Millstream Academy
Championing young people at Millstream
Nurturing brilliant talent is one of our passions and we believe in giving young people opportunities to develop their skills, so we introduced Millstream Academy to help young filmmakers grow into production powerhouses.
About Millstream Academy
A place to learn, develop and gain invaluable experience
We want to be a driving force behind the growth of future creative minds and we’re giving young filmmakers the chance to develop their skills in a real world environment. These skills range from shooting, editing and animation. Some of the team know first-hand the importance and value of someone taking a punt on you.
The benefits for students
Using industry equipment and software
We offer both short-term and project-based work experience where the young filmmakers and animators work alongside our professional team, on professional industry equipment, both in the office and on shoots. Students are situated in the heart of our studio so they get a feel for working in a real life, collaborative environment.
Work that’s valued
Working on real projects for real clients
We introduce students to a professional working environment with real projects for real clients. One day they could be working on an explainer video for a manufacturer and the next, editing a hard-hitting interview for a charity. Students have an important part to play in the creation and delivery of client videos.
How students can get involved
Partnering with local education institutions
We partner with creative industry teams within local colleges, academies and universities who put students forward for work experience. This is followed by a recruitment process and how that looks depends on the type of experience requested. Our partners include the University of Portsmouth, University of Chichester, and HSDC. Our partnerships allow us to bridge the gap between education and real-world experience, which is invaluable for any budding creative.
The video industry moves so quickly, it's vital to tap into young people's creativity and trend insight.
If you’re interested in work experience at Millstream, or you’re a local education provider, contact us at hello@millstreamproductions.