Production Management for Film and Television
- Course overview
- Recent credits and successes
- What you will study
- Current or recent tutors
- Fees & funding options
- Showcase
- Entry requirements
- How to apply
Location Beaconsfield
Duration 13 month course
Commitment Full-time
Next intake September 2019
Application deadline Contact Registry
Overview
Are you looking for a unique way to transform or launch your career in film and television?
“I wish this course had been around when I started as a Production Manager, as I would have made a lot less mistakes!” Sue Vertue, Producer of Sherlock.
Working with the BBC and leading industry partners, our Production Management course aims to give students the specialist knowledge and valuable hands-on work experience they need for a successful career.
Students will collaborate with those in other specialisms to make several films and practical projects – with all production costs met by the School.
Graduates have gone on to create successful and award-winning work. Recent credits include Guy Ritchie's King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Bridget Jones's Baby, Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and The Night Manager. The course includes opportunities for work experience throughout the year. Previous students have enjoyed placements at Film4, Eon, Carnival Films, Endemol, Kudos, Dragonfly and Revolution Films.
All NFTS students can attend the School’s masterclasses programme, with recent guests including Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk, The Dark Knight, Interstellar), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here) and Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep, The Death of Stalin).
Recent credits and successes
What you will study
What does it take to be a Production Manager? Someone who can multi-task, be dynamic, communicate well and stay calm under pressure; is creative with budgets but keeps an eye on the bottom line; who knows enough about Health and Safety to protect the cast and crew but not detract from getting the right shot; who knows about the best locations at the best price – and who knows production from start to finish.
Most production managers are freelance, moving from contract to contract, and may find themselves working anywhere in the UK or abroad. As a production manager, you could work for independent production companies on films, documentaries or TV shows, become a Line Producer or progress to Head of Production.
Covering the key skills required in today’s rapidly-changing environment, this course alternates workshops with opportunities to gain practical experience on a range of productions including live and multi-camera TV entertainment shows, dramas, animation and documentary films.
This is a 13-month course with the next intake starting in September.
Current or recent tutors
Bex Hopkins
Bex Hopkins
Head of Production ManagmentCredits include Mad, Sad and Bad, Nits and Cross My Heart.
Showcase
Every year, our students work on a number of short films.
Entry requirements
You will be well-organised, effective under pressure, resourceful, problem-solving, computer-literate, financially-minded and have good leadership skills. You will probably already have some experience in the film industry, perhaps as a runner, PA, or in the production office, or you may have completed a degree in filmmaking. You may also have a background in business/financial management and be looking for a career change.
While many applicants will have a degree from a British or overseas university, we will consider applicants who do not have a degree if they have an impressive portfolio, a creative track record or an alternative qualification.
If you are not an EEA National, you must already be in possession of a UK visa valid for the duration of this course. We are unable to accept your application if you do not.
If you are not sure whether your experience or qualifications are appropriate, please ask the Registry for advice - info@nfts.co.uk.
How to apply
Application deadline: Contact Registry
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Applicants must supply the following:
- Please tell us of an event/production/gathering that you have organized. Include information on whether you had a budget and if so how successful you were in keeping to it; what preparation you did and what you would have done differently. No more than two pages (A4 paper)