FAQs

Can I tour Elstree Studios?

Sorry, we are a working studio and have to respect the privacy of productions based here. However, you can keep up to date with what's going on at Elstree on our News page.

Where can I get tickets for shows with a studio audience?

Applause Store - 020 8324 2700
www.applausestore.com

I want to be a film extra - what should I do?

Casting agents provide casting directors with extras so you need to get on to an agents book. You can contact agents through advertisements in specialist and trade press - The Stage is a good place to start.

The Stage is the world's longest established entertainment trade weekly.
http://www.thestage.co.uk/

Does the Studio accept screenplays/scripts?

No - Elstree Studios is a production facility and we do not finance films. However, if you are a budding screenwriter then the websites listed below should help you on your way.

Done Deal

http://www.scriptsales.com/
Latest news on script and pitch sales in Hollywood.

The British Copyright Council

www.britishcopyright.org.uk
Valuable information on copyright for authors.

The Knowledge Online

www.theknowledgeonline.com
A valuable source of information on most aspects of the film and television industry including listings of production companies.

I want to work in film production - what should I do?

Film production covers a wide range of potential jobs - cameraman, rigger, production assistant, director, sound engineer, hair, make-up, costume designer, animatronics technician and so it goes on. However, if you haven't made your mind up yet then general information can be found from the following websites.

British Film Institute

http://www.bfi.org.uk/education/
The BFI site has details of conferences, animation courses, adult educational events and children's events. It also has a Teachers Centre and a Study Centre where you can find career information and guides to short courses.

BBC Training

www.bbc.co.uk/training
Full details on the BBC's training courses

BECTU

www.bectu.org.uk
BECTU is a national training organisation for Broadcast, Film, Video and Multi-media. The site gives information about training courses and funding schemes.

Film and Television Freelance Training

http://www.ft2.org.uk/
Training provider for young people who wish to become freelance assistants in the construction and technical areas of the UK's film and television industry.

The Film Council

http://www.filmcouncil.org.uk/
The Film Council site has information on how to apply to the Film Council for funding in a variety of areas including training and short film production.

Metier

http://www.metier.org.uk/php/
Metier is a national training organisation for the arts and entertainment industry.

National Film and Television School

http://www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk/
NFTS is a leading international centre for professional training in the film/TV and media industry.

Raindance

http://www.raindance.co.uk/
Fosters and promotes British independent film-making around the world. Runs training courses and the UK's independent film festival.

Skillset

http://www.skillset.org/
Skillset is a national training organisation for broadcast, film, video and multimedia. The site is full of information and careers advice for those wishing to get in to the industry and those already working.

Can I do work experience at Elstree Studios?

Due to the confidentiality and privacy assured to our Productions on site, we are unable to offer work experience at this moment in time.

I want to be a runner at Elstree Studios?

It's generally better to send your CV directly to production companies, as we do not, as a rule, employ runners specifically for the Studios. However, you can send your CV to personnel@elstreestudios.co.uk and we will keep it on file to pass to production companies should they be looking for a runner on-site.

Do you have any office vacancies?

Send your CV to personnel@elstreestudios.co.uk We will keep it on file and should anything become available that would be suitable for you, we will be in touch.