Creative Swansea and Gorilla Academy: How to be a runner!

Name: Creative Swansea and Gorilla Academy: How to be a runner!
Start: 2025-09-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street,, SA1 3QJ Swansea, United Kingdom

Schedule

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street,, SA1 3QJ Swansea, United Kingdom | Swansea, WA

Aspirations in Film and TV?
Welcome to Gorilla Academy, where the future of film and television post-production comes alive! As part of one of Wales and the South West's largest and most dynamic post-production facilities, Gorilla Academy is your gateway to the full spectrum of post—from HD to 8K workflows, cutting-edge offline and online editing, world-class colour grading, and global QC and delivery.
Our mission? To fuel the next generation of industry trailblazers through hands-on, top-tier training. With expertise honed on major projects, we know what it takes to succeed in this industry. That's why we're designing courses that are immersive, practical, and crafted by industry leaders—programs that open doors for newcomers and give professionals the edge they need to thrive.
About the course: How to be a runner!
Sounds like a simple role but there are lots of things that could catch you out if you're not looking! This session covers the day-to-day things you might come up against and some tips and tricks to help you stay on top of role. It will also look at career paths and helpful information on managing your finances, networking and getting your foot through the door. It's also a good way of meeting other passionate, future TV & Film employees and the start of building your network group.

This event is supported by UK Government shared prosperity fund and delivered through Swansea Council.
This project has received support from the Welsh Government via Creative Wales