We are working with the BBC in support of their Bring the Drama Festival: Careers Behind the Scenes offering a screen to stage work shop on March 5th! The festival offers workshops and screen industry insights from institutions across the country, in support of the new six-part series from the BBC and Wall to Wall Media to be showcased on BBC Two and iPlayer.

The show follows eight people “who have always dreamt of becoming professional actors but have never had the opportunity. Hosted by actor and comedian Bill Bailey, the eight aspiring actors are mentored over six weeks by renowned casting director Kelly Valentine Hendry.”

Viewers can expect each episode to follow the progress of its participants on “UK dramas such as Peaky Blinders, EastEnders and Silent Witness as they are tasked with working together to recreate iconic scenes with the real scripts, real cameras and the real time pressures that professional actors face.” 

The supporting festival, will feature hundreds of events with more than 100 partners from across the UK and features a range of activities including talks, tours, workshops, masterclasses, Q&As and meet the teams celebrating craft roles: “Partners are showcasing everything from stage-managing to wig-making, lighting to line producing, art direction to make-up design. You can connect – through the ERIC careers app – with the hundreds of events that are happening in locations across the UK.”

Our session will welcome educators to join us in Hartlepool on Tuesday 5th March between 4pm and 7pm.  Our in-person event We will focus on props for screen and stage and include expert guest speakers that will provide you with valuable insights into the journey from “SCRIPT TO SCREEN”. Discover what happens behind the scenes of captivating films, TV shows, and more. Learn about the various career paths available and gain a deeper understanding of the industry. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and help guide future generations towards exciting careers in the screen industries!

Why Attend?

The screen industries in Tees Valley and the North East are flourishing, and we want you to be at the forefront of this dynamic sector. With substantial regional investments, a strong BBC partnership, and The Northern Studios standing tall as the sole large-scale film and TV studios in the region, the stage is set for a career like no other.

What to expect?

• Insights from Experts: Hear from Leigh Adams, Founder of Yecco Consulting and Former Director of Education and Skills at the British Film Institute. His 25+ years of experience will unveil why the Screen Industries matter and what this means for young people pursuing a career in this field.
• Student Showcases: Witness the magic created by our talented students studying Stage & Screen degree programmes. Dive into their latest projects and explore a vibrant exhibition of props, costumes, and set designs.
• Success Stories: Meet Matt East, Owner and Director of EPH Creative, the UK’s leading provider of props. A proud graduate of The Northern School of Art, Matt and recent graduates will share their incredible experiences with students who worked on the recent Jackdaw movie filmed in Teesside.
• Guests can expect food, drink and Networking opportunities!

Limited spaces available, book now here: “Script to Screen” An event for Careers Advisers and Educators Tickets, Tue 5 Mar 2024 at 16:00 | Eventbrite

We offer a dynamic set of degree-programmes at our Hartlepool campus across creative industries. Our stage and screen faculty offers skills in Acting, Film & TV Production, Costume Design, Set Design and Model Making with VFX. If you are looking to study a course that allows access and insight in to the tv, film and theatre industry make sure you find out more today.