The questions people ask.

No. Tell us what you've done so far. If you've had time on set, we place you where it fits.

No. There is no degree requirement and no membership gate.

Nothing. Training and placements are fully funded.

Our courses, simulations and placements are for 18 and over. Under 18? Work with us through your school or college, or meet us at the Pinewood Futures Festival. How under-18 work runs.

Yes. We're based at Pinewood Studios and also run units at 3 Mills Studios and Dragon Studios. Units have run across England, Wales and Scotland. Tell us on the form what would stop you taking a place and we'll talk it through.

Tell us what you need when you apply. Some jobs on a unit are physical; we tell you which before you commit. Access and adjustments.

You hold a grade on a working unit for two or three days: prep, shoot and de-rig, with a call sheet, real kit and working crew beside you.

Yes. Every film and guide is free to show in class, no account needed. A lesson runs on the classroom screen in the same six steps a learner sees: outcome, watch, check, do, reflect, record. We collect no data on pupils. Accounts and assessed courses are for adults 18 and over.

Online, you get a record of the lessons you've done. The FIF Certificate comes only from an in-person practical, after a short competency check. Neither is a qualification or endorsed by ScreenSkills or any awarding body. How learning with FIF works.

Futures in Film CIC, which runs the academy and holds the records. If you came through Screen Sisters CIC, they see totals only, and your named record only if you agree. Accounts aren't open yet, and nothing you do in the academy leaves your device. Privacy

No. Screen Sisters CIC is a separate community interest company with its own board and accounts. It's our partner: its community uses our free learning, and we run the Story to Screen Lab together. About the partnership

Yes, through the Social Impact Rental House: crewed technical support with technology from MR Helix Ltd, and trainees on the unit alongside experienced crew. In 2026 we are supplying a high-end TV drama series. We have also supported independent productions, including the short Dance of the Macaroni Flowers. About the rental house.

Dates, duration, package and scope set the price. We confirm it in writing before anything is committed. Crew rates follow the industry: see the Bectu rate cards.

Your production insurance must cover hired-in equipment. We check the certificate before kit leaves.

Yes. Our 35mm initiative is delivered with Kodak, Panavision and Digital Orchard. About Shot on Film.

Yes. Futures in Film CIC is asset-locked under CIC rules, and our community interest report is filed at Companies House each year.

No. Futures in Film CIC is a community interest company limited by shares, company number 14621615. It is not registered with the Charity Commission, and donations are not eligible for Gift Aid.

We grew out of MR Helix Ltd's training work. MR Helix provides the space and technology at Pinewood; we run the programmes. Our 35mm partners are Kodak, Panavision and Digital Orchard. We name an organisation only once it has agreed the wording. Supporters.

A practical guide to planning prayer, food, dress and observance into a production schedule. Futures in Film CIC owns it and develops it with Screen Sisters CIC. It includes what began as the Abrahamic Faith Charter. About the Toolkit.

Yes. Our accounts and community interest report are at Companies House, under company number 14621615.