Filmmaker Traineeship

Filmmaker Traineeship Job Description & Mentoring Info

Key Opportunity Details

• Role Aim: This traineeship is for a disabled entry/early career filmmaker.
• Location: You must be able to work in person in Newcastle in North East England.
• Eligibility: Candidates must be aged 16 or over and have the right to work in the U.K.. You should be someone who is not yet self-employed but is interested in becoming self-employed.
• Application Deadline: 9am, Wednesday 14th January 2026.
• Placement Start: The placement at Great North Museum is expected to start in April 2026.

The Paid Filmmaker Placement

• Work/Pay: You will receive 40 hours of guaranteed paid filmmaking work with Great North Museum, Hancock.
• The pay is £25.00 per hour.

Mentoring and Support
Business Mentoring

• Goal: To help you develop your filmmaking business
• Duration/Format: You will receive 50 hours of business mentoring over 1 year, delivered by SAMEE.
• Meetings: Mentoring will be 1 hour per week
• Help Provided: The mentoring will help you:
  • Register as self-employed when you are ready.
  • Plan what work you want to do.
  • Find help for filling in tax returns (if applicable).

Film, TV and Video Industry Mentoring (Screen Goals Mentor)

• Goal: To help you find work and opportunities in North East England’s film, TV, and video industry.
• Hours: You will receive 5 hours of mentoring.
• Help Provided: The mentor can:
• Introduce you to people who can help you or who are looking for a filmmaker.
• Give you feedback on film pitches or applications.

Other Help

• Beacon Films can help you apply for Access to Work if you need funding to cover access costs.
• They can also help you find people to advise you about telling benefit providers that you are being paid, if you receive benefits.