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1. To Apply for Screen Scotland Professional Development Fund, the applicant has to approach the Screening Department link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office email ID screen@creativescotland.com
7. There is no fee amount to apply for the application.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 20-30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Completed application form link
• Proof of identity
• Project Proposal
• Work Sample
• Supporting Documentation
• Referee or Recommendation Letters
• Legal Documentation
• Financial documents

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
Address:
Waverley Gate
2-4 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3EG
Scotland UK
Email id: screen@creativescotland.com
Contact link- link

• Any person who intends to Apply for Screen Scotland Professional Development Fund is eligible to make this application.

• There is no fee amount to apply for the application.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• Application form – link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender

• The fund can be used to finance training programs, workshops, masterclasses, and other educational initiatives aimed at improving technical skills, creative abilities, and industry-specific knowledge. It may cover the costs of tuition, course fees, materials, and travel associated with attending such programs.

• For more information – link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Link

Some of the uses of Applying for Screen Scotland Professional Development Fund

• MENTORSHIP AND COACHING: The fund can support individuals in accessing mentorship or coaching opportunities with established professionals in the screen industry. This could involve one-on-one guidance, advice, and feedback to help develop specific skills, gain insights into the industry, and advance their careers.
• PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING: The fund may assist individuals in attending conferences, industry events, and festivals, both within Scotland and internationally. This enables them to network with industry peers, establish connections, and explore collaboration opportunities.
• RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: The fund can be used for research and development activities related to screen projects. This may include script development, concept creation, feasibility studies, and other activities that contribute to the development of high-quality content.