Tackling the Skills Gap: Cross-Industry Panel

Recent reports have revealed TV and film industry wide skills-related issues, coupled with the boom in UK productions, has increased the demand for talent and crew. This has created further challenges for both scripted and unscripted productions, from talent shortages to crew stepping up without support and training.

With the increase of productions shooting across the UK and the demand for talent rising, what is being done to tackle the skills gap?

This solution focused panel will bring together professionals from across the industry to discuss the current landscape and challenges facing the industry, as well as the key issues for hiring and retaining talent. They will also highlight upskilling and networking opportunities talent managers, production companies and freelancers can access to connect with talent and widen their networks.

Speakers

Edi Smockum is Managing Director of thinkBIGGER! Ltd a training and consultancy company which specialises in getting underrepresented groups into…