Film Distributors' Association Trainee Scheme

Applications Deadline: March 16th 2025

Trainee Application Form

Please provide as much information as possible to the questions below.

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

County *

Postal Code *

Telephone No(s). *

Email Address *

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Are you applying for one of the Welsh-funded training places? *

If Yes, please complete questions below:

I wish to be considered for the additional support available from Media Cymru, for individuals based in Wales. (We will pass your application details to Media Cymru for processing. More information about this support is https://media.cymru/)

Tell us about your perception of films with Welsh connections. Do they represent you? What do you think of when you think about Welsh film? What stories about / from Wales are we missing? *

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Why do you think it matters that Welsh audiences (and the world) know that films have connections to Wales? What are the possible benefits? *

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In order to participate on this scheme you must be able/willing to work in London. Please confirm, *

Schools / colleges / universities attended and qualifications obtained: *

	Institution	Subjects	Level (i.e. A Level, BA etc)	Grade	Year taken
2	Institution	Subjects	Level (i.e. A Level, BA etc)	Grade	Year taken
3	Institution	Subjects	Level (i.e. A Level, BA etc)	Grade	Year taken
4	Institution	Subjects	Level (i.e. A Level, BA etc)	Grade	Year taken
5	Institution	Subjects	Level (i.e. A Level, BA etc)	Grade	Year taken
6	Institution	Subjects	Level (i.e. A Level, BA etc)	Grade	Year taken

Please list any other training or qualifications you feel are relevant:

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Do you speak any languages other than English? *

If yes, which languages do you speak and to what level?

What are your hobbies and interests? *

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What is your current employment status? *

Current employment (if applicable):

Position held

Organisation

Address

Postcode

Date appointed

Notice period

Paid

Unpaid

Previous employment including current employment (if applicable):

	Employer	From	To	Paid Y/N	Explanation of main tasks
1	Employer	From	To	Paid Y/N	Explanation of main tasks
2	Employer	From	To	Paid Y/N	Explanation of main tasks
3	Employer	From	To	Paid Y/N	Explanation of main tasks
4	Employer	From	To	Paid Y/N	Explanation of main tasks
5	Employer	From	To	Paid Y/N	Explanation of main tasks

Please list any other relevant work experience: *

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Why do you want this traineeship and what do you think you can contribute? (max 300 words) *

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PLEASE INCLUDE A SHORT FILM OF YOU REVIEWING A RECENT CINEMA RELEASE OR FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING AND UPLOAD WITH YOUR APPLICATION. No other filmed material will be looked at.

What was the last film you saw in a cinema? *

What did you think about it? *

Please upload your film here (max 20MB): *

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Monitoring for inclusion

The Film Distribution trainee scheme will have an emphasis on recruiting candidates from under-represented groups in the film industry: as identified by the British Film Institute.

Applicants are entitled to decline to share information about their gender, ethnic origin, socio-economic circumstances or if they consider themselves to be disabled, should they wish to do so.

Gender with which you identify *

Ethnic Origin *

Other (please specify):

If there are other reasons (eg socio-economic, etc) that you feel could make you eligible for purposes of inclusion, please explain briefly below.

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Do you consider yourself to be a disabled person?* *

*Disability, as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act, covers physical, mental impairments with long term, substantial effects on ability to perform day-to-day activities.

If yes, please give details:

Please advise of any access requirements:

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Please provide details of two referees whom we may contact upon offer of this placement.

Please note referees cannot be related to the applicant.

Referee 1

Name *

Occupation *

Relationship to applicant *

Address *

Address Line 2

City *

County *

Zip/Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Referee 2

Name *

Occupation *

Relationship to applicant *

Address *

Address Line 2

City *

County *

Zip/Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

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How did you hear about the trainee scheme? *

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I confirm I am a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK.

I confirm that I am available to attend for interview from week commencing April 29th 2025

I confirm that I am able to commence the traineeship in June 2025

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Please submit a completed form no later than end of day 16th March 2025

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Personal data or personal information about you, in advance of any employment relationship, is maintained in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By completing this application, you give permission for your personal details to be processed for essential recruitment purposes only. Data will be retained securely for 12 weeks before being removed.