Association of Film and Television Practitioners Scotland

The official page of the AFTPS, the organisation for freelance film and TV crew in Scotland. Please like us to keep in touch with AFTPS news.

AFTPS is currently lobbying for the following:
1. An increase in Scottish-based television commissioning;
2. A national studio/production space for Scotland, capable of attracting productions to the country;
3. Greater support for indigenous Scottish-based production companies;
4. A review of current public sector funding for film and television in Scotland in the light of increased competition both within the UK and abroad.
5. Support for a stand-alone screen agency for Scotland.

11/05/2023

Calling all Scottish filmmakers aged 19 and under!
The Scottish Youth Film Festival is officially open for submissions via FilmFreeway https://filmfreeway.com/ScottishYouthFilmFestival 🎬

This year's festival will be held in Perth on the 29th - 30th September 2023.

If you are 19 and under and resident in Scotland, submit your short film for free today for a chance to win an award and attend a day of fun workshops, screenings... and of course the awards ceremony!

For further information, please see our website: https://syff.scot/festival/

We look forward to seeing your submissions!

News Release 0900 24.11.22-Cheryl Conway announcementFINAL.pdf

24/11/2022

New Scottish Screen Commisioner

News Release 0900 24.11.22-Cheryl Conway announcementFINAL.pdf Shared with Dropbox

The Location Guide, Filmmakers for Ukraine and EUFCN join forces for fundraiser at Cannes 2022 » The Location Guide

14/05/2022

If you are going to Cannes, please keep an eye open for these. Well done to the EUFCN for this.

The Location Guide, Filmmakers for Ukraine and EUFCN join forces for fundraiser at Cannes 2022 » The Location Guide We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies.

19/04/2022

This is the condensed version of Grant's article about production spend in Glasgow. Thanks to Bella Caledonia for publishing.

No More Lies Grant McPhee explores the extraordinary claims made about the financial benefits to the city blockbuster films being made in Glasgow. What does this reveal about the strategy and transparency of th…

The Hollywood Glasgow Double Bill: Grant McPhee - into creative

18/04/2022

An in-depth look at production spending in Glasgow by Grant McPhee. https://intocreative.co.uk/hollywoood-glasgow-grant-mcphee/?fbclid=IwAR06I-nLrejcNCd5OJJGHtyaM8cLWLRGr-4tRTK1GYYMtEk8Un0NPhOC-VY

The Hollywood Glasgow Double Bill: Grant McPhee - into creative A: The Curious Case of Glasgow City Council and the Missing Hollywood Millions. B: Supporting Feature: The Damaged Local Businesses and The Mysterious Lack of Glasgow Film Crews. BBC News Headline, 26 January – ‘Film and TV Productions generate £42m for Glasgow’ Question: Where did those mill...

18/03/2021

Survey Login

17/03/2021

A plethora of new courses coming up at NFTS Scotland, with bursaries available. Please check out the link:

Courses

03/12/2020

Screen NETS Trainee Programme now OPEN for applications | Screen Academy Scotland Screen NETS Trainee Programme now OPEN for applications Recruiting Now:Block 1 2 x Art Department 2 x PropsDeadline: Wednesday 16th December 2020 at 1pm Recruiting January 2021Block 2 Production Accounts, Grip, VFX, SFX Recruiting January 2021Block 3 Production Office, Locations, Production Accounts...