This joint enterprise between 成人论坛 Studios and Screen Scotland means we can bring to life an ambitious training academy that not only trains key talent for River City; but also nurtures the wider pipeline of creative talent in Scotland.鈥�
成人论坛 Studios Continuing Drama is launching a brand new Training Academy for the multi-award winning Scottish drama series River City.
The scheme, which has been created in partnership with Screen Scotland, will be a first of its kind for Scotland and the award-winning series. It will offer training and development opportunities for both external and internal talent across two years. The initiative is part of 成人论坛 Studios鈥� commitment to find, develop and retain the best talent both on and off screen.
The Training Academy will begin in August 2023. Participants will be given access to classes and workshops, while a filming unit 鈥� made up of River City鈥檚 technical crew and actors - will work in a no-pressure environment to teach the trainees. Beyond the initial training, on-set opportunities will be offered within their new roles.
Applications to register interest for the January 2024 cohort are now open via the 成人论坛 Careers website and will see a whole new group of entry-level trainees start their careers in storylining, sound, camera, costume, makeup design and more.
River City already has a rich history of nurturing talent both on and off screen over the last 21 years, including actor Sam Heughan (Outlander), director Lynsey Miller (Anne Boleyn, Deadwater Fell), writer Ciara Conway (Screw, Holby City), producer Jess Connell (Tin Star, For Her Sins) and many more. The Training Academy will continue to build upon this and not only strengthen the River City team, but also contribute to the rich and diverse skillset within the Scottish television and film industry as a whole.
Kris Green, Training Executive at 成人论坛 Studios Continuing Drama, says: 鈥淩iver City sits proudly at the heart of the Scottish TV landscape and the joint enterprise between 成人论坛 Studios and Screen Scotland means we can bring to life an ambitious Training Academy that not only trains key talent for the show; but also nurtures the wider pipeline of creative talent in Scotland.鈥�
Martin McCardie, Executive Producer of River City for 成人论坛 Studios, says: 鈥淪ince River City began in 2002 it has always been a gateway into the industry for many, from directors, DOPs, Camera Operators, Boom Ops to 1st, 2nd and 3rd ADs, all have passed through the doors of 成人论坛 Studios in Dumbarton. The Academy will be a game changer in building on our success rate in giving people an opportunity to come into the industry in Scotland, strengthening the pipeline of production talent and delivering even more award winners of the future.鈥�
Steven Little, Head of Production at Screen Scotland said: 鈥淟evels of production for film and TV in Scotland continue to grow. 成人论坛 Studios and Screen Scotland are working together here to develop Scotland鈥檚 crew and meet that opportunity. The River City Training Academy will provide vital opportunities for people from across Scotland to get their start in the industry whilst at the same time providing invaluable upskilling opportunities for existing crew, supporting Screen Scotland鈥檚 aim to build a sustainable, accessible, and diverse screen sector for Scotland.鈥�
River City is a 成人论坛 Studios production for 成人论坛 Scotland. The Executive Producer for 成人论坛 Studios is Martin McCardie, the Series Producer is Kevin McComiskie and the Line Producer is Margaret Mackenzie.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
To register for the January intake of the River City academy, prospective applicants can register their interest here:
About 成人论坛 Studios Continuing Drama Productions
成人论坛 Studios Continuing Drama produces around 300 hours of scripted drama per year across its four regional production bases in Wales (Casualty, Pobol y Cwm and Anfamol), Birmingham (Doctors, Father Brown and Sister Boniface), Hertfordshire (EastEnders) and Scotland (River City). Our productions engage around 3,000 freelancers each year and continue to train talent as a year-round commitment to the industry.
Over the last 10 years, our programmes have been taken home 170 awards in recognition of their bold, relevant storytelling and their innovative production values. Most recently, River City won the RTS Scotland Award for 鈥楤est Drama鈥� for its 20th Anniversary special, while Casualty won the BAFTA, RTS and the Rose D鈥檕r. EastEnders won all four popular votes - including 鈥楤est Soap鈥� 鈥� at this year鈥檚 British Soap Awards where Doctors won 鈥楤est On-Screen Partnership鈥�.
About 成人论坛 Studios
成人论坛 Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the 成人论坛 Group with sales of 拢2.1 billion (2021/22: 拢1,630 million). Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the global Content Studio, which produces, invests and distributes content globally and Channels & Streaming, with 成人论坛 branded channels, services and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. Around 2,500 hours of award-winning British programmes are made by the business every year, with over 80% of total 成人论坛 Studios revenues coming from non-成人论坛 customers including Discovery, Apple and Netflix. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, with brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, Top Gear, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who. 成人论坛.com is 成人论坛 Studios鈥� global digital news platform, offering up-to-the-minute international news, in-depth analysis and features.
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