UK film & TV craft certificate: grip (Elstree)

This course is part of Centre of Screen Excellence: Elstree, the UK’s second Centre of Screen Excellence. It will be delivered by Elstree Screen Arts Academy, supported by ScreenSkills with National Lottery funds awarded by the BFI as part of the BFI’s Future Film Skills strategy.

Gripping includes working with cranes, jibs, dollys and tracks as well as other equipment needed by the camera department. These creative technical positions are specialist and highly sought after within the industry.

Want to know more about the role of a grip? See our job profile here.

This course is taught at ESA by professional Grips from the BECTU Grips & Cranes Technical Branch.

Who it's for

This course is only available to students who are 18 years old at the start of the course and eligible for ESFA funding.

What it covers

The course will start with 6 weeks of specialist training from BECTU certified visiting industry professionals.

There will then be a bootcamp delivered by the National Film and Television School (NFTS) followed by 5 weeks of work placements on-set and in the industry with partners including Elstree Studios, Sky, BBC, Banijay and Warner Bros.

In the second semester at ESA, there will be more training to further develop specialist skills and knowledge before completing a second round of industry placements.

How to apply

Applications close at 11.59pm, Sunday 28 August 2022.  If for any reason you need to submit your application by an alternative method or have any other queries then please contact admin@esaacademy.org

Please note, ESA like to meet all applicants to get to know them and their areas of interest as part of the application process. ESA will also ask to see applicants most recent school report as part of the admissions process. Applicants applying for Year 14 will be required to send a CV and cover letter as well as the above documents.

For more information, and to apply click here