NI Film & Television Scene

11/10/2025

Ah, the legendary Diane Keaton has passed away, aged 79 🥺

As Annie Hall would say, ‘La-di-da, la-di-da, la la’

RIP

https://people.com/diane-keaton-dead-oscar-winning-actress-dies-at-79-exclusive-8603118

08/10/2025

🎬 Looking to break into film or TV production?
Here’s an incredible opportunity from The Walt Disney Studios:

👉 Disney Crew Academy – Step onto Production
📍 Pinewood Studios / NFTS Beaconsfield
🗓️ 12th – 28th January (3-week paid program)
⏰ Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 12th October

This is a paid, hands-on training programme designed to give new talent real experience on a working production. If you’ve ever wanted to start a career behind the scenes in film or TV, this is a fantastic way to get your foot in the door with one of the biggest names in entertainment.

🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eD4EKH6W

04/10/2025

APPLICATIONS TO VOLUNTEER WITH US ARE OPEN NOW! - LINK IN BIO

DEADLINE 6TH OCTOBER

Volunteers are a critical part of the festival team, being the front face of the festival & ensuring the smooth running of events.

If you love film, are friendly & enthusiastic & enjoy being part of a team, apply now!

Please note that we can only accept applications from those who are 18+

03/10/2025

PAID Production Internship (Belfast)
6 x month contract

STELLIFY MEDIA, the producers of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, FLINCH!, TITANIC SINKS TONIGHT and BLIND DATE is looking for its next Production Intern.
You don’t need to have prior experience or a degree—what matters is your passion for TV, energy, and drive to learn. With strong mentorship and support from industry professionals, this is your opportunity to start your career in television.

You’ll be joining an ambitious yet down to earth team, where support, collaboration and shared success are at the heart of what we do.
You’ll be given the opportunity to gain experience in and be an important part of the entire production process.

Open to anyone over 18 and living in Northern Ireland
Full-time paid role
Belfast office based
Starting November 2025 for 6 months
Application deadline: 10am on Monday 20th October 2025

Stellify Media are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Unfortunately, if you are not able to meet the eligibility criteria you will be unable to continue with your application.
We are unable to accept applications from those on student visas and/or those requiring sponsorship.

So, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in TV then APPLY TODAY by sending a covering letter and CV to [email protected]

27/09/2025

All Spring Media Limited
🚀 FREE Broadcast Technical Assistants Skills Bootcamp 🎥🔧

📅 Dates: 3 – 14 Nov 2025
📍 Location: Sky Studios Elstree
💸 Cost: FREE (fully funded by UK Gov / Bucks Council)
📝 Apply between: 22 Sept – 17 Oct

Step into the fast-paced world of live production, TV & digital media with this free 2-week, in-person bootcamp. Perfect for:
✨ New entrants to broadcast/media tech
✨ Early-career engineers/technicians
✨ Production pros wanting to understand the tech side
✨ IT professionals moving into broadcast/IP

What you’ll learn 👇
🎛 Broadcast chain fundamentals (pre-prod → playout)
🎤 Audio & video signals (SDI, HDMI, formats, loudness)
📹 Cameras & vision mixing
🖥️ Broadcast systems & infrastructure (routers, sync, racks)
🌐 IP networking for broadcast (PTP, Dante, SMPTE 2110)
💾 File-based workflows, metadata & automation
🛠️ Troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, signal tracing, fault reports)

💡 Plus: industry insights, pastoral support, alumni network & more.

👉 Eligibility: 19+, UK right to work, not in education/other funded training. No formal qualifications needed — just passion!

🔗 Applications open 22 Sept! Don’t miss this opportunity to train at one of the UK’s most advanced studio sites.

Link in comments 🔗👇

Follow our page Loving Your Work and join our inclusive tv/film community groups across platforms including our new LinkedIn group “TV AND FILM JOBS”.

22/09/2025

💥 Careers Event
Tuesday 14 October 2025, 10-3pm

⚡ Theme: Discover. Connect. Launch.

🎤 Hosted by BBC Northern Ireland in partnership with the CINE Scheme
Studio A, Blackstaff House, Belfast

Step Into Your Creative Future. Whether you're a student, graduate, freelancer,
or career explorer. This is your chance to dive into the world of media, broadcasting and production. Meet industry professionals, build your network,
and discover the tools to make your next big move. Come along for practical advice: Chat about freelancing, entry-level roles, workplace adjustments and CVs. Plus get hints and tips from those with lived experience of the industry.

👍 Book Now at https://lnkd.in/ebWBKq5k

16/09/2025

Such sad news today… what an icon.
RIP Robert Redford 💔

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/16/entertainment/robert-redford-death

11/09/2025

Grab this one with both hands… fantastic launch pad into the industry! 🎬🎬

🎬 Production Trainee Vacancy 🎬

Passionate about film & TV? Start your career behind the scenes with the CINE Programme as a Production Trainee, where you’ll be placed on professional productions across Northern Ireland, including from drama to feature films and large-scale TV.

No experience required — just enthusiasm & a willingness to learn!

👉 Apply by 26 Sept, 1pm: https://ow.ly/2Yns50WTIOI

05/09/2025

BBC (Sharing)

Apprenticeships for 2026 ✨

Next week we will welcome our 2025 Apprentices and I cannot wait to meet them!

There's nothing like being prepared though and we will soon begin the promotion of the apprenticeships for 2026! Ahead of applications opening in October, BBC Northern Ireland and the BBC Early Careers Team will be hosting an information webinar to help educate and inform anyone who may be keen to learn more about the apprenticeships offer before applying.

Webinar will take place on Tuesday 7th October 6-7pm online - get the date saved in your diary and the link will be available soon for registration.

For more on early careers at BBC go to the careers website - https://lnkd.in/et9SRSCn

10/08/2025

Budding Script Writers, read on…

Studio21’s 2025 Script Competition is Now Open 📣

Looking for a break in screenwriting? Studio21 is searching for the next hit micro-drama to captivate global audiences.

🔹 Series format: 2–5 minute episodes
🔹 Submit: First 3 episode scripts + full series treatment
🔹 Deadline: 17 September 2025

Find out more👉 https://ow.ly/xpLJ50WtlKH

25/07/2025

Northern Ireland Screen Autumn Networkshops are back!

Northern Ireland Screen is back with its popular Networkshops series this Autumn 2025 —workshops to help you level up your live-action fiction filmmaking skills.

📅 Sessions will be a mix of in-person and online, with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Starting in September, sessions will cover script development, team management, filming tips, and post-production.

Check out our website to find out more and grab your spot: https://northernirelandscreen.co.uk/skills/networkshops-

18/07/2025

It’s here! DreamBIG! 4 has landed and we’re looking for entry level talent interested in working in Children’s TV.

What is it?
ScreenSkill’s DreamBIG! in Children's TV is a trainee scheme that offers new entrants 3-6 month paid traineeships at leading UK production companies and animation studios.

What's on offer?
⚡ 3-6 month paid trainee placements
⚡ Extensive training
⚡ Mentoring
⚡ Networking & studio tours
⚡ Access to key talent managers

Where are the placements?

Live-Action
🎬 Particle 6
🎬 Ronin Films
🎬 Strike Global
🎬 Three Arrows Media

Animation
🎬 Blue Zoo
🎬 Paper Owl Films
🎬 Tiger Aspect
🎬 Wild Child Animation

Not sure where to start? 🤓
Join our info session on zoom to find out more about the programme:

Wed 23rd July: 12pm - 1pm
Wed 23rd July: 7pm - 8pm

Register here: 👇
https://lnkd.in/ekcKTnWu

How do I apply? 👇
For more information about the scheme and how to apply head to:
screenskills.com/dreambig

Key Dates:

Application deadline:
Monday 4th August at Noon

Interviews:
Monday 18th August - Friday 29th August

Programme start date:
Monday 29th September

👉 If you’re currently working in Children’s TV - please like, repost and share so that we can reach more brilliant talent currently underrepresented in our industry.

Got a question? Get in touch - [email protected]