At the heart of the Foundation’s mission is a desire to support new entrants into the film and TV industry and to provide opportunities for those who might not otherwise have a chance.

Kit Start

Kit Start is an exciting initiative from Mark Milsome Foundation and Our House Pictures. A paid work experience programme at a camera rental house in London and Scotland, open to those aged 18 and over, from an underprivileged or under represented background.

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Foot in the Door

The Foundation’s mentorship programme invites CILECT Film and Television schools in the UK that offer film and TV-related BAs to nominate two exceptional graduating students who would most benefit from support. We have extended the duration of the programme so that successful applicants now receive two-year mentorship with the Foundation, aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment.

Trainee Availability

If you’re looking for a Camera Trainee for your current or upcoming TV or film production, our trainees are available for work. To enquire about or check availability, please contact Sarah Prince at PrinceStone on 020 8883 1616 or by Email.

2021 – 2022 trainees

Denson Jayson

Scott Nolan

2020 – 2021 trainees

Victoria Hill

Ellie Wentworth-Weedon

2019 – 2020 trainees

Daisy Allen

Davey Macdonald

Tom Ellacott

Mentors

Mentorship is at the core of the Foundation’s success. We are deeply grateful to all the mentors who have helped our trainees. We truly appreciate your dedication. Past mentors include:

Paul Forest, 1st AC (Codie & Henry)
Laurence Good, 2nd AC (Codie & Henry)
Agnieszka ‘Aga’ Szeliga, Camera Operator (Steph, Lily & Louie)
Peter Robertson, Camera Operator (Angie)
James Layton, Steadicam/Camera Operator (Rob)

We are currently seeking new mentors for our trainees. If you’re interested, please email contact@markmilsomefoundation.com.

Empowering and Protecting

The Foundation maintains strong partnerships with industry stakeholders including Screenskills, Film London, Creative Media Skills Institute and 60Forty Films. We deliver health and safety talks to students participating in their schemes, offering them the option to take our health and safety course free of charge, helping to educate and protect new entrants to the film and TV industry.

Industry Support

The success of our training and mentorship programmes rely on the support of the film and TV industry to provide work experience, career opportunities, training and mentorship for our trainees. We would like to thank the following companies and individuals for their contribution and involvement:

ACO

Alpha Grip

BAFTA

BSC

CineArk

Cinelab

First Aid Matters

Garden Studios

Guild of British Camera Technicians

Mission Digital

Panavision

Ingrid Civet

Joe Mackenzie

Raj Patel

Productions

Our Foot in the Door trainees have worked on a wide range of film and TV productions including:

Citadel (Amazon)

The Diplomat (Netflix)

Downton Abbey (Focus Features)

Dracula (Hartswood Films/BBC)

Dreamhorse (Film4/Film Cymru Wales)

Fantastic Beasts: the Secrets of Dumbledore (Warner Bros)

Gangs of London (Sky)

The Gentleman (Netflix)

His Dark Materials (BBC)

House of the Dragon (HBO)

Jamie Johnson (CBBC)

Masters of the Air (Apple TV)

The Sandman (Netflix)

Sex Education (BBC)

Silent Witness (BBC)

The Winter King (Bad Wolf/Sony)

The Witcher (Netflix)

The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix)

Additional Activities

Inspired by Mark’s legacy, we’ve been involved in a number of training and mentorship initiatives since the Foundation’s launch, each reflecting our commitment to safety and opportunity.

MMF and GBCT Health and Safety Training

The Mark Milsome Foundation, in association with Media Safety, delivered a free, certified, face-to-face Health and Safety course to all GBCT Finalists who were chosen for the GBCT one-week training course (approximately 18 participants). The GBCT camera trainee course is not currently active.

Foot on the Ladder

In its first two years, the Foundation helped young people outside of the Foot in the Door programme through what it called Foot on the Ladder. These included: Cian Strain: The Foundation honoured Mark’s wish to support Cian by connecting him with producer Helen Hayden, who confirmed his talent through strong references. Jake Bentley: The Foundation helped Jake secure work and housing support with Mission Digital and later awarded him the first ‘Mark’s Gift.’

Mark’s Gift

From time to time, on the occasion of Mark’s birthday, the Foundation gifts £2,000 to someone they believe Mark would have wanted to support. To be eligible, applicants needed to be starting their careers in film and TV, have a keen interest in the camera department, and have a specific film project they were seeking funding for.