Trainee Finder

Trainee Finder provides ‘set-ready’ training to talented individuals who can then apply for placements on UK productions which pay into the ScreenSkills skills funds. Applications for 2025-26 are now closed.

Behind-the-scenes image of Baby Reindeer creator and actor Richard Gadd as character Donny Dunn standing in the middle of a road in front of a cameraman

Trainee Finder: guidance for future trainees  

About the programme and how to apply
camera operator Florence Gilbert

Trainee Finder: guidance for productions

Find a trainee for your production
Two characters from HBO series House of the Dragon stand pensively looking at each other on a beach with sand dunes behind

Trainee Finder FAQs

You questions answered
Screenshot from the Trainee Finder 2025-26 launch webinar showing a grid of various TV and film productions stills with the ScreenSkills logo in the top left corner

Watch now: Trainee Finder 2025-26 launch webinar
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Animation Trainee Finder programme

Currently closed to applications