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First Job in Film (BSL)

  • Old Divinity School, St John's College Saint Johns Street Cambridge, England, CB2 1TP United Kingdom (map)

Do you want to be a filmmaker, but don’t know where to start? Join our panel of early career professionals who will be able to give you practical advice on how to start your career in film. From agent’s assistants, to runners, to trainee schemes this panel will cover a range of entry points into the world of film.


Finding a first job in film can be daunting - hear from our panellists Charlotte Matheson (Producer of film podcast Girls on Film and Mark Kermode’s Live in 3D at the BFI), James Macnab (Production Assistant for Coptertura Productions), Matthew Gray (Agent’s Assistant for Curtis Brown), Mojola Akinyemi (BFI Trainee Scheme recipient, writer/director), Chakira Alin (writer/director) and Hannah Samuel-Ogbu (Development Intern) on how to take those steps and put yourself in the best position to start your career!

Followed by a chance to meet the panelists in-person.

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