About
Screen Scotland co-sponsored the NFTS: Virtual Production Training Programme with Warner Bros. Discovery, which provides much needed support in an area with an immediate and growing skills shortage.
This part-time National Film and Television School (NFTS) Certificate ran for 24 weeks at Beaconsfield and has been designed to give students the foundation on which to build a virtual production career in the thriving VP industry.
Key artistic and technical disciplines identified include Technical Artists, Lighting Specialists, Colour Specialists, Technical Designers/Directors or VP Technical Generalists.
Screen Scotland’s support allowed the professional development of 6 Scottish based trainees.
Why Choose The NFTS Virtual Production Certificate?
Join a growing and dynamic community of VP alumni who have already made their mark in the industry. Launched in 2021 to meet the surging demand for skilled crew members equipped to work on VP productions across the globe, recent graduates have found success at leading companies such as Netflix, Yahoo Studios, &Why, Hat Trick Productions, and many more. Their achievements span a diverse range of specialisations including Cinematography, VFX, Motion Capture and Documentary making. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this thriving network of professionals who are shaping the future of virtual production.
Steven Little, Head of Production at Screen Scotland says: “Scotland’s studio offer has expanded significantly over the last two years, with projects of scale from Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon, and many others filming in Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland. To ensure our crew base grows and develops, Screen Scotland continues to invest record amounts into training, to expand and upskill the workforce and to keep pace with new technology. Screen Scotland is pleased to be able to partner with the NFTS, StoryFutures Academy and Warner Bros. Discovery to give Scotland-based crew this essential training in Virtual Production.”
How to apply
Applications are closed. Visit the NFTS website for further information and register your interest.