Bradford’s FilmMakers25 mentor network returns for a third season this autumn, funded by Bradford Council, ScreenSkills and Channel 4.

Once again the programme is designed to connect 25 Bradford-based content creators of all kinds with film and TV industry experts who can help them develop their career journeys, build contacts and secure paid work.

This year, as well as recruiting mentees who are already working in the world of film/TV and digital media or who are leaving college or university, FilmMakers25 is also looking for returners to the industry and those who may be coming to media careers at a later stage in their lives.

A free-to-use screen hub called The Unit is now open and will shortly transfer to Keighley Creative.

Bradford Council’s Executive for Healthy People and Places, Councillor Sarah Ferriby, said: “In 2020 we commissioned a comprehensive screen sector development strategy, As Seen On Screen, to boost the number of people working in film, TV and digital production locally.”

The programme is headed up by Ruth Pitt, MD of Yorkshire-based media consultancy Under The Moon, who developed Bradford’s As Seen On Screen strategy and is advising the council on screen sector policy.

Those with a passion for digital screen production can find out more about the mentoring network by visiting www.underthemoonltd.com or emailing info@underthemoonltd.com.

Applications close on August 31.