There's just one week until the deadline to apply for #GriersonDocLab New Entrants
If you've always wanted to worked in docs - but don't know where to look, who to connect with, or how to get your foot in the door - this could be the programme for you
Apply by Thurs 19 Feb 👇
This time next week we'll be at the RTS Futures Careers Fair - come along to meet the team and learn more about our #GriersonDocLab training opportunities!
Get your tickets 🎟️ https://rts.org.uk/events/rts-futures-careers-fair-2026
Your documentary filmmaking career could start here 👇
#GriersonDocLab New Entrants offers training, paid placements, mentors and more to kick-start your journey in factual filmmaking 📽️
Find out more & apply by 19 Feb 🔗 https://ow.ly/y2hR50Y87hv
Supported by National Geographic
Will Hewitt was on the Editing training programme in 2022 and is the editor for BIRDS OF WAR.
Hannah Jayawardene was part of the 2021 cohort and attended for her work as additional editor on ANTIHEROINE.
#GriersonDocLab #GriersonDocLabEditing #Editing #Sundance #Festival #Documentary
Always loved documentaries? Want to work in the industry, but don’t know how to get started? 📺
#GriersonDocLab New Entrants could be for you.
Get training, placements, a mentor & more.
Learn more and apply by 19 February 🔗 bit.ly/4oR3a7x
Supported by National Geographic
A screenshot of trainees and Grierson staff on a zoom call.
Miss our #GriersonDocLab New Entrants webinar this week?
You can catch up on the recording now & read answers to questions from the session.
🔗griersontrust.org/about-us/news/2026-gdlne...
A picture of three trainees in the corner, Grierson DocLab: New Entrants with National Geographic logo. Text reads: Ask Our Alumni. Monday 19 January, 6pm Zoom. Join us to find out more about Grierson DocLab: New Entrants. Hear from trainees who completed the programme last year, meet the Grierson team and bring your questions about applying.
Want to know more about our #GriersonDocLab New Entrants training?
Join us Mon 19 Jan, 6pm to meet the team & trainees from last year. Bring your questions for the group!
Register 🔗 https://bit.ly/GDLNE26Zoom Closed Captions included.
A group shot of the trainees and Grierson team outside.
Late last year the #ArchiveProducer trainees were fully inducted into the #GriersonDocLab network, completing their training and coming along to the Grierson Awards ceremony ✨
Read all about their experience of the programme so far 🔗
https://ow.ly/zRAZ50XSxU7
Photo of trainee Ollie stood in front of documentary film posters and Candour Productions pink and purple logo.
#GriersonDocLab New Entrants trainee Ollie took part in the programme in 2025 & completed his placement at Candour where he's still working now!
Find out more about his experience griersontrust.org/about-us/news/ollie-2025...
The 2026 scheme is now open for applications. Deadline 19 Feb
Green and white graphic background, text reads: Love Docs? If you love documentaries, have always wanted to work in TV, but don’t know where to start, Grierson DocLab: New Entrants could be for you. Find out more and apply by 19 Feb griersontrust.org/grierson-doclab. The Grierson DocLab: New Entrants logo in association with National Geographic is in the top corner.
#GriersonDocLab applications are open! 📹 with support from National Geographic and Banijay UK
If you're aged 18-25, UK-based, love all things #Documentary & #FactualTV and want to work in the industry, then we'd love to hear from you.
Deadline 19 Feb bit.ly/4oR3a7x
Grierson DocLab trainees stood in front of the Grierson Awards press boards
Grierson DocLab trainees stood in front of the Grierson Awards press boards
Grierson DocLab trainees stood in front of the Grierson Awards press boards
November was a packed month for our #GriersonDocLab #NewEntrants #ArchiveProducer & #Development trainees who made the most of the autumn networking opportunities generously offered by our industry supporters.
Huge thanks to all of our partners for generously supporting DocLab💙
a group of DocLab trainees taking a selfie outside as a group
Some of the #GriersonDocLab Development trainees with
Director of Training Programmes Yen Yau yesterday evening ahead of their in-person training at @netflixuk.bsky.social HQ this week 💙
a black and white collage of the eight selected trainees, with Grierson DocLab: Development with Netflix logo in the corner
We’re happy to reveal the eight trainees for the inaugural #GriersonDocLab Development training programme, run in collaboration with @NetflixUK
Read more & meet the trainees 🔗 bit.ly/4jZL2Gb
An image of a woman walking down a corridor of film archive. Grierson DocLab: Archive Producers with Prime Video Pathway log in the corner. Text reads: Applications Open. 4-6 years’ experience working in documentary? Have a drive to specialise in archive producing? Apply for Grierson DocLab: Archive Producers by 5pm, Thurs 31 July 2025. griersontrust.org/grierson-doclab
Applications are open for our latest #GriersonDocLab training programme for aspiring #ArchiveProducers – in collaboration with @primevideouk Pathway
✅UK-based with 4-6 years' experience in TV?
✅A passion for docs & archive?
Apply by 31 July bit.ly/4kEey5s
Group shot of trainees hands in the air
This week we gathered our lovely #GriersonDocLab: New Entrants 2025 cohort in the Peak District to kick start their training.
Against a backdrop of glorious weather and stunning sunsets, the trainees got an introduction to the world of documentary and factual TV, including…
We're delighted to announce National Geographic as our new Headline Industry Sponsor for #GriersonDocLab New Entrants, as well as the 12 trainees selected for the programme.
Read more: bit.ly/42A2qfq
Photo of three people at their laptops, concentrating. Grierson DocLab Development logo with Netflix in the corner. Text reads: Discovery Webinar. Join us on Tuesday 25 February from 6pm. - Nelesh Dhand - Manager, Original Documentary Series, Netflix. Debbie Lowe – Senior Development Producer/trainer, Yen Yau - Director of Training Programmes, Grierson Trust
Thinking of applying to #GriersonDocLab Development (run in partnership with @netflixuk.bsky.social )?
Why not find out more about the programme, meet the team & lead trainer, & ask questions about the initiative❓
📅 Tues 25 Feb, 6pm on Zoom
Register now to attend: bit.ly/3WLQAeI
