Multi-Camera Television | Training for Directors

Applications are now open for the “Multi-Camera Television | Training for Directors"

NTA Film & TV, NTA Crew West and Gréasán na Meán Skillnet present a three-day (in-person) course in Directing for Multi-Camera Television, including two theory-based classroom days in advance. 

This course will be conducted in a fully functional multi-camera studio in County Galway over 5 days and will offer a comprehensive curriculum aimed at enhancing the skills of aspiring TV directors.  

Course Content:   

Theory (two days):

• Going back to basics: what it is to be a director and how this filters through to achieving the aims of the director within a multi-camera environment.

• The responsibilities of the multi-camera director to production and to crew.

• Preparing oneself for filming, with detailed tutoring in how to prepare camera scripts, floor plans and how to communicate your vision to cast and crew.

• The possibilities and potential compromises needed whilst filming with several cameras.

• Working with actors within the multi-camera environment will be discussed.

Practical (three days):

• Attendees will each get the opportunity to direct 2 scenes with an experienced crew. It is up to them to provide the cast and crew with all the relevant information needed to fulfil their ambitions for the scene.

• Working with cameras, sound, art department, floor manager, vision mixer and more, the attendees will be exposed to the reality of directing a multi-camera production.

• After filming their first scene, attendees will sit in with a professional editor on a rolling basis as they each finish their initial shoots. In conjunction with the editor and course instructor, the strengths and weaknesses of each scene will be discussed with the aim that lessons can be learned and put into practice for the second scene to filmed by each attendee.

Tutor Profile: 

Tomás Seoighe has been working in the film and TV industry for 20 years. Starting in the camera department in Ros na Rún he worked as a camera operator on nearly every multi-camera scenario possible in the following years with all Irish and many international broadcasters. Graduating to directing over 10 years ago, Tomás has directed short films, TV dramas, documentaries and a feature length docu-drama for organisations such as Screen Ireland, BAI, RTE, TG4 and Virgin Media as well as nearly 100 episodes of the multi-camera filmed Ros na Rún.

Dates and Duration:

This course will take place in Galway from 25th to 29th March.

Participants will be responsible for their own travel & accommodation costs. 

Who Can Apply:

This course is recommended for emerging and established directors that have a keen interest in moving from Shorts or Features in TV, who meet the following criteria/requirement 

Applicants must habitually be resident in the regions (outside Dublin/Wicklow) and/or identify as diverse. Diverse applicants can reside regionally or in Dublin/Wicklow with the credits below and/or a demonstrable level of relevant experience. 

Directors must have previously directed at least two funded live action short films (at least one of which has been funded by a public body, broadcaster, major funding body or county council shorts scheme), and/or feature film and/or several high-end commercials with a clear interest in developing a career in television drama.  

Note that applications from more experienced Directors from other fields (e.g. Documentary & Animation) who are looking to move into live-action-drama television may also be considered.

Opportunities are also available for crew trainees across the several departments: MORE INFO HERE

How To Apply: 

Applicants must apply by completing the linked application form link HERE

In this form you will be asked to supply a download (Google Drive or Dropbox preferred) link with the follow materials.

• Media CV – detailing relevant experience. 

• A Personal Statement detailing how this initiative will progress your career (up to 2 pages or filmed statement of up to 3 minutes) 

• Link to showreel (if available) 

An incomplete application will not be taken into consideration.   

Please ensure you are available for the above dates before applying. 

Deadline: The deadline to apply for the course is 28th February at 2pm

Selection Process 

The applications will be assessed by a panel to include representatives of the National Talent Academy for Film & Television, and independent external assessors.  

This is an open application process, however in some instances the NTA Film & TV may work with industry stakeholders including the Gréasán na Meán Skillnet to identify talent who are ready to progress and encourage them to apply. Including talent who have recently completed the Expression of Interest for this course.

The NTA: Film & TV reserves the right to make amendments to this initiative subject to funding, production landscape and health and safety requirements at the time of delivery.

Further Information

For any questions, please email filmandtv@nationaltalentacademies.ie

The National Talent Academies Film and TV are an initiative of Screen Ireland managed by Ardán

Gréasán na Meán Skillnet is a Media training network that provides subsidised high-end training to employers, employees, freelancers, and jobseekers. We run regular courses, in both practical and business skills. We also support networking events and conferences for the media sector.