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North East Screen talks to Production Manager and WFTV mentoring scheme participant Sarah Howie
23+ hour, 5+ min ago (170+ words) Sarah was selected at the end of last year to take part in the 2026 Women in Film and TV's Four Nations Mentoring Scheme, the prestigious 6 month programme which supports mid-career women in the film and TV industry. North East Screen…...
North East Screen welcomes Global TV industry back to Durham to do business
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (157+ words) The event welcomes Global buyers, distributors and producers working in unscripted markets, including those looking for the next big format hit, studio-based shows and factual TV series for linear and digital first platforms." Delegates can look forward to hearing unscripted…...
North East Screen backs next North of England cohort in Women in Film & TV mentoring scheme
1+ week, 2+ day ago (524+ words) North East Screen with Screen Alliance partners have once again this year supported the North of England Cohort of the prestigious Women in Film and TV Four Nations Mentoring Scheme. Last year's cohort successfully completed the programme with rave reviews…...
Robson Green brings BBC's Made Of Here campaign to Alnwick Castle
1+ week, 4+ day ago (901+ words) One of the North East's best known screen stars has voiced a unique BBC film projected onto the landmark Alnwick Castle. Robson Green provided the voiceover for the distinctive footage which was created to underline the BBC's commitment to homegrown…...
Screen Alliance North creates space to Lead
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) How an innovative programme for scripted film and TV companies across the North of England is helping build a more skilled and accessible joined-up screen sector. As a new leadership programme for the screen sector, Into the Lead, comes to…...
North East Production Fund backs new homegrown drama
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (256+ words) Northumberland is set to take centre stage in a brand new BBC drama, The Northumbria Mysteries, with Newcastle'based Lonesome Pine Productions creating and filming the eight'part series in the region. Supported by North East Screen through the North East Production…...
BBC Develops North East Creative Cluster With New Commissions and Talent Initiatives
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (462+ words) From brand-new crime drama The Northumbria Mysteries, to The One Show VT opportunities, as well as confirming the four independent production companies selected for the BBC's North East Digital Accelerator, the BBC strengthens its commitment to production and skills development…...
BBC expands North East commitment to back the best homegrown storytelling
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1029+ words) The BBC has today announced new commitments to the creative growth of the North East in an extension of its successful collaboration with the region as part of its Across the UK strategy. The agreement with North East Mayor Kim…...
Newcastle Shortlisted to Host UK's Premier TV Festival
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) Newcastle has been officially shortlisted as one of the three finalists to become the new home of the UK's leading television industry event from 2027. Joining Edinburgh and Greater Manchester on the prestigious shortlist, Newcastle's bid represents a powerful moment in…...
North East Screen announces the IP Accelerator Fund
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (262+ words) Funding will be available at three levels, reflecting the scale of activity and how close a project or offer is to market. All awards'must'be match funded and focused on supporting'commercially focused activity.' Applications open on Monday 9 March and close on…...