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Our current Training and Development Opportunities

We’re building a diverse, inclusive workforce to support filming in Yorkshire and Humber, working with industry and education to deliver groundbreaking programmes and boost skills. Our Talent Development programmes are helping to build a new generation of storytellers.

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The Mayor's Script Diversity Programme

This free development lab is open to underrepresented writers in West Yorkshire who are already creating content in other genres and are eager to explore the world of screenwriting. Applications for this scheme are currently open.
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Beyond Brontës

Flexible training for those in West Yorkshire, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. This scheme is closed until 2025.
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Screen Crafts & Digital Skills for Screen

A Skills Bootcamp for York and North Yorkshire, designed to give people the opportunity to explore and enhance their screen craft and digital skillset. This scheme is closed for applications, and will start in December 2024.
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Connected Campus

A ground-breaking initiative working with Yorkshire and Humber universities and colleges to prepare students for work in the screen industries.

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BFI Insight Producer Toolkit

This PDF toolkit of filmed recordings & helpful advice is inspired by the Insight Producer programme, a professional development scheme delivered by Screen Yorkshire and funded by BFI NETWORK, for emerging producers on the cusp of their debut feature.