Canon Day and Ask the Experts

TUFF is creating golden opportunities for students, emerging practitioners and mid-career professionals to speak and learn directly from industry professionals during the festival. As part of our Ask The Experts part of the festival, world-leading camera company Canon will be hosting an open day at the festival on Tuesday 12 January inviting accredited students, filmmakers and industry professionals to come and find out more about their camera equipment and cinematography.

Thursday 14 January will be another open day for accredited students, filmmakers and industry professionals to come and meet industry practitioners and companies and find out more on a range of services that can support your career and skills.

Companies taking part

A BAFTA-winning charity that helps young people from underrepresented and challenging backgrounds build careers in TV, media and the wider creative industries, through free, intensive, hands-on training in real production environments.

“You don't need the perfect CV or years of experience to start. Bring your passion, bring your drive, and we'll help you build the skills and connections to get through the door.”
MAMA Youth Project

An IP matchmaking platform for Film & TV: think of it as a 'dating app' for creative projects. SMASH is free for creators, with a SMASHPro tier offering additional features and support from the SMASH team.

“There's more than one way into the film industry. Stay curious, build your creative expertise and embrace new ways of working.”
Christine Hartland

More companies to be announced.