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. We run bootcamps, masterclasses, workshops, careers events, on set open days and shadow placements. We offer advice on how to get your foot in the door of the industry and how best to get your career started.
North East Screen are dedicated to encourage equality, diversity and inclusivity in the screen industries and provide opportunities which support creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK.
There are two ways to sign up for our support.
1. Sign up to our NE Screen Crew Academy mailing list.
If you are 18 or over, live in the North East and are thinking about working in film and TV you can sign up to our Academy mailing list and attend any of our free Crew Academy events where you will hear from and talk to industry professionals. We can also help with finding shadowing opportunities so you can see first-hand what it’s like to work on a production. Email us now.
2. Become a Crew Academy member.
In your first two years of working in the screen industry we offer early career support with Crew Academy membership. To become a Crew Academy member you must:
You will also need to be available to work and ideally be able to drive with access to your own transport. Our Crew Academy is suitable for adults who are in the early years of working in the industry or those already working and looking to step into new roles. Members of the Crew Academy will receive CV surgeries and one-to-one mentoring and advice. We will also help you find entry runner positions and paid trainee work.
To apply to the crew academy please fill in the application form.
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.
In May 2022 CBBC’s The Dumping Ground hosted an open day where you could find out exactly what it was like to work on a TV drama. Attendees visited a number of departments and heard from industry experts on the best way of getting into the industry, how to find your area of expertise, the types of jobs available and what it’s like to work on set. Hear from some of the attendees.
A local production is currently looking for a MUA for a one day BFI short shoot in Central Newcastle on the 13th of December.
If you’re interested, please email dermotodempsey@gmail.com with your CV.
Wooshii is a thriving video marketing agency with offices in Los Angeles, London & Gateshead. We manage video operations for some of the world’s largest brands and organisations, from Amazon to Coca-Cola and more. We have big expansion plans and are looking for individuals who get excited about all things video!
Wooshii is looking for a full time DIT to join our post-production team in the Gateshead office. Working alongside our team, you will ensure all the technical processes such as technical control, devising creative solutions involving files to original camera data and metadata are regularly backed up and in place. This is a mid-level position or entry level for the right tech savvy individual.
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To submit interest please send an email with covering letter to productionjobs@wooshii.com using the header ‘NE DIT + Name’.
A Runner who can drive is required for a shoot in the North East on the 7th, 8th and the week of the 12th of December. You must be able to get to Sunderland.
If you fit the above criteria, please send your CV to: Melrainbow@fulwell73.com
J6 Films are looking to crew a Floor Runner for an upcoming music video shoot on November the 29th.
To apply, send your CV to james@j6films.co.uk
Wooshii is a thriving video marketing agency with offices in Los Angeles, London & Gateshead. We manage video operations for some of the world’s largest brands and organisations, from Amazon to Coca-Cola and more. We have big expansion plans and are looking for individuals who get excited about all things video!
Wooshii is looking for an Assistant Producer to join our team in the Gateshead. Office. We’re looking for a well organised individual to help support our production line for multiple global brands. You will be supporting our in-house team of producers, editors and animators learning skills related to digital video production.
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To submit interest please send an email with covering letter to productionjobs@wooshii.com using the header ‘NE Producer + Name’.
ITV are currently looking for a Cast PA for a returning drama series filming around the North East. Filming will take place from the 14th of November to the 6th of December with a day of prep on the 11th of November.
Previous experience is advantageous. You must be able to drive.
To apply, please email your CV to qasim.baig@itv.com
Remarkable TV are looking for a Self-Shooting PD (or Camera Operator who can do sound), for a one-day shoot in Tynemouth W/c 31st October. The shoot is for an ongoing factual entertainment series.
Please send your CV to hazel.jupp@remarkable.tv
A major TV drama is looking for a Covid Marshal to work on a shoot near Durham between the 31st of October and the 2nd of November.
Ideal candidates will have good set experience and ability to confidently communicate across all crew. Desirable, but not essential: some locations OR covid department OR AD experience. Own transportation required.
If interested and available please send a CV to ryan@northeastscreen.org with the Subject ‘Your Name – Covid Marshal Application’ by midnight, October 16th and we will pass them onto the production’s Covid Supervisor who will be in touch with the successful applicant.
ITV News Tyne Tees are currently recruiting for a Trainee Camera Operator, to join their team on a permanent contract, based out of their studios in Gateshead.
Signpost productions is a company based in the North East making quality programmes for a range of broadcasters.
They specialise in factual programming and pride ourselves on the top-quality television they make. As a company, Signpost grew out of access services and now focus very much on diversity and inclusion throughout their productions.
Their award-winning programmes spread over a range of genres including factual, factual entertainment and documentary.
Signpost are looking for a development executive who will report in to the creative director of this ambitious company. This is a fixed term contract, that they would like to extend, ideally based in the North East.
The successful candidate will have experience in developing ideas into commissionable formats.
Responsibilities:
Generating fact and fact-ent formats
Securing exclusive access to interesting places with fascinating stories.
Finding out about and responding to commissioner briefs and/or tenders
Organising creative brainstorms within the department.
Writing and producing treatments and decks.
Producing and self shooting sizzle tapes
Skills and experience:
A track record of developing ideas through to commission
Experience of gaining access
An understanding of regional briefs (in particular the North East)
Self shooter
To apply, email Gareth Deighan at gareth.deighan@itv.com
Signpost Productions are currently taking application for a Researcher to join the BBC2 Programme, Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
Please send a CV to gareth.deighan@signpost.tv
We’ve been contacted by the team at Fulwell North with an urgent call for DITs/Wranglers in Sunderland.
Must be available for 3 weeks from the 15th of August and must be able to drive and have full clean drivers licence, some weekend work may be required.
Email your CV to MelRainbow@fulwell73.com
Chatterbox Media require a Data Wrangler for a reality/obs production shooting in Sunderland.
A Data Wrangler who is available to work in Sunderland on the 19th and 20th of August.
Please contact Line Producer Paris Burgoyne-Hughes at paris@chatterbox.media if interested and available.
We’ve been contacted by the team at Fulwell North with an urgent call for Runners in Sunderland.
Must be available for 3 weeks from the 15th of August and must be able to drive and have full clean drivers licence, some weekend work may be required.
Email your CV to MelRainbow@fulwell73.com
Role is for a feature film directed by Lena Headey
A Location Scout based in the North East to start ASAP. Goldfinch have not specified if a driving license will be required for this role but it is likely in a role like this.
If interested and available please contact Ben Charles Edwards at Goldfinch here – bce@goldfinch.co.uk
London Creative Agency are recruiting for a 3-day commercial shoot in Newcastle for a national brand.
A Costume Stylist who is available from the 16th to the 18th of August.
if you are interested and available, please email you CV to Evie.Branka@ThirtyThree.co.uk
Please email CV to karenkelly@twentysix03.com
Signpost Productions is looking for a production coordinator to work on a new 15-part series based in the North East.
The Coordinator will work with a production manager to coordinate the running of this busy production. That will include booking and organising travel, locations and transport. As well as making sure call sheets and risk assessments are up to date and that we have the necessary consent forms. They will also help in filling out the required post production paperwork.
Signpost Productions is an award-winning production company based in the North East of England. It is a production house like no other, with diversity in our DNA. Every commission comes with a commitment that the production crew will be as diverse as possible.
The contract would last through summer 2022 and beyond.
For more information please email gareth.deighan@signpost.tv
We’re MOTIF – a production company based in Gateshead and we’re looking for a Filmmaker to join our team.
We’re a bit of a different proposition from your normal business in this industry. We’ve got a diverse body of work and have ideas and opportunities to make that even broader.
You’ll probably want to have a look at our website to find out what we’re all about, so it’s here: www.motifpictures.co.uk so you’ll be able to see a bit more about us there.
We’re not that interested in telling you loads about what we’re after – mostly because we want someone to come in and make this job their own. However, in order to be the right person for us, we’ll need you to be:
A good human being who we can get on with. Someone who genuinely wants to be with us and to push themselves to improve, diversify their skills and be the best they can be.
Able to film – clue’s in the job name but you’ve got to be able to use a camera
Able to edit – we’ve got post-production facilities on site and you’ll be expected to be able to use them. (We use the Adobe suite so Premiere Pro and possibly a bit of After Effects or the desire to learn it)
Able to communicate with us and external partners and clients. A big part of the job will be working with our corporate clients, helping to build relationships with new companies and also adding to our work across factual and scripted commissions.
Someone who can think for yourself, show initiative and want to develop and make your own films, videos, TikToks, podcasts or whatever. We’re all in this industry because we love it – or at least we should be – so we want that to shine through from you.
The big questions are always and obviously salary and level. To be honest, we have an idea of what we can pay the right person but we want to talk about that with you. In terms of your previous experience, we’re open to the right recent graduate with the right degree but ideally you’ll be able to show us a body of work that you’ve created over a couple of years that you feel shows you as someone who can do all the above.
Number one rule though, don’t bullsh*t us on your skills or experience levels. We’ve been around this industry for a long time so can smell it a mile off. However, if you do manage to convince us you can do something that you can’t then we’ll find out pretty quickly.
This is a permanent position in the company with an initial six months probation period.
All the normal stuff applies about pensions and how we’ll look after you.
For our part, we promise that if you put effort and commitment into working with us, you’ll get back far more.
Please send CVs and anything else you’d like to tell us about you and what you’ve done to hello@motifpictures.co.uk
Vera Series 12 is looking for an Assitant Location Manager to join their team.
Someone available from 13th June to 11th September
If interested and available please email CV to sam.simon@itv.com
NFM Crew Academy also aims to support productions and production companies to confidently recruit those new to the industry into roles within their productions or companies.
We do this through networking events, boot camps, masterclasses, workshops where you get to hear from and talk to industry professionals. NFM Crew Academy is suitable for adults who are new to the industry or those already working looking to step into new roles. Members of the Academy may also receive CV surgeries and one-to-one mentoring and advice.
Whether they are looking for a shadowing opportunity, work experience, trainees or a new entry runner position, we can match Academy members who are ready to work.
If you are looking for someone to join your team, or can offer opportunities we will do our very best to help you find the very best people.
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