Aligning Academia with Industry Standards

The gap between academic learning and industry practices has long been a challenge. Futures in Film is committed to establishing an industry connection with academia by linking them together.

By working with universities, film schools, and technical institutions as well as Industry Bodies, Professionals and Manufacturers: Futures in Film CIC ensures that academic learning is directly aligned with real-world industry expectations.

ACADEMIA

Enhancing Curricula to bridge the Skills Gap

We collaborate with 75+ universities and film schools, including UCLan, Ravensbourne, and Blackburn College, embedding industry-driven learning modules into academic programs. Our partnerships ensure that curricula align with real-world film practices, giving students direct exposure to professional workflows.

TRAINING

Hands-on Skills Training with Industry Tools

We provide applied, hands-on learning through industry-certified programs, equipping students to use RED Digital Cinema workflows, ARRI lighting, Helix Gimbals,, virtual production technologies and more. Our approach ensures students—especially neurodivergent learners and those unable to afford university—gain real-world skills in camera operation, lighting, and production workflows.

INDUSTRY

A Launchpad for Career Development

Facilitating over 1,000 industry placements, our fast-track model ensures students transition directly into HETV and feature film roles by developing specialised skillsets and introducing them to Industry Mentors. This has opened opportunities for On-Set Placements such as Paramount's ``Curfew``, BBC ``Wolf Hall`` and Knives Out 3.

"We need the long-term thinking and investment in the future that this project represents.”

Gavin Finney BSC Cinematographer & Former BSC President

It was a fully professional shoot. The way they handled the equipment, the way they approached the process—I was shocked at their ability level.

Rupert Hornstein ACO First AC

The Futures in Film initiative is really amazing. It has been able to take Academia, take Industry and really bridge them together.

David Levy Managing Director, Fivefold Studios