www.filmlondon.org.uk/cps
The deadline for placement applications is 10 March 2008.
The Company Placement Scheme encourages applications from individuals under-represented in the Film and TV industries including: individuals excluded through economic circumstance, women; people of Black or ethnic minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. Entrants must be over 18 years of age and new to the industry displaying a commitment to working in the film, TV or moving image sector and live in one of London’s 33 boroughs.

The selected trainees will receive:

• Payment of the minimum wage (£5.52 per hour) for 6 months (26 weeks), based on a 40 hour week
• 12 days holiday per placement
• A structured work plan personal to each placement, based on the Skillset National Occupational Standards
• A named experienced supervisor/mentor within the company
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of the placement
• After-care careers guidance and advice.

Atticus Finch  Motion Graphics/3D Software Trainee
Atticus Finch is a busy production company based in Spitalfields who work with a broad range of clients on music promos and broadcast design to brand virals and corporate communications. The trainee will assist on these projects receiving structured supervision and mentoring, and targeted input to help them progress towards their chosen area.
www.atticusfinch.tv 
Bird’s Eye View  Project Assistant
Birds Eye View is a creative platform for women film-makers which launched the UK’s first major women’s film festival in 2005 across London’s leading film venues. The Birds Eye View Film Festival is looking to recruit a trainee project assistant who will work across all festival projects including a national tour.
www.birds-eye-view.co.uk
F&ME (Film & Music Entertainment Ltd)  Production and Development Assistant Trainee
F&ME is a feature film production which was formed in 2000 with the aim of producing and financing feature films. In its first six years, F&ME’s catalogue numbered 25 features, most recently White Lightnin directed by Dominic Murphy. The successful applicant will benefit from invaluable insight to the industry and will be involve in all aspects of the production process.
www.fame.uk.com.

Formosa Films  Production Assistant
Formosa Films is a dynamic new feature film company based at 3 Mills Studios in East London. The candidate can expect to assist with pre-production and shooting of a new feature film as well as helping to organize events and set visits.
www.formosafilms.com
Matador Pictures  Production Assistant
Matador Pictures is a leading independent feature film production company producing distinctive and high quality feature films in all genres and intended for international theatrical release. The trainee will have the opportunity to gain further knowledge and understanding of how independent British films are developed, financed, produced and sold internationally.
ww.matadorpictures.com
New Moon Television  Post-Production Trainee
New Moon Television is a London-based independent production company which works across advertising, broadcast and corporate films, past clients have included Eurostar, BAA and the London Development Agency. The trainee will work closely with the Post-Production co-ordinator in the Post-Production department, and will have the opportunity to learn all the processes involved including basic editing techniques and how to maintain a media library.
www.new-moon.co.uk
Phoenix Cinema  Marketing, Education and Fundraising Assistant
The Phoenix Cinema is a single screen 1910 cinemas which screens a wide range of films and brings otherwise untold stories to the community. It has been run by a charitable trust since 1985. The candidate will have a unique opportunity to learn a wide range of skills across independent cinema exhibition with one of the leading and long-standing organisations in this field.
www.phoenixcinema.co.uk
Soda Pictures  Press & Communications Co-ordinator
Soda Pictures is a film distribution company specializing in independent film. Based in E1, the candidate will work with the publicity department dealing with basic press tasks such as organizing press kits, press screenings and distributing screeners. There will an opportunity to develop skills in feature and interview pitching.
www.sodapictures.com
Vertigo Films  Development Assistant and Office Assistant
Vertigo Films is a UK film and media production and distribution company, founded in 2002 by producers Allan Niblo and James Richardson. They have achieved critical success with films such as London to Brighton and Joe Strummer  The Future is Unwritten.
The successful applicant will alongside the development team whiles also giving support to the Office Manager.
www.vertigofilms.com