Setting up and Running a Production Company (Edinburgh)
How to set up and run a production company cost effectively, efficiently and creatively
Sat 25th September 2010 and Sun 26th September 2010 | 10:30 – 16:30
Edinburgh
- Setting up and Running a Production Company (Edinburgh)
Stock Available: 12
Workshop Objectives
By the end of the workshop the participant will have a strong overview of all the fundamental areas need to be covered when running a production company.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who is thinking of setting up a media production company whether for development, shorts, feature, documentaries, new media, corporates and/or adverts.
Workshop Overview
Is paperwork getting the best of you? Find out what you need to know to run your production company efficiently, and importantly, legally.
This two day course aims to take you through the dull, but necessary, paperwork you will need to have in order when setting up and running a production company.
Legal Structures
- Sole trader, partnership, LLPs, private and public companies – pros and cons
- Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
How to set up a company
- Why to be a limited company or not?
- What documents do you need?
- What are your legal responsibilities as a Director?
- Shares and Shareholder Agreements
- Company names
Companies House
- What do you have to file when? – Annual Returns, Accounts etc.
Employment
- How to employ people?
- Their rights and your duties
- Working Time Directive, Holiday Pay, Minimum Wage/Volunteers, Work Permits
- Unions – Equity/Non-equity, BECTU
Tax
- Corporation Tax, PAYE, National Insurance and Self-employed
Accounts
- Banks and Basic Accounts
- Cashflow
- Trading Profit and Loss
- Cost Reports and variance Reports
Insurance
- What do you need as a company and why?
Health and Safety
- What applies to you and how to comply?
Company versus Project Business Plan
- What is the difference between a Company and a Project Business Plan?
- Examples of Both
A CD-Rom will be given to each student with handouts and examples.
Tutors Biography
Rebecca Knapp is a BAFTA nominated and award-winning film and television producer, who has lecturing in film and television production for the past seven years.
What people are saying
“Very good. Gave me a good insight into what is expected of me and what work goes into setting up a company. Inspirational and great presenter who had a wealth of answers for all questions that came her way.”
“Lots of information to take in, but important to know. I feel sure it will be of great benefit in the formation of our company.”
“Rebecca is a fountain of knowledge, informative and inspiring to one embarking on setting up a film production company.”
Suggested other courses
International Co-production – link to this course
Producing Base – link to this course
Film and Television Contracts – link to this course
Budgeting and Scheduling – link to this course
Line Producing & Production Mangement Base - link to this course
Pitching & Packaging – link to this course
Setting up and Running a Production Company – £235
Dates: Sat 25th September 2010 and Sun 26th September 2010 | 10:30 – 16:30
Location: Edinburgh
Stock Available: 12
Bursaries
All UK applicants may be eligible to apply for a Skillset bursary for all Vision courses.
Please go to http://www.skillset.org/funding/ for more information.
All Scottish applicants may be eligible to apply for a Skillset bursary for all Vision courses.
Please go to http://www.skillset.org/uk/scotland/trainingfund/ for more information.
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