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.

UK writer and producer Brendan Foley

Brendan Foley

UK writer talks with US writer, Jeff Melvoin, on the routes to international TV screenwriting
Lorraine Heggessey

Lorraine Heggessey

The former controller of BBC One on her journey from Acton Gazette to Kensington Palace
Nina Hahn

Nina Hahn

Nickelodeon commissioner on what makes great live-action and animation programmes for kids
Sally Wainwright

Sally Wainwright

Producer Faith Penhale talks with screenwriter Sally about their drama Gentleman Jack
Sanjay Singhal

Sanjay Singhal

The executive producer of The Plane Crash reveals how to make "impossible" factual TV
Peter Tierney

Peter Tierney

The ITV entertainment commissioner on lockdown programmes and dating shows
Leo Anna Thomas

Leo Anna Thomas

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