Train the Trainer - Working in Film & TV Session

Minghella Studios is hosting a Train the Trainer session on Friday 13 November, a workshop for teachers, lecturers and careers advisors on how to guide students into the film and TV industry. It runs from 10:00am to 12:00pm, so it's a morning thing rather than a full day.

The session covers three main areas: how the screen sector actually works, what kinds of jobs are out there, and how film studios operate. If you're in a role where you're advising students on their next steps, it's designed to give you a clearer picture of the industry so you can point them in the right direction.

It's run by Screen Berkshire, the BFI Berkshire Skills for Screen Cluster. The cluster formed in April 2023 and officially launched in October 2023, and it's led by Resource Productions CIC, the University of Reading, Shadowbox Studios Shinfield, Amazon MGM Studios and the Berkshire Film Office. Together they act as a bridge between local residents, freelance crew, training providers, studios, suppliers and content producers, working to identify skills gaps and develop pathways into employment. This session is part of that work, bringing that industry knowledge to the people who advise the next generation.

It's free for Berkshire educators, but you'll need to register with Resource Productions in advance to get a spot. The venue is Minghella Studios, University of Reading, Shinfield Rd, Whiteknights Rd, Reading, RG6 6BT, and it runs from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Friday 13 November.