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Prime Video Production Academy

Prime Video Production Academy

OVERVIEW

Are you ready to take on your first big Industry role?

If you are committed to working in the film and television industry, have brilliant organisation skills and want to work in production management, then this is the opportunity for you. Get paid as you learn!

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"We are thrilled to be playing our part in nurturing and diversifying the next generation of TV and film talent. This is the best-in-class training and placement programme where you can kickstart your careers."

Tara Erer
Head of Northern Europe Originals at Amazon MGM Studios

“The Prime Academy opened doors I never imagined I'd have access to. The exceptional training and supportive placements launched me into employment straight after graduation as a PC on Clarkson’s Farm!” 

Martina
Year Two Apprentice

"It has given me access to opportunities and contacts that I would never have had without it. Even after graduating I feel supported in navigating the industry and building new connections, and have since been working on several brilliant projects at Mindhouse Productions." 

Seb
Year Two Apprentice

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The Prime Video Production Academy Apprenticeship delivered by the National Film and Television School has places for eight people based in Beaconsfield (London) or the North on the Level 4 Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship.

The 8 Apprenticeship participants will:

  • Be given a 15-month contract of employment with the NFTS to complete the apprenticeship
  • Gain hands on skills, knowledge and experience from experts in the industry
  • Work on some of the biggest unscripted TV productions currently being made in the UK for Prime Video or by trusted partners
  • Learn key Production Management skills and apply this in the workplace
  • Access training and support from the NFTS, which is widely regarded to be one of the top film schools in the world
  • Be awarded a Level 4 Junior Production Coordinator apprenticeship (comparable to a Higher National Certificate (HNC)) on successful completion of the programme

We especially encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented, including people from racially diverse backgrounds, disabled individuals and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We are committed to providing support and accommodations for individuals with accessibility or adjustment needs at every stage of the application process. 

About the scheme: In 2022 Prime Video announced Prime Video Pathway (PVP), a first-of-its-kind, multifaceted £10million training initiative designed to open up access to jobs in the TV and film industry across the UK. The Prime Video Academy is one of the key initiatives of PVP and is fully funded by Prime Video. Prime Video has a flagship collaboration with the UK’s leading TV and film school, the National Film & Television School and works closely with the NFTS to help support the apprentices with placements, training and connections.
 

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Check out this behind the scenes look at last year’s Prime Video Apprenticeship

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Seb: Production Coordinator Apprentice

Seb talks about his rewarding and educational placement working as Production Coordinator at Roast Beef Productions, as well as his experience on the apprenticeship.

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Evanna and Zoe: Production Coordinator Apprentices

Evanna and Zoe have been working with the production management teams at Louis Theroux’s incredible production company Mindhouse.

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Eugenia: Production Assistant trainee

Eugenia had a brilliant placement working with Voltage TV as a Production Assistant as part of the Prime Video Craft Academy.

Selection Process

Stage 1

The National Film and Television School will read all eligible applications and decide on a shortlist.
We will be looking for applicants who show a level of commitment, passion and skills from past experiences. Please give details of interests or other activities you have done that would be an asset in the Film and TV industry. Transferable skills are important, as is any extra curricular work – e.g., work with charities, on social media and independent content producing.

Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via email. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to provide individual feedback at this point.

Before being approved for attendance at the selection workshop, applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship, and of their Maths and English qualifications.

Stage 2

Up to 20 applicants will be shortlisted to attend a selection workshop which will take place in person on the 6th and 7th November 2025 hosted at The National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield. Please don’t apply for the apprenticeship if you are not available on these dates. You will be notified by 17th October if you have progressed to this stage. Bursaries are available to help those in need of financial support to meet the out-of-pocket travel and accommodation expenses of attending the workshop.


The selection workshop will involve learning about the Film and TV industry, participating in practical workshops and an interview.

After the selection workshop, the NFTS will write to all candidates to advise them of the outcome by the end of November. Unsuccessful candidates who attend the selection workshop will receive individual feedback.

Apprenticeship contracts will commence on 7th January 2026, with in-person training beginning at Beaconsfield on 12th January 2026.  All contracts will run through to 31st March 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please make every attempt to attend one of our briefing sessions – our online open days are listed on our events page – as this will probably answer most of your questions, help you understand the process and give you a better chance of being successful.

Q: When is the closing date for applications?
A: 17th September 2025.

Q: What happens if I apply after the deadline has closed? 
A: Your application will not be considered. This opportunity is open for applications for six weeks and no late applications will be considered.

Q: When will I hear back about my application? 
A: All applicants will be contacted to let them know whether or not they have progressed to the second round by the 17th of October.

Q: When will the interviews take place? 
A: Interviews will take place as part of the two-day selection workshop on 6th–7th November.

Q: Where will the selection workshop and interviews take place? 
A: They will be at the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield.

Q: What happens if I am successful in my application, but I don’t live near where the productions are taking place or the training course? 
A: You need to be located – or relocate – to be near to the NFTS in Beaconsfield to benefit fully from the apprenticeship on offer. You may need to commute or even move away from home temporarily to work on production. We are offering bursaries for candidates from Leeds, Manchester and surrounding areas, to support with accommodation costs to attend the initial training in Beaconsfield.

Q: If I relocate will the programme support with relocation fees or housing? 
A: We are unable to support with relocation fees or housing, so you will need to be able to be based a commutable distance from Beaconsfield (London). The exception is for candidates from Leeds/Manchester and surrounding areas who apply for a bursary to enable them to train at the NFTS in Beaconsfield, before returning to their home town for placements. If you would like to apply for this bursary, please include this in your cover letter.

Production takes place all over the UK, so apprentices should be prepared to commute or temporarily relocate at points during their apprenticeship. We will do our best to minimise the need for travel and will aim to find you placements near home in the first instance. Apprentices will often be expected to travel to work at offices and studios within the M25 – you must be able to do this from your home address for early morning starts. If temporary relocation is necessary to work on a production, we will consider requests for bursaries to support apprentices as needed.

Q: Which productions will I get to work on?
A: Due to the nature of production, it isn’t possible to confirm which productions apprentices will work on in advance or where they will be based. Production takes place all over the UK so apprentices should be prepared to commute or temporarily relocate at points during their apprenticeship. We will do our best to minimise the need for travel and will aim to find you placements near home in the first instance. If temporary relocation is necessary, we will consider requests for bursaries to support apprentices as needed. 

Q: I’ve seen that the apprenticeship is for people who want to work in unscripted television. What does that mean?
A: Unscripted television includes reality TV, documentaries, game shows and factual entertainment. This includes shows such as Clarkson’s Farm, 007: Road to a Million, and All or Nothing, where the content is based on real people, events, or spontaneous interactions rather than fictional stories. This is in contrast to scripted television, which would cover dramas such as The Rig, Citadel, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Q: What hours will I do? 
A: During training your weekly hours will be based on a standard 35-hour week. However, during production placements your standard hours will be 40 hours per week.

Q: If I’m busy or working on the dates of the selection workshop, can I still take part in this programme? 
A: No. Attendance on both days is a compulsory part of the process.

Q: I’m under 18, but I really want to start working, can I apply? 
A: Due to health and safety, all applicants must be 18 or over on or before 1st January 2026.

Q: Is this aimed at school/college/uni leavers only? 
A: While we have a minimum age of 18, there is no maximum age. We would welcome applications from those with transferrable skills who might be looking to move into the TV and Film industry.

Q: How long will the apprenticeship last? 
A: The apprenticeship lasts for 15 months. You will be on a full-time contract for the duration of the apprenticeship, so you will need to be available to work and study for the whole period and you are not expected to take on outside work.

Q: What's the pay? 
A: You will be paid a salary of £28,000 before tax.

Q: If I am successful, when will I start? 
A: The start date will be 7th January 2026

Q: Will I be eligible for holiday leave? 
A: As an employee of the National Film and Television School, you will receive 20 days of paid leave per year plus bank holidays. When you can take it will need to be negotiated and agreed in advance.

Q: Do I need to have a driving licence? 
A: No, you do not need a driving licence to apply for this scheme. 

Q: I know I want to be a Director/Screenwriter, is this the right thing for me? I want to work in editorial roles – e.g., Researcher, is this the right course for me? 
A: No, this is only for people who want to work in Production Management.

Q: I’m already working in my chosen specialism, is this the right thing for me? 
A: This is a foundation training scheme. If you’re already working in Production Management, this is not the right scheme for you.

Q: The website says that you welcome applications from historically excluded groups. What does that mean? 
A: The under-represented groups we look at primarily relate to the protected characteristics as defined in the UK Equality Act 2010. You should use the following list as a guide for what areas of historically excluded groups we are seeking to address: 

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation

In addition to the protected characteristics recognised by the Act, the NFTS also seeks to address historically excluded groups in the following areas:

  • Regional participation
  • Socio-economic inclusion
  • Caring responsibilities

Q: What adjustment and accessibility support is available? 
A: We aim to support the needs of our deaf, disabled and neurodivergent applicants and will work with the individual(s) on a case-by-case basis to determine their needs. In the past we have made provisions which have included: additional support with the application process and providing external support during the apprenticeship.

Q: What work is involved in “passing/qualifying” for an apprenticeship? 
A: During the apprenticeship, you will have to complete a range of assignments to demonstrate that you have developed the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours outlined in the Standard. During the last three months of the apprenticeship, you will undertake a production project as part of your End Point Assessment. You will need to document your project and write a report at the end. The training will prepare you for this, and you will receive ongoing mentoring support throughout the apprenticeship. Once the project is concluded, you will write a report and be assessed in a presentation and discussion.

Q: What happens at the end of apprenticeship? 
A: Upon completion of the programme, the NFTS and Prime Video will work with the individual participants to plan and support their next steps. And, of course, you will have built valuable connections and gained skills and experience that are very much in demand in the industry. We can’t guarantee you will be offered further work. 

Q: Will I be supported throughout the programme?
A: Yes, you will be fully supported throughout the programme. The Prime Video Production Academy Manager, at the NFTS, will be available to offer guidance, support and advice to the apprentices. You will also receive support from our expert tutors. Additionally, the NFTS will coordinate each apprentice’s placement on TV productions to ensure a valuable and inclusive learning experience.

Q: Can I apply for an apprenticeship as an international student?
A: Yes, although apprentices must live and be eligible to work in the UK. Applicants born overseas but who live in the UK must meet additional eligibility criteria which can be found on the Department for Education website.

Q: Am I eligible for an apprenticeship?
A: Due to government apprenticeship funding rules, you will not be eligible for an apprenticeship if:

  • You are resident in the United Kingdom on a student visa (although there are exceptions to this)
  • Are in the United Kingdom on holiday, with or without a visa
  • Have overstayed your immigration or visitor visa
  • Are a family member of a person granted a student visa, have been given immigration permission to stay in the UK and have not been ordinarily resident in the UK for the previous three years on the first day of learning
  • Are ordinarily resident in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man, unless you are also ordinarily resident within England
  • Have a biometric residence permit or residence permit imposing a study prohibition or restriction on the individual.

If you unsure about the criteria listed below, please contact us on  primeacademy@nfts.co.uk

Q: How many days will I get to study?
A: At least 20% of your time on the apprenticeship will be spent studying towards your End Point Assessment. This could be in the form of block release, virtual or face to face.

Q: Are you running the Prime Video Craft Academy Traineeship this year?
A: The NFTS/Prime Video Craft Academy has run for three years as part of the Prime Video Pathway (PVP), delivering best-in-class training and placements for 71 trainees and apprentices. Building on participant feedback and the industry needs, moving forward we will be focusing on our pioneering flexi-apprenticeship (Level 4 Junior Production Co-ordinator) only, which equips learners with the skills to coordinate shoots, manage logistics, and keep productions running smoothly from pre-production to post.

If you have any further questions, please contact  
 primeacademy@nfts.co.uk