Phil McIntyre Television would like to offer directors the chance to learn the editorial and technical skills needed to accelerate their career in multi-camera directing.
They are offering a chance to be mentored and supported by a hugely experienced multi-camera director on the regional heats of the BBC’s New Comedy Awards this October in various locations across the UK. The places are available to individuals from underrepresented groups who are interested in developing their skills in this area of comedy.
Phil McIntyre Television would like to hear from directors who already have some experience, whether on short films or pilots, and are looking to develop their skills in multi-camera directing. The mentees will experience dealing with the challenges of prepping and shooting in a multi-camera OB environment on a six-part BBC series.
Deadline for applications: Friday 3 September
Applicants must be available between 26 September-13th October 2021
Please note, this is a paid opportunity and has a very limited number of spaces available.
How to apply
Please send a CV to [email protected] along with a brief paragraph explaining why you are interested in this opportunity and why it is important for you at this moment in your career.
This opportunity is permitted as Positive Action within the 2010 Equalities Act and acknowledges the under-representation of women and directors of colour currently working in the TV industry (Source – Who’s Calling the Shots? - Gender inequality among screen directors working in UK television August 2018 and Adjusting the Colour Balance, Directors UK, September 2018).
