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The following PG Short Courses have been successfully run in the past but are not yet firmly on the slate of upcoming PG short courses.  If you would however be interested in attending any of the courses below, please click the course’s Register Your Interest Button and we will then ensure that you are contacted if and when further information becomes available.

• Emergency First Aid Qualification - PG Short Course *Skillset Bursary of up to 80% Available*

  Date: 16 March 2012

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  Aim: To train students in the skills and knowledge in emergency First Aid, as laid out in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

  Syllabus:

  • Introduction to First Aid
  • Incident Management and Safety
  • The Unconscious Patient
  • Choking
  • Burns and Scalds
  • Basic Life Support
  • Control of Bleeding and Shock
  • Simple Record Keeping
  • First Aid Equipment

  Certification: All candidates are awarded HSE Emergency First Aid Certificate, approved by the Health and Safety Executive, which will be valid for three years.

  Date: Friday 16th March 2012

  Venue: PG Offices – Pinewood Studios

  Skillset Bursaries: Skillset bursaries are available for this course of up to 80%. Please contact Emily McDonald on 02077139800.
  

  Cost: Members £100 + VAT, Non Members £130 + VAT

  To book your place, please e-mail PG@ProductionGuild.com. Places will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis. 

   

• Script to Budget Week (Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling Training)

  Date: 20 February 2012

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  A five day nuts-and-bolts guide to putting a price on your script. Using the latest Movie Magic software analyse the script to create informative and flexible schedules which are then imported into the industry's favourite budgeting software to produce detailed multi-currency Production Budgets.

  At the end of five days, students will be confident in the use of both softwares which make delivery of synchronised schedules and budgets a streamlined process.

  Schedule:

  Monday 20th to Tuesday 21st February 2012
  Scheduling using Movie Magic Scheduling 5

  Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th February 2012
  Budgeting using Movie Magic Budgeting 7

  Each day of the course will start at 9.30am sharp and finish at 5pm.

  Price:

  Members:
   • Scheduling Only (14th – 15th) - £300 (+VAT)
   • Budgeting Only (16th – 18th) - £450 (+VAT)
   • Full Course (14th – 18th) - £750 (+VAT)

  Non Members:
   • Scheduling Only (14th – 15th) - £500 (+VAT)
   • Budgeting Only (16th – 18th) - £700 (+VAT)
   • Full Course (14th – 18th) - £1000 (+VAT)

  Skillset Bursaries:

  Skillset bursaries are available for this course of up to 80%. Contact Skillset on 02077139800.

  Booking:

  Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book your place please e-mail PG@ProductionGuild.com, clearly stating if you intend to take the full or individual courses, along with your full invoice details.  You can also book by clicking the "Sign Up Now" button above and providing the same details.
  

  Venue:

  The Production Guild Offices, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Bucks, SL0 0NH

  Quote:

  "It became clear – learning to use the various shortcuts and secrets behind the whole thing – the penny dropped and the curtains parted!" Jane Soans (Location Manger) 

   

• 'The Business of You' - Managing Your Freelance Career (Running: Jan 2012)

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  We plan to run this course again in January 2012 and exact dates will be sent out as soon as they have been set. To register your interest int he course, please e-mail PG@ProductionGuild.com or click the Sign-Up Now Button above.

  The Production Guild is pleased to have secured Susanna Wyatt to tutor the 'The Business of You' short course at the PG Offices, Pinewood Studios.

   - Do you know at any given time what you have in your bank account?
   - Do you know if you can afford to turn down a job?
   - Are you comfortable running yourself as a business?
   - Is submitting accounts to your accountant a pleasure, done well before the filing deadline?

  If you answered "no" to these questions, this short course is for you.

  The course is aimed at freelancers with a mixture of PAYE and Self-employed income, for those of you who want to become totally self-employed and also for those of you who would just like to have more control over your finances and financial well being. It will also show that controlling money is fun and a better way of living than having money control you.

  During the course of two sessions it will cover the following topics:-

  How to keep effective financial records

  We will look at the requirements of HMRC with regard to record keeping. This will cover PAYE and self employed records, VAT, invoicing.

  Different systems will be looked at and participants will be asked to share their systems.

  We will look at allowable expenses and how to ensure you are claiming what you can.

  How to prepare personal budgets

  We will look at how to be realistic about the cost of running a business with an eye on how to also have a life! We will also discuss how to save for tax, holidays and eventually retirement.

  How to manage personal cashflows

  Each participant will be asked to bring a list of their "standing still/just putting the lights on" regular payments. We will then construct a user-friendly cashflow showing how you can stay on top of your expenditure and plan your workflow.

  This will follow the discussions from personal budgets.

  How to be a successful one person business

  We will discuss the highs and lows of running yourself as a business.

  Course Tutor

  Susanna Wyatt did her first cashflow in 1986 when she decided to leave her first job and strike out on her own. Working predominantly in the film industry Susanna started out as a production accountant in 1990 (self employed). In 2000 she was recruited to be Head of Physical Production for Pathe Pictures who at that time had just been awarded one of the lottery franchises (employed). In 2004 she began working as a freelance photographer (self employed). After a maternity cover year at Pathe (2006-2007) Susanna now has a portfolio career – she works as a Group Financial Controller for a very successful Headhunter firm specialising in Communications (employed), and as a Unit Stills Photographer (self employed).

  Price - £120 (+ VAT) for PG Members. £200 (+ VAT) for Non Members.

  Places for this short course will be strictly allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book your place, click the "Sign Up Now" button above or e-mail PG@ProductionGuild.com. 

   

• Script to Budget Week (Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling Training)

  Date: 14 November 2011

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  A five day nuts-and-bolts guide to putting a price on your script. Using the latest Movie Magic software analyse the script to create informative and flexible schedules which are then imported into the industry's favourite budgeting software to produce detailed multi-currency Production Budgets.

  At the end of five days, students will be confident in the use of both softwares which make delivery of synchronised schedules and budgets a streamlined process.

  Schedule:

  Monday 14th to Tuesday 15th November 2011
  Scheduling using Movie Magic Scheduling 5

  Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th November 2011
  Budgeting using Movie Magic Budgeting 7

  Each day of the course will start at 9.30am sharp and finish at 5pm.

  Price:

  Members:
    Scheduling Only (14th – 15th) - £300 (+VAT)
    Budgeting Only (16th – 18th) - £450 (+VAT)
    Full Course (14th – 18th) - £750 (+VAT)

  Non Members:
    Scheduling Only (14th – 15th) - £500 (+VAT)
    Budgeting Only (16th – 18th) - £700 (+VAT)
    Full Course (14th – 18th) - £1000 (+VAT)

  Venue:

  The Production Guild Offices, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Bucks, SL0 0NH

  Quote:

  "It became clear – learning to use the various shortcuts and secrets behind the whole thing – the penny dropped and the curtains parted!" Jane Soans (Location Manger) 

   

• FULL BOOKED - Movie Magic Budgeting Training for Accounting Personnel

  Date: 29 October 2011

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  This course is now fully booked.  Please check the currently booking, Script to Budget Week which includes Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling Training.
  

  The next PG Movie Magic Budgeting Course, will be running at Pinewood Studios over the weekend of Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October 2011.

  This two day course taking is for accounting personnel who want a 'nuts & bolts' introduction to one of the most important software packages currently used throughout international film and tv production.

  Tutored by Brian Donovan, participants can expect to take the mystery out of the magic and learn to construct basic budgets, construct single or multi currency budgets which will respond flexibly to the ever changing demands of the schedule.

  This course will use the newest version of Movie Magic Budgeting.

  Places: 0
  

  As above, this course is now full however you can register your interest in the next iteration by e-mailing PG@ProductionGuild.com or through the website by clicking the "Sign Up Now" button above.  We will then let you know as soon as we have further details on when it will run.

   

• PGGB Autumn 2011 Production Masterclasses with Steve Clark-Hall

  Date: 30 September 2011

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  THE PRODUCTION GUILD are delighted to announce a new series of Autumn Weekend PGGB Masterclasses at Pinewood Studios and RSM Tenon with Vice Chair of the PGGB Board and experienced Film Producer Steve Clark-Hall (Co-Producer - Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes 2)
  
  Suitable for Producers, Directors, Line Producers, Production Managers, Heads of Department, Accountants and Sales Agents this high-end series of three PGGB Masterclasses will give delegates a thorough and up to date knowledge of management, finances and leadership specific to today's climate of feature film production.  Delegates should leave with the understanding of how best to oversee projects and resolve issues to maximise their effectiveness on production.

  MASTERCLASS SCHEDULE & BOOKING:
  
  FINANCE PLAN MASTERCLASS – Friday 30th September 2011
  GET REAL, GET YOUR PRODUCTION FINANCED
  With Guest Speaker John Graydon, Director of Business Services Film Unit – RSM Tenon
  At RSM Tenon, 66 Chiltern Street, London, W1U 4JT
  
  RESOLVING CONFLICT MASTERCLASS – Saturday 1st October 2011
  ARE THEY OUT OF THEIR “F*******” MINDS -------- OR IS IT YOU?  RESOLVING CONFLICT ON A PRODUCTION
  At PG Offices, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Bucks, SL0 0NH
  
  LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS – Sunday 2nd October 2011
  SO YOU THINK YOU ARE A GOOD LEADER?  BUT WHAT DOES EVERYONE ELSE THINK?  WOULD YOU REALLY LIKE TO KNOW?
  At PG Offices, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Bucks, SL0 0NH
  
  Individual Masterclasses - PG Members: £120 (+ VAT), Non Members: £200 (+ VAT)
  All Three Masterclasses - PG Members: £300 (+ VAT), Non Members: £500 (+ VAT)
  
  Places will be strictly allocated on a first come, first served basis.  If you or your company would like to book places or see the full breakdown of each seminar, please e-mail PG@ProductionGuild.com.

  To download the flyer for the Masterclasses, please click here.

   
   

• Products, Pictures, Words and Music Seminar with Musicalities and Jeva Films

  Date: 21 July 2011

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  THE PRODUCTION GUILD in association with Musicalities and Jeva Films presents A One-Day Course on Clearances, Copyright & Product Placement on Thursday 21st July 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

  The course will be presented by Ivan Chandler (CEO - Musicalities Limited - http://www.musicalities.co.uk) and Cassandra Sigsgaard (Clearances Consultant - Jeva Films - http://www.jevafilms.com) and is an essential event for:

  • Producers
  • Art Directors
  • Production Managers
  • Production Co-ordinators
  • Post Production Supervisors
  • Film Editors
  • Production Designers
  • Production Accountants
  • Film Financiers
  • Media Lawyers
  • Distributors
  • Agents

  .....and anyone who wants to know more about clearing rights in production

  The agenda for Clearances and Product Placement can be viewed here.

  The agenda for Music Copyright and Licensing can be viewed here.

  Venue: The Production Guild Offices at Pinewood

  This event is Free for PG Members and £120 (+ VAT) for Non Members.

  Places will be strictly allocated on a first come, first served basis and to book, please either click the "Sign Up Now" button or e-mail PG@ProductionGuild.com.
  

   

• Movie Magic Scheduling Training

  Date: 11 June 2011

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  Following on from the popular Movie Magic Budgeting course tutored by Brian Donovan that we ran twice over March and April this year, The Production Guild is delighted to once again welcome back Brian for the PG Movie Magic Scheduling short course, taking place over the weekend of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June at the PG Offices, Pinewood Studios.

  This two day course is aimed at production personnel who want a 'nuts & bolts' introduction to one of the most important software package currently used throughout international film and tv production.

  Tutored by Brian Donovan, participants can expect to breakdown, analyse and schedule a feature film with confidence.

  Places: 6

  Cost: PG Members - £200 + VAT.   Non Members: £300 + VAT.

  Places will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis.  To book, please either click the "Sign Up Now" button or e-mail PG@ProductionGuild.com. 

   

• Leadership and Management Techniques for Producers, Line Producers, UPM’s, Production Managers

  Date: 03 May 2011

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  *Skillset Bursaries Available*

  Aimed at: Producers, Line Producers, UPM's, Production Managers

  Date: Tuesday 3rd May

  Venue: PG Offices at Pinewood Studios
  

  Cost: £120 + VAT for Members, £200 + VAT for Non Members

  Places: 6

  Course Content: These management roles are responsible for leading and managing perhaps the most diverse range of people in any industry in the UK. From A list Artists, Studio Executives and Department Heads to technical and craft grades right down to new entrant trainees, the upper production management grades are expected to know all and manage all. This one day course led by management consultant Sue Scott Patterson is designed to equip delegates with techniques and tools to fine tune that process.

  Topics covered on this course will include:

  • Leadership styles and approaches
  • Use of Management skills and techniques
  • Delegation and Managing Others
  • Assertiveness and Managing Conflict
  • Communication and Influencing Skills
  • Time Management and Delivering under Pressure
  • Developing People and Coaching
  • Managing Teams

  Scenario situations from the Film Industry will be used to examine how these techniques can be used.

  For Skillset bursary eligibility information and to apply, please visit http://www.skillset.org/funding/individuals/film_bursaries/article_7956_1.asp.

  To book your place, please click the Sign Up Now button. Places will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis.
  

   

• First Aid Appointed Course

  Date: 27 April 2011

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  Aim: To train students in the skills and knowledge in emergency First Aid, as laid out in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

  Syllabus: Introduction to First Aid; incident management and safety; the unconscious patient; choking; burns and scalds; basic life support; control of bleeding and shock; simple record keeping and first aid equipment.

  Certification: All candidates are awarded Pro Medicus certificates of attendance that are valid for three years and approved by the Health and Safety Executive.

  Cost: Members £75 + VAT
  Non Members £100 + VAT

  Venue: Pool Theatre – Pinewood Studios

  Places: 20 Available.

  To book your place, please click the Sign Up Now button. Places will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis. 

   

• Practical Management Skills and Techniques for Location Managers, ADs, Co-ordinators

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  *Skillset Bursaries Available*

  Aimed at: Location Managers, Assistant Directors and Production Co-Ordinators

  Venue: PG Offices at Pinewood Studios
  Cost: £120 + VAT for members, £200 + VAT for non members

  Places: 6

  Course Content: These grades are continually exposed to unexpected situations and are expected to know how to respond to any situation effectively as well as to manage their department. This one day course is designed to introduce management skills to delegates that will equip them with the tools and techniques of good management.

  Areas covered will include:

  • Overview of Management Skills
  • Managing Yourself
  • Planning and Time Management
  • Delegation and Managing Others
  • Assertiveness and Managing Conflict
  • Communication and Influencing Skills
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Performance Management
  • Developing People and Coaching
  • Team Skills
  • Discipline and Grievance

  Scenario situations from the Film Industry will be used to examine how these techniques can be used.

  For Skillset bursary eligibility information and to apply, please visit http://www.skillset.org/funding/individuals/film_bursaries/article_7956_1.asp.  If you do wish to apply for a bursary, please do so as soon as possible so that your application can be processed in time.

  To book your place, please click the Sign Up Now button. Places will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis.
  

   

• Movie Magic Budgeting Training 2

  Date: 09 April 2011

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  Due to its popularity we are now running this course again, so if you are interested in attending, please either simply click the "Sign Up Now" button or e-mail PG@ProductionGuild.com to register your interest. Places will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis.

  This two day course taking place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April 2011 is aimed at accounting and production personnel who want a 'nuts & bolts' introduction to one of the most important software packages currently used throughout international film and TV production.

  Tutored by Brian Donovan, participants can expect to take the mystery out of the magic and learn to construct basic budgets, construct single or multi currency budgets which will respond flexibly to the ever changing demands of the schedule.

  This course will use the newest version of Movie Magic Budgeting.

  Places: 6

  Members: £200 + VAT

  Non Members: £250 + VAT

   

• Movie Magic Budgeting Training

  Date: 12 March 2011

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  Please note that this course is now fully booked however we can run this course again very soon, so if you are interested in attending it, please either simply click the "Sign Up Now" button or e-mail PG@ProductionGuild.com to register your interest.

  This two day course taking place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March 2011 is aimed at accounting and production personnel who want a 'nuts & bolts' introduction to one of the most important software packages currently used throughout international film and tv production.

  Tutored by Brian Donovan, participants can expect to take the mystery out of the magic and learn to construct basic budgets, construct single or multi currency budgets which will respond flexibly to the ever changing demands of the schedule.

  This course will use the newest version of Movie Magic Budgeting.

  Places: 6

  Members: £200 + VAT

  Non Members: £400 + VAT 

  As above this course is now fully booked but we can run it again soon, so if you are still interested in attending, please sign up and we will get back to you shortly.
  

   

• Introduction to Microsoft Excel Training - For Accountants & Location and Production Management

  Date: 15 December 2010

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  Brush up your skills and advance in Excel on this one-day course, guiding you through the ins and outs of the Excel Package.

  Following the popularity of The PG Advanced Excel course, The Production Guild is delighted to also once again launch its popular Beginner Level Microsoft Excel Training Short Course, delivered by Farhad Madon.

  These training sessions are particularly beneficial to practitioners in accounting, locations and to members of production involved in financial recording such as Production Managers, Production Co-Ordinators and Post Production Supervisors.

  This course will be run on the 15th of December 2010 and will take place at The Production Guild Offices, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Bucks, SL0 0NH from 9.30am until 5.00pm.

  Training will cover the following areas over the course of the day:

  - Getting Started -
  Spreadsheet terminology, concepts and principles
  Exploring the Excel environment
  Navigation
  Types of data and Data entry
  Copying and moving
  Inserting and deleting rows and columns
  Autofill
  Opening, closing and saving workbooks
  Identifying and customising toolbars
  Exploring key settings
  Model building

  - Formatting -
  Setting font size and type
  Setting alignment
  Cell shading and borders
  Number and date and text formats
  Change Column Width and Row Height
  Using Format Painter and AutoFormat
  Merge Cells
  Conditional formatting

  - Formulae -
  Building relationships and expressions
  Absolute and relative referencing
  Overview of functions
  Basic function theory
  The Sum function and AutoSum
  Using Average, Min, and Max

  - Charts -
  Creating and Editing charts
  Setting chart options
  Adding logos and graphics
  Printing charts

  - Printing -
  Page Setup options and Margins
  Create a Header and a Footer
  Insert and Remove Page Breaks
  Print a Range

  - Customizing Layout -
  Split a Worksheet
  Arrange Worksheets
  Freeze and Unfreeze Rows and Columns
  Hide and Unhide Worksheets

  - Managing the Worksheet -
  Selecting, Inserting, Deleting and Renaming Worksheets
  Performing a Simple Sort
  Creating and Using Named Ranges

  Places will cost £120 (+ VAT) for PG Members and £200 (+ VAT) for Non-Members.

  Places are confirmed upon receipt of payment. There is a maximum of six places available for this course.

  Participants will be able to use Production Guild training facilities (including HP ProBook 4510s laptops with all necessary software installed) or delegates are more than welcome to bring their own laptops. 

   

• Advanced Level Microsoft Excel Training For Production Accountants, Assistant Accountants & Production Management

  Date: 13 December 2010

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  THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL AND BOOKING HAS CLOSED.
  
  The Production Guild is delighted to once again launch the popular Advanced Level Excel Training Short Course for Production Accountants, Assistant Accountants & Production Management, delivered by Farhad Madon.

  These training sessions are particularly beneficial for established practitioners in all accounting grades and in addition, members of production involved in financial recording such as Production Managers, Production Co-Ordinators, Location Managers and Post Production Supervisors.

  This two day course will be run on the 13th and 14th of December 2010 and will take place at The Production Guild Offices, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Bucks, SL0 0NH from 9.30am until 5.00pm.

  Upon completion, delegates will be able to:

  - Achieve a complete understanding of the higher functions of Excel

  - Perform the most advanced calculations and functions

  - Manipulate data using pivot tables and 'advanced' analysis

  - Record Macros

  - Integrate excel with other office applications

  - Understand and utilise Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

  - Use Advanced Formulae and Advanced Model Building

  Places will cost £200 (+ VAT) for PG Members and £300 (+ VAT) for Non-Members.

  Participants can use Production Guild training facilities (including HP ProBook 4510s laptops with all necessary software installed) or delegates are more than welcome to bring their own laptops. 

   

• Essential People Management Skills

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  This course was last run on 28th October 2010 and Management Training Guru, Sue Scott Pattinson, delivered the 'Essential People Management Skills' Short Course.

  The one day course is aimed at: Line Producers, Production Managers, Location Managers, Production Co-ordinators, First and Second Assistant Directors, Production Accountants and Assistant Accountants.

  It will cover a wide range of management techniques and tools for managing yourself and other people individually or in groups. Areas include:

  - Overview of Management Skills
  - Managing Yourself
  - Planning and Time Management
  - Delegation and Managing Others
  - Assertiveness and Managing Conflict
  - Communication Skills
  - Influencing and Negotiating
  - Performance Management
  - Discipline and Grievance
  - Developing People and Coaching
  - Team Skills

  The course will also cover a range of tools and techniques and importantly it will focus on the application of these to specific situations delegates may want to explore. Scenario situations from the Film Industry will be used to to explore how techniques can be used.

   

  Price - £120 (+ VAT) for PG Members. £200 (+ VAT) for Non Members. 

   

• Working the Tax Credit

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  With the ever increasing complexity of film funding the demands on the production accountant, to report to various interested parties in a number of different ways are increasing. For example a UK/Hungarian co production claiming the UK and Hungarian tax credits requires the same set of information to be presented to auditors in each of the countries in a different but detailed way in order for them to streamline and optimize the tax credits that they can achieve for the production.

  Jane Corden and Dan Palmer of Moneypenny Services who have worked with auditors, financiers, completion guarantors and producers on multiple complicated co productions around the world will present a workshop for the accountant to help them manage the information requirements on all productions from the simple UK tax credit to the more complicated multi partner co production with multiple tax credit claims.

  Save everyone the heartache especially yourselves by setting up a flexible system with all needs considered from the outset. It is all in the detail and preparation.

  This day long training day will take place at the PG Offices, Pinewood Studios on Monday 27th September 2010.

  Places are priced at:

  PG Members: £120
  Non-Members: £200

  Places can be booked by e-mail through the link at the bottom of this article and please state how you would like to make the payment within this message as well. We can accept debit/credit card payments by telephone, cheques and bank transfers. If paying by card, please also leave us a contact telephone number so that we may ring you back to take the payment. If paying by cheque, please make the payment to "The Production Guild Limited". If paying by bank transfer, I will send on all of the relevant bank details.

  Breakdown of the Training Day:

  • Introduction.
  • Overview of the UK tax credit and auditors needs from Tenon.
  • Analysing the budget for a clear understanding of how budget items should be allocated.
  • Setting up your system – use of free fields or locations.
  • Data entry getting your team involved.
  • Tracking spend.
  • Managing expenditure that qualifies under two tax credit schemes.
  • Inter company billing and exchange implications.
  • The audit and interim claims. 
   

• Insurance

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  A comprehensive guide to Production Insurance requirements and insurance claims. 

   

• What Makes a Good Key Assistant Accountant

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  Designed for Assistant Production Accountants, this course looks in detail at the skills sets of the Key Assistant Accountant and the differences between the role of the Key Assistant and the Production Accountant.

  "This course is invaluable as it is the first time that someone has actually said, this is what is expected and this is what to aim for."Diarmuid Coghlan

  "I really liked it – good atmosphere and made to feel very welcome by the Guild" Karen Birtchnell

  "LK (Lisa Kim) delivered the course in a very comprehensive way. It was humorous, serious and informative all at the same time – brilliant!" Betty Ainslie

   

   

• Multi Currency Accounting

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  Designed for Production Accountants and Assistant Accountants. How to work in more than one currency and accounting procedures.

  "It filled in exactly the gaps in my knowledge that I hoped it would" Sarah Lucraft

  "It was very good getting a definitive idea of what is necessary and hearing other accountants thoughts" Rachel Welch

   

   

• Finance Plan

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  A one day course designed to help delegates understand the market, different types of finance and how to construct a finance plan.

  "Good structure to the day and Steve (Clark-Hall) was engaging and obviously know his stuff" Richard Hewitt

  "Fabulous and necessary insight into how to put a finance plan together. Very clear and addressed all crucial points" Thank you."

  "The in-depth analysis, selection of speakers and their views and Mr Clark-Hall's knowledge on the subject, energy, pace and approach for developing a finance plan was excellent" 

   

• Payroll

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  A 'top up' course for Assistant Accountants to include cast & crew payrolls, Rules, Regulations, Working with Payroll bureaus and operating payroll software.

  " An excellent, well thought out course. It answered all my questions and de-mystified the process" 

   

• Cost Reporting For Production

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  Specifically designed for Production Managers and Line Producers, this is an overview of the Cost Reporting process, understanding the reports and the trial balance. How are these reports put together? What do they mean? 

  "Very thorough and it perfectly addressed the gaps in my knowledge". Sarah Wheale

  “I had a limited understanding of cost reports before the course and now feel that the mysteries have been explained.  It is always more useful to hear the facts from someone as experienced as Wendy (Ellerker) – A great teacher who relayed all the information in a concise and cleary way.  Thank you”  Ben Holt

   

• Script to Budget Week

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  A series of tutorials over 5 days centered around industry specific software for progressing from finished script to final budget. Using Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting, this is a guide to preparing detailed schedules and budgets for presentation.

  "It became clear – learning to use the various shortcuts and secrets behind the whole thing – the penny dropped and the curtains parted!" Jane Soans

   

   

• Book-Keeping

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  Designed for Junior Assistants, this three day course is a no nonsense approach to understanding the principles, concepts, conventions, techniques and jargon relating to finance and accounting. It is designed to help juniors achieve a solid grounding in book-keeping skills.

  "The course contained a lot of very useful bookkeeping techniques that tie in very closely with film accounts" Stephen McConnell APA NI

  "I found the course very useful, I had done P&L and balance sheets during my postgraduate and in previous jobs but it was great to get a refresher. It was my first time doing cash flow sheets" Lisa Orr APA NI 

   

• PG Office Safety Short Course for Production and Accounting

  Date: 21 January 2011

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  Although not as hazardous as a construction site - many days off work are still recorded through accident and illness due to office activities.

  The Production Guild is delighted to be offering in partnership with Media Safety Limited and AON a half day workshop on managing office safety; This course is aimed at Office Managers and Supervisors, Line Producers, Production Managers, Production Co-Ordinators, Production Accountants and Assistant Accountants.

  Content of course:

  • The law - Employers and Employees duties under the Health & Safety Act and subsequent regulations.
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Fire Safety
  • DSE - Work Station Ergonomics
  • Electrical Safety
  • General Safety items
  • Insurance - Public & Employers Liability
  • How to protect your company in a claim culture

  Date: Friday 21st January, 2011 from 9.30am until 1.30pm.

  Venue: The PG Offices, Pinewood Studios, SL0 0NH.

  Cost: £60 + VAT for PG Members. £100 for Non-Members.