With the support of my TV mentor, a Shooting-AP working in documentary, alongside CV clinics set up with talent managers from Studio Lambert and Wonderhood Studios, I have gained roles within TV working as a Runner on a number of shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, Wheel of...

Being selected for The Network was possibly the best thing that ever happened to me! It helped me break into the TV industry and secure my first runner job when I was just 18.

I have been in touch with people who have contacted me as a direct result of my time on the scheme and it has given me a massive amount of confidence when it comes to finding my place in the industry.

It’s been invaluable – it has created work opportunities, connected me to industry leaders and a fantastic peer group, as well as inspiring me to engage with the key issues facing TV. I’d recommend the scheme to anyone looking to step up in their career and immerse...

I had the opportunity to listen to and meet with industry figures that I would never normally ever get to interact with. Everyone in the industry should attend the TV Festival at least once in their career.

Ben Robins New Writers Collective 2024 The...

An outstanding component of the festival is the opportunity to meet with commissioners from all the major broadcasters and streamers – this made me feel that getting on the screenwriting ladder was tangible.

The New Writers Collective has given all of us so much. Through the retreat, it has expanded our knowledge and confidence, while the experience of attending the festival itself allowed us to connect directly with the wider industry and exposed us to exactly what is possible for our...

Being accepted to the New Writers Collective has been both delightful and motivating, giving me a support network with talented and ambitious writers.

Being a part of the New Writers Collective has given me invaluable insight into the industry and incredible contacts. The writing retreat and our time at the festival really brought us together and making fellow screenwriting friends as part of the collective has been super...