Graduate Impact Report
Introducing the NFTS Graduate Impact Report 2025!
Trusted by the industry and recognised worldwide, NFTS alumni contribute across every stage of film and TV production and are vital contributors to the UK screen economy.
The NFTS is proud to share our third Graduate Impact Report, produced in partnership with OC&C Strategy Consultants, so you can see for yourself the extraordinary effect of the School and its role in sustaining and growing the UK’s world-leading screen industries.
Our graduates are not only industry-ready, they are industry-defining.
Jon Wardle (Director)
Impact At A Glance
This year's report was proudly launched on 6 October 2025 at the BFI Southbank, ahead of the 69th London Film Festival, where the work of over 200 alumni has been selected to showcase. Read the full story on the launch here.
...it is excellent to see that our continued investment has contributed to supporting the next generation of influential directors, producers, screenwriters and more.
Ian Murray, (Creative Industries Minister, DCMS)
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- 89% of graduates step into high-level roles within 12 months of completing training
- 90% of spend on film by the largest US studios involves NFTS graduates
- 33% of NFTS graduates come from diverse backgrounds - more than double the wider industry rate
- 74% of revenues of the UK's Top 20 box office hits and 78% of the Top 20 independent films feature an NFTS graduate in a key role
- 89% of all UK HETV spend has been on productions involving at least one NFTS graduate
Graduate Impact Report Launch Gallery
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
Pictures from our launch at the BFI on 7th October 2025.
THANK YOU!
As we launch our Graduate Impact Report, we’d like to extend our thanks for the generous support of our key partner sponsors and funders whose unwavering commitment powers everything we do at the NFTS: the BBC, Sky, Channel 4, Prime, ITV, UK Cinema Association, Film Distributors Association, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Office for Students and the BFI. To our many other partners, patrons, supporters and donors and to the generous trusts, foundations and individuals who have been with us for decades, your belief in our mission enables us to nurture talent, amplify voices, and strengthen the creative industries. We are profoundly grateful for your support, collaboration, and shared vision for what the next generation of storytellers can achieve.
Previous Report
Looking for the previous Graduate Impact Report?
Download the 2020 results here (PDF).