Edinburgh International Film Festival 2017
The programme for EIFF Youth Hub 2017 is now live!
Now in its fourth year, EIFF Youth Hub returns for four days packed
with free practical filmmaking workshops, masterclasses and events for 15-25 year-olds. Whether you want to gain insights into animation or screenwriting, learn from experienced filmmakers about acting, cinematography or short filmmaking, or if you just want to network and step into a career in film – Youth Hub has something for everyone from 23 to 26 of June.
Events at Youth Hub are free with a Youth Hub Pass which costs £5 and gives access to all Youth Hub events as well as £5 discounted tickets to most EIFF films.
Highlights from this year’s programme directly related to careers in the industry:
A Foot in the Door: First Steps in Film & TV Drama
Saturday, 24 June 2017 | 5pm – 7pm | Education Space | Limited to 30 spaces.
Outlining how being a great runner can be the key to a successful start to your career.
BAFTA award winning Scottish producer Linda Fraser (Hit the Ground Running) will share an overview of the industry in Scotland, what a runner does and how to be awesome at it. Packed with practical insider info and tips for how to get started, this is a session not to be missed!
Spaces for this event are limited. To sign-up please email youthhub@edfilmfest.org.uk
A Foot in the Door: Career Advice Session
Saturday, 24 June 2017 | 10.15am – 1.30pm |Main Hall | Limited to 50 spaces.
Want to get your foot in the door and break into the film/TV industry? Join us for our hugely popular careers advice session with Creative Skillset and training scheme Hit the Ground Running as we help you plan your next big step towards a career in the industry. This session includes:
10.15am – 11am: Panel discussion 11.10 am – 12.15pm: Networking surgery with filmmakers and experts from the creative industries. 12.15pm – 1.30pm: A light networking lunch with industry guests, EIFF filmmakers and delegates.
Spaces for this event are limited. To sign-up please email youthhub@edfilmfest.org.uk
Access the full programme here: https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/learning/youth-hub
