Warp Films, in association with Screen Yorkshire and supported by Netflix, has announced a new paid internship scheme providing opportunities in film & TV to people in South Yorkshire. 

Recognising that unpaid internships frequently present a barrier to entry for those who can’t afford to work for free, the company has been exploring ways to be more inclusive to all candidates. Warp hopes that this paid scheme, with support from Netflix, means that candidates of all backgrounds will be given the same opportunity to apply and succeed within the role.

Niall Shamma, COO, Warp Films, commented:  “Growing up in Sheffield and going to a comprehensive school, I wasn’t aware of the opportunities that existed in the film and TV industry, and the position I hold today is very much down to a chance meeting along the way. We want to change that and give local people the belief that this industry is open to them, and also provide them with a meaningful opportunity in the sector”

Anne Mensah, Vice President, UK Content at Netflix, said: “Creating meaningful pathways into TV is essential if we want our creative sector to reflect the full breadth of talent across the UK. Netflix has built a strong relationship with Warp Films, grounded in our shared belief in local voices and distinctive storytelling. South Yorkshire’s creative community is exceptional, and we can’t wait to see the emerging talent this initiative helps bring forward”

Caroline Cooper Charles, CEO of ScreenYorkshire, added: “Creating pathways into the screen industries for people who might not otherwise have access is at the heart of what we do. This partnership with Warp Films and Netflix ensures that talented individuals from Yorkshire can gain meaningful, paid experience and begin to build lasting careers. It’s an investment not just in opportunity, but in the future voice of the region’s creative community.”

The 2024 report from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre found that only 8.4 per cent of people working in film and TV came from a working class background, and Warp is encouraging those who identify as working class or from a working class background to apply for the scheme.

Warp Films has a proud and established history of championing local voices and creative talent from working class backgrounds. Through this programme they hope to provide the next generation of South Yorkshire creatives the opportunity to get real experience in the film & TV industry, providing the training, support and connections to build their skills and network.

The application process will be launched in December via Warp’s social media channels, with the placement starting in March 2026. Applicants must currently live in the South Yorkshire region to apply.

Successful applicants will be paid the living wage for a four-day week for a fixed term of nine weeks with a final class-based week (also paid) ending in graduation in October 2026. The placement itself will be a majority office-based role in Warp Films’ Sheffield Office, with working from home opportunities where possible.

In recent years Warp Films’ television output has produced lauded works such as Adolescence and Reunion. The company recently announced the hire of Amy O’Hara from Film4 to reinvigorate their film output, having previously produced work such as Four Lions, Submarine, and This is England.

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