Industry opportunities and events
We’ve compiled a list of current opportunities, schemes you can apply for, events to attend, and networking opportunities from across the industry.
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June
The Script Pitch Live is a free opportunity for emerging Muslim screenwriters to enter a pitching showcase in front of film industry experts, honing pitching skills but also securing valuable networking. Shortlisted applicants will also get a workshop with My Smash Media in preparation for the pitching day.
Deadline 17th June
Looking to grow your network in the South West? This industry mixer on Tuesday 23rd June, hosted at Bristol Beacon and delivered by Creative England – Filming in England, brings together the people shaping production across the region. Don’t miss your chance to be in the room with industry peers and decision-makers!
Date: Tuesday 23rd June
The RTS runs two schemes: the TV production and journalism bursary and the digital innovation bursary – awarded to students from low income backgrounds studying any and all subjects as undergraduates or at HND Level 5 or 6.
All you have to do is demonstrate your passion for pursuing a career in TV, film, digital content production or related media industries in your application.
Deadline: Wednesday 24th June
Northern Ireland Screen’s Short Film Call 2026 is now open for applications. The funding opportunity supports the production of innovative short films across various formats, including live action, factual, and virtual reality.
Deadline: 26th June
Applications are open for the FFC Global Short Film Fund, presented by Female Film Club and brought to you by Krassimira Belev & First Draft. Created to support bold female and non binary filmmakers around the world.
Deadline: 27th June
In December, Women in Film and TV will be celebrating women across film and television - but they need your nominations. Nominate your colleagues, collaborators, mentors, friends - they even encourage you to nominate yourselves!
Deadline: Nominations close at 5pm on Monday 29th June
An immersive workshop and industry panel for the next generation of filmmakers. Catch our CEO, Marcus Ryder, on the panel!
Date: 30th June
July
Channel 4 has announced a new proof-of-concept development fund designed to back big, original British unscripted formats.
An opportunity to pitch your biggest and most brilliant ideas, the fund will greenlight three to five concepts, offering £100,000 each to provide substantial development support to indies.
Deadline: End of July
A free online webinar series hosted by BFI NETWORK South East, including sessions with filmmakers and industry professionals, designed to help emerging directors build confidence on set, sharpen their communication with actors, and deepen their understanding of the creative and technical decisions that shape a film.
Date: Sessions taking place throughout May and June.
September
Banijay are running Brightbulb, a unique entry level opportunity that welcomes applications from diverse talent. No need for either experience or qualifications - just a passion for content, plenty of enthusiasm and a brain fizzing with fresh ideas.
Deadline: 13th September
Ongoing opportunities and events
The world’s pre-eminent creative community is hosting more FREE and open-to-all mixer networking events - from London to Cardiff and Brighton.
Dates: Brighton (24 April), Cardiff (26 April), London (11 June)
Screen Alliance North, the BFI Skills cluster made up of Liverpool Film Office, North East Screen, Screen Manchester and Screen Yorkshire have launched a new Training Opportunities webpage on their current website. If you're based in the North of England you may find skills training that is relevant for you.
With online sessions taking place in the new year, this course from Screenskills is designed as an introduction to BSL to hep equip television freelancers with BSL skills. The course is mainly aimed at HoDs, line producers, production managers, producers, coordinators, and assistant directors.
Post Super are your ultimate destination for all things post-production management. Driven by a mission to empower its members to become the people everyone in the industry wants to work with, their free to access content includes a knowledge base, regular newsletter and networking events.
New live CREW websites for London, Glasgow, Belfast, and Cardiff. Join the other existing hubs in Birmingham, Manchester, and Bristol connecting screen industry professionals. Choose your location, join your community, to access news, jobs and events in your region. More locations coming soon!
