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Key details

Location Glasgow

Duration 5 days

Course dates Register your interest

Application deadline Register your interest

Bursaries supported by the Scottish Government are available for those who are eligible

Overview

One of the most popular and successful courses run by NFTS, this course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of the work involved in film and television drama production management.

Participants will learn how to break down a short script which they will schedule, gaining a full understanding of all the elements which go into making up the budget.

The course covers:

  • Role, function and responsibilities of a drama production manager
  • Breaking down and scheduling a script
  • Union agreements
  • The principles of budgeting
  • Contracts
  • Insurance and completion bonds
  • Health & Safety
  • The unit on location, at home and overseas
  • Progress reports
  • Post-production

Fees and funding options

Fees for this course are as follows:

Freelance Rate: £820
Corporate Rate: £1500

BURSARY INFORMATION

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 are able to pay for the course. 

Once you have submitted your course application, your bursary application should be submitted to scotland@nfts.co.uk.

NFTS Scotland Bursary Guidelines

NFTS Scotland Bursary Application Form

If you are not eligible for an NFTS Scotland bursary, please also read our Alternative Funding Avenues document which points you in the direction of a few other places which may be able to help.

SCREENSKILLS BURSARIES

Course applicants for NFTS Scotland courses listed on ScreenSkills Skills Passport are now also eligible to apply for the Skills Passport Bursary (as long as they fit the eligibility criteria of the course itself) whilst the course is featured by ScreenSkills. Please follow the links for more information and to apply. 

How to apply

Application deadline: Register your interest

This course is not currently open for applications. Please register your interest to be advised of dates once they become available.