Useful links
Broadcast Now
www.broadcastnow.co.uk (opens in a new window) - Website for the TV and Radio industry. It includes news, jobs and a range of services.
Exposure
www.exposure.co.uk (opens in a new window) - Everything you need to know to get started shooting your own low budget film, including news, a 10 minute film school, funding opportunities and resources.
Filmmaking.net
www.filmmaking.net (opens in a new window) - Reference and community for the new and independent filmmaker.
Sight and Sound
www.bfi.org.uk (opens in a new window) - Find film features, commentary and reviews in BFI’s film magazine.
Broadcasting and Creative Industries’ Disability Network (BCIDN)
020 7403 3020
Minicom 020 7403 0040
enquiries@employers-forum.co.uk (opens in a new window) - Supports disabled people within the media industry.
British Interactive Media Association (BIMA)
www.bima.co.uk (opens in a new window) - Trade association representing the UK interactive media industry. Offers seminars and networking opportunities.
Film Distributors’ Association
www.launchingfilms.com (opens in a new window) - Trade body for UK film distributors. Website includes information on how films are launched and sustained in the UK.
Institute of Practitioners in Advertising
www.ipa.co.uK (opens in a new window) - The industry body for the UK’s advertising and marketing communications industry.
Media Trust
www.mediatrust.org (opens in a new window) - Organisation who puts charities in touch with media professionals. Job vacancies available
on the website.
Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT)
www.pact.co.uk (opens in a new window) - UK trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, animation and interactive media companies.
British Film Institute (BFI)
www.bfi.org.uk/education (opens in a new window) - The BFI has a study centre which lists all short courses and Fcourses in media and multimedia. It also has information about what it’s like to work in the media and the range of jobs in this industry.
Cyber Film School
www.cyberfilmschool.com (opens in a new window) - Provides a concentrated crash course on how to produce, direct, write, shoot and edit films.
Film and Television Freelance Training (FT2)
www.ft2.org.uk (opens in a new window) - Training provider for young people who wish to become freelance assistants in the construction, production and technical areas of the UK’s film and television industry.
International Centre for Digital Content (ICDC)
www.icdc.org.uk (opens in a new window) - Provides postgraduate and undergraduate University courses for those wishing to work in the digital industries.
The London College of Printing
www.lcc.arts.ac.uk (opens in a new window) - Courses include: BA (Hons) Advertising and Marketing, BA (Hons) Media & Cultural Studies.
Managing Multimedia
www.atsf.co.uk (opens in a new window) - Links to vocational and University courses on multimedia.
National Film and Television School
www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk (opens in a new window) - Centre for professional training in the film, television and related media industries..
Skillset
www.skillset.org (opens in a new window) - National training organisation for broadcast, film, video and multimedia.
Surrey Institute of Art and Design
www.surrart.ac.uk (opens in a new window) - Courses include: BA (Hons) Advertising & Brand Management
BSkyB
www.sky.com/jobs (opens in a new window) - Website contains current vacancies. Work experience available in Sky News and other areas of the business - but remember that demand is high for work experience.
BBC Recruitment
www.bbc.co.uk/jobs (opens in a new window) - Website contains extensive information including the latest vacancies and information on applying for work experience in areas including tv.
Channel 4
www.channel4.com/4careers (opens in a new window) - Channel 4’s recruitment website lists their current vacancies and information on how to apply for jobs or work experience.
Discovery Channel
www.discoverychannel.co.uK (opens in a new window) - Find information on job opportunities with Discovery Networks Europe, part of Discovery Communications, one of the largest originators of factual programming in the world.
ITV
www.itv.com (opens in a new window) - Find information and contacts for work experience with ITV, media training agencies and other useful organisations and publications.
MTV
www.mtv.co.uk (opens in a new window) - Brief information on applying for work or work experience with MTV Europe.
Cornerhouse
www.cornerhouse.org (opens in a new window) - Greater Manchester’s international centre for contemporary visual arts and film. Offers activities including talks, courses, seminars, workshops and schools events.
London Weekend Television
www.lwt.co.uk (opens in a new window) - The ITV weekend broadcaster for London.