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

Mentoring for Disabled Filmmakers - We want to hear from you!

We are currently developing a new scheme connecting disabled filmmakers with mentors, however we want to hear from you to help us to shape this programme.

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.

Application Deadline: Weds 19th March

Apply Here

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BFI NETWORK x BFI Film Academy+ online mentoring

BFI NETWORK, with support from the BFI Film Academy, is providing Midlands-based film producers, directors and screenwriters with the opportunity to spend three 60-minute mentoring sessions with an industry professional.

Creative Producer Lab - Autumn 2025

Applications will open summer 2025

Stories to Shorts: Script Development Programme

Applications will open again in 2025

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Producers Series 2024

Applications are now closed

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New Directors Series

Applications for 2024 are now closed

Midlands Directors Lab 2025

Applications are now closed