West London Film & TV Hub
West London is the heart of Britain’s film and TV industry.
This page is at the heart of West London’s Film and TV industry skills. Here, you’ll find details about some of our activities, a comprehensive list of courses run by universities, colleges and independent training providers, as well as ongoing job opportunities.
The West London Film and TV Skills Hub offers a source of energetic and capable talent for media roles, with something for almost everyone!
The hub ensures employers provide “Good Work” and collaborates with providers to make West London’s training offerings in the creative industries among the best in the world. It hosts and sponsors various activities, including careers fairs, events and marketing campaigns.
We’d like to thank the Greater London Authority for giving us this amazing opportunity.
Since January 2022:
After a trial in 2023 and implementation in 2024, we are pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the West London Film Competition. Media is a strategic sector in West London, yet it is really difficult to get work experience. This is a solution.
In February 2025, participants will work with a professional filmmaker for 5 days, in teams of 10, to conceptualise, plan, script, shoot and edit a short film. The results will be screened at a West London cinema and prizes awarded (they’re super, smashing, great).
The competition is open to West London’s educational institutions and community groups so check it out!
Do you know which roles in film and TV have skills shortages? Despite parts of the sector being well below peak levels of employment, there are roles which are in demand. If we can help fill these then it will create more jobs for everyone in West London’s film & TV industry.
We have put together a list of what employers believe to be in shortage from previous lists published by the BFI and ScreenSkillsUK (thank you to both).
The Greater London Authority is working hard to improve the diversity of creative businesses and has new toolkits to support this objective.
To help them find out more about (micro, small, medium & large) creative businesses status regarding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), they have posted a survey (28 questions, mostly check box answers) which is linked below.
Do please sign up and take part in this worthwhile exercise.
On Monday 15th July 2024, BOXPARK Wembley was buzzing with over 1,500 people attending the West London Film & TV Skills & Jobs Fest. This event brought together aspiring filmmakers, industry experts, and those considering a career change, all eager to learn and network.
Click below for an overview of this exciting event!
On Thursday 9th May, 100 West Londoners packed Ealing Picturehouse for the world premiere of the West London Film Competition entries. Hosted by the Hub and facilitated by The JGA Group, the competition matched teams of students with professional mentors to develop technical skills, teamwork and professionalism. The competing films were conceptualised, scripted, shot, edited and delivered over 5 days by teams of amateurs, accompanied by a professional in March/April 2024.
Courtesy of funding from the DfE and Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership and with generous sponsorship from SEGRO, JGA learners attended our Production Assistant Skills Bootcamp. From set design to costume design, script writing to hair and makeup, students had the opportunity to get stuck in and develop their skills, under the expert guidance of multi-award winning producer Simon Poon Tip.
Click below to read the Production Assistant Skills Bootcamp blog.
Training in West London Film & TV
Creative Executive Naffie Darboe has compiled a list of film and TV training options for West Londoners who want to work in media production and related disciplines.
Much of the training is free as it is funded by the Greater London Authority or Central Government. Some courses are only available commercially, that is, learners pay to study.
The West London provision file also brings you employers and employment agencies specialising in film, TV and related creative jobs.
We also bring you the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Directory for scripted TV and film – thank you Bianca Gavin.
Skills Audit: West London Film & TV
Facilitated by the West London Film & TV Skills Hub and a network of screen focused creative enterprise zones, universities, colleges and training providers in West London are working hard to meet these challenges.
Across the area:
We will be doing more work to reflect the importance of ‘non-creative’ roles to the sector.
Competition: West London Film & TV Competition 2023
Lights, Camera, and a lot of action! Fixing the lack of student work experience available within film and TV, the West London Film Competition 2023 captivated audiences and showcased the extraordinary talent within West London’s colleges.
Hosted by the Hub and facilitated by The JGA Group, the competition matched teams of students with professional mentors to develop technical skills, teamwork and professionalism.
Students from Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges won the fabulous prize – spending a day at Pinewood Studios, courtesy of Sony Europe’s fabulous virtual production facility.
Event Spotlight: Women in Film and TV
In summer 2022, the West London Film & TV Skills Hub, in collaboration with Hounslow Council’s Summer of Culture and Creative Enterprise West presented an fabulous event celebrating Women in film & TV. Amazing and hard-working women in the industry shared their wealth of experience and attendees were able to find out how they made it work for them and explore opportunities for their future career in film and television.
Watch the video for tips and wisdom from the speakers at the Women in Film and TV Event held at the Digital Dock, Brentford.
Creative Fairs: Global Academy, Ealing Hall & York Town Hall
Let us take you back to our creative fairs that captivated attendees:
Creative Careers Fair – 30th June 2022 (Ealing Town Hall):
Embarked on a journey of imagination and innovation, our Creative Careers Fair was set against the historical backdrop of Ealing Town Hall. This event was a melting pot of talent, bringing together aspiring artists, designers, writers, and visionaries from various fields. Attendees discovered their passions, connect with industry professionals, and unlocked the doors to vibrant and fulfilling creative futures.
Other Creative fairs included:
- Creative Careers Fair – 31st Jan 2023 (Global Academy)
- Cine Circle/W London Hub Film & TV Fair – 13th May 2023 (York Hall)
These captivating events took participants on a journey where inspiration knew no bounds and the pursuit of creativity knew no limits. Participants marked their calendars and relished the opportunity to unlock the doors to an extraordinary creative future!
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