We are hosting an online info event for our upcoming rad Scotland programme!
rad is a paid eight-month traineeship within a Scottish independent
television production company which includes full training throughout the placement. The programme is aimed at
those who are underrepresented in the TV industry: those either with a disability, from black, Asian or ethnic
minority communities or from disadvantaged backgrounds.
During the event we will be talking about all things rad 2023 – what you need to know, top tips for your application
and what to expect if you are successful. This will be a great chance to hear about the roles available and ask any
questions you might have about the traineeship.
We will be joined by four panellists, all of which have
started their TV career journeys with rad across the years:
- Annie Butcher
- Chris Walker
- Iqbal Khokhar
- SJ Thomson
The rad 2023 info event will take place on Zoom on Thursday 20th April, 6pm. Register your interest here if you would like to participate in this online event.
Annie Butcher | rad 2019 graduate, Production Assistant
Annie Butcher is an Assistant Producer, who works across both development and production. She loves
to work in a space of innovation and produce programme ideas that are important, fresh and represent
our multifaceted society.
In production, Annie sets up shoots; casts interesting characters and is currently focusing on her
work as a shooter. She shoots on Sony FS7, FX6 and FX9 and spends her spare time taking stills on
her Fujifilm camera. She enjoys bringing out the best in contributors and giving them the confidence
to tell their stories.
Chris Walker | rad 2019 graduate, Researcher
One of the original rad graduates, Chris credits the programme as giving him the springboard to do
what he loves – learning about the world and people through the stories we conjure on screens. Over
a four year career, he has worked on a range of factual projects. From documentaries looking at the
thorny Scottish English relationship to studio entertainment shows rating partner’s performances in
the bedroom. Recently, Chris has moved into scripted having worked on season 2 of UKTV’s
Annika. Currently, working in Scripted Development for Mam Tor productions
Iqbal Khokhar | rad 2021 graduate, Edit Assistant
Iqbal joined the industry as an Edit Assistant through the RAD scheme and has rapidly progressed to
Assistant Editor. He has gained broadcast and SVODs credits for Amazon Prime, BBC, CH4, CH5, Sky,
Discovery+ and Netflix. His most recent credits are as an additional editor working alongside
Charlie Russell for Curious Films on projects for the BBC and CH4. He has worked for several indies
in Glasgow, including Firecrest and Tern TV, and was recently selected to be a part of the Grierson
DocLab Editing programme supported by Netflix.
SJ Thomson | rad 2022 graduate, Researcher
SJ loves to tackle bold stories. With a passion for increasing representation, SJ enjoys writing
working class, queer disabled stories with authenticity and flair, and can proudly find the dark
comedy in any subject matter. With a background in media and marketing, and a self-proclaimed story
geek, SJ graduated with an MA Screenwriting from Edinburgh Napier’s Screen Academy Scotland
in 2021. Experience includes current Researcher/Trainee Storyliner at BBC Studios Continuing Drama
Series River City, rad Scotland 2022 alumni and currently developing a play idea with the
support of the Birds Of Paradise Disabled Writers Group.