UK film business training programme Inside Pictures is planning its sixth programme. Applications will be open until May 9.

The programme consists of three intenstive one-week modules, held in London and Los Angeles between July and November 2008.

Up to 15 applicants will be taking part. Each has about five years experience in film or a related creative industry.

Participants will learn from seminars, workshops, studio visits, networking opportunities and talks from the likes of Working Title co-chairman Tim Bevan, Scion Films' joint MDs Jeff Abberley and Julia Blackman, Paramount Pictures International president Andrew Cripps, Casarottop Ramsay senior agent Rachel Holroyd, Wiggin partner Miles Ketley, Arts Alliance Media CEO Howard Kiedaisch, Vue CEO Steve Knibbs, producer Andrew MacDonald at DNA Films, Ealing Studios head Barnaby Thompson and Film 4 head Tessa Ross.

Inside Pictures is presented by the Film Business Academy at Cass Business School, delivered by Qwerty Films and supported by Skillset and the UK Film Council.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.inside-pictures.com or requested from the Inside Pictures office on +44 (0)20 7478 0930.

Terry Ilott, director of the Film Business Academy at Cass Business School, London, said: ' Inside Pictures has proved itself over the years to be one of the most valuable programmes for the industry leaders of tomorrow. Providing privileged access to leading players in Britain and Hollywood, the programme has been life-changing for many of its participants. We expect the 2008 edition, again under the expert management of Qwerty Films, to maintain these high standards. '

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