FUNDING

Screen WM
In addition to the various production support available for individual projects, Screen WM also have a significant ability to support productions through the Film & Media Production Fund. This fund can invest up to £500,000 or 25% of a project's budget, whichever is lesser.

Screen WM have also just announced that their newest fund, the advantage development fund, is once again open for submissions. The fund is targeted at enabling new and existing screen-based media companies to undertake research and development work to bring new products to market. The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 15th February 2008, with further deadlines expected later in the year.

screenwm.co.uk

MEDIA

For information about the European MEDIA fund and initiatives visit:
mediadesk.co.uk

UK Film Council

For all information about the UK Film Council including advice on funding and courses - plus links to the websites of the regional screen agencies visit:
ukfilmcouncil.org.uk

Media Directions

Media Directions is a new publication, sponsored by Sony that offers media freelancers, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to promote their filmmaking talents with the prospect of gaining funding, support and industry recognition. The publication will also work as an advice guide from the heart of those already in the field, as well as keeping you up dated with the latest technology, training and job opportunities.

mediadirections.co.uk

Other Links

Advantage West Midlands
advantagewm.co.uk

Advantage Creative Fund
advantagecreativefund.co.uk

Creative Partnerships
creative-partnerships.com

Prince's Trust
princes-trust.org.uk

West Midlands Access to Finance
westmidlandsfinance.com

2WM Business Support
2wm.co.uk

Business Link
businesslink.gov.uk

Creativexport
creativexport.co.uk

Creative Launchpad
creativelaunchpad.co.uk

TRAINING

Media Skills

Media Skills is an up-to-date, industry led training facility that runs professional courses on the latest media software for TV, video, web design, Internet, animation, graphic design and publishing.

Media Skills is also home to one of the UK's first High Definition (HD) television camera training courses, and works in close collaboration with UCE Birmingham to deliver MA Media Enterprise and MA Events and Exhibition Management.

Contact: Mandy Brookes, Project Co-ordinator
T: 0121 204 9882
E: info@mediaskills.org.uk
W: mediaskills.org.uk

Apple Course
Designed to keep you at the forefront of Apple's digital media revolution, NTI-Birmingham's new Apple accreditation training centre, gives you a competitive edge in today's ever changing job market.

In February we are running our most popular course,

FCP101 - Introduction to Final Cut Pro - Level 1 Exam and Apple Pro Certification.

Apple Accredited Training Venue - NTI in Birmingham , 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham City Centre

Price - £750.00 - including courseware, exam fee, lunch and refreshments.

More Information / How to Book

Contact: Neil Emery, Apple Business Development Manager
T: 0121 202 4800
E: neil.emery@uce.ac.uk

NPA- Workshops
The New Producers Alliance is the UK 's national membership and training organisation for independent new producers and filmmakers. The NPA is a Charity that provides access to contacts, information and advice regarding film production.
Each week you can download the NPA newsletter, which gives details of news, events and training for Producers across the country.

npa.org.uk

OTHER LINKS

Arts & Media Training
amtcc.org.uk

CSV Media
csv.org.uk

Gallery 37
gallery37.org.uk

Hi8us
hi8us.co.uk

Learning & Skills Council
lsc.gov.uk

Learn on TV
learnontv.net

Mediaskills
mediaskills.org.uk

Skillset
skillset.org