INDUSTRY OPINION

“The Video College has a very clear vision…the organisation takes Equal Opportunities very seriously and always considers the community it serves…the delivery of the short course programme is first class and on the longer courses The Video College is exemplary in meeting the requirements of this standard.”

Skillset Initial Approval - External Evaluator Report

“I have been associated with The Video College almost since its inception. Apart from being one of its patrons, I have held several seminars with the students. My observations are that, irrespective of obtaining jobs in the film industry, the learning experience is invaluable. I might add that on my last film we employed two students, one on camera, one on sound. It proved to be a great success, and I felt proud to have played a small part in that success. May The Video College prosper for many decades to come.”

Mike Hodges, Film Director

“Adèle, (21 year old from The Video College’s youth programme on short work placement) was a team player and handled the cast and supporting artists with discretion…. As a production runner on set she demonstrated a keen interest and positive approach to her work. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for further production work.”

Production Executive, Drama Serials.

“Capital Studios and Prospect Pictures have employed a number of trainees from The Video College over the last year. We have found them highly technically trained and they all have a good grasp of how the Television industry works. The Video College is the first place we look when employing full-time runners.”

Lara Gordon, Client Liaison, Capital Studios

“I employed two students as interns while I was Series Producer at Pilot Film and Television Productions. I expected them to be enthusiastic but was astonished at the quality of their work. They helped me with the research, planning and scheduling of long shoots in China and Cameroon for the award-winning ‘Globe Trekker’ series. Despite being students, they were well prepared for the type of work, had a good understanding of the TV making process and I felt happy leaving them to their own initiative.

Neville Farmer, Director, Vinci Media

“The Video College offer a high standard of training, giving their trainees the relevant skills and experience to enter the industry. Remedy Productions have found the resource, whereby they recommend people for jobs such as runners, digitisers and camera assistants and for initial work placements, to be very useful.”

Toby Dormer, Director, Remedy Productions