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Access Film Traineeship

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Are you a disabled filmmaker?

  • Are you at an entry or early stage of your career?

  • Do you live in North East England?

  • Do you want to become self-employed, and need some help?


Beacon Films has partnered with Great North Museum, Hancock and SAMEE to offer:

  • 40 hours of guaranteed paid filmmaking work.

  • 5 hours of film industry mentoring to help you get more work.

  • 1 year of one-to-one mentoring to help grow your business.


Three steps to apply.

  1. Download and read the application pack (Easy Read)

Download Here

2. Make your application film, using the instructions in the application pack.

3. Fill in the application form, and include a link to your application film.

Application Form

Want to talk to someone? Contact Will at will@beaconfilms.org.uk or call the office on 0191 580 7000

A picture with Supported by written at the top. 3 logos are displayed. The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, the Community Foundation and Sir James Knott Trust.
Will Sadler