If you would like to work in the screen industry in the North East, our NE Screen Crew Academy can make a career in Film and TV more accessible for you.

The Academy supports new entrants to the industry by running bootcamps, masterclasses, workshops, CV surgeries, on-set open days and shadow placements.

Perhaps most significantly, we also incentivise productions in the region to hire Academy Members by subsidising rates through our Production Fund and Access funding initiatives. Put simply, if you are on our Academy, your cost to a production may be halved. In a competitive field, this gives you a real advantage as productions are for more likely to offer our Crew Academy Members that invaluable first opportunity.

North East Screen is dedicated to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusivity in the screen industries and providing opportunities to support the creation of a workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK.

How do I join the Academy?

If you’re in the first two years of working in the screen industry, the Crew Academy can offer you valuable early career support. To become a Crew Academy member, you must:

– 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
– Have attended a NE Screen Crew Academy Bootcamp

We aim to run Bootcamps every two to three months and they tend to be in high demand. If you would like to receive priority access to sign-up to our next event, please fill out this Expression of Interest form and we will notify you before the event goes public.

After attending a Bootcamp, you will receive final instructions and an Academy Application Form.

I have professional credits already. Can I join the academy?

If you are within the first 2 years of working in the industry, then you are still eligible to join the Academy as we recognise you may still benefit from our support.

Depending on the level of your professional experience, you may also be exempt from the requirement to attend a Bootcamp.

If you feel this may be the case for you, then ensure you are registered on the North East Screen Crew Database before emailing crewacademy@northeastscreen.org to request an Academy Application Form.

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The North East Screen Crew Academy held a Bootcamp for new entrants who want a career in the screen industry. The Bootcamp was held at the Northern Film and TV Studios in Hartlepool and was led by Jude Winstanley and Matt Gallagher. Those who attended learnt more about working in feature film and TV drama production. Sessions included information on what to expect when working in the industry, and how to perfect your CV, as well as insights from experienced crew giving their top tips for getting into and getting on in the industry.