London, 19th January 2017: The National Film and Television School announces that its partnership with Discovery Networks International, which aims to find the next generation of talented producers, is to continue in 2017.
NFTS’ part-time Diploma in Factual Development and Production is delivered in partnership with Discovery and takes place at their offices in Chiswick, London. Students meet one evening a week for a year and are taught by the UK’s top factual television executives.
Discovery Networks International is to offer scholarships to four of the most talented and discerning students and the best programme idea pitched at the end of the course will be chosen for further development worth £5,000, working with a Discovery executive producer.
The Factual Development and Production Diploma enables students to develop the organisational, planning and creative skills required to advance an idea from the initial pitch, to the shoot and edit, through to transmission and beyond in both the UK and other markets around the world.
Discovery Networks International's Ed Sayer says: “We are extremely pleased to extend our partnership with the NFTS, whose reputation in developing new talent is second to none. This course is all about nurturing the next generation of great producers through imparting expert knowledge and skills from the best in the business of factual programme making. At Discovery, we are motivated by excellent programme making, which is why we offer a development fund at the end of this course to the best programme idea; it’s a brilliant way of finding the next big talent and we look forward to meeting this year’s intake!”
Nik Powell, NFTS Director says: “It’s fantastic news that Discovery is continuing its support for our Factual Development & Production Diploma. We pride ourselves on offering practical courses that help talented individuals get a step up on the career ladder and this course has an excellent track record in doing exactly that.”
The course starts at the end of January 2017 and there are still a few places remaining – for more information and to apply, please visit https://www.nfts.co.uk/our-courses/diploma/factual-development-and-production
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Contact for further information:
Vicky Hewlett, Head of PR and Communications, NFTS: VHewlett@nfts.co.uk
