ScreenWorks, funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen and delivered by Into Film, is an exciting scheme to help young people in Northern Ireland aged 14-19 learn more about careers in the screen industries through hands-on work experience opportunities.
Placements with ScreenWorks offer young people unparalleled access to industry professionals on 3-5 day work placement across all five screen sectors - Film, Television, Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects.
Programmes take place throughout the academic year, and will include:
- Costume Design
- Production Design
- Storyboarding & Concept Art
- Prosthetics
- Make-Up
- Visual and special effects
- Production Accountancy
- Animation
- Game Design
- Camera Operating
- and much more!
Young people can apply to their preferred placement by completing an application form and emailing it to screenworks@intofilm.org. Participants are encouraged to apply directly, rather than through a teacher or parent.
PLEASE NOTE: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application. For any queries, please contact the ScreenWorks Delivery Coordinator on 07936 361786. Note: Northern Ireland Screen can not advise on the status of applications.
All ScreenWorks programmes are free, and a travel bursary is available to assist young people in travelling from different cities and towns.
Available Programmes
Story Development
with Amanda Verlaque
- Placement Details: Screenworks: Story Development (with Amanda Verlaque)
- Dates: 4 - 6 October 2021
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme will include:
- Generating story ideas
- Choosing the style/format
- 3 Act and 5 Act structures
- Mapping out the idea
Editing
with Brian Philip Davis
- Placement Details: Screenworks: Editing (with Brian Philip Davis)
- Dates: 12 - 14 October 2021
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme will include:
- What is an editor?
- Organizing of film footage
- Working with scripts
- Sound & music
- Grading and preparing for exhibition
Music Composition
with Mark Gordon from Score Draw Music
- Placement Details: Screenworks: Music Composition (with Mark Gordon from Score Draw Music)
- Dates: 18 - 20 October 2021
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme will include:
- An introduction into composing for media
- An introduction to sound design for media
- Experience creating a new bespoke music cue for a project in film and a project in animation
- Experience creating and editing sound design for a piece of animation
- An introduction to editing audio files
Costume Design
with Susan Scott
- Placement Details: Screenworks: Costume Design (with Susan Scott)
- Dates: 25 - 27 October 2021
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme will include:
- How to break into Costume Design
- Costume research
- Analysing and interpreting a script
- Designing a costume
- The psychology of clothing
Hair, Wigs & Make-up
with Patricia Strong
- Placement Details: Screenworks: Hair, Wigs & Make-up (with Patricia Strong)
- Dates: 26 - 28 October 2021
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme will include:
- Etiquette & code of conduct on set and location
- Health and safety
- Chain of command
- Practical demonstrations of film hair, wigs & make-up
Location Management
with Adam Wilkinson
- Placement Details: Screenworks: Location Management (with Adam Wilkinson)
- Dates: 1 - 3 November 2021
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme will include:
- Scouting for locations
- Production planning
- Health & Safety
- Logistics of filming
Art for Film & Games
with Outsider Games
- Placement Details: Screenworks: Art for Film & Games (with Outsider Games)
- Dates: 15 - 17 November 2021
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme will include:
- Scene and character concept
- Storyboarding
- Asset production and technical artistry
- Animation
- Bringing the scene together
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
with DoubleJump Studios
- Placement Details: Screenworks: Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (with DoubleJump Studios)
- Dates: 22 - 24 November 2021
- Location: Derry/Londonderry
This ScreenWorks programme will include:
- Introduction to software
- Creating work to a brief
- Producing a short VFX-based animation
Prosthetic Make-Up
with Clare Ramsey
- Placement Details: Screenworks: Prosthetic Make-Up (with Clare Ramsey)
- Dates: 22 - 24 November 2021
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme will include:
- Introduction to casualty effects (bruising, wounds, burns)
- How to make your own prosthetic gelatine and blood
- Moulding and casting
- Creating characters
- The importance of a portfolio
In addition to our in-person programmes, you can learn about different screen careers with ScreenWorks Online! Click here to find out more.
Screen Works 21-22 Application Form
ScreenWorks 2021/22 Application Form
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