Name: Script Supervisor for Film | Birmingham
Start: 2022-11-21T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2022-11-25T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Fazeley Studios

This training course is for those with well-established industry experience to train to become Script Supervisors. It is aimed at those who have identified that being a Script Supervisor is their ideal career.

If you are someone who wants to be close to the action on set, likes to work independently, relishes responsibility and have:

Fantastic attention to detail
Strong organisational and administration skills
An analytical brain and is a keen problem solver
Advanced diplomacy skills
Resilience and stamina
The ability to remain calm under pressure

… then Script Supervisor might be the role for you! Click here for more information on the role of Script Supervisor.

Applications

This training is supported by ScreenSkills using National Lottery funds awarded by the British Film Institute (BFI) as part of the Future Film Skills programme.

APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

This course is open to those who have:

3 or more years’ professional experience
A minimum of 3 credits+ (not including entry level / runner credits)

Those who are have current and/or previous experience in the following roles are likely to have skills that would transfer well into the Script Supervisor role:

Production Assistant
Production Coordinator
Gallery PA (e.g. entertainment / sport)
Autocue operators
Camera assistants
Script Editors
3rd Assistant Directors

We also welcome applications from those looking to return to work following a career break who have equivalent experience.

COURSE DATES

The course is in two parts – a classroom element (5 days) and a placement element (5 days).

The classroom training will run in person over 5 consecutive days. Applicants must be available to attend ALL training days on their chosen course.

Course 1: Monday 21^st – Friday 25^th November, Birmingham
Course 2: Monday 5^th – Friday 9^th December, Leeds

Following the classroom training each ScreenSkills and Mission Accomplished will seek to find a one week (5 day) placement for each participant to shadow the Script Supervisor on a Film or TV drama. Placements will be subsidised by ScreenSkills. Applicants will be asked for their availability following the training and their base(s) to help facilitate the placements. All placements must be completed by 31st January 2023.

COURSE OUTLINE

Prior to the first classroom day there will be a 90 mins Zoom call where participants will be able to meet each other and the trainers.

Day	Course Content
Day 1	What is a Script Supervisors Role? What is “continuity”? The “prep” process Why & How to “Time” a Script Breaking down a script Role of Script Supervisor at a Read through, Recce and Production Meeting Homework: Give Script Scenes to breakdown to review in morning
Day 2	A shooting day for a Script Supervisor Coverage – Why & How to obtain it Why & How to Match Action Crossing the line and Eyelines Taking photos – what’s important to take Shots Language How to write a continuity sheet The editor’s tramlined script Homework: Continue to breakdown a few scenes of a script.
Day 3	Practical day – The Script Supervisor on set On set etiquette Interacting with Actors and Directors Live actors practical – noting action Writing up notes – continuity / editors tramline script Homework: looking at scenes to shoot tomorrow- making notes on what to look for in advance
Day 4	Practical day – Live Role Play with actors and recording Putting it all together Homework: any questions they have for Q&A tomorrow
Day 5	Review of yesterday’s Role Play Progress reports Script amendments Selected takes charts Filming phone calls Working with green screen / CGI Guest speaker – talk about getting started as a Script Supervisor, their work as an assistant, software they prefer Paper scripts vs iPad working Interacting with other departments. Wrap up of course

PLACEMENT OUTLINE

Following the classroom element of the training we will work with ScreenSkills to secure each participant a one week (5 day placement) on a scripted production. The placements will be subsidised by ScreenSkills. Placements will take place following the classroom training and will all have been completed by the end of January 2023.

Participants will be asked for their availablity for placements once their place on the course is confirmed.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE...

By the end of training course participants will have:

Gained in depth insight into the role and responsibilities of the Script Supervisor
Learned how to time and break down a script
Learned the importance of coverage, eyelines, crossing the line and how to match the action
Had opportunity to test out their skills practically in a safe environment
Gained knowledge of paperwork requirements
Developed the professional skills needed in the role
Met an assistant Script Supervisor

By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to begin their career in the Script Supervisor department.

ABOUT OUR FUNDERS

This programme is supported by ScreenSkills as part of the BFI Future Film Skills programme using funds from the National Lottery.

Please note:

This course would normally cost participants £400, but thanks to funding from the ScreenSkills Future Film Skills fund, it is currently being offered to you free.

If you fail to attend we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs, unless your place can be taken by someone else.

Course Tutors

Alison GradeCourse Director

Alison runs Mission Accomplished and regularly delivers training for ScreenSkills. She is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Her company, Mission Accomplished, regularly delivers training for ScreenSkills and other industry bodies.

Lisa MailCourse Leader

Lisa Mail is a highly experienced Script Supervisor who has worked at a wide range of budget levels and production sizes. Lisa has also delivered Script Supervisor training for BBC Academy and Bectu. Lisa knows the role of Script Supervisor incredibly well and is keen to share this knowledge with a new generation of Script Supervisors.