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Film Buddy is pleased to be sharing a new opportunity to work on Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film Mars Express.

The Opportunity

Work experience placements are available across all departments.

  • Placement Duration: 1 week - Monday to Friday.

  • Placement Dates: September 21st - October 23rd.

  • Multiple placements will run throughout this period.

Where

  • On location in Leeds.

How to Apply

  • Ensure your CV is focused and relevant.

  • No cover letters.

  • Label your CV with your name and department of interest.

  • Your email subject line should read:
    ‘Your Name’ – ‘Department of Interest’ (Camera, Sound, AD, etc.) – Mars Express.

  • Please send your CV to: hello@filmbuddy.uk

Film Buddy is pleased to share a new opportunity to gain work experience on the feature film The Watch Tower, based in Hartlepool.

The Opportunity

  • Work experience placements are available across all departments.

  • Placement duration: 1 week.

  • Placement dates: Tuesday 20 October to Tuesday 3 November 2026.

  • Multiple placements will run throughout this period.

Where

  • On location in Hartlepool.

How to Apply

  • Ensure your CV is focused and relevant. No cover letters.

  • Label your CV with your name and department of interest.

  • Your email subject line should read: ‘Your Name’ – ‘Department of Interest’ (Camera, Sound, AD, etc.) – ‘The Watch Tower’

  • Please send your CV to: hello@filmbuddy.uk

Film Buddy is pleased to announce our new partnership with the production team on a BFI and Film4 short project shooting in Manchester.

The Opportunity: To gain work experience on a BFI and Film4 production.

Placement duration: Placement dates: 26–30 October 2026 Multiple placements will run throughout this period. (5days)

Departments:

  • Camera

  • AD

  • Costume

  • Hair and Make‑Up

  • Grip

  • Production

  • Lighting

Where: On location in Manchester.

How to apply

  • Ensure your CV is focused and relevant.

  • No cover letters.

  • Label your CV with your name and department of interest.

  • Your email subject line should read: ‘Your Name’ – ‘Department of Interest’ (Camera, Sound, AD, etc.) – ‘BFI’

  • Please send your CV to: hello@filmbuddy.uk

PLEASE SEND YOUR LATEST CV TO HELLO@FILMBUDDY.UK