TRAINING
https://www.screenskills.com/ – industry-led skills body for the screen industries – film, television (including children’s, unscripted and high-end), VFX (visual effects), animation and games. Offering training, mentoring and bursaries.
https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/bfi-network – BFI NETWORK exists to discover, develop and fund new filmmakers looking to kick-start their career.
https://bfi.docsociety.org/ – BFI Doc Society Fund supports and nurtures independent non-fiction film and immersive projects by UK filmmakers.
https://nfts.co.uk/ – NFTS has been providing the Industry with the next generation of talent for over 50 years.
https://guru.bafta.org/ – BAFTA Guru has lots of free advice, videos and events.
INITATIVES
https://www.sharemytellyjob.com/ – an online community for developing better work-life balance for Freelancers.
https://6ftfrom.org/ – the home of mentally healthy production.
https://thegeneratorproject.org/ – measuring progress towards a cleaner future.
https://wearealbert.org/ – ALBERT home of environmental sustainability within the industry.
https://www.mmfonlinetraining.com/ – Mark Milsome Foundation – improving production health & safety.
https://www.solasmind.com/ – Providing Mental Health & Wellbeing services within the industry.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetvmindset/ – TV Mindset Facebook Group
https://tvwatercooler.org/ – Independent freelancer site with information and guidance
https://linktr.ee/britcrewstories – Brit Crew Stories – insight into the stories of working in the industry as a freelancer.
https://thetimeproject.co.uk/ – The Time Project is a smart, new way of tracking the hours we work in film and TV.
CHARITIES, MEMBERSHIPS & UNIONS
https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/ – Film & TV Charity – offering 24/7 helpline, support and bursaries.
https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-connect – BAFTA Connect – entry level membership to the organisation.
https://locationmanagers.org/ – Location Managers Guild International that represent Location Managers worldwide.
https://rts.org.uk/ – Royal Television Society an educational charity promoting the art and science of television.
https://www.bfi.org.uk/become-bfi-member – British Film Institute membership with exclusive offers and priority booking to screenings and events.
https://productionguild.com/ – Production Guild of Great Britian – promoting the production crew profession.
https://bectu.org.uk/ – BECTU Union for Industry Freelancers from a range of professions.
https://www.pact.co.uk/ – PACT – supporting independent production and distribution companies.
https://www.equity.org.uk/ – Equity – performing arts and entertainment trade union.
SUPPORT
Film & TV Charity Support & Bursaries
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (from 2024) – Upholding and improving standards of behaviour across the creative industries
Platforms to support your mental health as a creative person – a list of mental health and self-care resources, all specifically geared towards the common needs and challenges that crop up in creative life and work
FREE TO USE
David Thomas Media – Free Financial Resources & Templates
PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS
CREW DIRECTORIES
OTHER TRAINING
Set Ready (Location Marshall Training)
EVENTS
to be announced
USEFUL FACEBOOK GROUPS
Last Minute and Short Notice Film/TV Production Needs & Jobs-Casting Calls
