BIFA, in partnership with Treehouse Digital and ScreenSkills, would like to invite you to apply for our summer Budgeting and Scheduling for Virtual Production in Film courses. You will receive insight into how to strategically work virtual production into your current projects without exceeding limited budget allowances, while gaining understanding into the strategic planning process around your project’s schedule and how to make virtual production work for you on any budget.
These courses are being generously funded by ScreenSkills as part of the BFI Future Film Skills programme using funds from the National Lottery to ensure there are no financial barriers to joining the sessions. Travel for the in-person sessions and additional access costs will also be covered. Places on each session are limited to ensure maximum engagement and impact for participants.
Budgeting and Scheduling For Virtual Production In Film has three core elements to the programme; sessions, surgeries and support. The sessions are primarily talks to enhance learning and industry knowledge, complemented by surgeries to allow participants to dissect their own projects. The sessions encourage growth and the transfer of knowledge, incorporating case studies relevant to the individual. The Treehouse Digital team are happy to provide enhanced support to those taking part should they need further help and guidance.
Who can apply?
These courses are specifically aimed at those who have experience working in the film industry and are looking to expand their knowledge of how to effectively budget and schedule for the use of virtual production in film or TV.
You do not need to have worked with virtual production, but you do need to have a keen interest or a project you want to develop with the use of virtual production. We hope these courses will give greater insight to the possibilities of working with virtual production.
The course
Session title |
Date options |
Location |
Description |
| Introduction to Budgeting and Scheduling for Virtual Production in Film | 5 Sept: 7 – 8:30pm | Online | Have you thought about using virtual production in a current or upcoming project but not sure how this will impact your budget or schedule? Budgeting & Scheduling for Virtual Production will provide you with everything you need to know about effectively managing your project. |
| Budgeting and Scheduling for Virtual Production In Film | 21 Sept: 10am -2:30pm
22 Sept: 10am -2:30pm |
Poole | Hosted at Treehouse Digital studio in Poole, this exciting course will give in depth knowledge and insight into effectively and efficiently managing budgets and schedules to incorporate virtual production into current or future projects. You will not only have the opportunity to explore the benefits of using virtual production, but will gain tangible skills on using kit and the cost implications. Return train travel to Treehouse will be covered by ScreenSkills as part of the course fee. |
| Virtual Production in Film Budgeting & Scheduling Surgery | 13 Sept: 11am – 12:30pm
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Online | Do you have a current project incorporating virtual production that needs some fine tuning? This 90 minute session will give you the chance to dissect your project as you look at how virtual production can have a positive and effective impact. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your own project and learn from others. Don’t let poor scheduling impact your project or budget. Instead, join us to receive expert advice to ensure you stay on track. |
The tutors
- Chris Musselwhite – Head of Production / VP Producer
- Paul Hamblin – Head of Virtual Production / VP Supervisor
- Peter Stanley-Ward – Head of Creative
- Tom Saville – Head of Animation
Fees and Finances
This course would normally cost participants between £100-£350 (session dependent), but thanks to funding from ScreenSkills as part of the BFI Future Film Skills programme using funds from the National Lottery, it is currently being offered to you free. We understand that sometimes your plans have to change, but if you fail to attend without letting us know we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs. Travel for the in-person sessions and additional access costs will also be covered.
How to Apply
Please fill in the application form. If you have any access needs or would like the form in another format, please email tendao@bifa.film.
Application Process
- Applications now open
- Applications close: 16 September (midnight) 2022
After your application has been received, we will endeavour to get back to everyone within two weeks after the application deadline.
