Masterclasses

Screen industry greats talk candidly about the secrets of their careers from their homes. TV commissioners reveal what makes a good pitch. Craftspeople share their top tips for success. These are videos of events commissioned during the coronavirus lockdown to encourage freelancers from the film, TV and animation industries in the time of crisis.

Lorraine Heggessey

Lorraine Heggessey

The former controller of BBC One on her journey from Acton Gazette to Kensington Palace
Pete Andrews

Pete Andrews

Channel 4's head of sport on what he wants in a pitch - and why you should run it past your mum
Sanjay Singhal

Sanjay Singhal

The executive producer of The Plane Crash reveals how to make "impossible" factual TV
Camilla Lewis

Camilla Lewis

The founder of Curve Media on setting up and growing an indie - and being a mum of four
Neville Kidd

Neville Kidd

The Emmy Award-winning cinematographer gives advice on working in HETV camera roles
Claire Zolkwer

Claire Zolkwer

The commissioner of Celebrity Juice shares 10 things she's learned in her career
Simon Ford

Simon Ford

BAFTA-winning executive producer talks about making observational documentaries
Mobeen Azhar

Mobeen Azhar

BAFTA-winning journalist and filmmaker on building a portfolio career
Jane Root

Jane Root

The creator of Netflix and Disney+ programmes talks about making subscription video-on-demand
Simon Lewis, Sue Hogg

Simon Lewis, Sue Hogg

Producers of Three Girls, based on child abuse in Rochdale, talk about making factual TV drama
Peter Tierney

Peter Tierney

The ITV entertainment commissioner on lockdown programmes and dating shows