Trainee Programme

Built by filmmakers for filmmakers, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden state-of-the-art facilities is home to some of the biggest films and movie franchises in the world. This programme is all about finding and developing new talented crew for our shows and will include training from experienced crew and trainers, exploration of the studio lot and different departments, networking opportunities, connections to potential paid placements.

As a trainee, you will attend a two week training program at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, that will prepare you for working on production within your chosen department.

If, once you have completed the training, you secure a placement on a production as a trainee, you become part of the production team like any other member of the crew. This is an opportunity to learn and develop your craft and make valuable work connections.

On placements, you will be required to be on time for work, complete trainee tasks to a high standard and be open to learning opportunities while on the job. You will also be required to complete a training plan to set skills objectives to achieve during your time on production with the support of a supervisor within your department.

Yes. We’re looking for people who are passionate about working in below-the-line roles (ie. production office, finance department, construction, costume, camera, locations, VFX, and more.) It’s not for people wanting to be actors, performers, or senior crew such as directors, producers in production. We welcome applicants who may have transferrable skills, for example, from projects at school or college or university, or other creative sectors such as theatre, music, photography and commercial production, or from roles in other sectors such as business administration, event management, or make-up and hair applicants with salon experience.

There are no qualifications required for application. There will be a numeracy and literacy test during the assessment day.

There is a minimum age of 18 but no upper age limit. However, it is important to note that this is an entry level scheme and any placements will be at entry level.

No, but as we work closely with all of our Warner Bros. Discovery productions, there will be placement opportunities to apply for during the course of the programme.

Yes. All trainees will be paid in line with other trainees on production. While this rate may vary from production to production, it is always more than the national living wage. Hours may vary depending on the shoot schedule, but a standard working week is 50 hours, 8am-7pm, with one hour of breaks to be taken throughout the day. Full details will be in deal memos/contracts issued by the production (not CrewHQ) once a placement is agreed.

Applications closed on Monday 25 August 2025.

Assessment day will be 22nd October with training due to start for successful candidates towards the end of November for two weeks. After the two weeks of training you will be invited to interview for paid trainee placements on a production for up to a year.

No, you do not need a driving license to become a trainee although it is advisable to get your driving license sorted in the long term as it will be easier to attend location shoots and complete some additional tasks if you are able to drive.

ScreenSkills offers bursaries for driving lessons through their bursaries programme. Please read the guidelines here.

To be eligible for the scheme, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Full right‑to‑work checks will be conducted at the interview stage.

Warner Bros. Discovery and CrewHQ are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of its work. We work with productions to support any trainee with reasonable adjustment requirements. We also recommend contacting Access to Work for support if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.

Your data will be processed via the platform where applications are submitted, will be shared with readers and recruitment team, and for the purposes of engaging you on a production. For further info, please see our privacy policy.

Yes, for claims submitted with receipts within 30 days. Public transport and petrol are claimable, but not taxis.

Yes, expenses incurred for all travel (public transport and petrol are claimable, but not taxis) and accommodation (if required) will be covered.