Inside Pictures, the leading film industry business training and leadership skills development programme, is open for applications.

This highly regarded programme is for 15 ambitious executives and producers who want to lead the EU film industry into the digital future. Comprised of three intensive one-week modules and a tailored project, Inside Pictures takes place in London and Los Angeles between June and December 2012.

The National Film and Television School and Qwerty Films have teamed up to deliver the programme, which has been funded by the MEDIA Programme and the Skillset Film Skills Fund. The focus of the programme will be to develop the cutting edge industry business knowledge, management skills, profile and cross-industry contact network needed for leaders to thrive in the global business of film. Seminars, workshops, studio visits and events will cover all aspects of the international film business - from development through production, financing, worldwide distribution, marketing and exhibition and the latest digital developments.

Inside Pictures is open to applicants from across the whole of the European Union. The successful applicants will be executives and producers who display determination to succeed. They will have at least five years' experience in film or an associated creative industry such as television. The deadline for applications is 16 March 2012.

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