The TP. Mentoring Network is a modular programme for people coming into, or moving up a grade, in physical production departments. It provides a range of information, workshops and one to one sessions to ensure mentees are industry-ready and armed with the right contacts and knowledge to progress their career in Feature Film and HETV.
One element of this scheme is time spent with an established industry mentor, who provides insights and advice on how to work effectively in their chosen department. Our mentors are established practitioners working at a supervisory level on feature films and high-end tv dramas. Recent productions they have worked on include Hamnet, Wicked, Poor Things, Dune 2,
Lord of the Rings, Barbie, The Crown, Slow Horses,
House of the Dragon, Wonka, Silo, Bridgerton, Rivals, Gladiator II, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Paddington 3 amongst others.
We work with up to 10 individuals in each round, for a period of 3 months. We meet weekly on Zoom and complete the programme with in-person networking.
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In this round we are unable to take applications from Directors, Producers or Writers.
This is a successful and competitive scheme – we have supported 168 mentees and 75% of these are now well established in the industry, working on band 3 and 4 dramas.
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Bursaries for travel/accommodation, fees and child/dependent may be available thanks to the Film Skills Fund managed by Screen Skills.
Photo: Set Dec Art Director, Clara Gomez del Moral ​​