Warp Films Launches Internship Scheme with Screen Yorkshire & Netflix

Warp Films, in association with Screen Yorkshire and supported by Netflix, has launched a paid internship scheme providing opportunities in film and TV to people in South Yorkshire.

“Creating meaningful pathways into TV is essential if we want our creative sector to reflect the full breadth of talent across the U.K.,” said Anne Mensah, VP of U.K. content at Netflix. “Netflix has built a strong relationship with Warp Films, grounded in our shared belief in local voices and distinctive storytelling. South Yorkshire’s creative community is exceptional, and we can’t wait to see the emerging talent this initiative helps bring forward.”

A 2024 report from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre found that only 8.4% of people working in film and TV came from a working-class background. Warp’s goal with this new paid scheme, with support from Netflix, is to help candidates of all backgrounds be given the opportunity to work in the film and TV industry.

Niall Shamma, COO at Warp Films, said: “Growing up in Sheffield and going to a comprehensive school, I wasn’t aware of the opportunities that existed in the film and TV industry, and the position I hold today is very much down to a chance meeting along the way. We want to change that and give local people the belief that this industry is open to them, and also provide them with a meaningful opportunity in the sector.”

Caroline Cooper Charles, CEO of Screen Yorkshire, said: “Creating pathways into the screen industries for people who might not otherwise have access is at the heart of what we do. This partnership with Warp Films and Netflix ensures that talented individuals from Yorkshire can gain meaningful, paid experience and begin to build lasting careers. It’s an investment not just in opportunity, but in the future voice of the region’s creative community.”

The application process will launch in December via Warp’s social media channels, with the placement starting in March 2026. Applicants must currently live in the South Yorkshire region to apply. Successful applicants will be paid the living wage for a four-day week for a fixed term of nine weeks, with a final class-based week (also paid) ending in graduation in October 2026.