Apply for talent training opportunities

Our industry-backed training opportunities for writers, directors and producers based in the Midlands are often space-limited due to the attention given to each participant. For this reason, spaces are given following an application process

BFI NETWORK x BFI Film Academy online mentoring

Online mentoring is back for the final time in 2025-26! Midlands-based film producers, directors, and screenwriters aged 18-25 can receive one-to-one mentoring with an industry professional.

Apply by Midnight 7 December 25

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Immersive Storytelling Lab

A two day introduction to immersive, XR and VR storytelling for Writers and Directors in the Midlands. Application deadline: Sunday 4th January 2026

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Midlands Directors Lab 2026

A programme of training for Midlands based directors who are looking to take their next professional steps and develop their skills. Deadline for applications - 25th January 2026.

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Disabled Filmmaker Mentoring Programme

This new programme puts access at the centre of supporting disabled writers, directors and producers from across the Midlands.

Now open for application - Deadline 19th January 2026

Disabled Filmmaker Mentoring Programme

Become a Mentor

As part of our new Disabled Filmmaker Mentoring Programme we are seeking paid industry mentors to support emerging talent.

Apply by 19th January 2026

Disabled Filmmakers Mentoring Programme - Apply to be a Mentor

In Development: Producers Lab

Our residential training weekend for producers in partnership with Film Hub North

This annual opportunity has now passed

Stories to Shorts: Script Development Programme

Our script development programme with BFI Film Academy returns for a 2025 edition, taking story ideas to script with support from industry professionals and script editors.

This opportunity has now passed

Filmmaker Roundtable A2 Landscape (400 × 400mm) (2)

Producers Series 2025

Our new producers series, with sessions from industry guest speaker throughout July 2025, exploring the skills you need to produce a short film!

This opportunity has now passed

Filmmaker Roundtable A2 Landscape (400 × 400mm) (7)

New Directors Series 2025

Our training programme for directors.

This opportunity has now passed

Midlands Producers: Next Steps

Working in partnership with NFTS Leeds we present three afternoons of training for producers looking to take the next steps in their career towards longer form work

This is now closed for applications