FILM PRODUCTION TRAINING COURSE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
SHIFT
Work ready training for 18-25s in just 8 weeks
SHIFT:
Mediorite’s SHIFT film production training helps young people of all backgrounds get work ready for rewarding careers in film.
Recommended student age: 18-25
Duration: 8 Weeks
Suitable for: Employers, Organisations
Pricing: See training rate card
Learning type: In-person classroom training
Location: London
Please note: This course information describes the work ready programme for employers and organisations. If you are a young person aged 18-25 and currently not in employment, education or training, you can apply for the free SHIFT training course. Find out more here.
INFO FOR EMPLOYERS AND ORGANISATIONS
SHIFT is an eight week work ready programme that allows young people to work towards creating a short film by taking them through the process of Pre-Production to Post-Production.
The course develops young people’s interpersonal skills by working on creative exercises with professionals to increase areas in leadership, teamwork, problem solving and confidence.
The programme includes pitching to live clients and industry experts to network with.
There are opportunities for CV workshops and support with applying for work placements with employers in the creative sector.
AIMS & GOALS
The SHIFT work ready film production training course aims to achieve the following student outcomes:
- 80% complete course
- 80% gain work experience in 6 months
- 70% gain paid work
- 70% go from NEET to EET
- Improved mental health and GBO
These figures are based on our award-winning measurable social impact.
Skills & behaviours
SHIFT film course students are supported to experience and embed the following skills and strengths:
- Confidence
- Leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Technical camera, directing and editing skills
Outcomes and Impact
SHIFT students have been demonstrated to achieve increased performance in the following areas:
- Increased score on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Health and Wellbeing scale (WEMWBS)
- Increased score on GBO ( goals based outcome )
- Increased employability using our award-winning matrix
- Progression routes i.e. NEET to EET
Course Framework
Every young person receives an initial baseline assessment before and after the course. It enables them to identify their strengths and areas for improvement using our KPIs chart and Warwick Mental Health and Wellbeing Scale.
The SHIFT programme also features weekly 1:1 mentoring using our Goal Based Outcome Framework. The framework is designed to support young people with three goals for life and work skills they want to develop during the duration of the course.
During the end of this work ready film production course, young people are selected for freelance or placement opportunities based on their improvements and their level of readiness.
What clients say
We love hearing from SHIFT training employers, organisations, and students!
We were really impressed with the SHIFT training programme - enthusiastic young people keen to capture our story in the best light!
Your enthusiasm and care as senior workers mentoring the course participants was tangible. Your respect, empathy, and attention made us feel valued as a partner and client.
Mediorite were really clear in managing expectations as a client. We'd definitely welcome working with Mediorite again.
I've learned how much I want to be involved in the editing side of things. Making my own content is something I aspire to. Starting with editing can open a lot of doors for myself.
I feel I’ve changed massively since the beginning of the course because of the great mentors and help I have been receiving.
Thanks to the course I was able to network with many other creatives at different levels of experience. This opened an array of opportunities for me.
Our expertise
Mediorite offer a range of tried and tested safeguarded and accredited training programmes designed to help young people develop a love of film whilst learning skills for life and work. Courses range from fast and fun one day MovieMagic outreach sessions, to the 4-6 week beginner’s programme ReelStart Academy, and our 8 week work ready programme SHIFT.
The output of each course is a film shot and edited by your young people! We love working collaboratively, tailoring film briefs that work for you. All programmes focus on teaching vital soft skills including communication, teamwork and leadership delivered by two experienced youth workers each with camera and editing equipment. Our training Alumni have gone on to work at Sky, The BBC, Netflix, Apple TV and Weiden Kennedy.
Over the course of our film production training programmes in 2023, 607 young people were employed, trained or involved in our activities.
Our founding CEO Lucy Ferguson was awarded an MBE in 2024 for her services to social enterprise.
Contact Us
We’re delighted to help you arrange an unforgettable and rewarding early career insight experience for your young people.
Delivering high quality film production training for all levels of experience is part of our mission as a social enterprise to connect diverse young people with creative careers.
Please contact our Head of Training, Reuben Bell, at reuben@mediorite.co.uk for further information or bookings.
Our film course packages
Our accredited film training programmes are designed for schools, colleges, employers, youth organisations, and prison services.
- MovieMagic: Filmmaking Workshop Activity Day | Ages 13-17 (KS3-5)
- ReelStart Academy: Beginner Filmmaking Course for Colleges and Organisations | Ages 18+
- ReelStart Academy in Prison: Beginner Filmmaking Course for Young People in Prisons | Ages 18+
- Teach the Teacher: Filmmaking Training Course for Youth Workers
- SHIFT: Work Ready Video Production Training Course | Ages 18-25
Training course queries
Our Head of Training, Reuben Bell (