Northern Stars 2010 is now closed for applications

Northern Stars young filmmaker’s academy for the region’s most committed and talented 15-18 year-olds who are truly passionate about filmmaking, supported by Tyneside Cinema, Yipp Films and Northern Lights Film Festival.

If you love film and think you might have the talent to work in the industry one day, then Northern Stars is a unique training opportunity that will give you the chance to meet and work with the very best film professionals and prove that you’ve got what it takes.

We will give you practical experience, so you know exactly what it’s like to work in all aspects of filmmaking from scriptwriting and casting to directing and editing in a creative environment. The academy will develop your skills through evening and weekend workshops, an intensive training programme and project opportunities.

The facts

Northern Stars is open to anyone who:

• Is aged 15-18 years-old
• Has a genuine interest in learning how to make films
• Is resident in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, County Durham or Teesside

Selection is made through a competitive process which includes an interview and practical filmmaking task. Commitment to workshops and holiday activities is essential. We will be in touch with successful applicants 48 hours after the deadline to give you a date for audition.

Fees

There is a one-off fee for Northern Stars of £175 which includes:

• Gillian Dickinson Residential Film Camp (travel, accommodation, meals and transport)
• All training workshops
• Film screenings

Fees can be paid in instalments and thanks to the North East regional Partnership Gifted and Talented Scheme there are a limited number of bursaries available. Please contact us for further information.

Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for Northern Stars 2010 as the deadline has now passed.

“Northern Stars was started because I felt that there’s massive film making talent in the North East that would benefit from professional training so that the young film makers realise that a career in the film industry is possible.

“My company, Yipp Films, makes broadcast documentaries, drama, commercials and films and we're passionate about passing on our craft skills to the Northern Stars Film Academy.

“And having the academy in The Tyneside Cinema is brilliant because there’s an audience on tap to watch the films that the Academy makes.

“I wish something like this existed in the North East when I was a teenager.”

Patrick Collerton, Emmy award winning film maker and Executive Producer of Northern Stars