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 include:
- Costume Design
- Virtual Production
- Storyboarding & Concept Art
- Prosthetics
- Location Management
- Visual and Special Effects
- Production Accountancy
- Animation
- Game Design
- Camera Operating
- Music Composition
- Story Development
- and much more!
Young people can apply to their preferred placement by completing an application form below. Participants are encouraged to apply directly, rather than through a teacher or parent.
PLEASE NOTE: ScreenWorks programmes take place during the school day. Please check with your school/college that you can attend before applying.
To check on the status of your application, or to request further information about a programme, please email screenworks@intofilm.org or phone 07936 361786. Northern Ireland Screen cannot advise on the status of applications.
All ScreenWorks programmes are free, and a travel bursary is available to reimburse young people for all public transport costs.
Upcoming Programmes
Check back soon for the updated list of ScreenWorks opportunities for the 2025/26 academic year.
In the meantime, you can view a list of previous ScreenWorks programmes here.
External Evaluations
I loved every minute of the work experience programme, it gave me great insight into the career and I had so much fun along the way. I met great people and learned so much in a week I wish could have went on longer. Would recommend this programme to anyone would has an interest in the film industry.
Participant
These opportunities give our pupils a more realistic idea of roles within the industry as well as contact with professionals who can show them industry standard equipment, software and exemplar work. Through your schemes our pupils have had the opportunity meet other young people with similar interests in addition to being able to network with industry professionals. Currently there are no other opportunities that give our pupils the in-depth and quality experiences that you offer.
Educator