Access NFTS
Access NFTS is the Outreach and Inclusion programme from the National Film and Television School. Run in partnership with Netflix, the programme is designed and delivered to encourage and support young 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!
Visit our events page for a full list of current opportunities, and join our mailing list and be the first to hear about upcoming events and activities!
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Access NFTS, in partnership with Netflix, 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
These events are introductory sessions for anyone wanting to discover more about the wide range of potential career opportunities behind the camera.
There are events of all shapes and sizes in the Access NFTS programme. Visit our events page for a list of current opportunities, or join our mailing list and be the first to hear about upcoming events and activities!
INFORM
Experience: Entry Level | Duration: 5 hours | Capacity: 60 pax | Cost: FREE
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. These events are designed for group bookings ONLY
Upcoming Dates: October 14 | November 11 | November 20 | January 13 | February 10 | March 24 | May 12 | June 16 | July 14
INSPIRE
LOCATION: UK Wide | Experience: Entry Level | Duration: 1-2 Days | Capacity: 100 pax per day | Cost: FREE
The Access NFTS: Inspire events are designed to offer a deeper insight and provide skills, knowledge and inspiration for a career within the film, TV and games industry. Attendees will hear from NFTS students/graduates with links to the local area/region within a specific career area or role.
Through watching their work and hearing about their journey to where they are now, attendees will not only leave with knowledge and information, useful tips and advice from someone currently working in the industry, but hopefully also feel inspired to pursue a career in this industry themselves. There will also be small free interactive workshops available on the day for upto 20 people per session,
Upcoming Locations:
September | Great Yarmouth
October | Wolverhampton | Dundee
November | Nottingham | Grimsby & Skegness
December | Cardiff
January | Huddersfield
February | Manchester | Portsmouth & Isle of Wight
March | Hereford
April | Plymouth
May | Sevenoaks | Sunderland
June | Barrow in Furness
July | Ayr | Bristol
INSIGHT
Location: Online | Experience: Entry Level | Duration: 1 Hour | Cost: FREE
We want to meet with as many people as possible, but as a small team we can't get to everyone!
These online sessions are designed to both inform about creative careers behind the camera, and give you the opportunity to ask our students any related questions you have about our industry, our careers, or our school.
These informed sessions each focus on a different career area, with a different guest each sessions talking to our Head of Outreach about their pathway and experience.
These events take place from 6pm - 7.30pm online, and the focus of each session will be confirmed no later than 4 weeks in advance
Upcoming Dates :
Sept 10 | Oct 15 | Nov 12 | Nov 26 | Dec 10 | Jan 14 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | May 13 | Jun 10 | July 01 | July 15
In addition to our own events, we also support organised events. . We try to support as many as we can each year, prioritising those in areas of high deprivation, low participation in higher education and /or have a large global majority.
We are pleased to support the following events around the country:
ACS S.T.E.A.M
BBC Bitesize Roadshow
Bucks Skills Show
Bucks Confident Futures Show
Destination Expo Berkshire
Oxford Deaf Festival
Pinewood Futures Festival
Speakers for Schools Virtual Work Experience
Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival
UK Creative Festival
If you organise a large scale careers event that you would like us to support, please send all the details through to outreach@nfts.co.uk. Even if we are unable to attend we may be able to send resources, or help promote the event via our helpful resources page or through our regular newsletters.
COLLABORATION
We are also proud to support the following brilliant organisations with regular outreach activities and careers education support
Bookings have now closed for 2025
If you have any queries about our Summer Sessions programme, contact outreach@nfts.co.uk
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!
The Access NFTS: Insight events are introductory sessions designed for anyone wanting to discover more about the wide range of potential career opportunities behind the camera.
However, this year we have supercharged the Insight events for our brand new Summer Editions programme!
Event Details
Location: Online | Experience: Entry Level | Duration: 1.5 hour | Cost: FREE
We want to meet with as many people as possible, but as a small team we can’t get to everyone!
These online sessions are designed to both inform about creative careers behind the camera, and give you the opportunity to ask our students any related questions you have about our industry, our careers, or our school.
These interactive sessions each focus on a different career area, with a different guest each session running a specially adapted workshop that anyone can access, wherever you are in world!
To book your FREE place go to our booking site HERE
ON DEMAND
If you missed any of our previous Insight events, here is where you can watch them. These are the live recordings of the online sessions via Zoom, so be aware quality and format may vary.
Below are the most recent events that include transcripts Simply click on the links below to watch the sessions you are interested in.
Passcodes are included in case you are prompted to enter one.
Past Events by Career Focus and Date:
Marketing, Distribution, Sales, and Exhibition 23.07.25
Passcode: Ru&h3aW4
Directing Animation 18.06.25
Passcode: 3u+VWLWw
Directing and Producing Science and Natural History 17.06.25
Passcode: b8QXt^MP
Production Management 21.05.25
Passcode: YcDcA0+R
Producing 19.03.25
Passcode: v$7T0vC8
VFX (Visual Effects) 19.02.25
Passcode: ^t^y$9As
Sports Production 15.01.25 (Some Sound Issues during recording)
Passcode: #v3g!90F
Archive Recordings
We have a wealth of addiotnal recordings from past online events. Career areas covered include:
Directing Fiction | Production Design | Screenwriting | Film Studies, Programming & Curation
and we have special guests in conversation, including (Click on names for details of their work)
If you would like links to any of the above, or if there is a career area you would like us to cover in future Insight events, do get in touch at outreach@nfts.co.uk
For all upcoming Insight events go the to the tab above for dates, or alternatively go to our events page for all NFTS events.
For more information on Access NFTS, or how you can work with us, please contact the Head of Outreach, Joe Bradbury-Walters at outreach@nfts.co.uk.
- What is Access NFTS?
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Access NFTS is the Outreach and Inclusion programme from the National Film and Television School (NFTS). 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.
- Who is Access NFTS for?
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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.
- What does 'Outreach and Inclusion' mean?
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It is important to us that we are creating opportunities for under-represented groups in both higher education and the film, TV and games industry. This includes priorities based on:
Age | (Dis)ability | Gender | Sexual orientation | Location in the UK | Socio-economic status | Care experienced
Want to find out more?
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