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Welcome to FilmHackathon

Film Hackathon is an intensive filmmaking internship programme designed for emerging filmmakers who want hands-on, real-world experience rather than academic theory. Across 24 two-hour masterclasses and feature-film participation, participants develop practical skills, professional discipline, and a cinematic eye rooted in independent film practice that provides real, on-set film experience and industry credits through, significantly improving employability where traditional education routes fall short.

We have ten free placements for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds from East London*, as well as subisidised and full paying placements open to all. Please submit your expression of interest form after reading our current programme and terms.

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Our Programme Guide

Stage 1
Submit your EOI Form

Submit your form and if short listed you will be invited for an interview. You must be ready for the term dates as below. If applying for subsidies, you must have your evidence ready, as per the form and agreement. If successful you will go onto stage 2. Click here for Form →

Stage 2
The classes (Starting 14 February 2026)

You will undergo masterclasses and training led by industry professionals, preparaing you for your film internship. There are 24-sessions. Each session is 2 hours, with two sessions per day, run over two days a week! Course Guide →

Stage 3
Film shoot! (Full Time)

Work on a feature film with pre-allocated roles, lasting upto 30 day at around 8hrs per day, 5 days a week.. You must be available for the whole duration! Once the film is completed you will receive film credit, listed on the film's IMDB, issued a completion certificate and invited to the film premiere and after-party!

The Plan

Film Hackathon is an intensive filmmaking internship programme for emerging filmmakers seeking hands-on, real-world experience rather than academic theory. Through 24 two-hour masterclasses and direct participation in a feature film, participants gain practical skills, professional discipline, and a strong independent cinema foundation. The programme provides genuine on-set experience and industry credits, significantly improving employability—especially where traditional education routes fall short. Ten free placements are available for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in East London, alongside subsidised and full-fee places open to all applicants.

Timeline

  • 14.02.26 – 26.03.26: Masterclasses / training — 2× 2hr sessions, twice a week.
  • April: Film shoot — 30 days, around 8 hours/day, 5 days/week.
  • Summer: Post production.
  • Autumn: Screening.

The Film

The feature film offering the internship is 'A Good Soldier' a gritty, ransom, action-drama with UK talent.