First Scots film and TV school is launched

Scotland’s new film and television school has opened its doors and welcomed its first students.

NFTS Scotland has been backed by £475,000 of Scottish Government funding.

It offers courses covering all aspects of film, television and games development at the BBC’s Pacific Quay and Dumbarton studios. It is the first time that the UK’s National Film and Television School has had a base outsidethesouth-eastofEngland.

A bursary scheme jointly funded by the government and the BBC aims to improve diversity in the screen sector, providing funding to a third of students in the first two years.

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “We want to continue to support our growing screen industry. This new school will give people in Scotland the opportunity to develop their careers and move up the creative ladder, while also providing the industry with a stream of well-qualified talent.

“The bursary scheme means people who might otherwise not be able to access this training can learn new skills.”