If you would like to work in the screen industry in the North East, our NE Screen Crew Academy is here to help with online support, in-person events and priority access to opportunities.
What is the Crew Academy?
Our Crew Academy is designed to help you establish a career in Film and TV.
Members of our Crew Academy benefit from:
- Online signposting and guidance
- Bridge to industry events with access to industry professionals
- CV advice and guidance workshops
- Priority invites for relevant industry, networking and training events.
- Shadowing opportunities
- Part-funded placements on regional productions through our Access Initiative.
- Going Places support for training or out of region opportunities
Eligibility Requirements
You must:
- Have a North East postcode
- Be over 18
- Not be in full-time education
- Be available to work on production
- Be registered on the North East Screen Crew Database
How do I join the Crew Academy?
Before completing your application, we ask that all prospective Crew Academy Members complete the following course and supply the following certificates:
- Screenskills – Tackling Bullying & Harassment at Work
- Screenskills – Introduction to Mental Health Awareness at Work
- Screenskills – Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
You should also ensure that the CV you have uploaded on your Crew Database profile has been tailored specifically for the Film and TV Industry.
If you are unsure how to write an industry CV, please use one of the below templates:
When you are ready, you can complete your Crew Academy Application Form here.
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Coming Soon: Fast Track
We’re excited to introduce the NES Fast Track – a brand-new programme created to help 12 people from the North East build careers in some of the industry’s most in-demand departments.
Our first cohort will include opportunities in:
- Accounts / Production – 3 places
- Art Department (including Props and Art Direction) – 3 places
- Costume – 3 places
- Hair & Make-up – 3 places
Successful applicants will receive practical, set-ready training, followed by meaningful work placements through our production initiatives, giving you the skills, experience and connections to start building a career in film and television.
Who can apply?
You’ll need to:
- Have a North East post code
- Be over 18
- Have finished full time education
- Be available to work on production
- Be registered on the North East Screen Crew Database
Stay tuned for application updates
Keep an eye on our social channels and make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list so you’re first to hear when applications go live and full guidance is released.
Know someone in the North East who’s looking for a way into the screen industry? Share this opportunity with them – it could be the start of something exciting.
