Career Development

We work with the industry to offer skills development and training support that enhances the careers of directors.

Highlights

Career

Beyond Paradise: Paid Placement Opportunity for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent members from Red Planet Pictures and the BBC

Career

Three directors selected for ScreenSkills High-end TV Regional New Directors Champion Programme, in association with Directors UK

Career

Exploring the Whole Picture Toolkit - key takeaways

Career

Directors UK x Spotlight — pitch opportunities

Career

Beyond Paradise: Paid Placement Opportunity for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent members from Red Planet Pictures and the BBC

Red Planet Pictures and the BBC are offering a paid placement opportunity for a deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent member of Directors UK.

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The Real Vanishing Act — Missing Millionairess: A Factual Masterclass with Thomas Meadmore, Nic Guttridge and Sophie Robinson

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Top tips for working with an Access Coordinator

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The Last of Us: A Masterclass with Peter Hoar on the Creation of ‘Long, Long Time’

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Directors UK Inspire 2024-25: A Mentoring and Career Development Programme

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Working with an Access Coordinator: A Webinar with Julie Fernandez, Sara Johnson & Neil Ben

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Top tips for working with your Inspire scheme mentor

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“When you’re directing, your vision is like an anchor”: Rebecca Coley on documentary and Directors UK Inspire

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Katie Bignell’s Top Tips for Navigating the Film Festival Circuit

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Inspire 2023-24: Meet our latest cohort

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“Puffling captures the space between”: Jessica Bishopp on directing Puffling, Film Festivals and Directors UK Inspire

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Directing Actors Workshop 2023

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Directors UK Inspire: An Interview with Tom Gentle

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Strategy & Submission: A Film Festival Webinar with Katie Bignell

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Fearless Pitching with David Keating

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From Factual to Fiction: A Career Development Session for Unrepresented Directors with director Louise Hooper and agent Emma Obank

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“I feel so much more prepared”: On placement on A Town Called Malice — an interview with Kelly Holmes

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