Skills Bootcamp
Post Production Runners
Applications for 2025 are now closed
Gritty Talent is hosting a Skills Bootcamp for Post Production Runners in Unscripted Television
What:
Online and in person at Post Production facilities in Bristol
Where:
Tuesday 16th September - Thursday 6th November - approx 70 learning hours spread across 8 weeks (part time)
When:
Entry level, 19+, no previous experience or qualifications required
Who:
West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WEMCA) - The course is free to learners
Partners Include:
Funded by:
Apply now - Application Form for the Skills Bootcamp - Applications open from 30th July - (midnight) 10th August 2025
How:
Love TV? Have a passion for storytelling? Ready to unleash your creative talents but don’t know where to begin? If you ever wonder what actually happens after the cameras have finished rolling and before all that footage hits your screens then this course could be for you!
Gritty Talent is partnering with leading Bristol based Post Production houses to run an 8 week Post Production Bootcamp which is completely free of charge to the learners. You will be introduced to the fascinating world of Post Production through masterclasses in sound and vision, shadowing opportunities and guided visits to professional Post Production facilities. You will also receive workshops on career mapping, CV’s, networking and interview skills plus inclusive team working from the expert team at Gritty Talent. This bootcamp will fully prepare you to confidently step foot into the TV industry in an entry level Post Production role.
Scroll down for key information and how to apply for the course.
Applications for 2025 are now closed
Key Information
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Post Production encompasses all the elements of TV creation after the cameras have stopped rolling. It is where all the filmed material (rushes or raw footage) are pieced together and polished to perfection to create the glossy stories you see unfolding on your screens.
There are numerous stages of the Post Production phase and it covers multiple technical and creative roles such as sound-mixing, editing, visual effects (VFX) and colour correction to name but a few.
The beauty of great Post Production is to enable a viewer to be fully immersed into the world unfolding before their eyes.
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This course is aimed at anyone aged 19+ who is looking to break into the TV industry in a Post Production role. You do not need to have any previous experience or qualifications in the area. Ideally you will have a passion for TV and an interest in either creative or technical roles.
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This 8 week, part time course introduces you to the world of Post Production. You will learn all about the different roles available and the career ladder. You will learn basic elements of the craft as well as meeting people who actually work in the industry and get the opportunity to shadow them in their day to day roles as well as visits to award winning Bristol based Post Production houses.
The course will be broken down into 18 modules and will cover:
Module 1: Introduction to the course and Runner Essentials Part 1 - Tuesday 16th September.
Module 2: Runner Essentials Part 2 - Tuesday 16th September.
Module 3: Mastering Inclusive Teamwork - Wednesday 17th September.
Module 4: Career Mapping and CV workshop - Monday 22nd September.
Module 5: Masterclass - Vision - Introduction to Media Composer - Tuesday 23rd September.
Module 6: Masterclass - Sound - Introduction to Pro-Tools - Monday 29th September.
Module 7: Runner shadowing day - Date TBC - To be completed during the bootcamp.
Module 8: Mentoring Part 1 (1 hour) - Date TBC - To be completed during the bootcamp.
Module 9: Masterclass - Connections and Conversations (networking and interview techniques) - Thursday 2nd October.
Module 10: Masterclass - Digital Ingest Technician (DIT) Basics - Monday 6th October.
Module 11: Studio visit Day 1 - Date TBC - To be completed during the bootcamp.
Module 12: Craft / technical shadowing day - Date TBC - To be completed during the bootcamp.
Module 13: Masterclass - Meet the Experts Part 1 - Tuesday 14th October.
Module 14: Studio visit Day 2 - Date TBC - To be completed during the bootcamp.
Module 15: Mentoring Part 2 (1 hour) - Date TBC - To be completed during the bootcamp.
Module 16: Masterclass - Meet the Experts Part 2 - Tuesday 21st October.
Module 17: Pitch Yourself - Thursday 23rd October.
Module 18: Industry Networking Event - Thursday 6th November.
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In order to be eligible for this course, you must:
Be aged 19 or over
Live in, or intend to work in the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, which covers Bath, Bristol, North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Have the right to work in the UK
Meet UK residency requirements
Be able to attend the required hours of learning listed above
Not already have participated in another skills bootcamp this financial year (April 2025 - March 2026)
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Applications will open on Wednesday 30th July 2025 and will close at midnight on Sunday 10th August 2025. Apply by following the link below.
Application form for Skills BootcampsWe will review all applications from Tuesday 12th August and select the final cohort. Places on this course are limited however we will compile a waiting list in case of the event that selected candidates drop out. We will contact all applicants to inform them of the application outcome.
If you do have any queries about the application form, need any assistance with your process or would like to submit your answer in a different format such as a video then please contact us at runnersbootcamp@grittytalent.tv
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At Gritty Talent the goal isn’t to just get people of diverse backgrounds and characteristics into the industry; it’s about supporting them and mobilising their progression. It’s about having fair representation at every level - from junior roles, through to senior decision makers; across all departments.
It’s also about creating diverse and inclusive environments where everyone feels comfortable being their authentic selves and offering their unique perspectives. Ultimately, it’s about creating the best content that speaks to all of its audiences.
That is what we are helping the TV industry do. Since 2020, we have been connecting talent from under-represented groups to the industry, working with TV channels, production heads and emerging talent to understand their needs and objectives, and connect the dots between the two.
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