Career Information
Breaking into Film and TV Productions can be hard but there are lots of great resources out there offering support, training and guidance. We have listed out a few for you to take a look at.
BAFTA is an independent British arts charity hose work inspires new and unheard voices to become the future of the film, games and TV industry. They offer a range of programmes, scholarship and mentorship opportunities and resources focused on providing access to the Film and TV industry as well as helping people elevate their careers.
BECTU is a creative union that represents over 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers in the media and entertainment industries. They offer training, workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities in person and online. Bectu members can access the Alfie Squires bursary scheme which provides support with costs towards trade union-related education.
If you’re 16 to 25 and want to learn about or work in film, BFI Film Academy can help. The BFI Film Academy offer courses, events and resources tailored towards those looking to take their first steps into the Film Industry, with Academy Specialist courses offering the opportunity to develop more specialist filmmaking skills.
The Call Sheet is an online database used by both crew and productions to share vacancies and talent information in one central hub.
Film London supports and nurtures talent across the capital’s screen industries. They are proud of their exceptional talent and their work, shaping the future and reflecting the diverse communities of London.
As a registered charity, Four Corners’ work builds upon almost 50 years of radical, socially-engaged approaches to photography and film. Their training projects enable underrepresented people to gain skills in creative media. They support artists’ development, work with local communities and engage broad audiences through cultural programme.
IntoFilm puts film at the heart of children and young people’s education, helping to support their academic, cultural, and social development. Their engaging training sessions are designed for educators working with young people aged 5-19. They offer face-to-face sessions, webinars and online courses that focus on enhancing curricular attainment through film and filmmaking.
A resources site for underrepresented groups working behind the camera in scripted TV and film, primarily focused on the UK with a worldwide reach. Site includes details of talent lists, support groups, social action links and more to promote inclusivity and equity.
Work with their members and the wider industry to access a more diverse workforce of both employees and crew, and to help provide opportunities for those currently underrepresented in production.
The MAMA Youth Project recruit, train and nurture young people between 18-25 years of age from under-represented groups or with limited educational or employment opportunities. They offer a series of training programmes throughout the year with their ethos being to create training programmes that equip young people with the skills to become work ready and gain employment within the broadcast and media industries.
The Network is a free entry-level access programme for anyone aged 18+ who wants to start a career in television. It takes place every August alongside the Edinburgh TV Festival. 50 delegates are selected each year and are given access to sessions, masterclasses and workshops led by industry professionals. Previous companies have included MultiStory Media, BBC Studios, Fremantle and ITV Studios.
At The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) exist to create and cultivate a vibrant Black ecosystem in the UK screen industries by championing Black-led film production, distribution, exhibition and preserving Black filmmaking and television.
Northern Ireland Screen is the national screen agency for Northern Ireland. They actively support both businesses and individuals through training, skills development and funding programmes.
The Royal Television Society is an educational charity focused on encouraging and celebrating work in the television industry. Each year, they offer Television Production and Journalism, and Digital Innovation bursaries to help those from less affluent backgrounds get a foothold in the industry, while their Masterclass sessions bring together students, academics and industry heads.
The Sara Putt Associates Trainee Scheme is a professional development programme designed to support trainees working behind the camera in High End TV drama and film. Over ten online workshops offering a range of professional training and support to successfully manage a freelance career.
Screen Scotland are dedicated to supporting the development of talent and developing a skilled and diverse workforce in Scotland. They offer Skills and Talent development programmes to ensure Scotland’s Film and TV workforce and infrastructure increase with their growing production activity.
ScreenSkills is an industry-leading skills body for the Film and TV industry. They provide support and training for crew through providing careers information. Mapping and quality-marking professional pathways to improve entry-level diversity and work readiness and supporting development at every stage of a professional career through mentoring and bursaries.
Based in Leeds, UK, Screen Yorkshire works to foster talent and build a versatile and diverse screen workforce, designing and delivering industry training and development programmes for film, TV and screen, with a range of local and national partners.
Talking Point Film run short courses, masterclasses, one to one sessions, networking opportunities and mentoring for people wanting to break into or upskill in the Film and TV industry.
Through best-in-class talent development programs, mentorship, placement opportunities and industry exposure, WBD Access serves as a powerful conduit connecting underrepresented talent to WBD content and brands.
Women in Film & TV (UK) is the leading membership organisation for women working in creative media in the UK. They host a variety of online and in-person events throughout the year, present a prestigious awards ceremony every December and run a four nations mid-career mentoring programme for women.
Screen Alliance North is a BFI Skills Cluster, created by Liverpool Film Office, North East Screen, Screen Manchester and Screen Yorkshire with support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding. The four screen agencies have come together as a lead skills body for the North of England to tackle skills shortages and improve access to quality training provision for diverse talent and communities. The initial three-year programme will enable the four partners to work strategically across the broader North to build a stronger, happier and more inclusive skilled workforce, helping to secure its future as a leading global centre for TV and Film production.