SPI Signs New Agreement to Address Global Demand for Training Production Crews and Below-the-Line Professionals

SPI Signs New Agreement to Address Global Demand for Training Production Crews and Below-the-Line Professionals

Olsberg•SPI (SPI) is excited to announce a new agreement with the Global Audiovisual Training Center (GATC).

To address the skills shortages that the audiovisual sector is contending with on a global basis, SPI has partnered with the GATC, which offers high-quality bespoke training courses for audiovisual industry professionals, including film commissions. GATC’s current programme includes:

  • Professional Development Program for BTL Technicians – conducted online in English, this includes masterclasses of two to three hours or in-depth training of 16 hours
  • The Global Film & TV Program for Above-the-Line Professionals – an annual five-day experience in Los Angeles for up to 25 professionals from around the world, including meetings, masterclasses and conferences
  • English for Audiovisual Industry Professionals – a five-month course training audiovisual professionals in speaking and comprehension skills required to work on international productions and to advance their careers.

Further information on GATC’s programmes is here.

The press release on the new SPI / GATC agreement is here.

Contacts: joshua@o-spi.com, tiago@gatc-edu.com

Further information on SPI’s Production Infrastructure and Capacity Analysis work can be found here.

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Private Lessons Package Terms & Conditions

  • Private English Lesson Package for Audiovisual Professionals is a live online service.
  • The class schedule and study plan are customized during the interview.
  • Classes are live, online, and interactive sessions of 60 minutes.
  • Classes will be recorded and available for up to two months after the package ends.
  • Our 60-minute private lessons will be scheduled based on student availability.
  • LATC and the Student have the right to change the schedule 48 hours before each class.

  • If a student is absent for reasons not related to force majeure, classes will not be rescheduled, and no refunds will be issued.

  • Rescheduling due to illness is allowed free of charge with a medical certificate, limited to two times per package.

  • The calendar can be adjusted at the student’s request or if the teacher is unavailable.

  • If the teacher cannot accommodate a schedule change or is absent due to force majeure, another teacher will replace them for the remaining classes.

  • Force majeure reasons include natural disasters, death, serious illness, or any condition that prevents participation in the class.

Global Program Terms & Conditions

  • I confirm that the information provided in this form is true, complete, and accurate.
  • I declare I retain the copyright and other relevant rights to the project material, am duly authorized to present it in the GLOBAL FILM & TV PROGRAM, and have full rights to present it to potential partners.
  • I agree to hold LATC, its officers, and its staff harmless and exempt from any liability, claims, or losses related to the project, concept, or complete title I present during the LATC Program.
  • I agree to participate in ALL program activities. If I fail to attend, the corresponding fee paid will be forfeited.
  • I understand and agree that LATC may utilize my images and professional information to promote LATC’s current and future program activities.
  • I understand that the LATC Program will be conducted in English in person in Los Angeles and does NOT include air tickets or travel costs.
  • I understand that, due to their availability, LATC staff may make eventual alterations in the program schedule and speakers without prior notice.

English Course Terms & Conditions

  • English for Audiovisual Professionals is a live online course.
  • Each module consists of 35 hours over 11 weeks.
  • Classes are live, online, and interactive sessions of 90 minutes, held twice a week.
  • To receive a certificate, I must attend at least 50% of the classes and pass the exams.
  • Classes will be recorded and available for up to one month after the course ends.
  • LATC may use my image and professional information for promotional purposes.
  • LATC reserves the right to change the schedule without prior notice.
  • There is a 10-day money-back guarantee from the start of classes; no refunds will be issued after this period.