Freelancing for TV and Film: The Essentials

This one day course is aimed at anyone who is starting out as a freelancer in the screen industry.

Delivered by Siân Gale, an industry trainer and consultant with her own freelance portfolio, and delivered in a workshop format, this course aims to demystify the term “freelancer” and to provide a range of practical resources and tips to help you get the most out of being a freelancer.

By the end of the day you should be able to:

Identify the different types of employment & business models
Describe the key legal obligations of freelancing
Analyse “allowable business expenses” for freelancers
Describe the tax and national insurance obligations of freelancing
Identify practical financial business templates
Examine what to consider when negotiating terms and conditions with an employer
Review top tips & resources

About the tutor: Siân started her career in TV production working across scripted and non scripted programmes including many Bafta Cymru award winning productions. She has had a portfolio career working in business support, training & development and consultancy. She is a PGCE qualified educator and passionate about trade unions, equality, diversity and the Welsh language.

Freelance: £175

Corporate: £350

Bursaries, supported by the Welsh Government, are also available for those who are eligible.

BURSARY INFORMATION

A limited number of bursaries are available for all of our short courses. If you wish to apply for a bursary to contribute to the costs of your course, please read the bursary guidelines below carefully to confirm your eligibility. Please do not apply to a course unless you are sure you meet the bursary eligibility criteria, or if you are able to pay for the course by other means.

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. We aim to advise successful applicants no later than 10 working days prior to the course start date.

Once you have submitted your course application, your bursary application, and supporting documents, should be submitted to wales@nfts.co.uk.

NFTS Cymru Wales Bursary Guidelines (pdf) | NFTS Cymru Wales Bursary Application Form (pdf)

I ddarllen y dogfenau yn Gymraeg:

NFTS Cymru Wales Canllawiau’r Bwrswriaeth (pdf) | NFTS Cymru Wales Ffurflen Gais Bwrswriaeth (pdf)

When this course is open for applications, use the APPLY NOW button at the top of this page to access the application form.

Freelancing for TV and Film: The Essentials

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