Weekly Resources Round-up: 11 September 2026
The network team collates resources from multiple sources each week to share with educators, which may be of interest to you, and your students or alumni. These resources are not necessarily created by us and the original source will be linked for you. If you have resources you would like us to share in the future, as a member or an industry representative, please email us at hello@ftveducators.net.
Everything listed below is free unless otherwise stated.
Teaching Resources for Educators
Directing Actors Workshop
Did you know we’ve just announced a brand-new CPD workshop? Aimed at film, media and also drama educators, this hands-on workshop will introduce you to the craft of directing actors for the screen. Join us a Cromer Studios, London on 10 November. Places are fully-funded but limited, so book your place now!
What Shaun The Sheep is Actually Made of!
A lovely behind-the-scenes video from BAFTA/Aardman on the making of The Beast of Mossy Bottom. Useful if you teach animation?
ERIC Createch Careers Festival
The app are running a week of online talks from people working in the createch sector. Videos will become live from next week and accessible via their on-demand library. Useful for media/film teachers but also careers advisors?
Entry-Level Jobs & Training
NFTS & Apple TV Level 4 Junior Production Apprenticeship
Beaconsfield
Deadline: 18 Sep
Apply
NFTS & Sky Level 4 Junior Production Apprenticeships
Beaconsfield
Deadline: 18 Sep
Apply
Studio Lambert SPARK Unscripted TV Development Training Programme
London
Deadline: 5 October
Apply
North East Screen Skills Fast Track Programme
Deadline: 13 Sep
Apply
L16 Studios ‘Action! Next Take’ Introduction to Production Accountancy Course
Deadline: 18 September
Apply
Events & Training
Scottish Youth Film Festival & New Talent Showcase
South Ayrshire
2-3 Oct
Register
Screen Works Editing Place
For 14-19s in Northern Ireland
29 Sep - 1 Oct
Apply
The Marketing Academy Foundation Snap Inc. Day
London
Application deadline: 20 Sep
Apply
CenterFrame Script Club: Challengers
Online
22 Sep
Apply
TripleC UK Creating Your Own Work in the Screen Industries Webinar
28 Sep
Register
BFI Film Academy Introductory Course
Deadlines:
- Manchester: 23 Sep (Apply)
- Liverpool: 23 Sep (Apply)
- Blackpool: 25 Sep (Apply)
- Truro & Falmouth: 28 Sep (Apply)
- Southhampton & Portsmouth: 2 Oct (Apply)
- Bradford: 27 Sep (Apply)
- Leeds: 27 Sep (Apply)
- Scarborough: 4 Oct (Apply)
- Sheffield: 22 Oct (Apply)
Funding & Competitions
Watersprite Student Film Festival
Deadline: 18 Sep
Submit
BFI Academy Yorkshire & The Humber Script Competition
Open to 16-25s based in the North
Deadline: 25 Sep
Submit
