Access NFTS
Access NFTS is the Outreach and Inclusion programme from the National Film and Television School. The programme is designed and delivered to encourage and support people wanting to follow a career path into our industry.
Whether you are already interested in film, TV and games, or you haven’t yet discovered the world of opportunities behind the camera — we want to work with you!
We believe a career in this industry can be a reality for anyone, regardless of background, experience or circumstance. Whether you are leaving education, or looking for a career change, Access NFTS is here to help you explore your options and realise your potential.
A full list of events and opportunities will be released before the 31st July, covering the full 24/25 academic year. In the meantime do check back here or join our mailing list to be kept up to date!
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Access NFTS is open to those aged 18 and over, with a range of career related activities to support our local schools and colleges.
We want to work with people already interested in a career in the industry, as well as those wanting to discover what opportunities are available to them. It is important to us that, through this programme, we are creating opportunities for groups traditionally under-represented in both higher education and the film, TV and games industry. This includes priorities based on:
Age | Disability | Gender | Ethnicity | Sexual orientation | Location in the UK | Socio-economic status | Care experience
Access NFTS is designed to increase opportunities and access for the next generation of film, TV and games creatives. We also support work which improves diversity and inclusion within the NFTS community.
The programmes we offer are continually evaluated to meet the following objectives:
- Raise aspirations of those interested in the film, TV and games industry
- Increase knowledge of careers, and their relevant pathways, within the industry
- Teach and develop skills relevant to the film, TV and games industry
- Enhance awareness of financial, mental health, disability and general student support available within the NFTS and wider industry
- Increase awareness of the NFTS
- Widen participation and diversity of engagement, applications, and intake at the NFTS
- Improve knowledge of the accessibility of Higher Education/Film School, as well as the inclusivity of the film, TV and games industry overall
On Set events below are introductory sessions for anyone wanting to discover more about the wide range of potential career opportunities behind the camera.
All below events are based at NFTS Studios, Beaconsfield, and are free of charge.
To register your interest in any of our events please complete the form via the link below:
OUTREACH REGISTRATION FORM
(google forms document)
ENGAGE
Session - 2 hours | Capacity - 30
These visits include a campus and facilities tour, film screening, Q&A panel and industry overview. Attendees will meet current students working toward their chosen careers, and get to see some of their work on the big screen. 2 Sessions per day
Times Morning 09:30-12:30 | Afternoon 13:00 - 15:00
Dates Oct 10 | Dec 5 | Mar 13 | May 15 | Jul 17
INFORM
Session - 5 hours | Capacity - 25
These visits include a campus and facilities tour, career overview, plus hands-on workshops designed and delivered by current NFTS students. Each workshop has a different theme and aims to develop skills and knowledge in different career areas. Workshop areas are subject to availability, and will be confirmed before each event.
Times 09:30 - 14:30
Dates Oct 31 | Nov 21 | Dec 10 | Feb 20 | Apr 22 | Jun 19
On Set events below are more hands-on, interactive sessions that offer a deeper insight and provide practical skills transferable to a career within the film, TV and games industry.
INSPIRE
Session - 1 day | Capacity - 30
These weekend events showcase a specific career area through a mix of talks, presentations, screenings and workshops. An opportunity to put what you’ve learnt into practice, and experience your potential career behind the camera.
Times 10:00 - 17:00
Dates* Sep 28 | Oct 26 | Nov 30 | Dec 7 | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 19 | May 31 | Jun 21 | Jul 19
Travel bursaries may be available for all on set events If finance/travel creates a barrier for attendance, please contact us to discuss further
*career areas will be confirmed throughout the year
On Location events are designed with a broad scope, these sessions have something to offer whether you’re at school, college, university or whether you’re still exploring your interest.
Best of all — we are bringing these sessions to a town, or city near you!
To register your interest in any of our events please complete the form via the link below:
OUTREACH REGISTRATION FORM
(google forms document)
REGIONAL TOUR
A collaboration between all of the NFTS hubs, we offer a range of presentations and interactive workshops which focus on different career areas.
Our hubs are located across the UK in Cardiff (NFTS Cymru), Glasgow (NFTS Scotland), and Leeds (NFTS Leeds).
With events running over 2-3 consecutive days, we offer programs to local universities, colleges or community organisations that work with people interested in the film, TV and games industry. These FREE sessions run anywhere from 30 mins to 2 hours in length depending on the venue, subject matter and numbers of attendees involved.
We also run public events in a central location, open for anyone and everyone to attend.
You will also find us at the Miraban Festival in December.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Each year we attend the Pinewood Futures Festival and both the Bucks Skills and Confident Futures shows to promote careers behind the camera.
We also support schools in Buckinghamshire in their careers education through events at the NFTS and attending careers activity within the schools. If you are a state secondary school in Buckinghamshire (with a sixth form) or a college please send us details of your career events on outreach@nfts.co.uk
Our Heads of Department at the NFTS are some of the most talented and respected creatives in the film, TV and games industry and they want to meet you!
The events below can be delivered in person or online.
To register your interest in any of our events please complete the form via the link below:
OUTREACH REGISTRATION FORM
(google forms document)
INSIGHT
We want to engage was as many people as possible, but as a small team we can get to everyone! So we will be offering online sessions that will both inform about creative careers behind the camera, but also give you the opportunity to ask our students and/or alumni any related questions you have about our industry, our careers or our school!
These 1 hour informal early evening sessions will each be focused on a different career with a different guest each time talking to our Head of Outreach about their pathway and experience.
Times 17:00 - 18:00
Dates* Sep 18 | Oct 16 | Nov 20 | Dec 18 | Jan 15 | Feb 19 | Mar 19 | Apr 23 | May 21 | Jun 18 | Jul 16
TALKING HEADS
Our Heads of Department at the NFTS are some of the most talented and respected creatives in the film, TV and games industry — and they want to meet you !
Bringing with them decades of knowledge and experience, these exclusive and intimate sessions allow our experts to share their wisdom and for you to ask your own burning questions. They will be covering anything from the basic mechanics of their roles, to what they see as the future of their industry and sharing their tips and advice about getting started.
Each Sessions will feature a different amazing department head
Time 17:30 - 18:30
Dates* Sep 24 | Oct 29 | Nov 26 | Feb 25 | Mar 25 | Apr 29 | May 27 | June 24
*career areas will be confirmed throughout the year
Access NFTS: Summer Sessions are back again for 2024 but look a little different!
After an incredible programme in 2023 we are back, with a few changes, with our Summer Sessions 2024 programme!
This time around we are running workshops between the 1st and 30th of August. Each week we will have different sessions all run by NFTS students. Each session will focus on a different career area, behind the camera, across the Film, TV and Games industry. Attendees will find out about the different roles, skills and responsibilities and take part in fun activities.
This year we are offering 4 different sets of events, each for a specific age group. They are:
- Engage | For those aged 11-15 | Morning Sessions | 09:30-12:30
- Inform | For those aged 16-19 | Afternoon Sessions | 13:30-16:30
- Inspire | For those aged 18 and over | All Day Sessions | 10:00-17:00
- Insight | Virtual Sessions for all ages
For full information and to apply for places, go to our dedicated Summer Session page
For more information on Access NFTS, please contact Head of Outreach, Joe Bradbury-Walters at outreach@nfts.co.uk
Want to find out more?
If you wish to hear more about any of our Outreach events, register your interest to receive updates as they are released, and be informed when booking opens, using the link below. (Google form).