ScreenLab x ITV.

 

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Get ready for your career in screen with ITV.

Ready to break into the world of TV, film and media? The ScreenLab x ITV programme is your backstage pass to the screen industry. No boring lectures, just real skills, real projects, and real connections.

Why join?
  • Pick your path: Choose from six fast-track courses (just 12 weeks long) that give you the hands-on skills and insider know-how you need to stand out.
  • Create your showreel: Team up with other creatives on a live project, guided by industry pros. You’ll build a killer portfolio and get feedback to put into action.
  • Network like a pro: In your final week, you’ll meet ITV professionals, get your CV noticed and learn how to make your portfolio pop.
  • Get ahead: Unlock access to the ITV Academy and ITV Signpost Talent Databases – be the first to hear about new jobs and even have the chance to win a spot to go behind the scenes on major productions and locations.

This isn’t just a course. It’s a real chance to get ready for a career in screen with real world experience, real skills and real opportunities.

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Our COURSES.

Who’s it for?

Performers transitioning from stage to screen, anyone seeking professional showreel material.

Content Highlights:

  • Stage vs. screen acting, scene analysis, Meisner technique, technical acting for camera.
  • Self-tapes, showreels, rehearsal, final scene filming.
  • Career support: CV writing, job-hunting, Q&A with ITV professionals.
  • CoLab project; a short production collaboration with other creatives.

What’s next?

Access to ITV Academy Talent Database for job alerts at ITV and ITV Signpost.

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Who’s it for?

Aspiring screenwriters, filmmakers, creatives.

Content Highlights:

  • Screenwriting fundamentals, developing ideas, treatments, pitching, writing scenes and dialogue, blocking.
  • Collaboration with directors/producers, script formatting, storyboarding.
  • CoLab project; a short production collaboration with other creatives.
  • Career support: CV writing, job-hunting, Q&A with ITV professionals.

What’s next?

Access to ITV Academy Talent Database for job alerts at ITV and ITV Signpost.

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Who’s it for?

Entry-level candidates, those interested in behind-the-scenes roles.

Content Highlights:

  • Role of runner, set etiquette, departmental collaboration, radio/communication, call sheets, schedules, health & safety.
  • Problem-solving, timekeeping, supporting cast/crew.
  • CoLab project; a short production collaboration with other creatives.
  • Career support: CV writing, job-hunting, Q&A with ITV professionals.

What’s next?

Access to ITV Academy Talent Database for job alerts at ITV and ITV Signpost.

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Who’s it for?

Musicians, composers, creatives interested in composition, arrangement, sound/post-production.

Content Highlights:

  • Role of music in media, music theory, working with picture, DAWs (Logic), themes/motifs, composing for scenes.
  • Foley principles and techniques, recording/editing sound effects.
  • Arranging for ensembles and realising your work
    CoLab project; a short production collaboration with other creatives.
  • Career support: CV writing, networking, Q&A with ITV experts.

What’s next?

Access to ITV Academy Talent Database for job alerts at ITV and ITV Signpost.

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Who’s it for?

Creatives interested in visual storytelling, aspiring set/art designers.

Content Highlights:

  • Production/scenic design, art department roles, script breakdowns, sketching, technical drawing, mood boarding.
  • Model-making, 3D planning, materials, building techniques, design briefs.
  • CoLab project; a short production collaboration with other creatives.
  • Career support: CV writing, networking, Q&A with ITV experts.

What’s next?

Access to ITV Academy Talent Database for job alerts at ITV and ITV Signpost.

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Who’s it for?

Creatives interested in digital/virtual production, beginners in emerging roles.

Content Highlights:

  • Virtual production landscape, Unreal Engine, green screens, LED volumes, tracking systems, virtual cameras.
  • Integrating physical/digital elements, collaboration, previsualisation.
  • CoLab project; a short production collaboration with other creatives.
  • Career support: CV writing, networking, Q&A with ITV experts.

What’s next?

Access to ITV Academy Talent Database for job alerts at ITV and ITV Signpost.

Apply Now

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Courses are Free with funding support

For most people over 19 years old, these courses will be free. This depends on your circumstances.

There may also be grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college.

For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246, [email protected] or via Live Chat.

Those aged under 19 years old are not eligible to study this course.

About ITV Signpost

ITV Signpost will be our partner to delivery this programme, bringing years of industry experience, practical know-how and valuable conections.

Signpost Productions is an award-winning production company based in the North East of England. It is a production house like no other, with diversity in our DNA. Every commission comes with a commitment that the production crew will be as diverse as possible. Signpost Productions is a production unit that is part of ITV, the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster. We produce more than 1,500 hours of content every year for broadcasters, businesses, commercial brands and digital channels.