Pathways into the Screen Industries

Discover the pathways into the screen industries and strengthen your ability to help students find the right direction.

This training session will build your knowledge and understanding of the main pathways into the screen industries, equipping careers professionals and educators with the expertise to support young people aged 11-18 exploring routes into the industry.

This session 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.

This session is for careers professionals and educators of 11-18-year-olds.

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Below are a selection of resources and articles that complement our Pathways into the Screen Industries training.

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Screen Careers: Finding the Right Fit

Deepen your understanding of film and TV production from concept to finished product and discover the different roles involved along the way.

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Screen Careers Across the Curriculum

Explore how skills and knowledge developed in curricular subjects connect with roles in the screen industries.

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First Jobs in Film and TV

Learn about entry level careers in film/TV and how to support young people planning a pathway into industry.

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Supporting Screen Careers Conversations

Discover the essential facts and latest trends to help young people aged 11-18 make informed decisions about pursuing a role in the screen industries.

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