Training

The ICO delivers a series of specialist professional training programmes for independent film exhibitors wanting to develop their skills and for those wishing to enter the sector.

We are currently planning training provision for 2009-10. To have your say, please take a few minutes to complete a survey about your training needs.

If you wish to receive updates about training courses as soon as open for registration, please contact us by email info@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk or phone 020 7636 7120.

Previous Courses

Last year's courses trained staff from organisations from all over the UK, including Arnolfini, Barbican, BFI Southbank, Cornerhouse, Duke of York's Picturehouse, Edinburgh International Film Festival, FACT, Flatpack Festival, Light House Media Centre, QUAD, Rich Mix, Showroom and Watershed. They said:

"Excellent - thoroughly informative, dynamic and 100% useful."

"Brilliant speakers who really know their stuff, with practical pointers and a down-to-earth approach."

"Wonderful discussion that really helped me focus my own methods in approaching a wider audience."

"Invaluable — it forced me to consider ways in which the festival I work for is failing to live up to its potential and ways in which it can improve."

"Apart from the course itself it's great to meet so many people who have the same issues I do and to work together to resolve these."

"I feel inspired and motivated. Thank you!"