Looking to start your career in film or TV?
Join our Bridge to Industry workshop in Newcastle – a half-day, in-person session introducing you to the essentials of working in the screen industry.
Tuesday 4 November 2025
09:30 – 13:30
Tyne Bank Brewery, 375 Walker Road, Byker, NE6 2AB
Led by the North East Screen Skills team, the workshop covers:
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How productions are structured and who does what on set.
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Set etiquette and on-set paperwork (including call sheets and schedules).
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Practical tips on finding your first opportunities.
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A Q&A with working crew members from the region.
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what to expect on your first production and how to take the next steps in your screen career.
Who it’s for
If you are interested in learning more about entry roles in Film and TV and you fulfil the below requirements, then this event is for you:
- Aged 18+
- Living in the North East
- Out of full-time education (or in final year)
Delivered by:
North East Screen Skills team – Kat Mitchelson and David Lester
With industry expert Michael Birtley and guest panellists.
Supported by:
North East Screen Industry Partnership (NESIP) and Screen Alliance North (SAN), with BFI funding.
