Weekly Resources Round-up: 9 October 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.
Resources for Educators
University of Westminster Screen Futures project
A widening-participation initiative supporting young people wanting to study screen production at University level. There are 6 short videos which let students know what admissions academics look for in strong applications (including in personal statements and moving image samples/portfolios). Screen Futures is about making a career in screen production possible for everyone in the UK, regardless of background.
BFI Player’s Free Collections
Our blog piece highlights useful materials for your teaching from the platform’s free section, including short films by young people, masterclass recordings and more.
BBC Bitesize Scotland & Screen Scotland’s Film & Screen Resources
10 newly-published guides for secondary school pupils to support the rollout of the new Scottish Film and Screen curriculum. Each guide focusses on a separate element of film form (colour, sound, costume, etc.)
Events: for educators and new entrants
StepUP Ecoprod Green Storytelling: practical tools for writers and producers
Online, 12 Oct
Register
Readymag & Creative Lives in Progress Build a Portfolio that Grows With You
Online, 14 Oct
Register
NFTS 4Skills All Things Digital Week
Includes webinars on digital storytelling, smartphone filmmaking, pitching and social media strategy
Online, 12 - 16 Oct
Register
TripleC UK Developing Your Spec Script
Online, 27 October
Register
MediaTrust Inside the World of a TV Commissioning Editor
Online, 27 Oct
Register
Training - for new entrants/early careers
BFI Film Academy Introductory Course
Somerset, deadline 11 Oct
Apply
Creative Futures x WME NXT professional development programme
Online, begins 12 Oct
Apply
ScreenSkills Trainee Finder
UK-wide, Deadline 28 Oct
Apply
NBCUniversal Internships
London, applications open 5 October
Apply
All Spring Media Video Production Skills Bootcamp
Buckinghamshire, deadline 27 Oct
Apply
Festivals & Competitions
See My World Film Festival Volunteer Call
Manchester
Deadline: 17 Oct
Apply
Sheffield Doc Fest Youth Jury
Deadline: 6 Nov
Apply
Turn Up Film Festival
London, 12-16 Jan 27
Book (screenings are free, but the accreditation to access masterclasses and industry events is paid)
