MID-CAREER MOMENTUM: SUPPORTING FILM & TV FREELANCERS TO PROGRESS
Mission Accomplished
Ready to progress in Film & TV? Whether you're stepping up, exploring a new genre or transferring your skills from another industry, this fully funded West Midlands programme will help you build a sustainable career.
Led by Alison Grade and Mission Accomplished, the programme combines practical training, industry connections and personalised career support. You’ll develop your leadership and freelance skills, strengthen how you present your experience to employers and create a clear plan for your next move with support continuing for 12 months after the training.
The programme is free to successful applicants and up to 15 places are available.
We’re looking for people who have 2+ years’ professional experience, are at a mid-level career stage, and want to progress in Film and TV in the West Midlands.
https://www.mission.guru/mid-career-momentum-supporting-film-tv-freelancers-to-progress/
You could be:
- Working in Film and TV, in any genre or department, and looking to step up or move across.
- Working in theatre and looking to add Film and TV to your career portfolio. Two places are reserved for people transferring from theatre.
- Working in another industry, with directly transferable skills, some Film and TV experience and a demonstrable commitment to moving across
You must be aged 19 or over and live in the wider West Midlands region:
- West Midlands
- Warwickshire
- Worcestershire
- Staffordshire
- Shropshire
- Herefordshire
Successful applicants will need to provide proof of residency.
We particularly welcome applications from people traditionally excluded from the screen industry, including people from racialised communities; (d)Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent people; care-experienced people; refugees and people from disadvantaged migrant communities; Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities; LGBTQI+ people; and people from working-class or low-income backgrounds, now or in the past.
What does the programme include?
- An initial one-to-one diagnostic with Alison Grade to explore your ambitions, identify gaps and begin your progression plan.
- Six full-day, in-person training sessions in Digbeth: five led by Alison with guest speakers, plus a certified health and safety training day.
- Four 90-minute online masterclasses.
- Three individual meetings during training with our Talent Manager, covering career guidance, CV or portfolio reviews, interview preparation and your progression plan.
- A £750 individual development allocation for an agreed mix of mentoring, specialist training and/or placement support, tailored to your progression plan.
- E-learning, including the ScreenSkills Training Passport, BAFTA albert and Mission Accomplished resources and skills matcher.
- 12 months of follow-up support after the training from our Talent Manager
Our Talent Manager will work with you to identify and source appropriate development support. Placement and employment opportunities will be facilitated where available; neither is guaranteed.
https://www.mission.guru/mid-career-momentum-supporting-film-tv-freelancers-to-progress/
How to Apply
Apply by Sunday 15 November 2026 at 23:59.
Following your application, we’ll arrange a short discovery call to discuss your experience, ambitions, availability and support needs. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview.
- Online interviews: Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 November 2026.
- Applicants notified: Tuesday 1 December 2026.
We’ll consider your progression goals, relevant experience, readiness to take your next step, commitment to the programme and the West Midlands, and how the training and individual support could benefit you. We’re looking for progression potential as well as existing credits.
https://www.mission.guru/mid-career-momentum-supporting-film-tv-freelancers-to-progress/
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