25 up-and-coming film industry professionals will be selected and each matched with a well-established practitioner who will provide mentor advice and support throughout the 12-month programme, and potentially beyond. Additional industry training and networking events will also take place during the course of the scheme, and it is intended that where possible, participants will undertake a short period of work shadowing.

 

We are seeking applications from filmmakers across all sections of the community and from a range of film industry disciplines. Directors, producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, talent agents and professionals working in sales, distribution, exhibition, marketing, publicity and business affairs are all eligible to apply.

 

 

 

Guiding Lights aims to help improve diversity within UK film industry by addressing the issues of access which individuals often face when establishing or progressing their careers. Participants will be provided with financial assistance towards pre-agreed travel, subsistence and childcare costs. We are able to facilitate access for deaf and disabled people. Please see the Guidelines for further information.

 

To see details of the filmmakers

and industry professionals who have agreed to act as Guiding Lights Mentors click here.

 

 

Important Dates:

 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in London during the week of June 9th-13th.

 

The scheme will launch with two days of introductory training which will take place in central London on July 1st & 2nd.

 

Please note that applicants must be available on these dates.

 

Guiding Lights 08/09 builds on the success of the pilot scheme completed in 2007.