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.

ScreenWorks - Colouring & Grading
with Scott Ferguson
- Placement Details: ScreenWorks: Colouring & Grading (with Scott Ferguson)
- Date: 6 - 8 June
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme includes;
- Introduction to colouring software DaVinchi Resolve
- Colour theory and using colour in film
- Colour Correcting vs Colour Grading
- Using colour to change the look of a piece of film - eg, thriller, rom-com, documentary

ScreenWorks - Story Development
with Amanda Verlaque
- Placement Details: ScreenWorks: Story Development (with Amanda Verlaque)
- Date: 13 - 16 June
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme includes;
- Generating story ideas
- Choosing the style/format
- 3 Act and 5 Act structures
- Mapping out the idea

ScreenWorks - Prop Costume
with Enda Kenny
- Placement Details: ScreenWorks: Prop Costume (with Enda Kenny)
- Date: 20 - 23 June
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme includes;
- Creating a suit of armour
- Practice fabrication techniques and paint methods to create a battle worn effect
- Measure, cut and mould fabrics
- Age and breakdown costume to create a lived-in effect

ScreenWorks - TV Development
with Stellify Media
- Placement Details: ScreenWorks: TV Development (with Stellify Media)
- Date: 29 June - 1st July
- Location: Belfast
This ScreenWorks programme includes;
- Devising an idea for a Factual Entertainment TV show
- Creating a poster and visual materials
- Pitching your TV show idea to one of the leading producers of Factual Entertainment TV in the UK
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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