The Puttnam Scholars Programme 2026
starting
Online
Free
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, in partnership with Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet and the National Talent Academy for VFX, is offering virtual production online Masterclasses facilitated by Final Pixel Academy, the training arm of the award-winning global creative studio Final Pixel.
Learn the latest virtual production techniques and skills from industry experts working on virtual production projects for major broadcasters and international brands.
Ensure your production skills are ready for the adoption of virtual production techniques by production companies, broadcasters and studios. Training courses are geared for technicians, producers, directors and artists.
The following 4 x online Masterclasses with industry guests will be delivered online and will include an initial VP 101 before delving into areas of interest for specific cohorts. Attending all 4 Masterclasses would give a broad view of virtual production from the perspective of each department.
Four, 2 x hour industry Masterclasses for the following cohorts.
To get the most from these online Masterclasses, attendees should have
All Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet programmes are provided without discrimination based on gender, race or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation. An inclusive environment that welcomes participants from diverse communities is promoted.
These online masterclasses are free (Normally cost €50 pp)
Please note that these masterclasses are only available to those resident in the Republic Of Ireland.
You can sign up for your area of interest or all 4 for a cross disciplinary learning experience.