A Legacy Fund has been set up through the ITF to support training for new entrants looking to establish freelance careers in junior technical and craft positions for feature film or TV drama production.
The fund is a legacy of FT2, the former provider of trainees for apprenticeships on films and TV productions and will be managed by a steering committee made up of former FT2 directors/trustees and the ITF. The committee will be chaired by BECTU training officer, Brian Kelly with ex-MITA chair Sharon Goode as Secretary.
Funding criteria:
- The funding is to be used to support training or bursaries for new entrants from groups currently under-represented in the media – women in technical grades, men in costume and make-up, BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and people with disabilities.
- Trainees should be at entrant level and looking to establish freelance careers in technical and craft junior positions in feature film or TV drama production.
- Training should include the practical engagement of the film and television industry and placement opportunities.
- Training should be provided by an industry recognised training provider or college (with a validated quality assurance such as being signatories to the MITA Code of Good Practice, external independent evaluation reports, etc).
- Preference will be given to applications where the legacy fund will be used as match funding to lever in additional funds.
Deadline for applications:
The deadline for applications is ongoing and the steering committee will assess proposals on a regular basis until the funding (currently totaling £104,000) has been allocated.
Further Details:
Email the fund at ft2legacy@indietrainingfund.com