SCHOOL children are being encouraged to consider careers in the screen industry as 2021 looks set to be massive for film and television.
Film set designer Shane Bunting urged young people to consider a career in the vibrant growing sector.
Mr Bunting is one of several industry professionals offering free online specialist training through the ScreenWorks platform funded by NI Screen and run by education charity Into Film.
Now as part of ScreenWorks Online he is sharing the knowledge he has learned on a comprehensive list of film and television projects.
Aimed at young people aged 14-19 the tutorials can be accessed in school or at home.
"ScreenWorks has been invaluable in making young people aware of the wide variety of jobs that are needed on a film set," Mr Bunting said.
"When most people think of a film set, they think of jobs like director, actor or cameraman but there's a huge range of skilled jobs like painters, plasterers, graphic designers, costume makers, food stylists, caterers and many more."
ScreenWorks Online coordinator Sean Boyle said: "The young people have responded so enthusiastically to the set design unit and the quality of the projects that they've submitted for Shane to review has been extraordinary. It shows the wealth of talent out there that we can bring into the industry over the coming years.”
:: ScreenWorks Online is being hosted on Into Film's new learning platform at www.intofilm.org/screenworksonline.
