Exciting opportunity for women in film and TV across North of England

Screen Alliance North has announced its partnership with Women in Film and TV to support their acclaimed screen industry mentoring scheme.

The collaboration between Screen Alliance North and Women in Film and TV (WFTV) aims to boost the careers of seven talented women from the North across various film and TV roles.

Now in its 14th year, WFTV’s mentoring scheme is a golden opportunity for mid-career women in film, television, and digital media.

The six-month programme offers tailored one-to-one mentoring with senior industry professionals, peer-to-peer training, and bespoke career development workshops.

The programme is designed for women looking to take a significant step in their career. Seven women will be selected from the North of England following a detailed selection process.

Each mentee will be paired with a relevant industry professional to guide and support them through the mentorship programme.

Screen Alliance North has funded four places for women in below-the-line roles.

Additionally, its partners Liverpool Film Office, North East Screen, and Screen Manchester, have provided funding for three more places for above-the-line roles, ensuring comprehensive support across the North.

Caroline Cooper-Charles, Chief Executive of Screen Yorkshire and lead partner for Screen Alliance North said:

“The work that Women in Film and TV do is critical in empowering women in the media. Through their mentoring initiative, which supports women across the UK, they help women to advance in their careers, improve their networks and give them the opportunity to learn from leading professionals in the industry. This well-established programme has been highly successful and we’re delighted to be partnering to strengthen its impact across the North and ensure that our exceptional regional talent can grow and be nurtured.”

Lynn Saunders, Head of Liverpool Film Office said: 

“We’re passionate about creating a fairer, more diverse screen workforce and by joining forces with Women in Film and TV, we’re providing greater stepping up opportunities for women in the industry.

“Through this successful mentoring programme, we’re ensuring that talented female crew from our region are best supported by learning from leading industry professionals, providing the best base to advance their careers.”

Katie Bailiff, CEO of Women in Film and TV added:

“We are delighted to be partnering with Screen Alliance North to offer seven dedicated places in the North of England on our Four Nations Mentoring Scheme. We are passionate about developing mid career female talent in the north and look forward to bringing together a diverse cohort to supercharge their careers.”

Anyone interested in the scheme can apply here (Mentoring | WFTV UK) up until 5pm on Monday 16 September. A minimum of 5 years experience is needed and all roles within the screen industry will be considered.

Full details of the scheme and how to apply can also be found here.

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