Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab
The Scottish Youth Film Foundation in partnership with The Sean Connery Foundation and the National Film and Television School have now run the The Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab for the last two years.
The week-long summer school takes place near Alness in the Highlands in June each year and is free to all participants. Designed to mirror and complement the Sean Connery Talent Lab, 12 participants are guided through a compressed version of the adult programme. The team will participate in industry-led workshops on story development, scriptwriting, camera, acting, editing and on-set skills. Over the course of the week, they will create 2 short films (working in 2 groups of 6).
The Lab is open to passionate young Scots, aged 17-22, who are interested in directing, writing, acting, camera and editing and want to take the next step in their filmmaking journey.
Curious about what the experience is like? Check out this Behind the Scenes film.
The 2025 Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab
Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab
“We are honoured to be partnering NFTS and The Sean Connery Foundation in this project. SYFF has been promoting young talent since inception and this inititiative will help further identify and promote talented young film makers from across Scotland.”- Scott Mackay, SYFF
“Across the NFTS, we are dedicated to nurturing emerging filmmakers and creating pathways into the industry. The Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab presents an incredible opportunity to support young Scottish creatives at a crucial stage, equipping them with the skills, confidence and inspiration to pursue a future in filmmaking. Building on the success of the Sean Connery Talent Lab, we are proud to be part of this new initiative and excited to see the talent and creativity that will emerge over the summer.”- Alison Goring, Head of NFTS Scotland
“Our father was a self-taught professional who believed there’s no substitute for hands-on learning when mastering a craft. The Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab will give young Scots an immersive, practical environment to develop their skills, guided by passionate and dedicated mentors from SYFF. We’re thrilled to support this initiative, which will challenge young filmmakers to push themselves, collaborate, and take their talent to the next level.”- Stephane and Jason Connery, The Sean Connery Foundation
