Behind the Lens: Introduction to Live Broadcasting and TV

Are you aged 18–25 and passionate about film, TV, or live streaming? Behind the Lens is a 15-week hands-on programme designed to help you turn your creativity into professional experience.

From the very start, you’ll dive into intensive technical training in camera, lighting, and sound, before moving on to editing, live broadcasting, and content creation. Along the way, you’ll develop skills in producing and show development, giving you a full understanding of how professional productions come together.

You’ll work on real productions, gaining practical experience across multiple platforms and learning about the many varied roles within the industry. By the end of the programme, you’ll have produced professional content, built a strong portfolio, and developed the confidence, knowledge, and industry connections to step into entry-level roles in film, TV, and live streaming.

Behind The Lens is supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation.

What you’ll get

• Technical Skills – Camera operation, sound, live directing, vision mixing, editing, and storytelling for live broadcast.
• Real-World Experience – Work on live broadcasts, capture shows in the Roundhouse main space, and produce content for the Roundhouse Three Sixty Festival. Check out last year’s highlights, from Munya Chawawa & Friends to Corinne Bailey Rae with Black Rainbows and Jack Rooke with Self Esteem!
• Collaborative Production Skills – Work in a production company environment to develop and create an unscripted live show with your cohort.
• Creative Confidence – Experiment with ideas, solve production challenges, and develop your artistic voice.
• Industry Insight & Networking – Meet talent managers, coaches, and programme alumni working in film, TV, and streaming.
• Career Preparation – Learn the pathways into entry-level roles, how to present yourself professionally, and the next steps for your creative career.
• Free Roundhouse Creative Studios Membership – access to state-of-the-art media facilities and equipment

The programme has two parts: develop core technical skills and produce a live or captured show, then work in a team to create an unscripted live show with guidance from an industry producer.  Graduates join the alumni cohort with access to further training, support finding career opportunities and mentoring on next steps. 

About the tutors

The programme is led by experienced industry professionals and supported by guest filmmakers, technicians, and crew. Participants also benefit from the expertise of Roundhouse Broadcast & Digital staff, giving insight into both creative and technical aspects of live production.

Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

We’re looking for young people with an interest in filmmaking or screen production. You might have some experience creating video, but it doesn’t matter what tools or equipment you’ve used.

You don’t need to be an expert – if you’re enthusiastic about film, TV, or live streaming, Behind the Lens is for you. The programme will teach all technical skills from a beginner level.

How to apply

Apply online by completing our online application form before Monday 12 January, 11am. 

• Shortlisted applicants will be notified on Friday 16 January and invited to a workshop on Tuesday 27 January, introducing the programme and giving a taste of the technical skills and creative challenges.
• Interviews will then take place across Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 January.
• Successful applicants will be informed on Tuesday 3 February.

The Roundhouse champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in a just society and in the benefit for all gained from the richness of diverse experiences and expressions within cultural output.

Through its youth programmes, the Roundhouse actively seeks to increase diversity and address disadvantage and inequality. Under the provisions made for Positive Action in the Equality Act 2010 the Roundhouse may, in the event of identifying two or more candidates of equal merit, give preference to a candidate or candidates that are from a group that is disproportionately underrepresented or otherwise disadvantaged.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

Successful participants will be provided with £10 per day to cover transportation and meal expenses. If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.