GUIDING LIGHTS MENTORSHIP SCHEME

Alex Thiele and Line Langebek have been selected for the prestigious Guiding Lights mentorship scheme run by Lighthouse.

First launched in 2006, Guiding Lights is Europe’s most prestigious film mentoring scheme. Majority funded by Creative Skillset, the programme supports upcoming filmmakers and professionals through high-level mentoring, complemented by a range of training and networking activities.

Each mentee is matched with a leading film industry professional who provides advice and guidance over a 9-month period. Previous mentors include Danny Boyle, Barbara Broccoli, Sam Mendes, Alison Owen, Alex Garland, Nira Park, Johanna Hogg, Paul Greengrass, Abi Morgan and Kenneth Branagh.

Alongside the one-to-one mentoring, a number of training events take place. Further access to industry professionals is facilitated by an online networking facility.

In addition to the directors, writers and producers supported through Guiding Lights, this year we are also partnering with Film Hub South East – part of the BFI Film Audience Network – to support the participation of three exhibition professionals from the South East.

Underscoring Guiding Lights’ commitment to promoting diversity within the film industry, the new mentees hail from across the UK and beyond, and bring a range of different perspectives on the world. Their professional backgrounds include work in TV, theatre, documentary, comedy, radio and commercials.