Netflix And The National Film And Television School Launch New Programme Of Events To Improve Access To Creative Careers Across The UK

Netflix and the National Film and Television School (NFTS) are to partner on the School’s Access NFTS Programme, an initiative designed to increase opportunities and access for the next generation of state educated film, TV and games creatives.

Access NFTS has been running for over five years and, with the support of Netflix, will see more than 60 events rolled out across 2025. The events are designed to engage, inform, and encourage young people from all walks of life to explore careers in film, television, and games, helping to widen access to the screen industries.

Participants arrive for the first Access NFTS x Netflix event at the Showroom Workstation in Sheffield

The programme will feature a range of workshops and events, including tours of the NFTS campus in Beaconsfield, hands-on sessions exploring various roles in film, TV, and games, and opportunities for participants to gain valuable insights into working in these dynamic industries. Access NFTS will also host a series of online sessions to offer insights into behind-the-camera roles and training opportunities at the School.

The partnership is launching today (2nd April) with an event at the Showroom Workstation in Sheffield, featuring a day of screenings, talks and practical workshops led by NFTS students and alumni. Access NFTS then will continue to be rolled out in key locations across the country, including Beaconsfield, Cardiff, Dundee, Great Yarmouth and Sunderland, with more to be announced. You can find out more about the programme here: nfts.co.uk/access-nfts.

Access NFTS builds on Netflix’s ongoing work to support young people into creative careers. Over the past two years, Netflix has partnered with the National Youth Theatre to deliver the IGNITE programme, a skills-building initiative supporting young people in the West Midlands, North East and London to break into the film and TV industries.

Anna Mallet, Vice President, Production, EMEA and the UK, Netflix said: “The UK is home to extraordinary talent, but we must make sure young people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to shine. We’re proud to support the National Film and Television School and be a part of the new Access NFTS programme to help aspiring creatives build the skills and experience they need to thrive in our creative industries.”

Jon Wardle, Director of the National Film and Television School, added: "At the NFTS, we are committed to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to explore careers in film, television, and games. Access NFTS has been running for several years with the goal of inspiring the next generation of creatives, and this new partnership with Netflix will allow us to expand our reach even further across the UK. We look forward to continuing our mission of widening access and opening more doors into the screen industries."

Ndrika Anyika, cinematographer, Netflix scholar and NFTS alumni, said: “NFTS and Netflix have provided me with opportunities, skills and network connections that have already proved invaluable. I feel so much more confident in my talent and more empowered to collaborate and bring other people’s stories to the screen.”

NFTS alumni L-R Geoffrey Badger, Isobel Harrop, Diva Rodriguez, Paul Carey, Ethan Jeffrey, Neeraja Raj and Ndrika Anyika