Training We Offer
You do NOT need to be a member of the PMA to take part in this training.
We normally provide a variety of workshops and training sessions countrywide. Currently all training is taking place via Zoom.
At Production Manager level we offer topics ranging from legal issues such as compliance and music licensing, to Health & Safety and tax issues. We also cover technical topics relating to production and the current pandemic situation.
For more junior people, we offer a variety of entry level and limited experience sessions, which are open to all - bursaries are sometimes available via Screenskills.
Training events are FREE to members with fees charged for non-members. Prices vary from session to session. Places are limited according to each type of event.
See upcoming session below:
Filming with Drones – A Practical Workshop for Production
Thursday 20th March 2025 From: 5-7pm
Venue Online
Filming with Drones – A Practical Workshop for Production
Thursday 20th March 2025 at 5pm
Drones have become a highly effective tool in TV and film production, but navigating the legal and logistical aspects of drone filming can be complex.
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview for using drones in UK productions, covering:
- Which drone? – Matching drones to your production needs, costs, insurance, and dealing with councils, the police, and the public. Jonathan Young, DoP and Drone Pilot
- Regulations & Licensing – An overview of CAA regulations, including Air Law, PDRA01, DiSCO, and SORA, plus upcoming changes and pilot qualifications. Steve Welland - Training Director at iRed (Drone solutions, services and training)
- Health & Safety – Preparing for a safe drone shoot, risk assessments, adherence to safety regulations, mitigation strategies, and handling incidents. Chris McNally - Deputy Head of Safety Services at First Option
- Drone Diaries – Stories and take-aways from the field
- Q&A Session – Get expert answers to your specific drone-related challenges
Perfect for production managers, coordinators, and anyone overseeing drone shoots, this workshop arms you with practical knowledge and best practices to ensure safe, legal, and efficient drone filming on your production.
This session will be delivered by Zoom, with captioning available.
This event is FREE for PMA members, those on the PMA's Recommended Junior Production Staff list and PMA Sponsors.
For everyone else the cost is £40 per person, payable in advance
Register for a place by clicking the button, or emailing [email protected]
Our Sponsors
The PMA is sponsored by a variety of companies in the film and television industry. We have a long-standing relationship with many of them dating back to the PMA’s inception in 1991.
PMA members benefit from the information and services that our sponsors can provide, while sponsors gain access to the upper echelon of Production Managers in the UK who are major purchasers for the industry.
Become a sponsor
We only have one sponsor per area of business but occasionally opportunities to become a sponsor of the PMA do arise.
Sponsors get the chance to meet our members several times a year, host parties, explain their services and write for our magazine The Bottom Line.
For more information on sponsorship, please contact us.