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.

Nikki Parsons

Nikki Parsons

Multi-camera director discusses Strictly with her counterpart on The Voice
Sanjay Singhal

Sanjay Singhal

The executive producer of The Plane Crash reveals how to make "impossible" factual TV
Tracey Ewen Powell

Tracey Ewen Powell

Casualty costume designer talks about her work with her counter-part in Doctor Who
Nazleen Karim

Nazleen Karim

The executive producer of Made in Chelsea explains how the team keeps the hit show real
Callum Just

Callum Just

Data management, DITs and dailies on high-end TV drama with Digital Orchard
Damian Daniel

Damian Daniel

Against the Tides' director of photography on how he kept close-ups in focus on the ocean
Sally Wainwright

Sally Wainwright

Producer Faith Penhale talks with screenwriter Sally about their drama Gentleman Jack
Nina Hahn

Nina Hahn

Nickelodeon commissioner on what makes great live-action and animation programmes for kids
Peter Tierney

Peter Tierney

The ITV entertainment commissioner on lockdown programmes and dating shows
UK writer and producer Brendan Foley

Brendan Foley

UK writer talks with US writer, Jeff Melvoin, on the routes to international TV screenwriting
Leo Anna Thomas

Leo Anna Thomas

How to look after the mental health of freelancers in film production
Lorraine Heggessey

Lorraine Heggessey

The former controller of BBC One on her journey from Acton Gazette to Kensington Palace
Lorraine Lordan

Lorraine Lordan

The animation director speaks on her work that includes Oscar-nominated The Breadwinner
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
Sophie Argent

Sophie Argent

Filming with children, copyright, consent, fairness and privacy with ITN media lawyer
Gregor Sharp

Gregor Sharp

BBC commissioner on the enduring power of comedy and the essentials of pitching
Neville Kidd

Neville Kidd

The Emmy Award-winning cinematographer gives advice on working in HETV camera roles
Tim Wardle

Tim Wardle

Director Tim Wardle on breaking into the US market with Three Identical Strangers
Claire Zolkwer

Claire Zolkwer

The commissioner of Celebrity Juice shares 10 things she's learned in her career
Camilla Lewis

Camilla Lewis

The founder of Curve Media on setting up and growing an indie - and being a mum of four
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
Kevin O'Brien

Kevin O'Brien

ITV entertainment commissioner on making shows without a live audience and I'm a Celebrity
Milana Karaica

Milana Karaica

The founder of NERD Productions on her unconventional approach to developing new talent
Sylvia Parker

Sylvia Parker

Sylvia joins Jane Jackson to explain the role of a script supervisor in high-end TV
Saul Gittens

Saul Gittens

The director of photography explains how to become a camera assistant or trainee.
Desiree Ivegbuna

Desiree Ivegbuna

The assistant editor shares how she got into her role and her tips for success in the TV industry
Rob Taylor

Rob Taylor

The adventure DoP talks about "messing around in wet, dirty places"
Hugh Warren

Hugh Warren

The HETV producer joins colleague Patrick Schweitzer to talk about the industry
Animation line producers

Animation line producers

Producer Anna Lord chairs a panel on stepping up to be an animation line producer
Animation production managers

Animation production managers

PMs how to step up from production coordinator
Reality TV talent managers

Reality TV talent managers

Rose Hibbert on runners, researchers and APs in The Circle
Anna Bonaddio

Anna Bonaddio

Talent manager explains the roles of runner, researcher and AP in TV documentaries
Alan Clements

Alan Clements

The CEO of Two Rivers on making TV in the nations and regions, from Glasgow to Birmingham
Natalie Rose

Natalie Rose

The team behind Big Zuu's Big Eats talk about the making of the show
Ruth Ducker

Ruth Ducker

The series director on freelancing, inclusion and her career in animation.