A Bigger Future report - BFI - British Film Institute

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opportunities available. Strong links will be developed with existing
careers services, including Careers Scotland, Careers Wales,
Connexions, Careers IAG partnerships and through the Learning
and Skills Councils (LSCs).
– Links will be created with existing careers advice services provided
to actors and performers, both to those wishing to become actors
and those already working who need to learn screen technique.
– The strategy will dovetail with the work of the National and
Regional Screen Agencies and will support these organisations
which have a crucial role in identifying and nurturing talent. In
addition, film career opportunities will be showcased at regional
Media Careers Information Days.
2. To provide advice and guidance to both new entrants and the
existing workforce:
– Experienced and respected practitioners from the industry will be
asked to train as industry careers advisors so that, on a
time-specific basis, they can offer careers advice and guidance.
Initially, five individuals will be recruited in the first year with further
advisors recruited in subsequent years as necessary.
– One-to-one careers advice sessions will be offered to new entrants
and to those already working in the industry. Targets will be set to
reach groups currently under-represented in the industry.
– Email enquiries will be encouraged and dealt with by a network of
specialised practitioners. Information generated as a result of this
service will be managed and maintained centrally as an open
information database.
– Targeted industry recruitment drives will aim to attract and guide
talent from professional disciplines which may be translated into film,
for example, legal, finance and business affairs.
– The website www.skillsformedia.com will be enhanced to provide
in-depth information about the film industry, through interviews,
resources, links and signposting materials.
– Career Fact Sheets will be developed and distributed across the UK
covering all sectors of the industry. These materials will outline
potential careers routes as well as the essential skills needed for
specific jobs.