directory of MITA members
B3 Media
PO Box 41000
London SW2 1HN
020 72742121
what we do
B3 makes connections between Britain’s multicultural communities and its creative industries. We do so by uniting the power of digital media with the creative potential of emerging digital artists, filmmakers, visual artists and sound artists. Our activities – workshops, screenings, studio sessions, talks, networking events – are all about nurturing new talent and creating industry connections. We help them develop, produce and distribute their work, from the first spark of an idea through to the first screening and beyond.
Over the past five years B3 has created a diverse range of innovative and groundbreaking projects across digital media, moving image, visual arts and film. These include the award-winning Blank Slate digital shorts in partnership with the UK Film Council; a partnership with the British Council for the production and distribution of B3’s digital shorts across its international network of festivals and cultural agencies; and Compass Point, a fast-track creative industries programme in collaboration with the National Film and Television School. More recent projects include Identities TV, an innovative DVD spoken word on film project made for mobile phone and digital cinema, and the Electric Greenhouse Digital Artists’ Residency in association with Artquest.
training offered
- Artform development
- Continuing professional development
- Mentoring
- Production experience
learner profiles
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
progression
Students from B3 Media are looking for the following opportunities:
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
Cineclub
Unit 1B, The Plough Brewery
516 Wandsworth Road
London SW8 3JX
0870 950 4440
what we do
Cineclub trains professional filmmakers to help teachers and pupils understand the whole filmmaking process and to widen their appreciation of contemporary, classic and cult film. We offer schools (primary and secondary) and FE colleges a range of training programmes aimed at developing filmmaking skills using the latest digital technology. These include one or two-term programmes, summer schools and one-off masterclasses in production techniques.
Our workshop programmes are designed to complement the national curriculum and to offer real tangible learning outcomes that aim to inspire and motivate pupils and teachers. By training teachers in the filmmaking process and by encouraging talented young filmmakers in school to share good practice with other pupils we aim to encourage schools to use film as an integral part of the school day.
Participating schools become part of the Cineclub Network, which allows them to come together to share their films and their experiences of filmmaking and film watching. Cineclub enables children and young people to communicate ideas, challenge views and form opinions through the medium of digital film production and have their work publicly screened at cinema venues across London and the South East.
training offered
- Basic skills training
- Mentoring
- Non-formal learning
- Production experience
learner profiles
- Teachers
- Young people
Connections Communications Centre
Palingswick House
241 King Street Hammersmith
London W6 9LP
020 8741 1766
what we do
Founded in 1982, Connections Communications Centre is a registered charity dedicated to promoting cultural diversity and new opportunities in the media industry. We provide training, mentoring, coaching and job assistance to help open doors to the media industry for those excluded through lack of training and economic or social deprivation. Throughout the years, we have supported thousands of people in gaining employment in the film and broadcast industry or making films.
Our training programmes include: technical and management courses for freelancers, sole traders and BME practitioners; digital media and audio visual training for unemployed and socially excluded adults and creative media projects for young people (13 to 24-year-olds).
Connections’ provision is accredited by the Open College Network, Arts Award, City and Guilds, and the Institute of Leadership and Management. Connections is one of the Southwark Guarantee 14-19 providers developing courses to deliver the new Creative and Media Diplomas. Connections is also a licensed provider to deliver training to Arts Award trainers.
training offered
- Accredited training (external validation)
- Basic skills training
- Business support
- Continuing professional development
- Mentoring
- Non-formal learning
- Production experience
learner profiles
- Companies
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
- Pre-entrants
- Under-represented groups
- Young people
progression
Students from Connections Communications Centre are looking for the following opportunities:
- Apprenticeships
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Internships
- Ongoing education
- Work experience
Documentary Filmmakers Group (DFG)
4th Floor
28 Shacklewell Lane
London E8 2EZ
020 7249 6600
what we do
The Documentary Filmmakers Group (DFG) is the national organisation working to promote talent and innovation in the documentary filmmaking industry. A single aim links all our work: to encourage, stimulate, promote and support the growth of a strong community of documentary filmmakers and film audiences. To achieve this objective, DFG provides a range of training and production opportunities, and organises a variety of events, screenings, pitching and peer feedback initiatives. We also run www.dfgdocs.com, the world's largest online resource for documentary filmmakers.
DFG is the largest provider of documentary training in the UK and a member of the Skillset Media Academy Network. We deliver training and consultancy in all aspects of documentary filmmaking, taught by award-winning industry professionals, for individuals, production companies, broadcasters and other related organisations.
training offered
- Continuing professional development
- Non-formal learning
- Production experience
learner profiles
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
progression
Students from Documentary Filmmakers Group (DFG) are looking for the following opportunities:
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Ongoing education
- Work experience
DV Talent
Studio 451
Highgate Studios
53-79 Highgate Road
London NW51TL
0207 2672300
what we do
DV Talent is an agency representing leading programme-makers as well as one of the country’s fastest growing independent training providers. Aimed primarily at TV freelancers and those wanting to get into the industry, our training courses are run by production people for production people. They provide the technical and editorial skills required to work effectively, creatively and responsibly, and our trainers are all distinguished and current filmmakers.
Our courses are supported by Skillset and are BBC accredited, and we work for all the leading broadcasters and independent production companies including Endemol, RDF, Tiger Aspect, Betty, Darlow Smithson, and Mentorn. We specialise in camera (Z1, A1, DSR and others) and directing courses, sound, lighting, Final Cut Pro, Avid Xpress Pro and Production Management courses, but we also create tailor-made training solutions to suit individual and company needs.
training offered
- Accredited training (internal validation)
- Business support
- Continuing professional development
- Non-formal learning
learner profiles
- Companies
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
- Pre-entrants
- Young people
progression
Students from DV Talent are looking for the following opportunities:
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Ongoing education
Film It
www.film-it.org.uk
0207 704 9386
what we do
Working with young people at risk in the community, in prisons, in secure children’s homes and hospitals, we run workshops to create award winning TV programmes, photographs, DVDS, CDs and resource packs which are used to educate and inform others. Film It workshops are taught by industry professionals on broadcast quality equipment.
A Film It workshop offers young people the chance to: see a different, more positive future; gain skills that are needed in the workplace; create a CV to gain employment or further training.
Film It was the winner of the Best Broadcast by Young People at the C&YPN Positive Images Awards 2008.
training offered
- Accredited training (internal validation)
- Basic skills training
- Non-formal learning
learner profiles
- Under-represented groups
- Young people
progression
Students from Film It are looking for the following opportunities:
- Apprenticeships
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Internships
- Ongoing education
- Work experience
Film London
Suite 6.10
The Tea Building
56 Shoreditch High Street
London
E1 6JJ
020 7613 7676
what we do
Film London is the capital's film and media agency. We sustain, promote and develop London as a major international film-making and film cultural capital. This includes all the screen industries based in London - film, television, video, commercials and new interactive media.
Film London currently delivers Market Place, Skillset's New Entrant Training Scheme for the sales sector; Assistant Location Manager Training; and the Company Placement Scheme.
training offered
- Continuing professional development
- Mentoring
- Production experience
- Work placements
learner profiles
- Companies
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
progression
Students from Film London are looking for the following opportunities:
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Production, commissions and funding opportunities
- Work experience
Four Corners
121 Roman Road
Bethnal Green
London E2 0QN
020 8981 6111
what we do
Four Corners is a long established centre for film production and training, based in East London. We have a track record of over 30 years forfor delivering industry-standard training, particularly for under-represented groups, and are recognised for building skills and confidence through a professional approach that emphasises ‘hands-on’ learning in a practical production-led training context.
The integrated training and employability programme spans pre-entrant to new entrant/continuing professional development level, covering film & TV production and craft skills, led by industry practitioners. Training is largely hands-on in small groups, led by industry practitioners. Training offers London Open College Network accreditation at Levels 1-3, closely referenced to Skillset standards. Additional support includes business skills for freelancers, specialist master classes, film bursary opportunities and an industry-linked work placement scheme with leading production companies. Four Corners also offers professional photographic darkroom facilities and a growing arts and exhibitions programme.
training offered
- Accredited training (external validation)
- Artform development
- Basic skills training
- Business support
- Continuing professional development
- Mentoring
- Non-formal learning
- Production experience
- Work placements
learner profiles
- Companies
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
- Pre-entrants
- Under-represented groups
progression
Students from Four Corners are looking for the following opportunities:
- Apprenticeships
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Internships
- Ongoing education
- Production, commissions and funding opportunities
- Work experience
FT2 - Film & Television Freelance Training
18-20 Southwark Street
(3rd Floor)
London SE1 1TJ
020 7407 0344
what we do
Funded and managed by the film and television industry, FT2 provides full-time, paid, apprenticeship-style training to people wishing to establish freelance careers in junior technical, production or craft grades of film and television.
Sami Khan, Designer/Art Director and former FT2 trainee says, ‘You are supported and cared for by a team that genuinely cares and understands the pressures and strains that you are working under … I honestly believe that FT2 is unparalleled to any other scheme offered in the UK.’ A feature film Production Manager commented on our training, ‘FT2 is still a great idea. Training on the job is the only real way to learn’.
FT2 is a Skillset Approved Training Provider and an Investors in People organisation. In 2002 we won a National Training Award and a Skillset award ‘for outstanding contribution to training and skills development in the Audio Visual Industries’, and in 2005 a Greater London Training Award. In addition to our full-time courses, we do sometimes run introductory careers seminars for pre-entrants and advanced workshops and training for practitioners to meet identified need. Please see the Training section of our website for full details of the jobs we are currently training for and the Recruitment section for information about future schemes.
training offered
- Accredited training (external validation)
- Accredited training (internal validation)
- Business support
- Mentoring
- Non-formal learning
- Production experience
- Work placements
learner profiles
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
- Pre-entrants
- Under-represented groups
progression
Students from FT2 - Film & Television Freelance Training are looking for the following opportunities:
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Work experience
Greasepaint
Greasepaint Studio
143 Northfield Avenue
Ealing,
London W13 9QT
020 8840 6000
what we do
Greasepaint offers a fully comprehensive training for today's make-up industry combining fashion, film, TV and theatre. Since 1979, we have trained many of the top make-up professionals working in the industry, including BAFTA and Emmy award winners.
Our courses include a 14-week programme in film, TV and theatre make-up which includes porsthetics and hair; a five-week programme in fashion make-up and hair; and a one-week airbrushing course covering corrective make-up, special effects training, hair and nail and body art. We also provide bespoke training. On completion of training with Greasepaint, our agency offers work experience to graduates reaching the required standard, with the possibility of paid work as more experience is acquired.
training offered
- Accredited training (external validation)
- Continuing professional development
- Work placements
learner profiles
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
progression
Students from Greasepaint are looking for the following opportunities:
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Work experience
Hi8us South
Ground Floor West
Limehouse Court
Towpath House
3-11 Dod Street
London E14 7EQ
020 7538 8070
what we do
Hi8us South is a leader in developing innovative media and arts productions with and for young people. We develop both participatory projects with young people and professional productions for a youth audience.
We work in collaboration with professionals to offer young people challenging and creative media opportunities, and to open alternative routes into the industry. Hi8us South is part of the national Hi8us Network. Our core aims are: to enable young people at risk of social exclusion to articulate their experiences; to enable young people to use the experience of creating arts and media as a catalyst for change in their own lives and in their communities; and to create innovative television, film and new media through a collaboration between professional filmmakers, web-designers and non-professional participants.
training offered
- Artform development
- Mentoring
- Non-formal learning
- Production experience
learner profiles
- Pre-entrants
- Under-represented groups
- Young people
progression
Students from Hi8us South are looking for the following opportunities:
- Freelance employment
- Ongoing education
- Work experience
Indie Training Fund
3rd Floor
18-20 Southwark Street
London SE1 1TJ
020 7407 0454
what we do
The Indie Training Fund (ITF) is a charity that raises funds for training via voluntary contributions from independent TV and digital media production companies. The ITF gives grants to numerous media training initiatives and delivers short course training and benefit schemes for members. Previously administered by Pact, the UK trade association for independent feature film, television, animation and interactive media companies, the ITF became independent in 2008.
Specialising in training for independent production companies and their staff, we run short courses on business and production skills for industry professionals. Courses are open to anyone from an independent production company and freelancers with at least two years proven work experience. We run schemes for ITF member companies, offering free and discounted training and cash back for in-house training.
training offered
- Business support
- Continuing professional development
- Non-formal learning
learner profiles
- Companies
- Industry professionals
progression
Students from Indie Training Fund are looking for the following opportunities:
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Ongoing education
Playful Innovations
info@playfulinnovations.co.uk
07950 798 702
what we do
Playful Innovations focuses on working with primary schools and youth clubs delivering digital video production workshops, media education and media literacy. We run Media Max programmes in primary schools where children gain training in script writing, camera techniques, sound, lighting, production, filming and editing. Our workshops run for 12 weeks at a time but can be tailored to the needs of organisations requiring our services.
training offered
- Basic skills training
- Non-formal learning
- Production experience
learner profiles
- Pre-entrants
- Under-represented groups
- Young people
progression
Students from Playful Innovations are looking for the following opportunities:
- Apprenticeships
- Internships
- Ongoing education
- Production, commissions and funding opportunities
- Work experience
Profile Media Services
The Old Farm House.
Tickincor Lower, Clonmel,
Co. Tipperary, Ireland
07710 412961
what we do
Profile Media Services specialises in the provision of training in make-up and hair for the film and television industries. Our courses include Laying on facial hair, Ladies hair cutting and styling, Men's hair cutting and styling, and Setting and dressing ladies’ long hair. We also offer a range of courses in the use of prosthetics, airbrushing and wigs to HD standard. Many of our courses are supported by Skillset.
training offered
- Accredited training (external validation)
- Accredited training (internal validation)
- Continuing professional development
learner profiles
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
progression
Students from Profile Media Services are looking for the following opportunities:
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
Raw Material Music and Media
2 Robert Street
Brixton
London SW9 0DJ
020 77376103
what we do
Raw Material promotes access and opportunity in media education, production and professional development. Education provision consists of creative music, songwriting, instrumental tuition and studio production courses, video film production and post production courses. Professional development consists of artist development bursaries and film production bursaries. Professional services consist of studio recording, mixing and mastering, video film production and editing, sound track production and programme production.
training offered
- Accredited training (external validation)
- Accredited training (internal validation)
- Artform development
- Business support
- Continuing professional development
- Mentoring
- Non-formal learning
- Production experience
- Work placements
learner profiles
- Industry professionals
- New entrants
- Pre-entrants
- Under-represented groups
- Young people
progression
Students from Raw Material Music and Media are looking for the following opportunities:
- Apprenticeships
- Freelance employment
- Full-time/part-time employment
- Internships
- Ongoing education
- Own business development
- Work experience
