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K.J. Yossman Amazon Prime Video has launched a £10 million ($13 million) industry training initiative in the U.K.Titled Prime Video Pathway, the initiative has been built into Prime’s U.K. original productions such as “The Devil’s Hour,” “The Rig” and “Mammals” with the aim of making the creative industries more accessible.
The streamer has committed to spending over $13 million over three years on the scheme.As part of the initiative, Prime Video will also partner with the U.K. National Film and Television School to deliver a craft and technical training academy program (as well as potential employment opportunities) to over 250 students over three years.Among the roles students will be trained in are those in production, art department, locations, camera, sound and accounting. Those who graduate from the program will be supported by Prime Video and production heads of department into entering the industry professionally.
The idea is eventually for the academy to offer 75 people a year the opportunity to apply for roles on Prime Video productions in the U.K. In particular, Prime Video will also fund and co-program two courses that focus on guiding new diverse voices into the industry in the areas of directing and post-production.Applications will open soon with applicants outside London especially encouraged. NFTS aims that at least 50% of participants will come from outside the capital.“The U.K.
is home to an extraordinary wealth of creative talent, and as our home-grown productions grow, we need to support a sustainable and diverse talent pool with world-class training, and a new creative generation for the industry,” said Dan Grabiner, head of U.K. Originals at Amazon Studios. “We are delighted to be committing £10
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