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This course provides a practical insight into the use of archive in television and film production, with an overview of the major sources, costs, fair dealing, creative thinking with archive and recommendations of landmark archive productions.
This course is suitable for everyone keen to learn about production or already working in it, particularly researchers, directors and producers.
Previous course participants have said:
'The most important aspect for me was the legal and insurance aspect, as I have never had that experience before. It was great to have access to some great documentaries as well!'
The course covers:
- What to think about when using archive
- Why use archive?
- Types of archive
- Historical storytelling
- Personal stories
- Changes in approach
- Major sources
- The curse of YouTube
- Bargain archive
- Free archive
- Fair dealing
- E&O insurance
Freelance Rate: £175
Corporate Rate: £350
Bursaries, supported by Screen Scotland, to contribute to the costs of attending this course may be available to those who are eligible. Please read the bursary guidelines which are published below first to check if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please indicate if you are also applying for a bursary or not.
Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place, as we may not be able to accommodate all applications.
Your bursary application and supporting documents should be sent to scotland@nfts.co.uk after submitting this application form. Please submit your bursary application within 24 hours to ensure your course place is reserved while your bursary application is processed – otherwise we may be required to release it to another applicant. Your bursary documents are reviewed by a panel and we aim to be in touch as soon as possible with an outcome for you.
NFTS Scotland Bursary Guidelines
NFTS Scotland Bursary Application Form
If you are not eligible for an NFTS Scotland bursary, please read our Alternative Funding Avenues document, which points you in the direction of a few other places which may be able to help. Please submit your application in plenty of time as timescales for funders differ.
Please fill in the application form.
If you need any assistance please contact us at scotland@nfts.co.uk or call us on 0141 729 8190
