Training
We believe that creative media should be open to all.
High training costs, non-existent support networks, unpaid internships and precarious entry-level jobs prevent many people from working in the film and TV industry.
We directly tackle these barriers. Our programmes offer specialist skills training, mentoring and paid placements, to support underrepresented people into successful careers.
New training opportunities will be announced via our mailing list.
WHAT’S ON
TrainingProject
Mon 1 January 2024 – Sun 31 January 2027
Camera-works
Camera-works is a series of FREE part-time courses in photography
The courses are open to Tower Hamlets residents aged under 25
We are currently recruiting for our 6-week Studio Lighting Course.
Open callTrainingProject
Fri 15 May 2026 – Sat 31 October 2026
In Solidarity - East End Stories
In Progress
IN SOLIDARITY invites six local people to create short films inspired by the Battle of Cable Street.
The final films will be shown as part of teh exhbition Solidarity in the Streets at Four Corners in October 2026.
PAST TRAINING
A Story of Squatters
Thu 1 May 2025 – Tue 31 March 2026
A Story of Squatters explored the stories of people who saved their homes from demolition to create the Grand Union Housing Cooperative. It was inspired by the photographs of Joyce Edwards.
Into Focus
Tue 1 October 2019 – Mon 30 October 2023
Into Focus was a free part-time photography course for Tower Hamlets residents aged over 50 and under 25.
Working in Film and TV
Sat 1 October 2022 – Fri 31 March 2023
A free 6 week practical filmmaking course, with opportunities for creative practice. Open to residents of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest.
Documentary in Lockdown
Wed 1 April 2020 – Thu 12 November 2020
Seeking a creative outlet during lockdown, this group of 10 filmmakers took part in a peer-led project to create a series of ‘lockumentaries’.
Making the Cut
Tue 1 October 2019
Professional film and TV production training for disabled people.