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Virtual Production training



Date Posted: September 1, 2023

Virtual production (VP) is revolutionizing the way stories are told, enabling filmmakers and content creators to push boundaries and deliver visually captivating experiences to audiences worldwide.

The swift and substantial expansion of virtual production usage globally and the creation of Studio Ulster, a £72m, large-scale studio complex in Belfast due to open in 2024 that integrates virtual production with traditional film, animation, games and broadcast has generated a surge in the need for skilled crew members in Northern Ireland proficient in Virtual Production capabilities.

Northern Ireland Screen is running a skills development scheme for virtual production between September 2023 and March 2024. The scheme provides training opportunities in the core skills, knowledge and understanding required for VP technical setups, and key on-set roles and activities.

The virtual production training is funded by Northern Ireland Screen, delivered by the Ulster Screen Academy at Ulster University and open to those already working in the screen and content industries.

For full details and information on how to apply please visit the skills section of our website.

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