BFI Film Academy with support from BFI NETWORK, is providing Midlands-based film producers, directors and screenwriters aged 18-25 with the opportunity to receive mentoring firsthand with an industry professional.
Mentoring is for those starting in the film industry and provides the opportunity to spend three 60-minute mentoring sessions with an industry professional who will advise on projects and/or creative practice.
Due to the nature of the funding, this programme is designed for people 18-25. (However, on occasion and where appropriate, we will invite applications from those 26 and over)
Please note, spaces on this mentoring programme are limited due to budget constraints and unfortunately not everyone who applies will receive a place.
How it works:
You will have three 60 minute mentoring sessions via Zoom.
Filling in this short application before the sessions will help your assigned mentor understand where you are right now, as well as where you’d like to be in your filmmaking practice. These questions will also help you to focus on what you want to bring to the session and what you’d like to achieve in your time working together so please be as detailed as you can.
Once assigned to a mentor we will send you their name, email address and a copy of your answers; it will be your responsibility to organise sessions directly.
How do we select Mentors and Mentees:
We have a small number of spaces for this opportunity and so we look to ensure that the mentees selected will be able to make the most of the support offered.
We use the answers you provide in the application alongside our list of industry mentors to pair up based on skills and knowledge.
Therefore is essential you complete the form thoroughly.
About our mentors:
All of our mentors are full-time professionals working in the film industry. They bring a wealth of industry insight and experience to our programme.
Privacy:
We will share your name and email address with external mentors and coaches to help your development. For more information on our privacy policy, see our website: https://filmhubmidlands.org/privacy-policy/
Application rounds!
2025
Spring 2025 call out - deadline 6 July 2025. Apply here!
Winter 2025 call out - we will open our final round of mentoring in December 2025 - keep an eye on this page and our social media @filmhubmidlands for announcements!
2024
Spring 2024 call out - deadline 14 June 2024. Applications have now closed.
Winter 2024 call out - deadline 2 December 2024. Applications are now closed.