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The Grierson Trust
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Organisers of the annual #BritishDocumentaryAwards #GriersonAwards & #GriersonDocLab training. Commemorating the pioneering Scottish doc-maker John Grierson.

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Will Hewitt was on the Editing training programme in 2022 and is the editor for BIRDS OF WAR.

Hannah Jayawardene was part of the 2021 cohort and attended for her work as additional editor on ANTIHEROINE.

#GriersonDocLab #GriersonDocLabEditing #Editing #Sundance #Festival #Documentary
January 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM
a meeting with supporters of the training programme, Prime Video Pathway to reflect on the impact of the scheme so far.

A huge thank you to all of the team members and organisations who welcomed the trainees and shared their time and expertise with the group!
January 27, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The group were also treated to a post-production talk and edit suite visit at Clear Cut Pictures (thank you as ever, Rowan Bray for your support!) to solidify their knowledge of post workflow, a visit to film restoration company R3Store Studios, and...
January 27, 2026 at 1:49 PM
the group saw an incredible variety of carefully catalogued historical records and archive processes to enhance their knowledge of this crucial area of documentary filmmaking...
January 27, 2026 at 1:48 PM
What are you waiting for? Get applying!

Deadline is 5pm on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Read the outline, plus the guidance and FAQs document before submitting your application. All info here ➡️ bit.ly/4oYMrzb
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
More information, guidance, and FAQs can be found on our website ➡️ bit.ly/4oYMrzb

(Inc. larger text guidance and #EasyRead documents)

Any questions/requests for different #Access needs, email [email protected] or call +44 (0)1462 618 479
Grierson DocLab New Entrants 2026
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December 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
To find out more about the programme, meet the team and some people who have been on the training programme in recent years, register for our webinar bit.ly/GDLNE26Zoom

Mon 19 January from 6pm.

Closed captions will be included.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Grierson DocLab: New Entrants 2026 Discovery Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Grierson DocLab: New Entrants 2026 Discovery Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
If you’re from a #WorkingClass background, the #LGBTQ+ community, are #Disabled, from an #GlobalMajority group or from #OutsideLondon we especially welcome your application 💫

This list isn’t exhaustive & you’ll get the chance when applying to explain why you should be chosen
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
You don’t need to have studied media, film or TV to be eligible – but a demonstrable passion for all things docs & factual TV is crucial!

We also welcome applications from people currently under-represented in the TV industry 📺
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
We’re looking for applicants interested in exploring a variety of roles, who have...

👀 fresh perspectives
💡creative ideas &
💪 a positive, can-do attitude towards the pursuing a career in factual filmmaking
December 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM