Skills Bootcamp Broadcast to Branded Skills Bootcamp
About
Step into the future of storytelling.
Our Broadcast to Branded Skills Bootcamp is a 9-week, industry-led journey designed for experienced TV and film freelancers ready to make their mark in branded content. Whether you come from editorial, craft, or production management, this programme gives you the confidence, skills, and insider know-how to transition into a fast-growing creative space.
Working in production teams, you'll respond to a real client brief developing, producing, and delivering your own branded content piece to add to your portfolio and showcase your capabilities. Along the way, industry professionals from UWE Bristol, JonesMillbank, and Gritty Talent will guide you through every stage: from storytelling and pitching, to shooting, editing, and delivering client-ready work.
You'll also sharpen essential soft skills - collaboration, inclusion, networking, and career strategy building not just technical expertise, but creative confidence. The course culminates in a showcase and networking event to launch you into your next chapter.
This Skills bootcamp isn't just training, it's a creative re-frame. Gain the tools to adapt, diversify, and thrive in branded content, and leave with a showreel-ready project and the confidence to take on new opportunities with impact.
View our programme brochure (PDF) for full details on the programme and session content and dates.
Entry requirements
Due to funding restrictions, all learners must meet the following criteria:
- Be aged 19+ (by 16 September 2025)
- Live or work for an organisation based in in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset or North Somerset (we will also consider applicants who live close to these boundaries)
- Not currently be in full-time or part-time education
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
- Have not registered and attended (including partial completion) any other Skills Bootcamp since April 2025 from any provider.
How to apply
Want to find out more?
If you would like to find out more about our skills Bootcamps or have an enquiry, please complete our Skills Bootcamp Enquiry Form and a member of the team will be in touch.
Ready to Apply?
If you have checked our Entry Requirements above and are ready to apply for this Skills Bootcamp, please complete the Broadcast to Branded Skills Bootcamp Application Form.
For further information
- Email: bootcamps@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: To contact us, please email or use the enquiry form.
Structure
Content
Who is it for?
The course is ideal for freelancers currently working within the TV sector within Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas. It is not suitable for entry level candidates.
You are likely to be working in editorial, craft or production management and have an understanding of production techniques and experience of making programmes.
Entry requirements
Due to funding restrictions, all learners must meet the following criteria:
Be aged 19+ (by 16 September 2024)
Live in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset or North Somerset (we will also consider applicants who live close to these boundaries)
Not currently be in full-time or part-time education
Have the right to live and work in the UK
Have not registered and attended (including partial completion) any other Skills Bootcamp since April 2025 from any provider.
Structure
See our brochure for full details.
The Broadcast to Branded Skills Bootcamp brings together the expertise of UWE Bristol's School of Arts, one of the South West's leading creative education providers; JonesMillbank, Bristol's largest independent film studio; and Gritty Talent, specialists in driving diversity and inclusion across film and television.
This powerful collaboration gives learners direct access to cutting-edge facilities, industry insight, and tailored career support, combining creative development with real-world application and practitioners.
Designed around a blend of hands-on production training, industry mentoring, and a live client brief, the course balances creativity with practical delivery. Learners take part in technical workshops, business-focused project work, and collaborative team experiences, all based within professional studio environments.
Features
All learners will receive a digital badge from UWE Bristol, JonesMillbank and Gritty Talent at the end of the Skills Bootcamp demonstrating their attendance and learning through the taught sessions and programme activities.
Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
January 2026 Cohort
Application deadline: Monday 15 December 2025
Live sessions will take place in-person on the following dates, times and locations:
Session 1 Friday 16th January 2026 - 9.30 -17.00 - Arnolfini Campus (UWE)
Session 2 Friday 23rd January 2026 - 9.30 -17.00 - Arnolfini Campus (UWE)
Session 3 Wednesday 28th January 2026 -14:00 -17.30 - Arnolfini Campus (UWE)
Session 4 Friday 30th January 2026 - 9.30 -17.00 - Nine Trees Studios
Session 5 Friday 6th Feb 2026 - 9.30 -17.00 - Nine Trees Studios
Self Led Shoot Week - Week Commencing 9th February
Session 6 Friday 13th Feb 2026 - 9.30 -17.00 - Bower Ashton Campus (UWE)
Self Led Edit Week - Week Commencing 16th February
Session 7 Friday 27th Feb 2026 - 9.30 -17.00 - Bower Ashton Campus (UWE)
Session 8 Friday 6th March 2026 -14:00 -17.30 - Arnolfini Campus (UWE)
Session 9 Wednesday 11 March 2026 - 9.30 -17.00 - Arnolfini Campus (UWE)
Alongside these sessions, learners will be required to undertake self-led activity during the shoot and edit weeks and book individual 2 x one-hour sessions with their Gritty Talent mentor.
Bootcamp fees
This Skills Bootcamp is limited to a total of 16 places.
100% government-funded for Self-employed or freelancers.
The full course fee is £3,999.10. However, this Skills Bootcamp is fully subsidised, with the government covering 100% of the total cost for eligible learners applying with self-employed or freelancer status.
Please note: This Bootcamp is currently open only to freelancer/self-employed applicants. If you're a large organisation or SME employer, please complete the Expression of Interest form in the How to Apply section so we can notify you about future availability.
The Skills Bootcamps Programme is funded and managed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, and delivered by The University of the West of England, Bristol.