Access NFTS

These events are introductory sessions for anyone wanting to discover more about the wide range of potential career opportunities behind the camera.

There are events of all shapes and sizes in the Access NFTS programme. Visit our events page for a list of current opportunities, or join our mailing list and be the first to hear about upcoming events and activiti

INFORM

Experience: Entry Level | Duration: 5 hours | Capacity: 60 pax | Age: 16+ | Cost: FREE

These visits include a campus and facilities tour, career overview, plus hands-on workshops designed and delivered by current NFTS students. Each workshop has a different theme and aims to develop skills and knowledge in different career areas. Workshop areas are subject to availability, and will be confirmed before each event.  These events are for group bookings ONLY, ideally suited for FE students, or community groups 

Upcoming Dates:  

June 16 | FULLY BOOKED

July 14 | FULLY BOOKED

Dates for 26/27 will be released soon 

INSPIRE 

LOCATION: UK Wide | Experience: Entry Level | Duration: 1-2 Days | Capacity: 100 pax per day | Age: 16+ | Cost: FREE

The Access NFTS: Inspire events are designed to offer a deeper insight and provide skills, knowledge and inspiration for a career within the film, TV and games industry. Attendees will hear from NFTS students/graduates with links to the local area/region within a specific career area or role.

Through watching their work and hearing about their journey to where they are now, attendees will not only leave with knowledge and information, useful tips and advice from someone currently working in the industry, but hopefully also feel inspired to pursue a career in this industry themselves. There will also be small free interactive workshops available on the day for upto 20 people per session,

Upcoming Locations: 

Dates for 26/27 will be released soon 

INSIGHT

Location: Online | Experience: Entry Level | Duration: 1 Hour | Age: Any (Under 16 must be supervised by an adult) | Cost: FREE

We want to meet with as many people as possible, but as a small team we can't get to everyone!

These online sessions are designed to both inform about creative careers behind the camera, and give you the opportunity to ask our students any related questions you have about our industry, our careers, or our school.

These informed sessions each focus on a different career area, with a different guest each sessions talking to our Head of Outreach about their pathway and experience. 

These events take place from 6pm - 7.30pm online, and the focus of each session will be confirmed approx. 4 weeks in advance
 

Upcoming Dates :  

There are no upcoming dates for this term. Please see the On Demand section of our page for recordings of previous Insight sessions

Dates for 26/27 will be released soon 

In addition to our own events, we also support large career focussed events. 

We are pleased to currently support the following events around the country:

• Bucks Skills Show (Stoke Mandeville)

• CarFest (Silverstone)

• Children's International Film Festival Hastings & Kingston 2026

• Confident Futures Show (Stoke Mandeville)

• Destination Expo Berkshire (Newbury)

• Destination Expo Berkshire (Reading)

• Pinewood Futures Festival (Pinewood Studios)

• Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival (

• UK Creative Festival

If you organise a large scale careers event that you would like us to support, please send all the details through to  outreach@nfts.co.uk. Even if we are unable to attend we may be able to send resources, or help promote the event via our helpful resources page or through our regular newsletters. 

COLLABORATION

We are also proud to support the following brilliant organisations with regular outreach activities and careers education support:

• Into Film

• London Screen Academy 

• Bridging Scholars 

We can also provide resources for the T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production. If you run this T Level Course, get in touch to find out about our Curriculum Resource Pack.

We are excited to announce the return of our popular Access NFTS Summer Sessions for 2026!

These FREE hands‑on sessions are open to young people aged 11–16 and will run throughout August at our Beaconsfield campus. Each week, participants can choose from a variety of 2‑hour workshops, each exploring a unique career pathway in the Film, TV and Games industries.

All sessions are delivered by current and former NFTS students, offering real insight into creative careers. This year’s programme is:

AUGUST 2026

AM Session 10:00 - 12:00 | PM Session 13:00 - 15:00

Date | Session | Career Area | Workshop Title

Click on the titles below for full workshop descriptions 

04 | AM | Animation | Animation Arcade

Animation Arcade: Bring Anything to Life!

Think animation is only for massive Hollywood studios? Think again! Anything around you can become the star of its own movie. In this fast-paced, high-energy workshop, you will dive into the secret rules of movement and jump straight into action with quick, addictive animation challenges.

The Animation Crash Course

Crack the code behind the famous "Animation Principles." You will learn the hidden tricks professional animators use to make characters look heavy, bouncy, fast, or alive in just a few frames.

Paper, Pencil & Flipbooks

Go old-school! With just a pencil and paper, you will sketch out rapid-fire sequences and watch your drawings spring to life right before your eyes.

The Play-Doh & Object Mashup

Grab Play-Doh, keys, coins, or whatever found objects are in your pockets. You will use stop-motion tricks to make everyday items crawl, shapeshift, and battle across the table.

Zero experience needed. Massive imagination required.

04 | PM | Screenwriting | Unleash Your Voice

Script Writers: Unleash Your Unique Voice!

Got a massive idea for a movie or TV show but worried it has "already been done before"? Here is the industry secret: every idea has been done, but it hasn't been done by you. In this workshop, you will unlock your unique creative voice, build unforgettable characters, and learn how to survive a real Hollywood writers' room.

Here is your production script:

Stage 1: The Voice Code & Character Blueprint

Crack your taste: Analyze your three favourite movies to map out your personal writing style.

The Wants vs. Needs formula: Give your main character an external mission (Want) and an internal life lesson (Need) to build a rock-solid story foundation.

Stage 2: The Obstacle Gauntlet (Collaboration Challenge!)

Pass the script: Design a character and pass them to the writer next to you

Survive the plot twists: Watch as others in the room throw bigger and crazier obstacles in your character's path.

Write the ending: Take your script back to decide if your character gets what they want, what they need, or absolute chaos!

Stage 3: The Writers' Room & Pitch Blitz

Team up: Form a mini writers' room

The random drop: Use random prompt cards to craft a high-stakes script together

Pitch the studio: Take the floor to pitch your finished story idea to the group before the final wrap.

No writing experience needed. Just bring your biggest ideas and your unique perspective.

04 | PM | Directing | Bringing Stories to Life

Directing Fiction | BRINGING STORIES TO LIFE

This practical workshop offers an introduction to the craft of directing for screen, exploring how directors use visual storytelling and performance to bring scenes to life.

Stage 1: The Director as Collaborator

Briefly discuss how directors work with cinematographers, production designers, costume designers, editors and other departments to bring a shared creative vision to life.

Stage 2: Visual Storytelling

Explore the fundamentals of cinematic storytelling through framing, shot selection, camera placement and basic shot listing. Discover how directors use visual choices to shape an audience's experience of a scene.

Stage 3: Working with Actors

Explore how directors approach working with actors, communicate ideas clearly, and create an environment where performances can thrive. Through practical exercises, you'll learn techniques for discussing character, objectives and emotion, helping actors bring a scene to life.

Stage 4: Direct a Scene

Put your new skills into practice by directing and filming a short scene, applying visual storytelling techniques, collaboration and actor direction in a hands-on exercise.

No directing experience required. Just bring your imagination, curiosity, and a notepad and pen.

06 | AM | Games Design | Hackathon

Game Design Hackathon

Forget code. Forget screens. The world’s best video games start with a pencil, a piece of paper, and an idea. In this high-energy workshop, you will step into the shoes of a game designer to build, hack, and completely break games from scratch.

Break the Rules

Take a game as simple as Tic-Tac-Toe, rewrite the rules, and test your new mechanics in real-time. You will fail fast, fix bugs on the fly, and discover what makes a game addictive.

Control the Player

In movies, directors control the camera. In games, players have absolute free will. You will map out the ultimate "Why" behind your choices and use physical blocks to subtly guide players through your environment.

The Lego Corruption Test

Build a mini world with exactly 20 Lego bricks and fuse it with the group's creations. Then, brace yourself. The instructor will corrupt a section of the game. If you can rip out the bugged piece without collapsing the entire structure, your team wins.

No software. No programming. Just pure tactical strategy.

06 | PM | Production Design | Set The Scene

Set the Scene: Movie Production Design

Ever wondered how a blank room becomes a spaceship, a haunted house, or a wizard’s dungeon? That is the magic of Production Design. In this hands-on workshop, you will step into the shoes of a Hollywood Set Designer to build your own miniature movie world from scratch.

Stage 1: Blueprints & Mood Boards

Map it out: Sketch a quick floor plan of your dream movie set.

Vibe check: Cut up magazines to create a mood board that captures the exact look and atmosphere of your scene.

Stage 2: The White Card Build

Go 3D: Turn your flat drawings into a physical miniature model using cardstock, scissors, and glue.

Test the angles: See exactly how cameras and actors would fit inside your newly built world.

Stage 3: Raiding the Prop Store

The ultimate vault: Gain exclusive access to our real-life Prop Store.

Curate the look: Work with our Props Manager to hunt down and style the perfect items to bring your final design to life.

No design experience needed. Just bring your big ideas.

06 | PM | Producing | Hollywood Mogul

Hollywood Mogul: The Ultimate Film Studio Challenge!

Ever wondered how a tiny idea turns into a multi-million-pound blockbuster? It is not just about cameras and actors-it is about power, money, and survival! This summer holiday, skip the cinema seat and step into the shoes of a Hollywood Movie Producer. In this fast-paced, 2-hour challenge, you will battle the odds to take a movie from an initial script all the way to global cinema screens.

Here is your production journey:

Step 1: The Multi-Million Pound Pitch

The big idea: Hunt down the ultimate story and build your film concept.

Hunt the money: Face the ultimate test by pitching your project to wealthy investors and studio bosses to lock in your financing.

Step 2: Chaos on Set

Run the show: Assemble your crew, manage your budget, and kickstart production.

Survive the drama: Deal with real-world set disasters-like weather washouts, broken gear, and demanding stars-without going completely bankrupt!

Step 3: Red Carpet Distribution

Hyping the fans: Build a viral marketing campaign to get millions of people talking.

The final launch: Drop your movie into global theatres, battle rival studios for screen space, and see if your film becomes a box-office smash hit.

No filmmaking experience required. Just bring your brain, your strategy, and your survival instincts.

11 | AM | Documentary | The Stories You Can See

Stories You Can See, Stories You Can Tell

You don't need a multi-million-pound budget or a Hollywood film crew to tell an incredible story. The most fascinating movies are happening right around you every single day. In this fun, workshop, you will grab your smartphone, step into the director's chair, and learn how to turn real everyday life into a gripping mini documentary.

Here is what you will master in just 2 Hours

Step 1: Spot the Hidden Story

Train your eyes: Learn the secret tricks filmmakers use to find cinematic drama in ordinary places.

The curious mind: Discover how to look at the world around you like a true investigator.

Step 2: The Art of the Interview

Crack the code: Learn how to ask the right questions to make anyone look and sound amazing on camera.

Bring it to life: Discover how real conversations give a movie its heart and soul.

Step 3: Create Visual Meaning

Power of the lens: Stitch images together to make your audience feel happy, shocked, or inspired.

Total control: Learn how changing your camera angle completely transforms the story you are telling.

No experience or fancy gear needed. Just bring your phone, your curiosity, and your willingness to try something new!

11 | PM | Science & Natural History | The Hidden Story

The Hidden Story: Micro-Doc Filmaking 

Unleash your inner filmmaker! We invite you behind the camera for a hands-on, high-energy mini-documentary workshop.

All you need is your phone and a single object from the natural world. Working in small teams, you will dive into its hidden history, script an engaging presenter-led story, and film a 1–2-minute natural history short film using professional documentary techniques. 

It’s the ultimate crash course in cinematic storytelling. 

You bring your phone, and we will provide the rest!

11 | PM | Animation | Glass Hack

Glass Hack: 2D Multiplane Animation

Bring your drawings to life using the ultimate old-school Hollywood special effect. Long before computer graphics, Disney used layers of physical glass to create massive depth in movies like Bambi. In this hands-on workshop, you will step away from screens to build and shoot your own physical, moving animation using glass, paint, and paper.

Step 1: Draw Your World

Sketch and colour your main background scene on paper. This will serve as the canvas and foundation for your entire animated world.

Step 2: Layer Up the Glass

Place a clear sheet of glass directly over your drawing. This introduces a physical 3D layer, separating your static background from your moving characters.

Step 3: Paint & Animate

Use paint, paper cutouts, and found objects directly on the glass surface. You will move, tweak, and slide these materials frame-by-frame to create mesmerizing, tactile motion.

No animation software required. Just pure, hands-on illusion.

13 | AM | Visual Effects | Creating Impossible Worlds

VFX Magic: Create Impossible Worlds

Ever wondered how Hollywood turns a green screen into a galactic spaceship, a fantasy kingdom, or an explosive superhero battle? That is the power of Visual Effects (VFX). In this fascinating workshop, you will pull back the curtain on Hollywood's biggest movies and learn how to create mind-blowing digital illusions. You will dive straight into the coolest tech in the industry, discovering the secrets behind the worlds you see on screen

Secret 1: Hollywood Color Grading 

Changing the vibe: Learn how the pros use secret colour tricks to make a scene look terrifyingly cold, sun-drenched, or straight out of a comic book

Controling the mood: Transforming plain footage into a cinematic masterpiece with just a few clicks.

Secret 2: Mind-Bending Compositing 

Blending reality: Mastering the ultimate digital superpower—stitching different videos, backgrounds, and CGI elements together perfectly. 

Make it believable: Trick the audience into believing the impossible is 100% real.

Secret 3: Real-Time VFX & World Building

Zero loading times: Step into the cutting-edge world of Virtual Production and previsualisation.

Become a world builder: See how modern video game engines are used to build interactive, live digital environments instantly.

Whether you dream of becoming a digital designer, a virtual filmmaker, or a professional world builder, this one is for you!

13 | PM | Creative Business | Perfect the Pitch

Perfect the Pitch: The Creative Business Pitch

Got a massive idea for a movie, a TV show, or the next viral YouTube channel? Stop dreaming and start building your empire. In this fast-paced, 2-hour workshop, you will step into the shoes of a young media entrepreneur to invent a creative brand, lock in your audience, and pitch it to the room!

Here is your mission schedule:

Part 1: The Creative Blueprint

Decode the industry: Discover how producers turn tiny ideas into global franchises.

Expand the brand: Master the secrets of audience building, marketing, and expanding your brand across streaming platforms and YouTube.

Part 2: Build Your Concept

Team up: Form your own creative studio with a small crew.

Invent the hype: Use rapid-fire prompt cards to design a completely original film, series, or channel from scratch using markers and project boards.

Part 3: The Pitch

Face the audience: Take the stage to deliver a high-stakes, 'Dragon's Den' style pitch to your peers and judges.

Claim your crown: Learn exactly what makes a pitch successful and get live feedback. 

No business experience needed. Just bring your biggest ideas and powers of persuasion.

13 | PM | Location Sound Recording | Girls Sound Squad

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18 | AM | Film Studies, Programming and Curation | Festival Tycoon

Festival Tycoon: Design Your Own Film Fest!

Ever wanted to run your own massive film event with an infinite budget? Here is your chance to step into the role of a Festival Director. In this workshop, you will team up to curate the ultimate movie experience—complete with themed movie blocks, live music, and epic guest talks.

Here is your production schedule:

Step 1: The Festival Blueprint

Pick your vibe: Brainstorm your festival's location, target audience, duration, and core theme.

Unlock the archive: Dive into a curated list of feature films to sort, group, and program them by genre, style, or performance.

Step 2: Infinite Budget Activations

Go big: Use a limitless fantasy budget to add live music, interactive activities, and celebrity Q&As to your schedule.

Connect the dots: Make sure every single event ties perfectly into the movies on your lineup

Step 3: The Big Pitch

Share the hype: Take the stage with your team to present your ultimate film festival brief to the room.

Get inspired: See how other teams programmed their lineups and discover the secrets behind real-world film festivals.

No experience needed. Just bring your passion for cinema and your biggest ideas.

18 | PM | Production Management | Save The Shoot!

Save the Shoot: Chaos Control on Set!

When a multi-million-pound movie set descends into total madness, who saves the day? The Production Manager. 

Production Managers are the wheels that keep the movie car moving. They run the logistics, manage the money, and protect the crew. In this high-stakes workshop, you will step into the hot seat of a real production team to launch a project and guide it safely to the finish line.

Here is your mission:

Phase 1: Crew Up & Budget

Build the dream team: Generate your project idea and assign crucial crew roles.

Crunch the numbers: Learn how to manage a real production budget without running out of cash.

Mitigate the risks: Map out potential disasters before the cameras even roll.

Phase 2: The Disaster Zone (Real-World Crises)

Think everything goes perfectly on a Hollywood set? Think again. Your team will have to react fast to live production problems, 

You will learn the ultimate industry secret: Don’t save the plan, save the shoot!

No filmmaking experience required. Just bring your problem-solving brains.

18 | PM | Directing and Producing TV Entertainment | Studio Takeover

TV Studio Takeover: Live Broadcast Challenge!

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a live television show? Here is your chance to run the show. In this high-energy, 2-hour workshop, you will step inside a real TV studio, grab the controls, and experience the fast-paced thrill of live broadcasting.

Here is your production schedule:

Session 1: Mix Up (Not Mess Up!)

Call the shots: Step up as the Director to command the entire studio and choose the perfect camera angles.

Hit the buttons: Play the Vision Mixer to master the control panel keys and change the live TV feed in real-time.

The ultimate test: Work together under pressure to keep the broadcast running smoothly without crashing the show

Session 2: The New Ant & Dec

Gear up: Learn how the pros mic up talent to get crystal-clear audio before the cameras roll.

Take the spotlight: Team up with a partner to host the show as the ultimate presenting duo.

Run the gallery: Take control of the Autocue to scroll the script and keep your presenters on track.

That is a wrap! 

No TV experience needed—just bring your energy and star power!

20 | AM | Assistant Directing | The AD is in Charge!

The AD Takeover: Assistant Directing & Crowd Control

Who actually runs a live Hollywood film set? Hint: It isn't the director. 

Assistant Directors (ADs) are the bosses who control the chaos, command the crew, and manage hundreds of background actors. In this workshop, you will grab a radio headset, step onto a busy "set", and learn how to keep a multi-million-pound shoot from completely crashing.

Here is your production schedule:

Part 1: Radio Bootcamp & The Stranger Things Challenge

Comms check: Learn professional headset lingo and master the Walkie-Talkies just like real industry pros.

Spot the background: Re-watch a famous scene from Stranger Things. This time, stop looking at the main stars and analyze what the Supporting Artists (SAs) are doing 

Part 2: Direct the Crowd (The Live Game)

Call the shots: Step up as an Assistant Director, draw a random crisis scenario from a bowl, and grab the iPad to film.

Control the background: Take charge of your peers as Supporting Artists, raid the props department, and cue the background action perfectly to make the scene look real.

Part 3: Script Breakdown & Crisis Scheduling

Deconstruct the page: Learn how to read a raw script like a producer and pick out every hidden prop, actor, and costume needed.

Save the schedule: Solve live production disasters to reschedule your shoot on the fly without blowing the budget

No experience needed. Just bring your loud director's voice and sharp focus.

20 | PM | Location Sound Recording | Sonic Capture

Sonic Capture: Hollywood Sound Design (Unplugged!)

Most people watch movies, but great filmmakers listen. Did you know sound is 50% of the cinema experience? In this fast-paced, 2-hour hands-on workshop, you will step onto a live "film set" to master the gear, hidden mics, and secret audio tricks used in Hollywood blockbusters.

Stage 1: Stealth Mics & Movie Magic

Go behind the scenes of the audio crew. Get hands-on with professional lavalier body mics and learn how to hide them on actors perfectly to capture crisp dialogue without catching clothing rustle.

Stage 2: Master the Boom Pole

Take control of the iconic boom mic. You will learn the exact stance, arm strength, and aiming techniques needed to follow moving actors and capture perfect sound—all while keeping your gear completely out of the camera's frame.

Stage 3: The Live Mix Challenge

Take the hot seat as the Production Sound Mixer. Command your crew, read the chaos of the set, and run a real mixing board to blend multiple audio tracks in real-time before wrapping the shoot.

No experience needed. Just bring your ears.

20 | PM | Marketing | Campaign HQ

Campaign HQ: Going Viral in Hollywood

How do your favourite games, shows, and movies get millions of views before they even drop? It isn’t luck—it’s viral marketing strategy. In this exciting workshop, you will step into Campaign HQ as a high-powered media team to build a massive hype campaign for a brand-new creative project.

Stage 1: Lock Your Target

Build the hype: Choose a massive upcoming film, TV show, or video game.

Find your crowd: Crack the code on who your audience is and what they care about.

Stage 2: Create the Viral Feed

Design the drop: Map out high-energy teaser posts, countdowns, and stunning visuals.

Meme mastery: Use the power of current internet trends and memes to get people talking.

Stage 3: Launch the Campaign

Craft the tag: Invent unique, catchy hashtags designed to trend globally.

Pitch the project: Present your mini digital campaign and see if your project has what it takes to break the internet.

No marketing experience needed. Just bring your creativity and digital skills.

25 | AM | Documentary | Real People, Big Stories

Real People, Big Stories: Documentary Filmmaking & The Art of the Interview

Every great documentary starts with a single, gripping conversation. 

Behind the camera, a director's most valuable tool isn’t the lens—it’s their ability to communicate, listen, and ask the right questions. In this hands-on workshop, you will step into the shoes of a documentary filmmaker to unlock the secret interview techniques used to capture powerful, real-life human stories.

Here is what you will master:

Part 1: The Filmmaker's Blueprint

Hook your audience: Discover how to frame your ideas clearly and confidently before you even hit record.

The director's edge: Learn the secrets of active listening and vocal tone that make your interview subjects feel comfortable enough to open up.

Part 2: The Hot-Seat Interviews

Get the scoop: Pair up with a teammate and step directly into the role of a documentary director.

The deep dive: Use advanced interviewing techniques to ask the right questions and unearth fascinating, unexpected stories about your partner.

Part 3: The Headline Pitch

Take the stage: Introduce your partner's story to the entire room, framing it like a compelling real-life movie concept.

Own the room: Prove your new communication skills by turning a simple conversation into a powerful, engaging presentation.

No filmmaking or public speaking experience required. Just bring your curiosity and an open mind.

25 | PM | Sound Design | TBC

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25 | PM | Directing and Producing TV Entertainment | Studio Takeover (Repeat)

THIS IS A REPEAT OF THE 18TH AUGUST SESSION.

TV Studio Takeover: Live Broadcast Challenge!

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a live television show? Here is your chance to run the show. In this high-energy, 2-hour workshop, you will step inside a real TV studio, grab the controls, and experience the fast-paced thrill of live broadcasting.

Here is your production schedule:

Session 1: Mix Up (Not Mess Up!)

Call the shots: Step up as the Director to command the entire studio and choose the perfect camera angles.

Hit the buttons: Play the Vision Mixer to master the control panel keys and change the live TV feed in real-time.

The ultimate test: Work together under pressure to keep the broadcast running smoothly without crashing the show

Session 2: The New Ant & Dec

Gear up: Learn how the pros mic up talent to get crystal-clear audio before the cameras roll.

Take the spotlight: Team up with a partner to host the show as the ultimate presenting duo.

Run the gallery: Take control of the Autocue to scroll the script and keep your presenters on track.

That is a wrap! 

No TV experience needed—just bring your energy and star power!

27 | AM | Animation for Games | TBC

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27 | PM | Games Design | Hackathon (Repeat)

THIS IS A REPEAT OF THE 18TH AUGUST SESSION.

Game Design Hackathon

Forget code. Forget screens. The world’s best video games start with a pencil, a piece of paper, and an idea. In this high-energy workshop, you will step into the shoes of a game designer to build, hack, and completely break games from scratch.

Break the Rules

Take a game as simple as Tic-Tac-Toe, rewrite the rules, and test your new mechanics in real-time. You will fail fast, fix bugs on the fly, and discover what makes a game addictive.

Control the Player

In movies, directors control the camera. In games, players have absolute free will. You will map out the ultimate "Why" behind your choices and use physical blocks to subtly guide players through your environment.

The Lego Corruption Test

Build a mini world with exactly 20 Lego bricks and fuse it with the group's creations. Then, brace yourself. The instructor will corrupt a section of the game. If you can rip out the bugged piece without collapsing the entire structure, your team wins.

No software. No programming. Just pure tactical strategy.

CLICK HERE to book your FREE Place(s). Bookings close 14 days before each event, or once full. 

If you have any queries about our Summer Sessions in the meantime, please contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk

IMPORTANT | PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING

Only ONE workshop can be chosen in any PM Slot.

Games Design and TV Entertainment are running TWICE. these are repeats so only book ONE date

All workshops are open to all aged between 11-16. Only exception is:

13 | PM | Location Sound Recording | Girls Sound Squad - This session is open to GIRLS ONLY. This is due to a specific focus on improving the gender balance in this career area.

You are welcome to book onto multiple sessions without any limit. However, we would like as many people to have the opportunity to join in as possible, so please only book sessions of genuine interest.

You do need to complete a booking form for each workshop you wish to attend. We apologise for any inconvenience.

These events are completely FREE of charge. To help us secure future funding so that we may continue to offer free events such as this, it would be greatly appreciated if you could answer as many questions in the booking form as you are happy/comfortable to. Thank you!

If attending both a morning and afternoon session the attendee is welcome to stay onsite. Lunch is not provided but can be purchased (Card payment only)

Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay at the NFTS (within the main canteen area) during sessions if useful.

Parking is strictly limited at the NFTS and requires booking. If you are planning to stay, please let us know asap so we can try and book you a space.

If not staying, you can drop off and collect from our car park. All attendees under 16 MUST be accompanied into and collected from inside NFTS Reception. This is a safeguarding policy

Our workshops are fully inclusive. We do not segregate based on experience, ability, knowledge, age, gender (except the one workshop above!) or health condition. We will do all we can to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone, please get in touch if there is anything we can do to help achieve the best experience for your attendee.

ON DEMAND 

If you missed any of our previous Insight events, here is where you can watch them.  These are the live recordings of the online sessions via Zoom, so be aware quality and format may vary. 

Below are the most recent events that include transcripts Simply click on the links below to watch the sessions you are interested in.

Passcodes are included in case you are prompted to enter one. 

Past Events by Career Focus and Date: 

Marketing, Distribution, Sales, and Exhibition 23.07.25
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Directing Animation 18.06.25
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Directing and Producing Science and Natural History 17.06.25
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Production Management 21.05.25
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Producing 19.03.25
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VFX (Visual Effects) 19.02.25
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Sports Production 15.01.25 (Some Sound Issues during recording)
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VFX 08.12.25
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Production Management 09.12.25
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Directing Fiction 10.12.25 
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Archive sessions:

We have a wealth of additional recordings from past online events. Career areas covered include:

Directing Fiction | Production Design | Screenwriting | Film Studies, Programming & Curation 

and we have special guests in conversation, including (Click on names for details of their work)

• Gillian Simpson
• Ed Foster
• Adiescar Chase
• LIan Meng-Rose
• Emmanuela Piu
• Crew from the film 'Belfast

If you would like links to any of the above, or if there is a career area you would like us to cover in future Insight events, do get in touch at  outreach@nfts.co.uk

For all upcoming Insight events go the to the tab above for dates, or alternatively go to our events page for all NFTS events. 

For more information on Access NFTS, or how you can work with us, please contact the Head of Outreach, Joe Bradbury-Walters at outreach@nfts.co.uk.

What is Access NFTS?

Access NFTS is the Outreach and Inclusion programme from the National Film and Television School (NFTS). We want to work with people already interested in a career in the industry, as well as those wanting to discover what opportunities are available to them. 

Who is Access NFTS for?

We believe a career in this industry can be a reality for anyone, regardless of background, experience or circumstance. Whether you are leaving education, or looking for a career change, Access NFTS is here to help you explore your options and realise your potential.

What does 'Outreach and Inclusion' mean?

It is important to us that we are creating opportunities for under-represented groups in both higher education and the film, TV and games industry. This includes priorities based on:

Age | (Dis)ability | Gender | Sexual orientation | Location in the UK | Socio-economic status | Care experienced