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Calling all new entrants and film beginners!
Not sure how to start your career in film?
Have lots of questions and not enough answers?
Our monthly workshop is the perfect place to start! Come along each month with your questions and we will answer them! 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 careers clinic 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.
This workshop is for MFJF PRO Members only.
Please upgrade your account to PRO if you want to join the workshop.
When: Wednesday November 12th at 7:00pm
Where: Online Zoom Video Call
Who: MFJF PRO Members
Cost: Free for MFJF PRO Members!
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
Sophie is a director and writer whose focus is on telling darkly comedic and visually motivated tales that pack a punch.
A BAFTA Connect and Cinesisters member, her narrative work has been screened at BAFTA and Oscar qualifying festivals globally and has been praised by the likes of Time Out, The Guardian and The Times. Sophie directed TV pilot DISABILITY BENEFITS for Channel 4 Comedy Blaps with Merman and 2LE, which won Best Newform Series at the C21 International Drama Awards 2022. Sophie also directed the second series of BUFFERING, a 6-part scripted comedy for ITV with Avalon Television starring Iain Stirling. Her most recent short, DOES YOUR CONDOM MAKE YOU FAT?, a comedy drama about gender inequality in contraception, was funded by Panavision and Girls in Film (GiF). It has screened at Austin Film Festival and Flickers Rhode Island amongst others. Sophie was the 2023 Edinburgh TV Fest New Voices scripted director winner and is being mentored by Dearbhla Walsh (THE HANDMAID’S TALE, FARGO, BAD SISTERS) as part of DirectorsUK Inspire 2025. Sophie is currently in scripted development on a TV series and two feature films. She is also in post production for surreal drama short FROG starring Laura Whitmore and Evanna Lynch, inspired by her lived experiences of IVF.
In the branded space, Sophie has directed and creatively led recurrent content for Netflix’s UK, USA and EMEA channels, as well as working with brands like Expedia, Dove, Ted Baker, Warner Music, Mulberry and Lancôme amongst others. 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
This workshop is for MFJF Pro Members. To join and participate create your account on MFJF and then upgrade to become a PRO Member.
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This is your monthly film career health check.
Book your appointment, have your questions ready!
We look forward to having you join the conversation.
Any MFJF Pro Member can attend regardless of prior film industry experience or knowledge.
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 workshops are for Stage 1 and 2 members.
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