The 2024 RTS bursary scheme (up to £1,500 per academic year, mentoring and other benefits) is now open for applications from students from lower-income backgrounds until 24 June 2024.

Royal Television Society information on how to get into TV: from getting your CV into shape, to working out how to pay the rent as a freelancer.

Spotlight Contacts is a directory of agents, casting directors, showreel services and more.

The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) (a trade union representing professional writers in TV, film, theatre, radio, books, comedy, poetry, animation and videogames) has a guide to self publishing.

TV & Film freelancer career resources.

News, features about UK film and television industry.

Production resource for the UK & Ireland plus major production services workdwide.

Interested in a career in the creative industries? Find out about the range of roles, the prospect of work and where to go for further information.

Is TV for me? Is a brand-new podcast from the co-founders of Factory Films, Lisa Fairbank and Julie Heathcote. With over 25 years of experience delivering award-winning factual tv shows for the BBC, Channel 4 and Sky, each episode sees Julie and Lisa interviewing a fellow professional about their career journey, what their specific job entails, their challenges and successes, as well as tips and advice for a successful career in factual tv.

Episode 2 features 'master caster' Faye Wheatley who has worked as casting producer on many hit TV shows from First Dates to Naked Attraction and Squid Games - the Challenge.

Tues 7 Feb 2023, 5.30pm - 7pm

The event will begin promptly at 5.30pm

At this Meet the Professionals event, you will gain an understanding of the different roles and career paths open to you.

There will be a panel discussion followed by an opportunity for networking with the speakers in an online Q&A session.

The content of the talks will cover:

• The speakers background – degree studied and further training completed
• An overview of their current role, its challenges and the reason they enjoy it
• Their career progression to date (including what sparked their initial interest in the field)
• How they started out – where they gained experience and what they did at University
• Their views on the skills and personal qualities required for success
• Any hints and tips for students interested in developing a career in the area

Our panellist include:

• Darcey Edkins - Journalist at Freeda UK
• Ikaba Koyi - Reporter & Producer at BBC World (contractor)
• Suzie Samant - Creative Consultant
• Rachel Duffy - Social Media Editor at The Telegraph
• Simon Thomas - Senior Motion Graphics

Sign up here: https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/students/events/detail/2801273

Sign up as a freelancer to a roster for projects

The Creative Industries Council (CIC) is a forum of government, creative businesses and other creative organisations.

Job profiles and information on the routes in to the games industry.

Library Search -- Be a freelance writer [electronic resource] / Susan White. (warwick.ac.uk)

Library Search -- No contacts? no problem! how to pitch and sell a freelance feature / Catherine Quinn. (warwick.ac.uk)

Library Search -- Go freelance : How to succeed at being your own boss / Bloomsbury Publishing. (warwick.ac.uk)

GamesIndustry.biz Academy guides to finding games industry jobs in all sectors, from game design to journalism to games PR and more

Want to start or develop your film exhibition career? Read about the types of roles available across the sector in this guide from the Independent Cinema Office.

Production and media jobs board

Careers blog post from Hannah Williams, UK Casting Specialist for Backstage

Career advice and self-development articles to help you find your feet in the creative world.

Events, activities and resources for graduates looking to make the leap from student to professional developer

PDF from Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust

Article from Backstage

Online portfolios for performers, artists and designers

Broadcast Engineer & Technician jobs

Helping creative companies find, track and develop diverse talent

PDF a guide for games writers and those who work with them

Coventry & Warwickshire has a globally significant gaming cluster which is one of the largest in the UK

The world's largest game creation event taking place around the globe

Resource for people who make and sell games

A kit to starting out in the journalism industry

Developed in partnership with Channel 4’s News and Current Affairs Team

Writing portfolio six step guidance

Article on Backstage

Writers groups, writing exercises, awards and fellowships

Playwright Simon Stephens talks to some of the world's leading playwrights about their lives, their work, and their relationships with the Royal Court

Free online course exploring the key concepts and fundamental principles involved in the process of screenwriting

Developing and championing new and experienced writing talent across the UK

Report is based on research amongst successful performing and creative arts practitioners to learn what helped or hindered them in their portfolio career trajectories

Professional development opportunities, events and support for directors

Extras casting agency for UK and Ireland

Video from Actors Anonymous UK

Videos from employees at the National Theatre offering an insight into their careers

Membership organisation offering on-going professional development for actors in the UK

Professional development organisation for actors

Pursuing inclusion, diversity, awareness and opportunity within the VFX, Animation & Games industries

Technology Bursary and TV Production and Journalism Bursary

Intensive training day run by industry professionals offering training in how to be a top Floor Runner in the film and television industry

Connecting film & TV industry professionals

Information for TV freelancers

Presenter jobs, voice-over auditions and TV & radio broadcasting vacancies

Apprenticeships, training schemes, work experience opportunities, events and industry talent schemes from Channel 4

Jobs in broadcast TV

Guidance and advice for anyone wanting to start a career in TV or Film

Jobs platform for cast, crew and creative professionals

Database for international production companies, services and crew

Source for business information about the British TV Industry

Get a foot in the door and experience what it's like to work for the BBC

A hub for inspirational career advice from the very best in film, games and television

The MAMA Youth Project recruits, trains and nurtures young people between 18-25 years of age from under-represented groups or with limited educational or employment opportunities to enter the TV and media industry.

Educational charity promoting the art and science of television

Even in the age of online casting platforms like Backstage, the acting CV is often your chance to make a great first impression to casting directors (CDs) and get into the audition room. From Backstage.

An actor’s CV is completely different to any other CV that you may use to get a ‘normal’ day to day job. From Actor Hub.

Find out how you can use Twitter to network, gather information and ultimately get ahead in the graduate job hunt. From TARGETjobs.

A well-made video CV is an effective way to let your personality shine and impress recruiters. From Prospects.

Develop skills for working in screen industries