Shadow Directors Pool (Kids & Family)

This opportunity is for emerging and aspiring TV drama directors UK wide (including Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales). Where possible, we aim to have at least 1 x shadow director on our drama shoots. These opportunities generally come up with limited notice and little time to conduct a full and thorough search, hence why we are opening up this talent pool. It isn't a live role unfortunately - but we will refer to the pool when opportunities come up and consider candidates from the pool whose skills, background, interests and experience align with the requirements of the role. You don't need to be available to apply as we don't have opportunities immediately. If we approach you about an opportunity and you're not free, don't worry, we will still consider you again the next time something suitable comes up. We have production hubs in Glasgow and Salford, and dramas based at various locations across the country including Northern Ireland, so this pool is open to applicants UK wide. Travel expenses will be covered as per BBC Studios policy. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? To be eligible for this talent pool you must be over 18 and demonstrate a clear interest in developing your career as a TV drama director. You also need to have 2 credits across the following categories:

• Funded drama short
• Funded feature film
• Professional theatre
• Commercials
• Soap
  
  BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.
We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III. The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena. From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain's most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we're the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK's largest distributor of British content. ABOUT BBC STUDIOS KIDS & FAMILY PRODUCTIONS BBC Studios Kids & Family are proud to produce some of the UK's most ambitious, bold and exciting dramas for children and families. In a multi-platform world saturated with content, BBC Studios Kids & Family stands out as a trusted brand and producer; resolutely committed to quality, and enlightening audiences as well as entertaining them. Our content is adventurous and dramatic; introducing worlds, characters and storylines specifically created to help young people explore and understand the world around and within them. From The Dumping Ground, reflecting life in the UK's care system, to the realities of bullying, mental health and period poverty in our coming of age, high school drama Phoenix Rise, our content doesn't shy away from difficult subjects. We provide a safe, trusted space where young people can enjoy stories which pull on the full range of emotions while expanding their imagination. As producers of the world's first children's TV programme, we understand young audiences. Everything we do speaks their language - remaining relevant and appropriate. We work with respected writers, producers and on screen talent to ensure the highest production values and creative storytelling.