Professional and Personal Development

Unlock your potential with coaching, resources, and support to navigate career challenges. 
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Managing a career behind the scenes in film, TV, and cinema can be challenging, especially if you’re facing personal barriers or returning after a break. Whether it’s industry pressures or life circumstances making work more difficult, there is help available.

Identify and overcome career barriers

If you do feel as though something is preventing you from reaching your full potential, an important first step is to understand what that thing is. It could be that personal circumstances are making work more difficult, or that you’re not tapping into available support to make working life easier.

24/7 Support Line for urgent assistance

As well as the tools and resources you can access throughout our website, you can speak to our trained team 24-hours a day through our Support Line. We can also offer more tailored support, including coaching with wellbeing at work.

Personal and professional support for film and TV workers

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    Work and wellbeing coaching 

    Our specialist adviser can help you with co-creating a personalised plan of action to address the barriers you may face.

  • Boosting your confidence 

    Discover a range of practical tips to help you grow your self-confidence and take your career to the next level.

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    Industry opportunities and events 

    Stay updated on the latest industry opportunities, events, and networking platforms. Find out how to get involved in key film and TV events to expand your professional network and learn from peers.

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    Industry communities and peer support 

    Organisations and groups that can help you build vital connections and supportive relationships.

Other support for you

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    Financial support 

    From one-off grants to help you in a crisis, to useful tools like our budget planner and benefits finder, we can help you find the right financial support for you.

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    Mental health and wellbeing 

    Our experienced and empathetic team can give you immediate advice as well as more intensive guidance, including quick access to counselling and bullying and harassment advice and support.

  • Book a workspace at the Film and TV Charity 

    Our workspace in the heart of Soho is free for film, TV, and cinema industry workers to use. Book your space today!

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