Creative England

"We are an Investor, an Influencer and a Creator; driving diverse creative collaboration and growth

Our mission is for England's creative businesses and talent to be the most successful and innovative in the world: a platform for new voices, building economic growth that benefits our nation".

from, http://www.creativeengland.co.uk/

The Creative England website is a treasure trove of information, you can find details on:

IFeatures low budget filmmaking initiative

Production funding

Help with finding filming locations

ScreenSkills

"ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based creative industries - animation, film, games, television including children's TV and high-end drama, VFX and immersive technology. We work across the whole of the country to  ensure that UK screen has access now, and in the future, to the skills and talent needed for continued success. Read on for more details of who we are and what we do". (from https://www.screenskills.com/)

The site is extensive and highly informative and the content is generated by real industry professionals so you know you are able to trust what you are reading.

Particularly useful sections include:

Advice for getting in

Information about a range of screen industries within the creative media 

Job profiles

How to build a portfolio

Advice for parents (as some need a bit of persuasion!)

Upcoming creative media events

British Film Institute (BFI)

BFI Film Academy

The BFI Film Academy is a highly prestigious opportunity to work with and learn from industry professionals in certain areas of the film sector. Residentials are available and there are generous subsidies to ensure that anyone who wants to go, can afford to go. Residential programmes include animation, VFX, editing and screenwriting (but do change each year). Being BFI alumni is very useful, not only will you make excellent contacts but having it on your CV is very attractive to universities and employers.