The support and mentoring and an extensive series of encouragement through Screenplay masterclasses with leading writers is genuinely invaluable." Victoria Asare-Archer won Nida Manzoor was named as including Peter Moffat and Bryan Elsley. the BBC Writersroom IdeasTap a Broadcast Hot in 2015 They also received dedicated script editor Nick Ahad Inspires competition and having written and directed support over the course of their project was a semi-finalist in the her short film 7.2, which development. Screenwriting Goldmine premiered at the London Film Other writers who were part of the competition with her original TV , Festival. Nida is adapting the book, Sophie The first commissioned full script project included: which was also shortlisted for the London Khan is Not Obliged for ITV Studios, as well was from Nick Ahad, mentored by Vinay Patel, Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Ella Screenwriters Festival contest. as developing her first feature. Paul Abbott (State of Play, , Carmen Greenhill, Dale Phillips, Faisal A No Offence). Qureshi and Dare Aiyegbayo. Ibini was on the Royal Nathaniel Martello-White’s Court Writers Programme and debut play sold-out at The became the Theatre’s Young Vic and his new play BBC Writersroom writer-in- will premiere at the Royal residence. Her debut play Court in 2016. He’s just been co-won the Alfred Fagon Audience Award given the greenlight to direct his short 2015 and her plays have been performed CLA'AM with Acme, Creative England and at the National Theatre, Birmingham Rep, BBC Films. Royal Exchange Theatre and Hackney Showrooms. Zam Salim received Best Director and Best Feature at Aneil Karia’s graduation piece the British Academy Awards from the NFTS won the RTS 2012 for his first Student Award which was feature Up There. He was broadcast by the BBC. He was chosen as a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit named as a 2009 Broadcast 2013/14 and One to Watch by Moviescope Hot Shot and his second short won the New magazine in 2013. His most recent work European Talent Award. He was selected Dropping Off Michael won the Audience as one of Screen International's 2014 Stars Award at the International Film of Tomorrow and is currently developing his Festival 2015. Image: The Indian Doctor © Avatar Productions first feature withRook's Nest. More information: [email protected] 08 09 Writers Writers

TV Writers’ "The training course was a very successful "Michael is a genuine star of the future. "’ Gospel Truth project, Development Fund endeavour for both Richard and Hat Trick. His writing is bold, intelligent, endlessly supported by the HETV Levy, discovered With the HETV money we were able to give imaginative and has no creative inhibitions. four very different writers who brought funding to Richard to write a script as well He's an artist. The page is his canvas, the a real passion and energy to the Writers A pilot programme initiated by the HETV as set up two writers rooms and employ a pen is his brush and he has an effortless Room. The four writers all contributed Council to provide funding to help develop script editor for the day. As a result of the ability to paint pictures with words. hugely original episode stories which were and support emerging writers and script training Hat Trick have now optioned the It's been an absolute joy working with edited by the and we are now editors across the UK. idea and Richard is currently writing the him, and I hope this is the start of many in the process of writing up the Series Bible final draft of the script before we send it collaborations to come. Michael Wiafe. to prepare for broadcasters. We are delighted The fund was open to production out to broadcasters. It proved a very good Remember the name!" with the range of the storylines and authenticity companies and broadcasters looking way of developing an idea and talent and of the voices. Beyond the project, we are to build the skills and experience of provided an efficient timetable for each Kwadjo Dajan, Co-founder and Creative also working with the four writers on emerging editorial talent and was open of the development." Director, Sugar Films developing their own individual pieces." to projects covering: team writing, writers rooms, showrunning, script editing and Tom Jordan, Scripted Comedy Producer, "Thanks to Kwadjo and the team at Sugar Rebecca Hodgson, Head of Drama, developing diverse talent. Hat Trick Productions Films I’ve been given the chance to develop Lime Pictures an idea that isn’t my own. Collaborating Eleven projects were successful in receiving "This was an incredibly important with seasoned execs who each have a "My experience on Gospel Truth was great. financial support from the HETV Levy: professional experience for me. Working proven track record of success within the I was thrilled to not only be involved in a with established television talent like industry as well as a long list of credits to project that I was really excited about but • Grand Scheme Media’s Comedy Team Lucien Young, Andrew Ellard, and David their name means I’m able to draw on all to also be in a position where my contributions Writing Project – Alison Severs, Lilly Whitehouse, led to an ultimately refreshing their expertise in development process. had an impact on the overall drama." Smith, Christian Manley, Stephen Large, premise and the chance to work with What I find most exciting about working Tasha Nhanraj, Steve Carlin and James some of the best in the industry. It's strict with Sugar is their ambition to create Louisa Hayford, Writer Huntrods. adherence to a detailed timeline of week by innovative and sophisticated High End drama week developments from brainstorming to that goes beyond the norm, but still • Greenacre Films’ Writers to Creators story-lining to work-shopping with manages to maintain mainstream appeal. Programme – Sam Massud, Lisa and working up an industry standard I have a feeling, one of those gut feelings, Holdsworth, Carol Russell, Perrie Balthazar, treatment, ultimately led to a script that that I'll have a pretty good script at the end Dominic Reynolds and John Reynolds has made us all proud." of this process." • Lime Pictures’ Gospel Truth – Daniel Richard Gadd, Writer Rusteau, Louisa Hayford, Baby Isako, and Michael Wiafe, Writer Karla Marie Sweet • Hat Trick Productions – Richard Gadd • Abbott Vision’s Script Editor Training Programme – Kiren Dhadwahl • BBC Drama’s LA – Sally Abbott • Lime Pictures – Lucia Haynes The HETV Council will be reviewing the impact of this fund and in particular the • Neon Films – Suhayla El-Bushra process of working through established • Purple Geko – Baby Isako, William Mallett producers to develop emerging writing and script talent. This will then help to shape • Sugar Films – Michael Waife and inform future funding opportunities from • Balloon Entertainment – Michael the HETV Levy. Orton-Toliver More information: [email protected] 10 11 Writers Directors

Showrunning: Sally Abbott inspired An Introduction to by the masterclass then went on to DIRECTORS Producing for Writers secure funding through BBC Drama To help writers interested in producing gain BBC Continuing Drama Series and the TV Writers Directors Development further knowledge and understanding of the Development process a two-day masterclass was Fund to attend the designed by Archie Tait at The London MediaXchange Film School at the instigation and with the This year’s trainees were: Baff Akoto, Showrunners Week In 2015, BBC Writersroom, the HETV Rob Brown, Ruth Carney, Edward Dick, support of the HETV Council. Levy and Directors UK launched an in Los Angeles, Samantha Harrie, Thomas Hescott, This Showrunning masterclass was February 2016. ambitious and innovative on-the-job training scheme for television directors Waris Islam, Alex Jacob, Lynsey Miller, specifically designed for writers as a crash- – to work professionally on BBC Dramas. Afia Nkrumah, Nimer Rashed, Vito “I’d created but not produced my first course in production, introduced by Bryan And crucially, to address the under- Rocco and here’s what two of them had BBC show, The Coroner, and had Elsley, co-creator and representation of women and BAME talent to say: of Skins. aspirations to become a showrunner in the within the existing pool of British drama future. I wanted to find out what being a Sixteen writers attended the masterclass directors. "The entire experience has been show-runner really meant and to see a extremely positive… and the start of weekend to hear from key members of the writers’ room and how they 'crack' a story. production team, (with whom writers will After an exhaustive application process what I hope will be a long and fruitful Crucially, I wanted to see what it looked (due to the high standard and number of need to form relationships to help create relationship with the BBC." like – and how it worked – with a writer applications) twelve directors were chosen their show), explain what they do, how at the heart, leading the process. to each work on a block of one of the BBC’s Ruth Carney they work with each other and how they flagship dramas –EastEnders , , would work with a writer-producer. My learning curve was vertical. Over the and Doctors – and crucially, receive a course of six days we met and questioned “In America, and increasingly in Europe, credit. “The team at Writersroom and Doctors some of the very best writers, producers have been incredible… both were the writer is at the heart of the production and directors in the business. And that’s not team of TV drama series. There are fewer amazingly supportive… I’m pleased even including the fact we met HBO, CBS, to say that my shadow episode on the drama writer-producers in the UK, but Fox and AMC. The access we received was increasingly, writers aspire to collaborate in scheme went well and I’ve since been incredible. MediaXchange made sure we asked back to direct six further episodes. producing their own work. Some have their heard a diverse range of opinions too – none own production companies (Paul Abbott, It’s proving to be the breakthrough that of the showrunners we met ran their shows I needed!” , Bryan Elsley); others collaborate in the same way. Their advice and insights with a number of production companies were invaluable. It was a short, intense but Samantha Harrie and claim executive producer credit on their phenomenal experience. work (Sally Wainwright, Jed Mercurio and Image: EastEnders © BBC Peter Bowker). However they work in their I’ve come back even more determined to Several trainees have completed their joint creator-producer roles, writers need to become a showrunner. But crucially, I’m training and have been booked for a know the practice and process of production.” aware what skills I need to develop before full professional block. In addition, the that can happen. The U.S. have a kind of Directors’ Scheme is happening again in Archie Tait, Freelance Producer training ladder for showrunners which we 2016 and this time includes River City. don’t over here. The collaborative nature of story cracking in the U.S. was inspirational More information: and I’ve already brought back some florence.turkson@.co.uk elements of that to my work in the U.K. It was a truly exceptional opportunity I could never have participated in without Creative Skillset’s support.”

Sally Abbott, Writer

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High End Drama Mentoring Baff Akoto Waris Islam Christiana Ebohon-Green Scheme Directors UK Mentor Director: James Hawes, Mentor Director: Robert Del Maestro, Mentor Director: Carl Tibbits, Undercover, Mr. Selfridge, The Tunnel (Season 2), For many experienced directors wanting to BBC Drama ITV Studios Kudos Productions take the next step into directing High End Hailing from West London, Baff Akoto Writer/Director Waris Islam has network Christiana Ebohon-Green is an award- TV drama, the biggest obstacle to career began his career in documentary before progression is demonstrating to potential credits across film, television and . As winning drama director and a former directing the single drama Home, for an award-winning writer, he has written mentee on Women in Film and Television's employers that they have experience Channel 4’s Coming Up series. This year, on a High End set, along with the right for BBC Radio drama and Channel 4, and 2015 mentoring scheme. Christiana has Baff has participated in Berlinale Talent directed award-winning short filmsShort directed a short film, starring amongst knowledge, skills and confidence to be and Guiding Lights 8, whilst his first able to approach a High End directing role. and The Family Portrait. Waris has also others, Sir Lenny Henry. She was also feature film is currently in development. directed episodes of , and was selected for a place on Directors UK's High the co-creator, series script editor, series End Drama Mentoring Scheme. To address this, Directors UK and the As part of Directors UK’s High End drama consultant, writer and director on the high- HETV Levy introduced a new directors mentoring initiative, Baff worked on BBC profile BBC Action co-productionBishaash . Christiana has also directed many hours of mentoring scheme for High End TV drama. One’s six-part legal thriller Undercover Currently, Waris is directing EastEnders drama series on British network television, alongside lead block director James and preparing for his first feature film including Doctors, EastEnders, Hollyoaks The initiative delivered practical training Hawes. Baff was able to observe the entire The Line staring Noomi Rapace. and . She has also written two through practical learning and professional production process from prep through screenplays, one of which was Sheba opportunities, to experience the challenges to post; participating during the initial Waris was mentored by director Robert which was developed with Babylon of working on a set and creating more storyboarding and scheduling sessions and Del Maestro on Mr. Selfridge. Working on 2015 – to further stories from diverse contacts with leading industry professionals. helping to prepare specific scenes. a large production which included period backgrounds. Unlike other mentoring initiatives, the costumes and elaborate period set designs, mentee directors were paid an income for Baff will soon be directing for enabled Waris to gain insights into the their time on set and spent approximately the BBC under its ongoing BBC Continuing "It was fascinating to gain this insight budgetary and schedule requirements 10-14 days with a popular drama, which Drama Series Directors Development into how High End drama works. I learned needed for a production of this scale. included pre-production, production and scheme. that thorough prep can have a beneficial In 2016 Waris was selected for the BBC post-production. effect on the entire process. I now have a "The scheme provided a unique blend of Continuing Drama Series Directors better understanding of what prep is like High End, on-set directing opportunities Development scheme. at this higher level and how to use the time To improve the diversity of the directing () and an unusually high level effectively. Overall, this wonderful High community, BAME and women directors of insight into the politics and narrative, "Watching Robert working with actors was End mentoring initiative has given me were encouraged to participate in the creative and logistical rigours of delivering interesting – his style of directing is very confidence in my abilities and experience." scheme. The five candidates selected prime-time drama." much what I learned in the Actors Studio/ were already established working Directors UK workshop that I attended. directors, at a stage in their careers where Christiana Ebohon-Green The training has taught me to be at ease they could benefit from the scheme and Baff Akoto with the material you shoot, to have the transfer the skills learned to High End confidence to defend it and constructively production quickly and seamlessly. take criticism without losing sight of your original vision; and to remember to set a strong and positive attitude on set for all."

Waris Islam

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Lindy Heymann Lisa Clarke Mentor Director: China Moo-Young, Mentor Director: Harry Bradbeer, PRODUCTION Humans, Kudos Productions Dickensian, Red Planet

Lindy Heymann is a writer/director, Over the last ten years Lisa Clarke has CREW whose first featureShowboy won the been working as a director whilst juggling Best Directorial Debut at the British the demands of a young family. In 2015, Upskilling and "I found the training incredibly helpful in Independent Film Awards. She has she finished directing the opening block stepping up so many ways. It enhanced my knowledge completed her second feature Kicks (2008) of WPC56, a 1950's police drama for BBC of what goes on on-set hugely, helped me and TV projects including Hush!, Service, One. Her first short filmHeard , with writer make some brilliant connections and also The HETV Levy has supported a number of The Real Fawlty Towers and 3 Hours in Richard Zajdlic, was screened as part of confirmed for me that I really do want to training programmes with partner training High Heel Heaven. Lindy has also had a the London Short Film Festival. Lisa has make this career step. Overall, even companies to help upskill freelancers prolific career in music video, working with also worked on Holby City, Doctors and though this was probably the toughest across the drama industry. a diverse range of artists and bands. EastEnders. thing I’ve ever done, it was the most incredible experience.” "GSM, with the continued support of the Lindy joined Humans in 2015 and directed Lisa worked alongside director Harry HETV Levy, now runs a series of Creative six days of second unit. Since completing Bradbeer on Dickensian. Lisa also learnt TV training sessions, and is also expanding Vicki Delow the mentoring scheme, Lindy worked as various camera techniques with the second into more 'craft' and 'back-office' courses, Second Unit on BBC3's Thirteen. Lindy is camera , working with script again backed by the HETV Levy. “Vicki was able to immerse herself in all now directing CBBC's The Worst Witch advisors, working with different members aspects of production. Feedback from the and is currently developing her next of the crew and understanding how These courses are closely allied with and executive producer, producer and line feature film script. decisions, as a director, affect the unit and supported by the industry, including producer all emphasised what an integral various departments. Chrysalis Vision, Red Productions, Big part of the production team she was. We feel "From working with execs and producers, Talk, Hat Trick, Bandit Television and the placement has been 100% successful.” to working with the cast and crew and "Having started out as a theatre director Northern Film & Media. We use guest dealing with different voices and concerns, and crossed over to TV through script editing, speakers including commissioning editors, Alison Barnett, Head of Production, Kudos as well as being able to meet deadlines I am very confident with both the actors the best comedy and drama script editors, and schedules, editing and addressing all and the script. It has been an invaluable and leading producers and GSM has been the notes from the broadcasters, and so experience and has helped me make the step successful in feeding course attendees into “The experience has been excellent… to much more. I am delighted to have had up from long running and daytime drama to industry jobs.” step up as focus puller is quite a task as it such hands on opportunity and the chance prime time, High End series drama.” not only requires certain skills but also a to develop working relationships with key Graham Smith, Grand Scheme Media person needs to become very confident & not people; I have received positive feedback Lisa Clarke give into pressure. Thanks to the training I from the producer and director.” Make A Move drama fund managed to gain confidence and 'push' for only focus pulling.” Lindy Heymann Make A Move is the HETV Levy stepping up programme open to all HETV Levy Piotr Perlinski paying productions and production companies. For more information about “Technically Doctor Foster was a demanding what Make A Move, how it works and how project; Piotr handled all this in his stride you can access it, see our Greenlit section. without showing any stress. He's able to lead his team quickly, effectively and For more information on who we have efficiently to get the shots. Both D.O.P's supported through the fund so far and totally appreciated his work. I feel this how they have got on, read on: experience has been excellent for Piotr.”

Jay Polyzoides, A. Camera Focus Puller, Doctor Foster 16 17 Production Crew Production Crew

“The training was fantastic from start to “I consider Sara Jo’s step-up to be a A list of people that have been funded by the scheme: finish. In an industry where it can feel almost success and I hope to work with her again. to make that step up, I think The best training is on-the-job so I do believe the scheme is really invaluable for pushing that this programme will benefit our sector.” Agatha Raisin Amii Griffith, Junior Script Editor through the next generation of high end drama producers.” Gillian Devenney, , An Inspector Calls Victoria Poland, Make Up Artist / Rob Yeomans, Production The Fall 3 Secretary / Matt Chessill, Dressing Prop Hand Deanne Cunningham Balloon Entertainment Danielle Scott-Haughton, Development Assistant “I’d just like to emphasise how important “Deanne… grasped with both hands the the training was. There are so few training Black Mirror 3 Kate Jagger, Payroll Accountant opportunities afforded her. As well as asking programmes of this kind out there and it can Call The Midwife 6 Alec Thorne, / Bryony Wood, Production Manager / me questions all the time she also went off be very difficult making the transition from James Custance, to search out first-hand testimony from other parts of the industry that I was really HODs & Cast. I think this scheme is an pleased to be given this opportunity, it’s Dr Foster Piotr Perlinski, Focus Puller amazing opportunity for those lucky enough given me both confidence and expertise." to be selected.” Feel Films Ltd Harriet Davies, Script Editor Harriet Davis Fungus The Bogeyman Lucy Jack, Production Manager Colin Wratten, Producer, One of Us 6 Ola Kaminska-Omozik, NI Accountant "Script development positions are roles “I think the training was really beneficial as which are difficult to fill and training Jamestown Victor Adebodun, Director I became familiar and skilled in aspects that initiatives such as this one can only have a Jericho Lee Benfold, Line Producer I hadn’t been involved in in the past. It gave positive long term effect on the industry.” me more confidence and really helped me a 4 Aislinn Ni Chuinneagain, Production Manager / Cathy Prior, lot more than I initially thought it would.” Sue Keating, Producer, Feel Films Wardrobe Supervisor Loch Ness Chris Murray, Assistant Production Accountant Sara Jo Baugh More information: [email protected] Making Dad's Army Gerard Quigley, Accounts Assistant / Amy Moore, Production Secretary / Graeme Livingstone, Assistant Stand-by Props / Katie Gibson,

The Moorside Project Mark Bull, Camera Assistant Mount Pleasant 6 Malinda Kaur, Producer Mr Selfridge 4 Heather Newman, Production Manager My Mother and Julie-Anne Lillis, Assistant Production Coordinator Other Strangers No Offence 2 Sophie Pinch, Assistant One Of Us Deanne Cunningham, Associate Producer / Fiona Whybrow, Assistant Accountant Our Girl 2 Sarah Farrington, Crowd Casting/2nd AD Outlander 3 Steven Moore, Assistant Production Manager / Hazel Borthwick, Production Coordinator Poldark 3 Hannah Bone, Production Secretary

Image: Outlander @ Left Bank Pictures Safe House 2 Sheena Drainer, Production Secretary

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Sherlock – The Special Ceri Walford, Assistant / Christina Tom, Stand TV Drama Job Roles Website By / Nandie Nirishkin, Art Director Want to be part of the UK TV drama story? Shetland 3 Matthew Brown, Production Manager The Dresser Suraya Jina, Accounts Assistant It is common knowledge that many a change of direction in their career as the new entrants are unaware of the range departmental breakdowns will indicate The Fall 3 Sara Jo Baugh, Art Director of career options available within the what skills and experience are needed to TV drama industry. The HETV Council make that move. The Frankenstein Adam Wilkinson, Unit Manager / James Pollock, Sound and Boom sought to rectify this and commissioned Chronicles Operator extensive research to identify every job Production companies can also make use The Replacement Jill Pryde, Line Producer role involved in making TV drama, as of the information freely available on the well as the skills and experience needed site to guide and help shape any in-house The Royals Series 2 Fionnuala Oates, 1st Assistant Editor / Monique Mussell, Unit to start and then build a sustainable drama training they undertake. Manager career in any department, whether it’s in The Secret Zipporah Reynolds, Junior Costume Stand-by sound, lighting, accountancy, locations, "This is one of the many steps being taken production management or props and set towards making training and upskilling The Tunnel: Debris Vicki Delow, Producer construction. The resulting website is full available at all levels of comedy, drama and Three Girls Emily Shapland, Production Manager / Jake Holdsworth, of useful information for those who want to children’s television. We hope that entrants Production Co-ordinator know more about working in drama or to to the television business will find some search for job roles based on their interests exciting direction laid out for them, gain the Tin Star Femi Oyenrian, Producer and natural aptitude. So it’s a great place confidence to commit to a university place, to refer all those new entrant enquiries to! take on an apprenticeship, or just receive Yonderland 2 Francesca Currey, Post Production Co-ordinator/Supervisor some simple clarity to point them in the This fantastic site is also a rich source of right direction.” information for those looking to move up a level in their career or for those considering Bryan Elsley, Chair: HETV Council

More information: hiive.co.uk/job-roles/tv

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Trainee Finder

High End TV drama Productions can apply Miguel Rebagliato, Edit Trainee. Currently Lavleena Korotonia, Art Trainee. Currently Trainee Finder is an industry placement for up to £15,000 to be used to match- an assistant editor with The Night Manager working as a freelance art assistant on scheme, which matches the brightest new fund Trainee Allowances. Large HETV on his CV. productions including Unforgotten and talent with placements on levy paying productions based in the Nations and The Outcast. High End drama productions. The scheme Regions can apply for up to £40,000 to opens the door for new entrants to learn in match against trainee allowances. However, Mark Bull, Camera Trainee. Currently a the workplace from industry professionals the additional £25,000 must be used to camera assistant having stepped up on The Daniel Mager Sound Trainee. He was whilst receiving a subsidised training support trainees in key skills shortage Moorside Project through the Make a Move placed on This is England ’90 (1&2) and Utopia. allowance. areas as follows: Locations, Camera, Sound, scheme. His CV includes From Darkness, Script, Costume, Hair and Make Up, and Jericho and Victoria. The Trainee Finder database gives Production Office. productions access to a pool of trainees based across the UK which they can search All trainees on High End productions must by location, job role and availability. have a placement lasting at least four weeks. “It is an excellent scheme. I would recommend Trainee Finder to other LPs as The Trainee Finder scheme is also it allows you to access good quality trainees available to producers of non-High End who are enthusiastic and hard working in drama and scripted comedy programmes, my experience.” as well as makers of children’s live-action programmes. Noelette Buckley, Line Producer, The Dresser More information: [email protected] “The Trainee Finder Scheme makes bringing trainees into the work place much The Trainee Finder scheme has enabled more attractive to production companies.” a cohort of young talent to learn the skills and build the contacts required to kick start Jonathan Houston, Production Manager, their career in High End TV drama. Here are A Song for Jenny just some of them:

“A wonderful way for new trainees to enter into the industry, from production Victoria Conte, Costume Trainee. Currently to costume to camera.” a costume junior at Kingsman, Victoria has worked on The Crown, Apocalypse Slough Lucy Jack, Production Co-ordinator, and Poldark. Fungus The Bogeyman

“I think the scheme is invaluable and Tom Whetmore, Sound Trainee. Currently have recommended it to lots of people.” a sound assistant most recently working on Love Nina, Seesaw Films. Kate Larking, Production Manager, Utopia Series 2

Image: The Crown © Left Bank Pictures

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GET A – TriForce Creative Network (TCN)

In 2015 the HETV Council identified a lack of diversity in their candidates on Creative Skillset’s Trainee Finder and worked with the TCN to create a new entry programme to address this.

Get A Grip aimed to increase awareness of the Trainee Finder programme, and maintain the quality of prospective trainees whilst removing barriers to access. Previously, requirements to attend a specific degree course or having industry references meant that access was restricted to those who could afford to go to university, or had the contacts and financial security to work for free.

The TCN held a series of roadshows, workshops and interviews in London, , and , reaching out to community groups and FE colleges as well as universities to help raise awareness of the opportunity and ensure a more diverse range of applications.

The final cohort of 52 who came through Get A Grip and went on to TV Trainee Finder was 50:50 male/female, 35% BAME, 15% disabled, 12% non-heterosexual, 3% transgender and 67% state schooled.

They will now receive an industry induction and continued support to help get placements on HETV drama productions and develop their careers in the industry. “The TCN are looking forward to working closely with the HETV Council and More information: [email protected] Creative Skillset to further develop the Trainee Finder programme in 2016/17, as well as other projects for behind the camera roles including writers and directors. It's fantastic to be working with an organization that funds work achieving such great tangible outcomes for increasing diversity and inclusion in the industry.”

Minnie Ayres, Co-founder, TriForce Creative Network

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WRITERS TriForce Writers Incubator The HETV Council are delighted to be Comedy furthering their partnership with TriForce by supporting them to develop a new Writers’ Programme writers incubator.

With their access to broad demographics The Comedy Writers programme is designed across the UK, TriForce aim to create an to unearth and support new comedy writing incubator of writing talent, backed by the talent in Northern Ireland. TriForce ethos of guaranteed outcomes and tangible change. Created by Grand Scheme Media (GSM), the project has attracted an outstanding level of Six writers will be selected to come under support from a range of partners. In addition the TriForce Productions' wing and be to the initial backing and substantial support developed, promoted and supported to of the HETV Levy, the scheme is also backed ensure that their work is heard and that "The TCN Incubator is a unique by Northern Ireland Screen, BBC Comedy they are given all of the tools to become opportunity to alter the usual routes of Commissioning, BBC Northern Ireland and highly-skilled, professional creatives within access for writers, through mitigating the the BBC Writersroom, and will climax in the UK drama industry. concept of 'risk' that is one of the primary rehearsed readings of selected scripts at the stumbling blocks our industry faces when 2016 Media Festival in November. The Incubator will be a mixture of less engaging with diverse talent. It is the HETV experienced writers and those who have Council’s unique ability to identify and The aim of the project is to find scripts which solid experience of writing for TV. In support organisations such as The TCN are strong enough to enter further development this way TriForce will be able to offer a that enables these tangible and long term with broadcasters and to identify writers model where a newer writer gains vital initiatives to go far beyond box-ticking whose careers can be supported by the experience and that all important first and tokenism.” Northern Ireland and wider UK Production broadcast credit, whilst mitigating the risk Community. of using new talent for the broadcasters. Fraser Ayres, CEO, TriForce Creative Network Response from the Northern Ireland writers community has been tremendous, already More information: [email protected] attracting over 50 scripts from new, up-and- coming writers, which will be read by a team of comedy executives, who will then select a shortlist of half a dozen pieces. These writers will then enjoy an intense period of script development, with visiting comedy producers, “BBC Comedy Commissioning are pleased script editors and commissioners, honing to support this brilliant scheme and look their projects, before working with local actors forward to unearthing a wealth of new to present the leading scripts in rehearsed comedy talent in the Nations and Regions.” readings at the Belfast Media Festival. Alex Moody, More information: [email protected] BBC Comedy Commissioning

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Writers Cramp Samira Mohammed found Matilda Ibini is a playwright Think Bigger her passion for script writing and from London. whilst studying Film Studies She was part of the Royal at University. She directed Court’s Writers programme Writers’ Cramp is a five-month programme for writers and script and wrote a short film,Deaf and was one of Soho Theatre’s editors with disabilities. The programme is funded by the HETV not Dumb for Adobe Youth Voices to raise writers-in-residence. Her play Muscovado Levy aiming to increase the number of disabled writers and script awareness of d/Deaf issues and challenge co-won the Alfred Fagon Audience Award, editors in the industry. how d/Deaf people are perceived in society. 2015. Matilda received a BAFTA and Samira is looking forward to learning more Warner Bros Scholarship to study a Masters With workshops from the likes of Channel 4’s drama about the Television industry and script in Playwriting and Screenwriting at City Commissioning Executive Manpreet Dosanjh, BBC’s The A Word writing during her time on Writers’ Cramp. University and is looking forward to Writers’ Executive Producer Sara Johnson, award-winning writer Jack Cramp furthering her skills and contacts Thorne, Tiger Aspect’s Script Executive Bryony Arnold and led within the television industry. by acclaimed script editor Kate Leys; Writers’ Cramp aims to springboard the ten talented individuals’ careers in the Television Taz Virdee currently works in industry. Those being supported by the programme are: the Third sector but hopes that being part of Writers’ Cramp Amy Evans is a playwright will help him change career by origin, having studied MA to writing for Television. His Playwriting at RHUL. She has writing experience includes writing and been a member of the Royal Katrina Smith-Jackson is a Nicola Werenowska began her directing a short comedy film calledThe Court National Writers' Group London based screenwriter playwriting journey in 2003, Checkout Girl which is due to be released in and, most recently, Graeae's Write to Play. and freelance script reader. following her life transforming September 2016. Taz hopes to increase his In her native Bristol, she runs the Bierkeller Her aim is to create content diagnosis of dyspraxia. Her writing for Television experience, improve New Writing Platforms and works as a with a social impact, work has been produced his skills and gain contacts within the freelance script reader. She hopes Writers' challenging social perceptions through regionally and in London including, industry during his time on Writers’ Cramp. Cramp will expand her skillset and launch visual storytelling, and telling stories and Peapickers (Eastern Angles, 2007), Tu her career in script editing for television. creating fictional realities that produce I Teraz (Hampstead, Mercury, Nuffield, organic and truthful representations of all 2012/13). She is now excited about writing people. She is looking forward to continuing for television and making new contacts in Amber Robinson has been to develop her writing style and make new the industry. writing Television scripts for Callum Dziedzic is an aspiring contacts in the industry. as long as she can remember script editor who hopes that and hopes that Writers’ Cramp Writer’s Cramp will act as a will give her the skills and springboard into the world Honor Flaherty is a freelance experience to make the dream of development and help David Blakemore has always stage and screenwriter. She of becoming a scriptwriter for Television germinate the skills and attributes required had a love for writing and has is a graduate of the MA Script a reality. She has written a wide selection to become a successful and sought after written a number of short Writing course at De Montfort of scripts, short stories and a piece for the script editor. He is currently a member stories and film scripts. David University and has written for Waterloo Road website following a set visit. of Channel 4’s Rio Production Training is a freelance researcher feature films including50 Kisses, co-written Amber is looking forward to developing a Scheme and will be working as an assistant currently working for Raw Television. He a short film,Pop and most recently has piece of work with Writers’ Cramp that she producer on Sunset and Vine’s coverage of hopes that Writers’ Cramp will help him had her play The Monto staged in Dublin will one day be able to submit to a producer. the Paralympic games. improve his writing, and also make contacts to celebrate the centenary of The Easter with production companies for future work. Rising. She has some big ambitions, which, with the help of Writers’ Cramp, she hopes will make her ambitions become a reality. More information: [email protected]

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Showrunner Drama "I wanted to attend the The scheme is intended to run over an Exchange LA Showrunner Exchange because 18-24 month period and will be open to it offers the unprecedented DIRECTORS anyone meeting the criteria but priority opportunity to get a first-hand To further enhance opportunities for established will be given to BAME, women and UK writers to explore showrunning skills the insight into the US showrunner High End TV Drama Directors disabled directors as Directors UK and model for creating new TV drama. It offers HETV Levy is developing a partnership with Programme Directors UK the Industry recognises that all are media consultancy MediaXchange. the possibility of access to the writer rooms currently under-represented within of current US shows and to learn first-hand TV directing generally. Directors UK, in conjunction with the HETV Showrunner Drama LA is a week long from the showrunners how their shows are Levy, mentored five directors on High End programme with a tailored schedule of developed. As a writer in the UK this Directors on the programme will also have dramas. Further funding has been agreed meetings with Showrunners, writers, experience is invaluable to me, as is the access to ongoing mentoring and career producers, and network executives. opportunity to make connections with from the HETV Levy to build on the scheme development support with Directors UK. Delegates are given the chance to producers, writers and networks in the US. as a career development opportunity for explore the creative and managerial skills I’m really looking forward to taking part.” directors. "We’re delighted to be working closely employed by TV Drama creatives to sustain with the HETV Council to build on this Nancy Harris, Writer and promote the ultimate vision and For experienced fiction directors wishing successful programme for directors. Rochellestevens.com/harris success of multi-season series. to take the step up to directing High End As well as gaining vital experience, TV drama, the biggest obstacle to career "With a history of 18 years, Showrunner directors will form close connections with "We want to open up opportunities for more progression can be gaining the additional production companies. Supporting and UK writers to be able to access flagship courses Drama has established unique access to knowledge, skills and confidence to be able top shows and showrunners. This is a great developing directors is central to Directors such as this to help them grow and develop to approach a High End directing role. UK’s purpose and with this programme their skills and confidence to go on to be the opportunity which will inform and inspire the two writers whom HETV Levy is we look forward to bringing new talent next generation of High End of Showrunners." Expanding on last year’s mentoring scheme, supporting for this programme. to the High End drama industry.” Directors UK are working with production Ruth Palmer, High End TV Manager Recognising the importance of diversity, companies and broadcasters to identify Laura Adams, suitable High End TV drama productions Head of Member Services, Directors UK Two writers will be supported via the HETV we have been glad to introduce the Levy to attend the course in LA, this MediaXchange Diversity prize, which will and director mentors. Based on industry September. Opportunities to continue to see the successful candidate joining us for feedback, paid placements on High End Details about the scheme and how to provide funding for future placements are the Showrunner Drama Exchange in March drama shows will now last for twelve apply will be published on the Directors being explored with MediaXchange. 2017. We appreciate the input the HETV weeks, during which directors will be UK website in the Autumn. Council has provided during mentored, gaining first-hand experience "It’s kind of incredible and not MediaXchange’s selection process for this of the pre-production, shooting, and post- More information: a little head spinning to think prize. The selected candidate will be production processes at that level. [email protected] about the opportunity the announced later this year following the Showrunning course offers. review with our judges, including Kwadjo Dajan, Co-Founder and Drama Creative Getting the chance to meet Director of Sugar Films; Nadine Marsh- the creators of some of the biggest shows in Edwards Co-Founder and Producer of the world is something that can only make GreenAcre Films; Antony Root, Executive a massive difference to the way you think Vice President, Original Programming and about working in television. Production at HBO Europe; Quan Phung, President Scripted TV of Slingshot Global I’m in the early stages of creating my own Media; and Pearlena Igbokwe, President, TV show – meeting the best in the business Universal Television – NBCU.” – the best, in fact, in the world, can only be a hugely inspiring experience.” Katrina Wood CEO, MediaXchange Ltd mediaXchange.com Nick Ahad, Writer, NickAhad.com Image: Dickensian © Red Planet Pictures

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BBC Continuing Drama Directors' Scheme 2016/17 PRODUCERS After an incredibly successful first year, The end result is something truly tangible BBC Writersroom is delighted to announce – not only has the trainee benefitted from HETV Drama Co-Producer scheme that the New Directors’ Scheme will run for observation and instruction, but they also a second time with the invaluable have a full drama credit to take with them “With the continued ambitious The placement experience covers the help of Directors UK and the HETV Levy. into the jobs market. growth in HETV Drama within following aspects of production: And this year will see the iconic Scottish the UK, and the successful • Financing collection of the HETV Levy by drama River City join the list of long- We have already seen great successes • Broadcaster/financier meetings/calls running shows where new directors coming from our first year of trainees and the HETV Council, this year can make their mark. we hope that our second year will be even we have been able to implement senior level • Budgeting and scheduling more successful. initiatives, one of which is the HETV Drama • Casting Co-Producer Scheme. The scheme’s objective is to train new • HoD interviews directors on the job to work professionally More information: on BBC Dramas while at the same time [email protected] The need to release a valve at the top of the • Prep full time radically altering the industry’s idea of talent pipeline, and fund and enable our • Shoot full time existing excellent producers to step up the what a typical British drama director • Post looked like. next wave of HoD’s into producing Drama, sparked the HETV Drama Co-Producer • Final post scheme. Losing freelance producing talent – attendance of all key stages of final in-house, as a result of the HETV boom, post and sign off procedure shone a light on the need to sensibly progress • Publicity and key deliverables understanding senior level freelancers into producing, • International delivery so we can future proof the industry, and support the volume of not just home grown In addition to the placement candidates drama, but inward investment shows as also receive a training and development well. This scheme was born of an industry programme which includes mentoring, conversation and strong body of 26 senior masterclasses, additional training courses TV execs, agents, and broadcasters, and and networking opportunities. highlights the HETV Council’s ability to respond, fund and execute sustainable Three HETV shows have taken part in the programmes on behalf of the industry.” scheme to date: Humans 2, Sherlock Season 4 and Delicious: Samantha Jukes-Adams, Production Consultant, Working Title TV, Paul Gilbert is currently Lucky Giant, NBCU International Studios. Producer of the new series of Humans for Kudos, Channel 4 Now overseen by an industry Advisory & AMC. Before that he was Group; Sam Jukes-Adams (NBCU), Paul head of drama development at Stevens (Independent Talent), Belinda where he oversaw E4 Campbell (Red Planet), Kwadjo Dajan comedy-drama Youngers and BBC1 period (Sugar Films), Johnny Lewsley (BBC) and drama Our Zoo. Prior to that he spent two Ruth Palmer (HETV), the scheme is looking years as in-house script editor at BBC Drama for more production partners. Northern Ireland, and four years developing The scheme offers a fully paid HETV drama and editing a raft of original series, serials production-based placement with an and singles for BBC Drama Production. agreed on screen credit of at least HETV co-producer for those taking part. 34 35 Producers Producers

“Kudos has always been absolutely committed for , and was also associate Very Social Secretary. Through his own Henry Swindell Producer to nurturing talent at all levels and by working producer on Lewis, for ITV. company, Wingbeat Pictures, James has at Artists Studio. Henry closely with the HETV Council we believe been commissioned by Creative England was formally senior script that this scheme can ensure the next “Mo has been a key member of the and Film London and supported by Working executive, BBC Northern generation of training and inspiring producers Delicious creative team from day one. Title. James co-produced the feature film Ireland Drama where he out there to make the very best drama. Paul She immediately earnt everyone's respect, Leave to Remain, directed by Bruce Goodison worked across commissioning and is doing a fantastic job, it is really enjoyable leading artists, HODs and writer, with and starring . James also works development for all BBC channels. seeing someone so passionate thrive in the her keen intellect and ability to grasp as a freelance commercials producer and is He is responsible for script editor training new role and make it his own.” complex problems and come up with a visiting tutor at The London Film School. across the BBC, BBC Worldwide and trains creative solutions. Her stepping up has Fremantle International’s script teams Chris Fry, been seamless and I can rely on her Kara Manley is the series around the world. His background is as a Executive Producer, Kudos totally as a talented new producer.” producer of Channel 5 crime TV, film and theatre producer. He produced drama, Suspects, starring Fay the feature filmNight of the Lotus and has Martyn Smith created the Phillippa Giles, Producer Ripley, Damien Molony and worked for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 on UK format for Dragons’ Den Clare-Hope Ashitey. Kara has shows including Casualty, Hollyoaks and that has now sold in every With up to £40,000 per placement available also storylined many of the UK’s best-loved Coronation Street. major territory. He was from the HETV Levy we are looking for long-running shows including Holby City, nominated for a BAFTA and more productions to come on board and and Hollyoaks, winning a clutch of Ben Greenacre has been won an RTS Award for The Apprentice. As take part in the scheme. BAFTAs, NTAs and Soap Awards, and employed regularly as a line an executive producer and series editor, collaborated with Lynda La Plante on her producer and co-producer Martyn specialised in creating new formats We also have a talent pool of experienced Above Suspicion novels. on low-budget films and for all the major UK broadcasters. This year individuals ready to step up into HETV feature-length documentaries. Martyn was one of the first two producers drama producing for productions to Louise Say Producer on These films include;Eight Minutes Idle for to take part in HETV Drama Co-Producer meet. All of whom have been through an Prison: First & Last 24 Hours iFeatures; The Fold for ESC, who have just scheme working at Hartswood Films on the interview with the Advisory Panel: series for Sky 1. Louise series made their second filmHippo based on fourth series of Sherlock. produced Air Ambulance ER, ’s book; and Waiting for You for Andy Morgan’s TV career directed on the Zephyr Films, co-producing with esteemed “It was a joy having Martyn as part of our began in 2000 as runner on series Robson Green Extreme producer Chris Curling. He has completed Sherlock family in his step up capacity and Phoenix Nights. Inbetween Fisherman. For the Discovery Channel she work as line producer on The White fascinating to discuss the similarities – and making lukewarm tea for Peter made the opening episode in the series Princess. differences – between producing drama and Kay, Andy showed a keen interest How the Universe Works. For the History factual ent shows.” in the location dept. He Channel she made the CGI feature film Ben Worsfield development quickly established himself as a location What’s the Earth Worth? For Channel 4 producer at Lucky Giant, Sue Vertue, Producer, Hartswood Films manager, and with over 15 years experience Louise directed the lead programme in the develops and produces shows has an excellent reputation within the series Stephen Hawking’s Brave New World. for the UK and international Morenike Williams is industry. He has worked with numerous In 2005 she was associate producer on markets. He recently co- currently producing Bandit’s indies including , the ITV Discovery Channel co-production produced a BBC Two pilot, Quacks, and new Sky Drama, Delicious, Left Bank Pictures & Tiger Aspect Titanic: Birth of a Legend – a drama will co-produce a full series later this alongside Phillippa Giles. Productions, as well as several in-house documentary with CGI. year via the HETV Co-Producer scheme. Prior to that she was Head of projects for BBC & ITV. His credits include He's produced several comedy series for Development at Lookout Point, where she award-winning dramas such as Eric & Ernie, Nick Lambon is currently the Radio 4 including award winning Richard was responsible for the development slate, Peaky Blinders, , Happy script editor of BBC series Marsh: Love and Sweets, and 2 series of and was also Co-Executive Producer on The Valley, & Cucumber and most recently Sally . He also script the critically acclaimed comedy drama Love Collection, and Associate Producer on Series Wainwright's . edited the third series of the in Recovery set in Alcoholics Anonymous 2 - 4 of . She has worked on a CBBC show Wizards vs Aliens. which stars Sue Johnston, John Hannah, wide range of television drama for major UK James Levison helped develop Prior to this, he worked at Left Bank Pictures, Rebecca Front, Eddie Marsan, Paul Kaye broadcasters and has experience in various and produce high-profile script editing amongst other projects two and Julia Deakin. television formats, including returning political dramas for television series of the ITV series DCI Banks. Nick also If you have a production and are series, serials and long-running drama series. and film including BAFTA worked in the story department on Holby interested in taking part in the scheme or She was previously script executive at winning Britz, The Promise, City and as a development executive at you are an individual wanting to take part Mammoth Screen, working on Falcón Endgame, The Trial of Tony Blair and A Power Television. He is very tall. contact: [email protected] 36 37 Production Crew Production Crew

PRODUCTION CREW Make A Move drama fund High End TV Skills Fund HETV grips touchstone training “The Certified Grips Branch is delighted to The Make A Move drama fund is designed Following a series of successful grips Training for Professionals be working with support from the HETV to offer all HETV Levy paying productions masterclasses delivered earlier this year Levy to deliver a standard of training for and levy paying production companies the by the BECTU Certified Grip’s branch with Launched August 2016 this new fund is grips and trainee grips which is unrivalled opportunity to train mid or senior level funding from the HETV Levy, the levy designed to strengthen and build skills and in the industry.” people on-the-job enabling them to take develop roles for the future, ensuring UK has now backed an extensive three tier the next step in their career. Drama remains world-class. training programme for grips at various David Cadwaller stages of their career. Productions and companies identify those The fund is open to Training Providers who are ready to make a move up and with a proven track record of delivering The programme will facilitate the search “This training programme is a truly each is assigned a mentor to oversee their successful industry-led training. The for a new cohort of certified BECTU trainee collaborative project. Branch members training and development. The aim is that funding is to train and upskill freelancers grips and overseeing their initial training. will work with key partners at studios and at the end of the production or placement and professionals across the UK in the It will offer mentoring and workshops for grip facility houses to deliver the technical the person will be ready to apply for work following TV drama skills shortage areas: grips looking to expand their experience training, but also with High End TV drama at the more senior grade. and become NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 • Script Supervisors producers to ensure certified trainee grips qualified; and there will also be a second get the production experience needed to • Experienced Script Editors series of masterclasses giving grips at all This is an ongoing fund and HETV put their new skills into practice.” Levy paying productions and production • Experienced Line Producers level access to the latest equipment. companies can apply for up to £20,000 Tony Rowland from the HETV Levy, which can be used • Production Coordinators All training will be delivered over a nine- to support one or more people on the • Experienced Focus Pullers month period by leading industry grips production or in the company. There is in partnership with technicians, studios currently no restriction to the range of job • Location Managers and hire companies ensuring the highest roles we support but the programme is not • Camera Trainees level of expertise and excellence during all intended for entry level positions. To date phases of the training programme. roles have included Production Managers, • Production Accountants Location Managers, Assistant Production • Experienced Assistant Accountants Accountants, Costume Designers, and More information: Art Directors, as well as company based • Assistant Directors, Editors and Unit [email protected] roles such as Development Assistant and Managers Script Editor. The funding available from The HETV Levy will fund up to 70% of a the HETV Levy is flexible and can be used project’s delivery and therefore you will to cover salaries, travel & accommodation, need to provide at least 30% of the budget training courses and mentoring. ‘in cash’ or ‘in-kind’ contribution. More information: More information: [email protected] [email protected]

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40 41 In development In development

Partnership with UK Nations and Regions

As High End TV production levels continue to grow, filming across the UK is increasingly attractive, with excellent studio facilities and stunning locations attracting UK based and international productions to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the English regions. Image: Outlanders © Left Bank Pictures The HETV Levy, collected from all of the key productions, is now joining forces Another example of partnership is working with key partners to prioritise investment with key strategic bodies in regions, where in skilled crew and top creative talent production hubs and creative clusters are development, often as part of wider emerging. Having opened the studio in strategies to develop sustainable growth Church Fenton, last year, Screen and production hubs. Yorkshire is keen to maximise on the new productions coming to the region, ensuring The first of these partnerships now that Yorkshire builds a strong reputation launches in Scotland. for skilled crew at all levels.

Drama Training Programme: Stepping Up “We look forward to working with the Scheme – a tailored programme to up-skill HETV Council to help support training and crew by offering bespoke training service to work with the productions using our to freelancers in key areas such as unit studios to make sure we maximise opportunities Image: The Fall © BBC management, production management, 1st for training and we are keen to make this and 2nd ADs as well as camera, editing part of the studio hire arrangements." and focus pulling.The second training Sally Joynson, CEO, Screen Yorkshire programme will be aimed at training script editors and storyliners. Recognising the opportunities that long- term series productions provide, the HETV “With investment from the HETV Levy and employers will work with partners such BBC Scotland we are targeting individuals as Northern Ireland Screen and Wales who need the support to develop their Screen, which is part of the Creative Sector skills in areas where we know there are of Welsh Government, to jointly develop currently shortages in Scotland. This is an high quality and focussed training offers excellent partnership and offers us a flexible designed to create and retain the skills and approach to meeting needs on the ground.” talent base in Wales and Northern Ireland. Image: Sherlock © BBC Alison Goring, BECTU Vision/Drama Training Programme Scotland More information: [email protected] Image: Victoria © ITV

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Our commitment to creating a work to be done. British TV drama is world- Creative Diversity Network and more diverse industry class, and giving our talent the very best the diversity database opportunities to develop isn’t about ticking The HETV Levy exists to boxes, it’s just good business sense – the As UK TV Drama continues to boom it is “It’s so important we grow diverse talent provide opportunities and industry is built on its ability to attract, ever more crucial that access to talent is and make diversity ‘inclusive’. I’m really training for emerging and nurture and develop creative talent. widened and made easier for productions. pleased to see that The Callsheet with the established drama production The HETV Levy is delighted to be help of CDN and HETV have come on board talent. The HETV Council While a number of entry-level initiatives working in partnership with the Creative to help us actively achieve this.” has already lent its support to a wide now exist, ensuring that our writers, Diversity Network (CDN) to support Debbie Vertue, Director of Operations, range of projects that improve diversity producers and directors are supported as the development of a scripted diversity Hartswood Films and inclusion within this exciting and their careers progress all the way to the database as part of a wider CDN diversity rapidly developing industry. There is far creation of the very best High End drama is database project that will help identify more still to achieve though and so we are our absolute priority. and connect diverse talent across the TV “Who gets hired is central to progress on looking to further develop partnerships industry. diversity. CDN wants to help indies find and opportunities to really make impactful From creating step-up opportunities to talented diverse freelancers so the industry change. High End executive producer training, with The CallSheet has been awarded the can benefit from their creative talents. contract to develop the scripted database Our scripted and non-scripted diversity the support of established industry leaders which will be integrated into their databases are key to achieving that goal “The lack of diversity within British and the HETV Council I’m really looking existing successful drama and film and we’re delighted to be working with television has been placed firmly in the forward to designing projects which allow crew database service. HETV and The CallSheet.” spotlight for the last couple of years, and the next generation to write, produce and while nobody doubts the good intentions direct amazing shows.” Amanda Ariss, Executive Director, “We're delighted to be working with the of broadcasters, executives and the wider Creative Diversity Network industry, there’s still a great deal of practical Deep Sehgal, High End TV Associate CDN and the HETV Levy to welcome more diverse crew to our database. Applicants can sign up for a free profile page on thecallsheet.co.uk and get found by production companies making High End TV drama.”

Matt Gallagher, Founder, The CallSheet thecallsheet.co.uk

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Forward planning with partners

The HETV Council will continue to develop • Developing opportunities with partners ideas and new solutions to training and to further the experience and excellence upskilling talent across the UK drama of UK writers, with a focus on looking at industry. Central to this will be working international exchange opportunities with established and new partners. • Looking at ways to develop more flexible We look forward to… training solutions and working with experts in the online training area • Engaging with the VFX and post "There has never been a more exciting, yet challenging time production sector to support and develop • Continuing to open up and further to work in UK TV drama. As our output increases, demand training for professionals working within grow the UK drama crew base ensuring for high quality talented people who represent the pinnacle HETV inclusivity and continued professional of UK creativity, is at a premium. development • Working with key partners to develop The industry’s commitment to the HETV Levy has been and deliver training for riggers, sparks exemplary. It is crucial we now keep investing in the and construction crews particularly Levy so we can continue to work together to create more addressing the shortages faced by opportunities for people to develop their professional craft productions shooting outside of London and creative skills. The story so far is just the beginning…”

• Supporting Albert through the Ruth Palmer, High End TV Manager, Creative Skillset BAFTA Albert Consortium to increase sustainable production across UK drama

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