NFTS North

Join expert Gareth Young for our hands-on Camera Assisting short course at NFTS North!

This course is perfect for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of camera assisting, from operating the camera to supporting the camera department on set.

📷 Understand the key tools and equipment used in camera departments
🎥 Learn how to assist with framing, focus pulling, and managing camera equipment
🔧 Gain hands-on experience with camera rigging, setup, and troubleshooting

📅 Date: 15th - 17th July 2026
📍 Location: NFTS North (ITV Emmerdale Studios, Burley Road, Leeds LS3)
⏳ Limited places available—book your spot today!

🔗 For more info & to sign up, click the following link - https://nfts.co.uk/camera-assisting

This week, we ran our first Introduction to the Role of Junior Casting Assistant Short Course at NFTS North!

A big thank you to course leader Nicci Topping for sharing her experience and knowledge with our participants. 🎬

More dates coming soon! Keep an eye on our upcoming programmes via the following link - https://nfts.co.uk/nfts-north

🚨 Last Few Places Remaining 🚨

Whether you are an aspiring Writer, Director, Camera Assistant or Producer, we have you covered.

Book now via the following link - https://nfts.co.uk/nfts-north

Want to learn how to produce your own short film? Join us for our new Producing Your Short Film course!

Led by experienced producer Jude Goldrei, this practical course will guide you through the key stages of short film production. From development through to delivery, helping you build the confidence and skills needed to bring projects to life.

🎥 Develop and package your short film
📋 Learn budgeting & scheduling fundamentals
🤝 Work effectively with writers, directors & crew
🏆 Understand funding, festivals & distribution
✨ Build confidence as a creative producer

📍 Location: NFTS North (ITV Emmerdale Studios, Burley Road, Leeds)
📅 23rd - 24th July 2026

🔗 For more info & to sign up, click the following link - https://nfts.co.uk/producing-your-short-film

ABOUT THE COURSE LEADER

Jude founded Lunar Lander Films to produce diverse, smart genre films and TV with international appeal, focussing on Horror, Sci-Fi, Thrillers and Comedy. Lunar Lander Films received a BFI Vision Award and a Channel 4 Emerging Indies Award.

Jude produced Dean Puckett’s folk horror feature THE SEVERED SUN alongside Rebecca Wolff, the film was recently acquired by Shudder. She previously worked as an executive producer on behalf of the UK Film Council on more than 70 short films, including a BAFTA winner. She’s worked for the British Council’s film team, Into Film, Creative England, BBC, and Bankside Films.

Want to build your confidence with script editing? Join us for our Introduction to Script Editing for Film and TV Short Course!

Led by script editor Jackie Thornton — having worked with Netflix UK, Tiger Aspect, See-Saw and more — you’ll learn industry-standard techniques used in real film & TV development.

🎥 Analyse scripts
📜 Identify strengths & fixes
📝 Build confidence giving notes
🎬 Expand your creative career toolkit

📍 Location: NFTS North (ITV Emmerdale Studios, Burley Road, Leeds)
🗓️12th - 13th May 2026

🔗 For more info & to sign up, click on the following link - https://nfts.co.uk/introduction-script-editing-film-and-tv

This two-day course is designed to give you a clear, practical introduction to the role of a Junior Casting Assistant — and how to get started in the industry.

What you’ll learn:
🎞️ The role of a Junior Casting Assistant in film, TV and games
🖋️ Find out the key responsibilities, challenges and routes into the industry
🎬 Practical exercises, looking at casting briefs and coming up with casting options.
🗣️ The admin, organisation and communication behind casting

📍 Location: NFTS North (ITV Emmerdale Studios, Burley Road, Leeds)
🗓️20th - 21st May 2026

🔗 For more info & to sign up, click on the following link - https://nfts.co.uk/introduction-role-junior-casting-assistant

ABOUT THE COURSE LEADER

Nicci Topping has been a leading casting director in the UK for 22 years, casting over 50 films and TV series. Working across Games and high-end commercials, delivering countless workshops and masterclasses across the industry.

Actors she has cast include Whoopi Goldberg, Evanna Lynch, Tara Fitzgerald and Jason Flemyng, and she was involved in casting leading actors such as Olivia Cooke, Daisy Ridley and Robert James Collier at the start of their careers.

Are you looking to develop your first screenplay or refine a current project?

Join Paul Fraser (Saipan, Somers Town) on our Screenwriting Short Course at NFTS North!

What you’ll learn:
🎞️ Story structure for film & TV
🖋️ Scene shaping & character development
🎬 Tools to strengthen your writing voice
🗣️ Pitching skills (written & verbal)

📍 Location: NFTS North (ITV Emmerdale Studios, Burley Road, Leeds)
🗓️27th - 28th May 2026

🔗 For more info & to sign up, click on the following link - https://nfts.co.uk/screenwriting-paul-fraser

ABOUT THE COURSE LEADER

Paul is a multi-award winning writer and director with a career spanning nearly three decades. He’s written numerous films for Shane Meadows and other directors as well as making his own features and shorts.

He continues to develop a slate of tv and film projects. His latest film Saipan, starring Steve Coogan, had a theatrical release in January 2026.

🚨 Last few places available!🚨

Have a passion for storytelling and directing? Want to sharpen your skills? Join us this April for one of our Short Course programmes at NFTS North in Leeds.

📍 Location: NFTS North (ITV Emmerdale Studios, Burley Road, Leeds)

👉 For more info and to sign up, click on the following link - https://nfts.co.uk/nfts-north
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This week, we ran our Introduction to Working in the Assistant Directors' Department here in Leeds!

A big thank you to course leader Richard Lingard for sharing his experience and knowledge with our cohort. 🎬

Join Emmy-winning documentary director Ashok Prasad on our upcoming Fundamentals of Documentary Storytelling Short Course.

🎬 Gain the knowledge to create compelling narratives in documentary
📽️ Learn how to develop an idea from page to screen
🎞️ Learn about the post-production process

📅 Date: 21st – 22nd April
📍 Location: NFTS North — ITV Emmerdale Studios, Leeds
⏳ Limited places remaining—secure your spot now!

🔗 For more info & to sign up, click on the following link - https://nfts.co.uk/fundamentals-documentary-storytelling