Live Production
NFTS Scotland launches trainee programme for technical TV roles
Trainees will be exposed to a wide range of technical roles and industry practices, including multi-camera studio production and outside broadcasting
Scotland
Media Delivery
Sky agrees deal with PSBs to make vital FIFA World Cup play-off free-to-air
The match between Wales and either Scotland or Ukraine will be available on Sky Sports as well as ITV, S4C and STV
Media Delivery
Viaplay wins UK rights to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland men’s football matches
Viaplay's new UK streaming service is expected to launch in the second half of 2022
Business
Scotland’s Wardpark Studios sold to Dagenham Studios’ owner
Facility is home to TV series Outlander
Media Delivery
Scottish football scores international streaming platform with StreamAMG
New platform gives Scottish Championship clubs access to a new revenue stream.
Production & Post
Screen Scotland launches hardship fund for screen sector workers
Open to sole traders and PAYE freelancers and also offers support to those operating under a personal service company structure, who will be able...
Media Delivery
Scottish football bodies “considering streaming” as an option
Said to be considering options if matches have to be played behind closed doors
Production & Post
First Stage Studios secures Screen Scotland funding for Edinburgh studio
The company will operate from the studio space in Port of Leith
TVBEverywhere
Sanjeev Kohli, Kirsty Wark to host Creative Cities Convention in Glasgow
Early-bird tickets now available
TVBEverywhere
STV Player launches on Sky
"Now universally available across all platforms in Scotland for the first time"
TVBEverywhere
STV rolls out innovations for Player
Plans to launch picture in picture for web and mobile by September
Business
Screen Scotland, BBC team up to support Scottish TV industry
Focused on creating a sustainable TV sector in Scotland
Production & Post
World-class film and TV studio complex planned in Scotland
Plans include 200,000 square foot of studio space and 120,000 square foot of workshop space.
Production & Post
Screen Scotland launches tender for new TV and film production facility
New studio will be based at Port of Leith
Business
Sky Sports scores Ladbrokes Premiership deal
The broadcaster has secured a new agreement with the Scottish Professional Football League
Business
Scottish Football League in talks with streamers over rights deals
Organisation reportedly in talks with Eleven Sports, as well as Amazon and Facebook
Business
STV HD and Player app launch on Virgin Media
Companies have agreed a four-year strategic partnership
Business
STV sets out creative and digital strategy for next three years
Plans include closure of STV2, creation of dedicated digital division, launch of ad-free subscription version of STV Player
Business
Spending on Scottish TV and film productions increases 30 per cent
Spend in 2016 reached £69.4 million – the highest figures since records began
Production & Post
Scottish government pledges extra £10 million for TV and film
Government's funding for screen development, production and growth will increase to £20 million per year