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Monthly Career Clinic September 2026Wednesday September 2nd at 7:00pm When: Wednesday September 2nd at 7:00pm → Calling all new entrants and film beginners! → Not sure how to start your career in film? → Have lots of questions and not enough answers? Our monthly workshop is the perfect place to start! Come along each month with your questions and we will answer them! If you've been wondering how to take your first steps in the film industry, this workshop is tailor-made for you. Whether you have burning questions or just don’t know where to begin, our monthly careers clinic has you covered. This workshop will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to how the film industry works and how to break into it. During the workshop, you'll discover the best roles to start with and learn how to build the essential skills and network you’ll need to start your career with confidence. This workshops is open to ALL Members of MFJF. No subscription is required to attend. What people said“It was a great workshop. I learned a lot and would recommend it to anyone interested in working in the film industry.” Hoberdan R. “The sessions are a great starting point that give advice that can guide you through your early career.” Chelsea H. “I was genuinely impressed by the amount of knowledge shared in this free course about getting into film. Sophie took the time to answer tonnes of questions and offered practical, realistic advice that I had never heard before — advice I’ve honestly paid for and received less value from elsewhere. What stood out most was how generous and thoughtful the guidance felt. We were even advised on how to approach the person offering support, which made the whole experience feel kind, accessible, and genuinely helpful. If you have burning questions about getting into film, this is a brilliant place to” Rich L. “The workshop helped me to rationalise my approach to getting hired. And instilled a confidence that I was heading in the right direction.” Thomas G. “Very professional but informal feeling meeting, lot of opportunities and a broad range of advice covered.” Sophie B.  Can I attend each month?This workshop is for all Members of MFJF. You do not need a subscription to attend. We recommend everyone attend every month! This is your monthly film career health check; have your questions ready! We look forward to having you join the conversation. The details
Your course leader Sophie King Sophie is a director and writer whose focus is on telling darkly comedic and visually motivated tales that pack a punch. A BAFTA Connect and Cinesisters member, her narrative work has been praised by the likes of Time Out, The Guardian and The Times. Sophie directed DISABILITY BENEFITS for Channel 4 with Merman, which won Best Newform Series at the C21 International Drama Awards. She also directed the second series of BUFFERING for ITV with Avalon Television starring Iain Stirling. Her short, DOES YOUR CONDOM MAKE YOU FAT?, a comedy drama about gender inequality in contraception, was funded by Panavision and Girls in Film (GiF) and has screened at festivals including Austin Film Festival and Flickers Rhode Island. She was the 2023 Edinburgh TV Fest New Voices scripted director winner and is being mentored by Dearbhla Walsh (HANDMAID’S TALE, BAD SISTERS) as part of DirectorsUK Inspire 2025/26. Sophie’s coming of age dark comedy horror feature GRO(CERIES) which she has co-written with SEX EDUCATION star Chinenye Ezeudu is part of Glasgow Film Festival, BFI and Curzon’s Funny Features development lab 2025-26 and is due to go into production later this year. She is also in post production for two shorts about her lived experiences of infertility and baby loss, with cast including Laura Whitmore and Evanna Lynch. In the branded space, following a decade as a commercials producer, Sophie has also directed and creatively led recurrent content for brands including Netflix, Google, Expedia, Dove, Ted Baker, Warner Music, Mulberry and Lancôme. Sophie’s super 8 Straight8 comedy made with Merman won the Audience Award at Cannes Lions 2022. Sophie is represented by Humphrey Elles-Hill at Independent Talent for film & TV and Merman for commercials
What we'll coverThis virtual seminar is aimed at those at the beginning of their film career. We cover the do's and don'ts so you can avoid the pitfalls that many fall into. It can be a lonely and frustrating journey, it certainly won't happen instantly, but MFJF is here to help. This workshop is guided by you, what questions do you have? What advice do you need?
Who can attendAny member of MFJF can attend regardless of prior film industry experience or knowledge. No experience is required, if you are simply curious about a career in film or are a recent film graduate we welcome you to join us. Please look at our Career Stages Pathways to understand where your experience lies in the grand scheme of things, it will help you navigate and plan your next steps. These workshops are for Stage 1 and 2 members.
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