Movie magic scheduling for high-end TV and Film

A programme of Movie Magic scheduling courses run by Grand Scheme Media and delivered by Richard Lingard will be delivered across the United Kingdom in 2024 to enable professionals working in film and high end television to get a better understanding of the essential software used for scheduling on high-end TV and film

This programme is fully funded by the ScreenSkills High-end Television and Film Skills Funds made up of contributions from high-end television productions and films made in the UK.

This programme is also supported by Entertainment Partners.

Who it's for

The training is open to people already in the industry who are  working or moving over to work in film and/or high-end TV as production managers, ADs, production accountants and line producers but who have yet to get to grips with Movie Magic software.

Trainees will be given access to Movie Magic training licenses and subscriptions and will need to install the relevant Movie Magic software on a laptop which should be brought to the training session.

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.

Contact mark@grandscheme.tv with any questions.

What it covers

Effective and efficient  schedules are vital for all productions, and this course will take film and  high-end TV trainees through the essential elements of creating them, using the globally-used, industry-standard software, Movie Magic scheduling. 

Beginning with breaking down a film or drama script into elements, trainees will learn the key drivers of a great schedule and will have a step-by-step interactive introduction to Movie Magic scheduling software. They will use the software and together will create a production schedule and learn how to manipulate it according to changes within a production.

The training will cover:

• overview of Movie Magic scheduling
• importing the script into MMS
• breaking down a script into key elements
• practical experience using Movie Magic to create breakdowns
• reports within MMS and how they aide the production
• overview of other scheduling tools eg Studio Binder, Scenechronize

The Movie Magic scheduling course will be run on several dates  during 2024.

Current online dates are as follows: 

• Saturday 9 March     1000 - 1300
• Wednesday 10 April 1000 - 1300
• Saturday 13 April      1000 - 1300
• Wednesday 15 May  1000 - 1300

Face to face dates:

• London - 21 May: 1100- 1700 (Old Diorama Arts Centre)

 

How to apply

Please note that we are running separate Movie Magic Budgeting courses but you must apply separately for this course - please apply here 

Click ‘apply now’ to apply for your place on one of the current Movie Magic scheduling courses. You will need a ScreenSkills account to complete your application.

Contact information

Email: mark@grandscheme.tv