In recent years, the English Regions have seen a significant rise in production activity—from Wicked and Mission: Impossible to Bridgerton and Black Mirror. While the industry as a whole has faced its share of disruption, uncertainty, and change, this growth outside London has also opened up exciting new opportunities for people from all backgrounds to step into screen careers.
With more productions filming in the regions, major studio developments underway, and a renewed focus on tackling skills shortages, the industry is evolving—and it’s closer to home than ever before. At Filming in England, we’re committed to making these opportunities more visible, more accessible, and open to all.
Working nationally, our Crewing Team is dedicated to supporting both new entrants and educational organisations in exploring career opportunities within the screen industry. We’re proud to work in partnership with ScreenSkills—the UK’s national body for screen sector skills—as well as the regional BFI Skills Clusters, to help create a more inclusive and accessible industry for all.
Are you working with individuals who are studying or interested in Film & TV? That’s fantastic—but we’re also keen to reach those with skills and passions in other areas too. Subjects like Maths, English, Art, Geography, and Crafts can all provide valuable pathways into the screen sector.
Whether you’re part of a college, school, youth group, university, or skills-focused network, here’s how we can support you:
Virtual career talks tailored to Film & TV
Personalised career advice and CV feedback
Informative resources outlining wider industry support and first-step opportunities
A friendly point of contact for ongoing industry insight
Potential opportunities for in-person sessions or events
Get in touch with our Crewing Team to find out how we can help open doors into the industry.
📧 crewservice@filminginengland.co.uk
Our Crewing Team are committed to building a guidance centre of career resources to aid new entrants progress in Film & TV.
How can new entrants make their first steps in film and TV?
We asked attendees at our Bristol Industry Mixer for their valuable advice on what matters most when paving your way in film and tv. Hear what they had to say below!