Back in the Frame: Application Form

  • Back in the Frame: Application Form

  • About the Programme

    Back in the Frame is a return-to-work programme for women and marginalised gender directors and producers re-entering the film industry after a career break.

    The programme supports experienced practitioners to rebuild confidence, reconnect with industry knowledge and networks, and develop a sustainable route back into professional practice.

    Participants must:

    • Identify as women, non-binary or marginalised by gender 
    • Be returning, preparing to return, or recently returned, after a career break (e.g. caregiving, health, disability) 
    • Have left full-time education more than five years ago 
    • Have established professional experience in the screen industries 
    • Be developing at least one feature-length project
    • Be based in the UK 

    Application Guidance

    Please answer all questions as concisely as possible. We recommend drafting your answers offline before submitting. Word limits are strictly enforced.

  • PERSONAL DETAILS

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  • ELIGIBILITY

  • How do you identify?*
  • Are you currently based in the UK?*
  • Have you been out of full-time education for more than 5 years?*
  • Do you have established professional experience in the screen industries?*
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  • Have you taken a career break?*
  • Primary reason(s) for career break
  • What best describes your current position?*
  • Are you currently developing at least one feature-length project?*

  • PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Primary role*
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  • Current Position & Return Context

  • 0/150
  • 0/150

  • Project Information

  • 0/100
  • 0/100

  • Programme Fit & Motivation

  • 0/150
  • 0/150
  • 0/150
  • 0/150

  • Access & Participation

  • Do you have any caring responsibilities?
  • If yes:

  • Availability & Commitment

  • Are you able to attend all in-person labs and online sessions?*
  • If based outside London, will you require travel support to attend?*

  • Consent

  • Should be Empty: