The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced a new scholarship supported by ITV Studios in memory of the life and work of Sylvia Anderson, co-creator of Thunderbirds and a pioneering force in screen storytelling. The Sylvia Anderson Scholarship will support students on the NFTS’ world-renowned two year Screenwriting MA, ensuring that the next […]
Netflix and the National Film and Television School (NFTS) are partnering on the School’s Access NFTS Programme, an initiative designed to increase opportunities and access for the next generation of state educated film, TV and games creatives. Access NFTS has been running for over five years and, with the support of Netflix, will see more […]
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced a partnership with Entertainment Partners (EP) which sees the entertainment payroll and production technology company join as a prominent new Patron of the School to nurture the next generation of creative talent. For over 46 years, Entertainment Partners has supplied software and insights to the film […]
In a concerted effort to promote a more inclusive and diverse British film and television industry, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announce the launch of a new UK writers development programme, in partnership with Left Bank Pictures. Kicking off from March 2024, the newly formed NFTS Diverse Writers Development Programme will select […]
Channel 4 and the BBC have announced plans for a new, two-week online programme to support the freelance community, delivered in partnership with the National Film and Television School (NFTS). Kicking off in October, the free programme will include masterclasses, workshops, training and wellbeing sessions for the UK’s scripted and unscripted freelance production community. It […]
S4C and the National Film and Television School (NFTS) have announced details of a brand-new screenwriting course which is designed to help writers develop their cinematic voice in the Welsh language. The six-month O’r Sgript i’r Sinema course, funded by Creative Wales, will allow participants to hone their writing skills for the big screen – from the initial concept through to […]
Channel 4 and the National Film and Television School (NFTS) have announced a new three-year partnership to provide practical training and development for the independent production sector across the Nations and Regions. Over the next three years, this partnership will develop and deliver a range of free face-to-face and online training sessions targeting specific industry […]
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is delighted to have been granted full Degree Awarding Powers (DAPs), a significant landmark achievement which acknowledges the exceptionally high standard of training offered by the NFTS as it continues to lead the way in providing skilled talent for the creative industries. Degree Awarding Powers were granted by […]
The UK House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to hold an inquiry into the operation, risks, and benefits of NFTs and the wider Blockchain. MPs are expected to consider whether NFT investors, especially vulnerable speculators, are put at risk by the market. The inquiry may also look into the wider benefits […]
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has joined forces with Disney to launch Disney Imagine UK, a brand new ten month short film incubator programme. With a focus on building a more inclusive film and television industry, Disney and the NFTS, one of the world’s leading film schools, are searching for six UK based […]