Introduction to Becoming a Virtual Production Supervisor at MARS Academy – November 2025.
Gain in-depth and rare experience in the VP Supervisor role.
MARS Academy is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our next course: Introduction to Becoming a VP Supervisor.
This training is fully funded by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions and by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions. Don’t miss this chance to comprehensively understand what is involved in the VP Supervisor role, learning from the best as you future-proof your career by entering the fast-growing world of virtual production!This programme is aimed at freelancers in high-end TV and Film in the UK with 5+ credits. Specifically, those working in physical production – technical, VFX or post freelance HODs, working in high-end TV and Film in the UK.
This training is fully funded by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions and by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions. Don’t miss this chance to comprehensively understand what is involved in the VP Supervisor role, learning from the best as you future-proof your career by entering the fast-growing world of virtual production!This programme is aimed at freelancers in high-end TV and Film in the UK with 5+ credits. Specifically, those working in physical production – technical, VFX or post freelance HODs, working in high-end TV and Film in the UK.
Over three immersive days, you’ll dive deep into the role of a VP Supervisor, gaining a thorough understanding of the VP Supervisor Core Competencies Charter™—created in collaboration with MARS Volume and world-class VP Supervisors. Learn the critical mix of technical expertise, production and leadership skills needed to confidently take the wheel of a successful virtual production shoot.
But this isn’t just theory. You’ll get hands-on experience on a real Volume, shadow world-renowned VP Supervisors, and even get that chance to take the reins yourself, putting your skills into action in an immersive live virtual production shoot.
Course session dates and times:
- Wednesday 26th November 2025 – Online via Zoom 5-8pm
- Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November 2025, 9am-5pm- in Person at MyWorld Bristol
Location:
MyWorld, The Sheds, 65-71 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PZ
Application deadline: 5pm Friday, 14th November 2025
Course session dates and times:
- Wednesday 26th November 2025 – Online via Zoom 5-8pm
- Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November 2025, 9am-5pm- in Person at MyWorld Bristol
Location:
MyWorld, The Sheds, 65-71 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PZ
Application deadline: 5pm Friday, 14th November 2025
About MARS Academy
MARS Academy provides training for the next generation of Virtual Production Specialists to support this high growth and highly innovative field for the film industry. With courses catering to recent graduates through to existing industry professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, MARS Academy addresses the need by directly delivering key skills in high demand to those looking to upskill.
Based at MARS Volume, our 12,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Virtual Production film studio located in Ruislip, West London is the home of MARS Academy. Used as our studio to deliver clients a fully serviced offering, combining the facilities space with our inhouse team of industry leading Virtual Production practitioners and producers, our clients at MARS include some of the leading content producers delivering projects across the film, high-end TV and TV commercial markets.
Our courses are taught by both in-house MARS Volume staff and our industry partners. Train with us in the knowledge that you’re learning from the UK’s leading VP experts.
