Free Training for Filmmakers – Watersprite Film Festival at HOME

Deadline to apply – 10am, Monday 7th July, link here

Calling all emerging filmmakers! Take your career to the next level with this FREE training.

Watersprite Hubs is a free training programme for emerging filmmakers from across the UK. Taking place at HOME in Manchester on 29th November 2025, Hubs is for filmmakers 18+, who identify as emerging and have faced disadvantage in entering the industry.

Watersprite Hubs provides participants with:

• Intimate, curated workshops in your chosen Strand*
• Creative Careers Marketplace
• Travel bursaries to ensure you are able to attend the in-person workshops
• Accommodation in Manchester to aid your travel
• Community building and networking opportunities

*All workshops will be led by industry professionals.

Watersprite are now looking for UK-based emerging artists to join as a part of the Watersprite Hubs 2025 Cohort for the below Strands:

• Scripted (incl. Writers, Directors and Producers)
• Unscripted (incl. Directors and Producers)
• Cinematography
• Editing
• Art Department
• Music Department