Training and Development
Lighthouse:
"Lighthouse offers a variety of training courses and mentoring opportunities for filmmakers and artists. Our initiatives include script development workshops and introductory courses for screenwriters; the Guiding Lights mentoring scheme for up-and-coming filmmakers; an MA in Digital Media Arts run in conjunction with the University of Brighton; and a programme of short courses in various aspects of filmmaking and digital and moving image art production aimed at both beginner and intermediate levels".
Guiding Lights is the UK film industry’s most prestigious mentoring scheme.
Guiding Lights is run by Lighthouse and funded by the Skillset Film Skills Fund, with additional sponsorship from Optimum Releasing. The programme supports upcoming filmmakers through high-level mentoring, complemented by a range of training and networking activities. Each participant is matched with a well-established film industry professional who provides advice and guidance over a 9-month period. Alongside the one-to-one mentoring, a number of industry training and networking events will take place, including during Galway Film Fleadh and London Film Festival. Further access to high-level industry professionals is facilitated by an online networking facility. Guiding Lights aims to help improve diversity within the UK film industry by addressing issues of access which individuals often face when progressing their careers.
Raindance:
