Are you looking to break into the TV industry? Then come and meet the companies looking to hire you.  

ScreenSkills and the Royal Television Society Scotland invite you to the second in an exciting series of new networking events. The Big Connection is a relaxed setting that offers attendees the opportunity to connect with some of the most important production companies in Scotland.

Based on ScreenSkills’ popular open doors events, this three-hour session will focus on scripted television facilitating introductions between yourself and talent managers, heads of production and company directors from across the scripted sector. Plus there will be drinks and food along the way!

From comedy to drama, Scotland’s scripted scene is thriving so come and meet the producers, writers, directors and post houses behind some of the most binged box sets produced in Scotland.

Companies in attendance to be added shortly - please check back.  

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Supported by the TV TALENT NETWORK and based on ScreenSkills’ popular Open Doors events, this 3-hour event will facilitate introductions between yourself and talent managers, heads of production and company directors from across the sector. Plus there will be drinks and food along the way!

Who it's for

Whether you’re brand new, just graduated, have transferable skills or are returning to TV after a break… we would love for you to join us.

It is primarily aimed at aspiring crew wanting to connect with scripted producers and becomes part of the team behind the shows, but if you’re a scripted creative you could also make some useful connections.

We are committed to ensuring this event is accessible to everyone. Please email jess.franses@screenskills.com if you have any access requirements and we will be delighted to help.
 

What it covers

This event focusses on scripted TV. Drama, Comedy, Post Production, Directing. If you’re more interested in other areas of television, don’t worry because The Big Connection will return later this year with more networking opportunities.
 

How to apply

This session will take place in person at BBC Studios in Glasgow. Click Book Now to register your ticket via ScreenSkill website.

If you are no longer able to attend, please use the “decline ticket” function on the ScreenSkill website once you've made a booking (It's on the right-hand side of the page).Sessions are often oversubscribed, so we’d like to give other freelancers the opportunity to fill available spots. Thank you for your consideration.
 

This session is supported by the High-end TV Skills Fund made up of contributions from high-end TV productions made in the UK, and is also part of the BFI Future Film Skills programme using funds from the National Lottery.