Beacon Films CIC

Beacon Films CIC Beacon Films CIC supports the talents and creativity of disabled and neurodivergent filmmakers and exhibitors.

Beacon Films is a multi-award winning production company of disabled, autistic and neurodivergent filmmakers. Our unique approach leads to films that are as memorable and entertaining as they are informative and awareness-raising. Through our training, we enable learning disabled, disabled, autistic and neurodivergent people to discover and develop filmmaking skills and talents. Working alongside

industry mentors, our most experienced filmmakers take part in professional commissions, working with clients and creative partner agencies to produce outstanding work that is shown all over the world.

Are you a disabled filmmaker?▶️ Are you at an entry stage of your career?▶️ Do you live in North East England?▶️ Do you ...
28/10/2025

Are you a disabled filmmaker?
▶️ Are you at an entry stage of your career?
▶️ Do you live in North East England?
▶️ Do you want to become self-employed, and need some help?

Beacon Films has partnered with Great North Museum: Hancock and SAMEE to offer:

▶️ 40 hours of guaranteed paid filmmaking work.
▶️ 5 hours of film industry mentoring to help you get more work.
▶️ 1 year of one-to-one mentoring to help grow your business.

How to find out more and apply.
▶️ Visit beaconfilms.org.uk/traineeship
▶️ Sign up to our open afternoon or online information session (optional)
▶️ Download and read the application pack (PDF / Easy Read)
▶️ Make your application film, using the instructions in the application pack.
▶️ Fill in the application form, and include a link to your application film.

Find out more here!
https://www.beaconfilms.org.uk/content/traineeship

Supporting disabled and neurodivergent creatives to take the next steps in their screen career

Are you a film, TV, or video production creative who is passionate about helping others succeed? Beacon Films is looking...
24/09/2025

Are you a film, TV, or video production creative who is passionate about helping others succeed? Beacon Films is looking for a Screen Goals Mentor to support emerging Deaf, disabled, and/or neurodivergent screen creatives in North East England.

Your role will be to help our filmmakers to identify and work towards their film, TV or video production-related goals.

➡️ 2 days per week
➡️ 6 months initial contract
➡️ North East England-based
➡️ Minimum of 3 years experience in film, TV and/or video production required

Supporting disabled and neurodivergent creatives to take the next steps in their screen career

Hello everyone. Focus Forward is a new project for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creatives who work - or want to wor...
06/09/2025

Hello everyone. Focus Forward is a new project for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creatives who work - or want to work - in film, TV or video production.

Our opening event will feature the amazing director: Owen Tooth and writer: Amanda Graham who will be interviewed by Sarah Leigh of Inclusivity Films and tell us the most valuable lessons of their career so far.

It is taking place on Tuesday 30th September 2025, between 1.30-2.30

Find out more about our opening event, and all other things Focus Forward by clicking the link!

The next 2 monthly events are:
- An introduction to self-employment, with SAMEE (October)
- Telling a client about your access requirements, with Ellie Page (November)

At this FREE online event, Sarah Leigh (Inclusivity Films) will be joined by director: Owen Tooth and writer: Amanda Graham to reveal the most valuable lessons from their careers so far.

People from all ages and experience took part in our 'Making Creativity Works' programme.
05/09/2025

People from all ages and experience took part in our 'Making Creativity Works' programme.

'Making Creativity Works' students shot, directed and edited their own short films throughout the programme.
04/09/2025

'Making Creativity Works' students shot, directed and edited their own short films throughout the programme.

The whole of the 'Making Creativity Works' project was delivered at the ITV studios in Gateshead.
03/09/2025

The whole of the 'Making Creativity Works' project was delivered at the ITV studios in Gateshead.

Students ate 'Making Creativity Works' learn the basics of filmmaking. Here's Katelyn recording sound. 🎤
02/09/2025

Students ate 'Making Creativity Works' learn the basics of filmmaking. Here's Katelyn recording sound. 🎤

More behind the scenes photos, this week, 'Making Creativity Works'. A project funded by the North of the tyne Authority...
01/09/2025

More behind the scenes photos, this week, 'Making Creativity Works'. A project funded by the North of the tyne Authority and delivered along side ITV Signpost in Gateshead.

Animation is always popular at Focus First.
29/08/2025

Animation is always popular at Focus First.

Behind the scenes at Focus First.
28/08/2025

Behind the scenes at Focus First.

Behind the scenes at Focus First. A hive a creativity!
27/08/2025

Behind the scenes at Focus First. A hive a creativity!

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Beacon Films is a multi-award winning production company of filmmakers with learning difficulties, autism and additional needs. Our unique approach leads to films that are as memorable and entertaining as they are informative and awareness-raising. Through our training, we enable people with learning difficulties and autism to discover and develop filmmaking skills and talents. Working alongside industry mentors, our most experienced filmmakers take part in professional commissions, working with clients and creative partner agencies to produce outstanding work that is shown all over the world.