This free-to-attend 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:
… then Script Supervisor might be the role for you! Click here for more information on the role of Script Supervisor.
This course is free to attend.
Please note participants will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation for the week of the training. In order to make this course accessible to the widest possible audience, there is some limited support available to contribute to these costs. Evidence of hardship will be required.
Closing date for Applications 31st October 2022
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.
We welcome applications from all individuals, if you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format please email training@mission.guru.
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 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.
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 21st – Friday 25th November, Birmingham
- Course 2: Monday 5th – Friday 9th 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.
- Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
- Final closing date for applications is 31st October 2022.
- Notifications will be sent out by 4th November 2022.
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 |
Homework: Give Script Scenes to breakdown to review in morning |
| Day 2 |
Homework: Continue to breakdown a few scenes of a script. |
| Day 3 |
Homework: looking at scenes to shoot tomorrow- making notes on what to look for in advance |
| Day 4 |
Homework: any questions they have for Q&A tomorrow |
| Day 5 |
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Participants will be asked for their availablity for placements once their place on the course is confirmed.
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.
This course is delivered by Film and TV Industry Professionals and sector experts
Alison Grade | Course 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.
Lisa Mail | Course 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.
“If you want to be the eyes and ears on set for the Director and to ensure the creative & technical elements come together to capture the essence of the film this is the role for you. Over a 30 Year career as a Script Supervisor I have been fortunate enough to travel the world working with an array of talented people and the satisfaction I have gained through a very responsible, problem solving role has been hugely rewarding.”
— Lisa Mail
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.