Monthly Virtual Workshop

Not sure how to start your career in film? Have lots of questions and not enough answers? Our monthly Career Advice Clinic is the perfect place to start!

Come along each month with your questions and we will answer them!

Calling all new entrants and film beginners! If you've been wondering how to take your first steps in the film industry, this workshop is tailor-made for you. Whether you have burning questions or just don’t know where to begin, our monthly 101 workshop has you covered.

This workshop will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to how the film industry works and how to break into it.

During the workshop, you'll discover the best roles to start with and learn how to build the essential skills and network you’ll need to start your career with confidence.

Best of all, this workshop is completely free! So mark your calendars and be sure to register for future dates if you're unable to make it this time.

Event Details 

• Where: Zoom (details provided post sign-up)

• Who: For New Entrants / Film Beginners

• Duration: 60 minutes

• Cost: Free

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Content

This virtual seminar is aimed at those at the beginning of their film career. We cover the do's and don'ts so you can avoid the pitfalls that many fall into. It can be a lonely and frustrating journey, it certainly won't happen instantly, but MFJF is here to help.

This workshop is guided by you, what questions do you have? What advice do you need?

• Where do you find all the jobs?

• Do I have to work unpaid?

• How long does it take?

• Do I need to go to Film School?

• I want to work on Feature Films, how do I do that?

• I want to be a writer, what is your advice?

• How to build a network of contacts

• About MFJF

• The MFJF Three Career Stages: your pathway to success

"Before MFJF, I didn’t entirely know where to begin. The film industry can be so elusive and no one will give you the same answer on how to enter it. This program really opened a door, and granted me the opportunity to make that first step. Little did I know, after taking a risk and attending an MFJF program, I would be on set pursuing my dreams"

- Gideon Baeza (MFJF Academy Workshop Attendee)

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Course Leader

Sophie King - Director & Producer

Sophie’s narrative work has been screened at BAFTA and Oscar qualifying festivals globally. Her directing has been praised by the likes of Time Out, The Guardian and The Times and she is a member of BAFTA Connect. Her focus is on telling darkly comedic tales that pack a punch. Sophie directed TV pilot Disability Benefits for Channel 4 with Merman and 2LE starring Rosie Jones, which won Best Newform Drama Series at the C21 International Drama Awards 2022 and is now being made into a full series. Sophie also directed the second series of Buffering, a 6 part scripted comedy for ITV with Avalon Television starring Iain Stirling. Sophie is the 2023 Edinburgh TV Fest New Voices scripted director winner.

In the branded space, Sophie has directed and creatively led recurrent content for Netflix’s UK, USA and EMEA channels, as well as TVCs and content for Dove, Ted Baker, Warner Music, Mulberry and Lancôme amongst others. Her work features talent ranging from David Beckham to George Clooney, Judy Dench to Billie Eilish. Sophie’s super 8 Straight8 comedy made with Merman won the Audience Award at Cannes Lions 2022.

Sophie is represented by Humphrey Elles-Hill at Independent Talent for film & TV and Merman for commercials

Free? Yes, Free!

This 101 Beginners Guide costs nothing to join and participate in. However, places for each workshop are limited so please do not delay, book your please now!

We will be running this every month.

To register please follow this link:

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Eligibility

Anyone is welcome to join these monthly 101 workshops. No experience is required, if you are simply curious about a career in film or are a recent film graduate we welcome you to join us.

Please look at our Career Stages Pathways to understand where your experience lies in the grand scheme of things, it will help you navigate and plan your next steps. These 101 workshops are for Stage 1 members.

You don't need to have MFJF membership to join this free workshop.