Trainee Finder

Trainee Finder provides ‘set-ready’ training to talented individuals who can then apply for placements on UK productions which pay into the ScreenSkills skills funds. There are three programmes: animation, film, and high-end TV (including children’s TV). 

camera operator Florence Gilbert

Trainee Finder: guidance for productions

Find a trainee for your production
Frame shot from Kensuke's Kingdom animation

Animation Trainee Finder programme

Information for potential trainees
Horrible Histories characters Jess and Timmika in historical costume with large wigs posing for the camera

Children’s TV Trainee Finder

Find out when and how to apply
Film Trainee Finder

Film Trainee Finder

All you need to know about the programme
Dominic West as Prince Charles, Teddy Hawley as Prince Harry, Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana and Timothee Sambor as Prince William in a scene from The Crown Season 5

High-end TV Trainee Finder

Information for potential trainees
Trainee Finder FAQs

Trainee Finder FAQs

All you need to know about the programme and how to apply
Watch the Trainee Finder 2024-25 launch webinar

Watch the Trainee Finder 2024-25 launch webinar

Hear from Trainee Finder teams and past alumni about the programme