Careers Events and Resources for February 2026

05 Feb 2026 BY Cerys Evans

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Feb 26 Careers N&Vs
Feb 26 Careers N&Vs

This month, to help you prepare for National Careers Week and beyond, we're sharing a small number of high-impact resources, events and opportunities you can use to support young people exploring careers in the screen industries. Each highlight is designed to be easy to plan for and easy to return to when the time is right.

If you're new to Into Film, all you need to access our free resources and other opportunities listed below is an Into Film Account. Don't worry, it's completely free and only takes a moment to set up.

Save the Shoot: Careers Challenge resource

Launching 23 February, Save the Shoot is a free, classroom-ready film production careers resource for ages 13-16.

It introduces students to the realities of film production through a series of short, practical challenges based on a fictional film, Granny's Got a Jetpack.

While the activities are set within film production, the focus is on transferable skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication and creativity. These skills apply across all careers, making it suitable for whole classes or year groups with a wide range of interests. Ideal for drop-down days, enrichment weeks or quieter points in the year.

Be sure to check back on 23 February to download this great new resource.

Explore Filmmaking, Screenwriting, and Adaptation with Hamlet: Shakespeare for All

To mark the release of Hamlet, in cinemas February 6, we've collaborated with Universal Pictures to present a free resource exploring the creativity and craft of filmmaking, screenwriting, and adaptation.

Hamlet: Shakespeare for All is an inclusive resource for use with students aged 15+. Using the film's trailer and an exclusive clip, students will develop their comparative analysis skills, practice the close study of British film, and gain insight into screen careers. 

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Story Builder: Sports Broadcasting resource

Developed in partnership with TNT Sports, this new resource helps learners aged 11-14 explore careers in sports broadcasting. It links literacy, media, PE and careers learning, and works well for students interested in both on-screen and behind-the-scenes roles.

Pathways into the Screen Industries webinar

Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026, 16:00-17:00

This session, for careers professionals and educators of 11-18 year olds, focuses on the different pathways young people can take to pursue careers in the screen industries including academic routes, apprenticeships and training programmes, and direct-to-industry routes (via entry level roles). 

By the end of the session, you will have increased knowledge on each pathway, and be more confident in advising students based on interests, personal circumstances and aspirations.

Screen Industries Virtual Insight Day

Date: Tuesday 3 March, 10:00-15:00 

We're working with Futures for All to host a Virtual Spotlight Session to help young people explore real careers in the screen industries. 

Applications to join this online session close 10 February 2026.

  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at careers in the screen industries
  • Meet people who work in the industry and hear their real career journeys
  • Discover and practice the essential skills needed in screen careers
  • Take part in interactive sessions and live Q&As

Careers in Screen - An in-person event for educators and careers advisors 

Date: Thursday 12 March 2026, 12:45-15:10
Location: Great Point Studios, Cardiff, CF3 2GH 

Join a wealth of partners for an afternoon of sessions focusing on careers in screen, encounters, experiences and getting into employment. 

The day will include a tour of Great Point Studio and a session with One Stop Shop, BFI Skills Cluster, and Sgil Cymru exploring pathways, training and skills development in the Screen Industries.

The Into Film Awards 2026

Entries for the Into Film Awards close this month at midday on 23 February. Taking part helps young people build creative skills and explore career interests, with winning films showcased at a national celebration.

Further careers resources

To learn more about how you can educate and guide young people toward their dream careers, browse our Careers Hub for even more resources and training to enhance your careers programme, and discover more opportunities for young people. Be sure to check back again next month for more top events and resources you can use to support screen careers conversations.

Into Film is proud to be an Affiliate Member of the Career Development Institute (CDI), and a Social Mobility Partner of Speakers for Schools.

The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.

Cerys Evans

Cerys Evans, Cerys Evans, Careers Lead at Into Film and RCDP

Cerys Evans, Careers Lead at Into Film and RCDP, has over twenty years’ experience as a careers adviser, careers writer and careers leader working in schools and colleges. She now leads the development of Into Film’s careers strand to ensure that young people across the UK, and the professionals who support them, can access the information, industry encounters and inspiration they need to explore a career in the exciting screen industries.

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