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Some of the Factual cohort of the Screen Crafts & Digital Skills Bootcamp have been diving into the world of Medieval York this week, bringing history to life through their script read! Thank you to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority for supporting this programme! @ynymayor.bsky.social

We’ve kicked off Career Kickstarter at INDIs Film Festival, with hands-on workshops and industry insights!Got FOMO? There’s still time to join us tomorrow for Day 2: Distributing & Marketing Your Short Film 🎟️ Book now via the link in our bio!

Northern Exposure comes to a city near you! Catch Film Hub North’s brilliant line-up of short films, curated by young people in the region. They’ll be at each screening to talk more about upcoming training and funding opportunities. ✨ bit.ly/fhn-ne25 @filmhubnorth.bsky.social

The BFI NETWORK Filmmaker Mixers are back! Whether you're a director, producer, or writer, this is your chance to connect,and build your network.📅  Leeds on 7 March, 18:00-20:00 at The Tetley (South Bank Event Space) It's FREE to attend!   https://filmhubnorth.wufoo.com/forms/z9y2f0c0a4w6kb/

The BFI NETWORK Filmmaker Mixers are back. Whether you're a director, producer, or writer, this is your chance to connect, and build your network.📅   7 March, 18:00-20:00 at The Tetley (South Bank Event Space) It's FREE to attend! https://filmhubnorth.wufoo.com/forms/z9y2f0c0a4w6kb/

As part of INDIs Film Festival, we’ve co-created the Career Kickstarter - a two-day programme packed with practical workshops,  and masterclasses led by industry pros. 🤩Day 1: Practical Skills & Industry Insights. Day 2: Distributing & Marketing Your Short Film 🎟️ Book via the link our bio.

If you’re a screen organisation operating in Sheffield and South Yorkshire, we’d love to hear from you! We’re conducting a survey with Film Hub North to share thoughts on the opportunities and needs of our regional sector. Survey closes Sunday 9 March: bit.ly/4hAhJd6

INDIs Film Fest x Screen Yorkshire: Career Kickstarter Days. Dream of a career in film? Career Kickstarter is a two-day programme designed to help young creatives (ages 15–19) take their first steps toward the screen industries.

🎬 First-look at Reunion, a brand-new four-part thriller coming soon to BBC iPlayer and BBC One! This gripping bilingual drama, filmed in and around Sheffield,is written by Sheffield-born William Mager and follows Daniel Brennan (Matthew Gurney), a deaf man determined to right his wrongs.

INDIs Film Fest x Screen Yorkshire. Are you dreaming of a career in film? Career Kickstarter is a two-day programme designed to help young creatives (ages 15–19) take their first steps toward the screen industries.  https://www.leedsfilm.com/pQ3DvCv/information/career-kickstarter-days

The INDIs Film Fest 2025 programme is live! Book your tickets now for the full lineup of events, including feature films, industry workshops, short film awards and immersive VR experiences, running throughout March. 🎬 leedsfilm.com  #INDIs2025 #LeedsFilm #INDIsFilmFest

❄️😂 Thanks to all who joined us at our It’s Grin Up North Liverpool event. In partnership with @bbccomedy, our brilliant Jo Schofield chatted with our stellar industry panelists on the comedy industry. Northern comedy is thriving, and we’re proud to be part of it.

Our Screen Crafts & Digital Skills Bootcamp – Lighting had a set visit to All Creatures Great and Small! 🎬🐴The cohort gained valuable insight into the lighting setups and techniques used in TV production. A huge thank you to the ACGAS team for welcoming us and sharing their knowledge!

🚀 Last week in Harrogate, our Screen Crafts & Digital Skills participants pitched their projects to determine which will be brought to life at Production Park later in the programme. It was a brilliant morning of fresh ideas and collaboration. Stay tuned to see these projects brought to life.

🎬 Hebden Bridge Film Festival is giving you the chance to see your short film on the big screen at Hebden Bridge Picture House as part of the 2025 short film competition. ⏰Full entry details, including how to submit your film, follow https://www.hebdenbridgefilmfestival.org/

🎉 Congratulations to Virdee on its premiere tonight in Bradford, brought to screens by The Magical Society and BBC and proudly supported by Screen Yorkshire's- Yorkshire Content Fund. Tune in Monday 10th Deb 9pm BBC One 👏🎬 #Virdee #YorkshireFilm #ScreenYorkshire

Tonight is the BBC Young Reporter's Creative Careers: Media Careers Networking Event. Come along, connect with industry,enjoy a networking masterclass and pizza! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bbc-young-reporters-creative-careers-media-careers-networking-event-tickets-1142587262259?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎬 Celebrating Talent at The Unit’s Five Minute Film Festival! 🎬 Monday was Audience Night for The Unit’s Five Minute Film Festival! 🎥✨ It was great to see so many at @picturevillecinema, celebrating brilliant filmmakers and incredible short films.👀🍿 📸: Raquan Cameron-Williams @raquan.films

Get ready for Virdee, the gripping new BBC crime drama premiering 10th February on BBC One  Find out how Virdee was brought to life in this interview with creator, writer, and executive producer AA Dhand,  https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/bbc-virdee-aa-dhand-bradford-press-pack

BRADIFF 2025 is back with a new look ! Submissions are open for BRADIFF 2025. Got a film? Now’s the time to enter! Take advantage of the early bird deadline (May 31st) to save on fees. And if you’re a Bradford-based filmmaker, your entry is FREE!Ready to make your mark? Submit now via FilmFreeway!

🎉 Announcing the 2025 Mayor’s Script Diversity Programme Cohort! 🎬 We’re pleased to introduce the talents joining this year’s programme, representing a range of fresh voices and stories from across Yorkshire: Read more about the course and writers here: https://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/news/mayors/

🎉 Huge congrats to the Northern cohort of Women in Film & TV UK's 2025 Four Nations Mentoring Scheme! Supported by Screen Alliance North & partners, 7 talented Northern women will embark on this 6-month programme to advance their careers in film, TV, & creative media. 🌟 #WomenInFilm #Mentorship

🎬✨ It's time for the Oscars! Who's ready to see who will take home the golden statue? Will there be any surprise wins? 🍿 Which film do you hope sweeps the awards tonight? Good luck everyone! #Oscars2025 #FilmLovers #Hollywood

New to the industry? This  Triple C webinar, hosted by Screen Alliance North can help you navigate access when working in the screen industries. 🗓️ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 | 12:30 - 14:00 GMT📍 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduction-to-access-webinar-tickets-1155243146349?aff=oddtdtcreator

Get ready to flex those nostalgia muscles, because a new series of Gladiators storms onto BBC One and iPlayer this Saturday, 18 January, at 5.50 PM, with a fresh lineup of gritty Contenders. Tune in for the action, stay for the drama,—because this is Gladiators! #Gladiators

Join Us For an Afternoon of Comedy and Connections. Screen Yorkshire, with support from our BBC Comedy Grant invites you to an afternoon of insight, networking, and opportunity at Blackstock Market, Liverpool. 12th Feb, 4pm. #comedy 👉 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/250123320513337

🎉 The Big Bash hits screens tomorrow night, and you won’t want to miss it. This incredible event celebrates the launch of Bradford, City of Culture 2025, where 10,000 people braved sub-zero temperatures to come together and show their love for the city. 🥶❤️ Friday 17th Jan, 7.30 pm, BBC One

DocFest is celebrating their 20th anniversary edition of the MeetMarket which will take place Thursday 19 June & Friday 20 June 2025. The final deadline for project entries is 5 February 2025. Details on how to apply are here: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/meetmarket

Build Your Comedy Network. Take the next step in your comedy career with Screen Yorkshire’s comedy event at Blackstock Market, Liverpool. Wednesday, 12th February. Blackstock, Liverpool 4 PM - 7 PM. Register here:

🎸 Who's Ready For A Little Yorkshire Punk? 🎤The BBC and BritBox have unveiled first-look images of Riot Women, the new drama from writer Sally Wainwright. Set and filmed in Hebden Bridge, the series sees five women  form a punk-rock band to find their voices. Coming later this year.

Screen Yorkshire, as part of our BBC Comedy Grant to link comedy talent across the north, brings you an afternoon of insight, networking, and opportunity.📅  Wednesday, 12th February 2025📍 Blackstock Market, Liverpool ⏰ 4 PM - 7 PM https://form.jotform.com/250123320513337

🌟 Bradford 2025: A City of Culture Awakes! 🌟Screen Yorkshire celebrates Bradford as the UK City of Culture 2025! 🎥✨ From its rich filmmaking heritage to its thriving creative community,  here’s to a year of creativity, collaboration, and cultural celebration!  #CityOfCulture @Bradford2025

Showroom Cinema are looking for film fans aged 16-19 for their BFI Film Academy Specialist Residential in Film Curation and Archiving! Gain skills in programming, curating and preserving archive films.Apply by 17th Jan https://www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/cinema/bfi-academy-north/archive2024 @BFI

The Unit has extended its submission deadline to Midnight on the 15th of January to support filmmakers whose shoots may have been impacted by the recent weather.If you have any questions or would like to book our free equipment for your film, please reach out to the team at [email protected].

🎉 Huge congratulations to Tyke Films from Sheffield for their BAFTA nomination for Best Short Animation with Plunge! 🌟✨A shoutout to Sheffield producers Rebecca Mark-Lawson and Daria Nitsch, too. We're thrilled to see Yorkshire represented! 🏆💫Best of luck! 💛👏 @tykefilms

Brace yourself for Patience—a thrilling six-part police crime drama starring Laura Fraser and Ella Maisy Purvis. Premiering January 8th on Channel 4. Screen Yorkshire Film Office was proud to support the York filming🌟  

🎬 Calling All Filmmakers! 🎬 Are you submitting a film to The Unit's Five Minute Film Festival? They’re also celebrating outstanding writing with their Best Screenplay category! To qualify, submit your screenplay along with your film entry. Contact [email protected] to find out more.

The screen industries are key drivers of economic growth in Yorkshire. From creating jobs to boosting tourism, the impact of film and TV is undeniable. We're proud to play our part.

✨🎬 Happy New Year! ✨As we step into 2025, we’re looking forward to another year of championing Yorkshire’s incredible talent, stories, and productions. We’re proud to have you as part of the Screen Yorkshire family. Here’s to new projects, big dreams, and even greater success!  #Yorkshire 🎥🎉

Showcasing Our Locations 🏞️Yorkshire’s landscapes and landmarks have continued to captivate audiences around the globe. From rolling hills to historic towns, our region offers unparalleled beauty for filmmakers.Have a favourite Yorkshire film location? Share it with us below! #Yorkshire #Film

In 2024, we worked tirelessly to nurture creatives through our initiatives like Beyond Brontës and Screen Crafts Bootcamps. These programs empower aspiring filmmakers, crew members, and creatives with the skills and confidence to thrive. A huge thank you to everyone who participated this year!

🎄✨ As we wrap up another incredible year of supporting Yorkshire talent, stories, and productions, we want to extend our warmest wishes to everyone. Whether you're working on set, enjoying a festive film at home, or dreaming up your next big idea, we're grateful for your creativity and dedication.

This year, Yorkshire shone on screen, with incredible productions across our region. We are proud to have supported so many through the Yorkshire Content Fund.

📢 We’ll be out of the office until Thursday, 2nd January, but in the meantime, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of the articles we’ve shared over the past year. 🎬Stay tuned as we revisit some highlights. Enjoy the festivities, and see you in the New Year! 🌟 #ScreenYorkshire #YearInReview

We’re pleased to see Production Park continuing to grow. The plans include an impressive 145,000 sq. ft. of studio space, new production facilities, and expanded opportunities for the next generation of creative talent: https://lnkd.in/eePrAPpQ #CreativeIndustries #ProductionPark #FilmProduction

The Unit, Bradford has announced the launch of: The Five Minute Film Festival. Details will be shared soon about screening dates, prizes, venues, and entry instructions. Keep an eye on their website and socials for details @TheUnitBradford. https://www.theunit.org.uk/ #filmaking

✨ We had a great day at FOCUS yesterday. We're excited to be back for Day 2 and ready for more amazing conversations! 🙌 You'll find us at the Screen Alliance North Stand, Booth C1, with our alliance partners Screen Manchester, North East Screen, and Liverpool Film Office. Come and say hello. 💡🎥