Useful links

Here are just a few useful links to help you get started in the media, whatever your interests:

Pact, the UK trade association representing and promoting the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, digital, children's and animation media companies.
https://www.pact.co.uk/

Disability Positive Jobs helps equality become a reality for disabled workers and employers.
www.disabilitypositivejobs.co.uk

DV Talent specialises in TV production training – including shooting and directing, production management and editing (Final Cut Pro and Avid). Many of our courses are 70% Skillset subsidised.
www.dvtalent.co.uk/training.html

The BBC and diversity.
www.bbc.co.uk/diversity/

BBC Outreach – through volunteer schemes, outreach work, open centres and roadshows, the BBC is creating new ways of connecting with communities, particularly those that are underserved and isolated.
www.bbc.co.uk/outreach/

Channel 4 Talent Development Schemes – you can get the support and space you need to make that crucial next step for a career in the industry.
www.channel4.com/4talent/national/opportunities/schemes

For anyone considering a career in Broadcast Journalism, with advice and guidance on the skills and knowledge you need to work as a journalist.
www.bjtc.org.uk/

The National Council for the Training of Journalists delivers journalism training schemes in the UK.
www.nctj.com

Production Base is the insider's network for film, television and commercial production
www.productionbase.co.uk

Skillset is the sector skills council for creative media. It supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the UK creative media industries maintain their world class position
www.skillset.org/careers/diversity

Screenwriting Goldmine is a site that aims to encourage aspiring screenwriters and act as an authoritative centre for good screenwriting practice. The site contains free advice, tips, news, celebrity audio interviews and an active and supportive forum.
www.screenwritinggoldmine.com