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Editor and Cinematographer - Guest Speakers, Eastside Educational Trust

  •  Remote
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes October 10, 2025
  •  Eastside
  •  resources@eastside.org.uk
  • #Film

Description

Job Summary

Eastside Educational Trust is looking for an experienced Editor and Cinematographer, both with a strong background in the film industry to speak with a group of 21 aspiring filmmakers (aged 16-19) currently taking part in the BFI Film Academy.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLES

Eastside Educational Trust is looking for an experienced Editor and Cinematographer, both with a strong background in the film industry to speak with a group of 21 aspiring filmmakers (aged 16-19) currently taking part in the BFI Film Academy.

As part of our Careers Carousel, you will join a 30 minute Zoom call to share your personal career journey, offer practical insights into the industry, and answer questions from enthusiastic students looking to break into film.

This is an opportunity to inspire and mentor the next generation of filmmakers by offering them a real world look into life as an Editor or Cinematographer.

Location:
Remote (30 minute Zoom session)

Details:

  • Date/Time: Saturday 22nd November 2025 / Time TBC
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Location: Zoom
  • Audience: 21 students (ages 16-19) participating in the BFI Film Academy
  • Fee: £70 including VAT

Eastside champions equal access to creative opportunities and seeks to reduce barriers to participation for children and young people in underserved communities. We particularly welcome applications from artists from the global majority.

Eastside supports equality of opportunity and the promotion and celebration of diversity. We are committed to treating everyone fairly. Eastside anonymises all applications prior to reviewing written applications.

Job Requirements

About You:

  • Professional experience as a Film Editor or Cinematographer across a variety of projects
  • A strong understanding of the film industry, the visual language of film and the realities of working in the industry
  • Passion for supporting young creatives and sharing knowledge
  • Confident and engaging speaker, comfortable discussing your work, sharing real world advice and answering questions
  • Desirable: Live in / grew up in any of the following boroughs: Brent, Croydon, Enfield, Newham or Barking and Dagenham

Job Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • Join a 30 minute virtual session with BFI Film Academy students
  • Share your journey into editing or cinematography and the wider film industry
  • Discuss your experiences, challenges, and lessons learned
  • Offer practical tips and advice for those starting out in film
  • Engage with students in a Q&A format at the end of the session

Useful Links

How to Apply

How to apply:

Editor and Cinematographer – Guest Speakers (Careers Carousel, BFI Film Academy)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RKGY7X5

Application Deadline: 11.59pm on FRIDAY 10th October 2025
Interviews: w/c 13th October and w/c 20th October 2025
To apply, please fill in our application form, within which you can attach your CV.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the BFI Team at [email protected]

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