Be one of the 12 lucky trainees to experience the #GriersonDocLab and take your first steps into factual television. #CreateYourFuture
Grierson DocLab is a training scheme that helps UK-based new entrants aged 18-25 thrive in the world of factual TV and documentary filmmaking.
The scheme takes place over approximately one year, and due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, will be run as a combination of online and in person. It aims to equip up to 12 successful trainees with the skills and networks to pursue a career in the UK factual industry.
Successful applicants to the scheme will receive:
- An intensive hybrid training programme (details of the areas covered can be found below), supported by industry professionals
- A placement at an independent production company, up to four weeks in length, supported by a bursary
- Full registration for Sheffield Doc/Fest (subject to it taking place given COVID developments)
- Mentoring from an industry professional
- Matched with a Grierson DocLab Alumni buddy
- Networking opportunities
- A ticket to the Grierson Awards ceremony, held on Wednesday, 10 November 2022 at The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank, London
- Access to, and membership of the Grierson DocLab Alumni network
- Bespoke ongoing support to help career progression within the sector
Criteria:
- You must be aged between 18-25 at the time of applying
- You must be a UK resident with the right to live and work in the UK
- If you are at college or university, you must be in your final year of study
- You must commit to the whole of the Grierson DocLab scheme (see schedule below)
Schedule:
- Online video call interviews – Tuesday, 29 March or Wednesday, 30 March 2022
- Second video call interviews – Thursday, 31 March 2022
- Five-day online training – Monday, 9 May – Friday, 13 May 2022
- Three-day in person training in central Birmingham – Sunday, 22 May – Tuesday, 24 May 2022
- Sheffield Doc/Fest – 24 June – 27 June 2022, pending COVID-19 restrictions
- Grierson Awards – Thursday, 10 November 2022
- Placement – to be arranged on an individual basis and to be completed by Easter 2023
Application Process
Applications closed at 5pm on Friday, 11 February 2022.
Read the full scheme guidance, application questions and FAQs ahead of applying via the online application form. Please ensure you have your CV in a PDF format, saved with your full name in the file name, ready before applying. Please also have two references’ names, email addresses and contact phones numbers to hand on applying.
