Glasgow based training provider TRC is proud to announce the selected delegates for Reset, its flagship animation, VFX and games traineeship, alongside the debut of Reset: Level Up, a new strand tailored to support junior talent in their development within the sector.
Now in its third year, Reset, supported by the BFI National Lottery Funded Skills Cluster led by Screen Scotland, places trainees with award-winning studios in animation, VFX and games throughout Scotland. Following the conclusion of Reset’s 2024 edition, 14 of the 15 trainees had secured either a full-time role or a contract extension within a Scottish company.
Across the 8-month programme, the 10 Reset trainees will work full time within their host company and will receive extensive training on topics such as personal development, effective teamworking, IT, budgeting and production management. with an outlook to enhance their existing skills and facilitate their transition to the industry.
The successful delegates for TRC’s Reset are:
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Anna Apostolidou, Blazing Griffin
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Lucas Chatwin, Wild Child Animation
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Lauren Kirkwood, Wild Child Animation
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Adam Peffers, Brilliant Skies
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Ben McCormick, Eyebolls
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Angus Bradley, Eyebolls
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Amelie Colvin, Motif Studios
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Fiona Stewart, Motif Studios
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Scott Aitken, ISO Design
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Mathilde Von Ooijen, ISO Design
Building on the previous success of Reset, the new Reset: Level Up programme will offer advanced training and mentorship, to strengthen the pipeline of talent across Scotland’s screen industry. The programme will support a cohort of early-stage professionals ready to step up into their next role through paid placements and personalised training tailored to their job and professional growth.
The 6 Juniors taking part in Reset: Level Up are:
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Christian Oroz Storm, Revenant
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Max Sherwood, Blazing Griffin
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Lesley Imgart, Wild Child Animation
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Rebeccah Ahmed, Wild Child Animation
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Agata Kaczan, Eyebolls
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Kitty Banks, Fix FX
Claire Scally, Managing Director of TRC said: “We’re pleased to bring Reset back and build on its legacy by introducing Reset: Level Up, an incredible opportunity for early-stage professionals to step up in Scotland’s growing animation, VFX and games industry. This will provide an incredible opportunity for both cohorts to gain experience, build essential skills, and respectively begin a new career path or continue taking the next steps in the industry. We look forward to supporting this new group of trainees and juniors as they take their next steps.”
Steven Little, Head of Production at Screen Scotland said: “The film and TV sector is growing and evolving in Scotland. Our training partners, such as TRC, are constantly reacting to industry trends to ensure our training programmes reflect the needs of the local industry to help them compete on the global stage. Reset will still provide a route in for new talent, but it will also develop and retain the crew we have. The continued support of Scottish Government and BFI Skills Cluster funding is building a solid foundation as the industry demands more skills in digital production and post production.”
Sara Whybrew, BFI’s Director of Skills and Workforce Development said: "It’s fantastic to see the return of the Reset programme for those looking to progress into the digital content production (DCP) sectors. Given the BFI’s recent DCP skills scoping study findings, this intervention couldn’t be timelier. We look forward to seeing a new and diverse cohort of local Scottish talent make an important career step via this vital industry led and work-based training offer.”
To learn more about Reset and this year’s delegates, please visit TRC's website.
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