We’re so proud that two of our Grierson DocLab: Editing alumni have been out at @sundance.org Festival in Park City – attending with their fellow film teams behind selections for the iconic festival’s programme.

Last week our Archive Producer trainees were treated to tours, workshops and sessions with brilliant archives in and around London. From the Imperial War Museum and Shutterstock through to the BFI National Film Archive...

Always loved documentaries? Want to work in the industry, but don’t know how to get started? 📺 #GriersonDocLab New Entrants could be for you. Get training, placements, a mentor & more. Learn more and apply by 19 February 🔗 bit.ly/4oR3a7x Supported by National Geographic

Miss our #GriersonDocLab New Entrants webinar this week? You can catch up on the recording now & read answers to questions from the session. 🔗https://griersontrust.org/about-us/news/2026-gdlne-webinar-recording/#GriersonDocLab

Want to know more about our #GriersonDocLab New Entrants training? Join us Mon 19 Jan, 6pm to meet the team & trainees from last year. Bring your questions for the group! Register 🔗 https://bit.ly/GDLNE26Zoom#GriersonDocLabClosed Captions included.

Late last year the #ArchiveProducer trainees were fully inducted into the #GriersonDocLab network, completing their training and coming along to the Grierson Awards ceremony ✨ Read all about their experience of the programme so far 🔗 https://ow.ly/zRAZ50XSxU7

#GriersonDocLab New Entrants trainee Ollie took part in the programme in 2025 & completed his placement at Candour where he's still working now! Find out more about his experience https://griersontrust.org/about-us/news/ollie-2025-blog/#GriersonDocLab The 2026 scheme is now open for applications. Deadline 19 Feb

#GriersonDocLab applications are open! 📹 with support from National Geographic and Banijay UK If you're aged 18-25, UK-based, love all things #Documentary & #FactualTV and want to work in the industry, then we'd love to hear from you. Deadline 19 Feb bit.ly/4oR3a7x

November was a packed month for our #GriersonDocLab #NewEntrants #ArchiveProducer & #Development trainees who made the most of the autumn networking opportunities generously offered by our industry supporters. Huge thanks to all of our partners for generously supporting DocLab💙

Yesterday we celebrated our recent Grierson DocLab: New Entrant cohorts with a special industry luncheon. Colleagues from across the documentary industry, Grierson Trustees & New Entrant groups gathered to network and commemorate the trainees’ progress so far on the programme 💙

The director of the Best Single Documentary – Domestic winner, Elizabeth Sankey had some beautiful words to share about the power of vulnerability amongst the documentary filmmaking community. Congratulations to Elizabeth and the team for Witches being crowned winner.

The first editor to take home the Grierson Trustees’ Award – Rupert Houseman 🌟 Hear Rupert's speech about how vital it is for humans to tell human stories, to being excited about the future of docs, even despite the current challenges.

Nearly a week on from the 2025 #GriersonAwards, and we’re reliving some of the magic 💫 Mina Smallman, mother of Bibaa and Nicole had some powerful words for the documentary makers in the room about continuing to tell important stories.

The 2025 #GriersonAwards official photographs are here 📬 Take a look at winner portraits plus snaps of nominees, guests, presenters and more here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4po4r6S#GriersonAwards 📸 Credits: Victor Frankowski & Mike Massaro

Congratulations to all of the #GriersonAward winners on Tuesday evening 🌟 Thank you to our host Rachel Parris for expertly leading the proceedings and to the Roundhouse for providing a beautiful environment to celebrate the wonderful nominated and winning documentaries 🙏

The 53rd annual British Documentary Awards ceremony takes place tomorrow! The event is now completely sold out. We can’t wait to welcome all guests to celebrate the best of documentary from the past year.

Wondering where to watch all the fantastic #GriersonAwards nominees👀? We’ve got you covered! Information on where UK audiences can catch up on the films is available on our website https://griersontrust.org/about-us/news/2025-nominations-where-to-watch/

We’re delighted to announce comedian, actor & presenter, Rachel Parris, as the 2025 #GriersonAwards ceremony host 💫 Taking place next Tues 18 Nov at the Roundhouse, you can still book tickets – but hurry, spaces are limited! 🎟️

We were thrilled to gather all the 2025 #GriersonAwards nominees last week at a drinks reception generously hosted by Channel 4 Join us 18 Nov for the ceremony, where we’ll reveal the winners across all categories 🔗https://griersontrust.org/grierson-awards#GriersonAwards

Tickets to the #GriersonAwards are still on sale ! Book now & join us on Tuesday 18 November at @roundhouseldn as we reveal the winners across all categories 🏆 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3K8WR0I#GriersonAwards

Announcing documentary editor Rupert Houseman as recipient of the Grierson Trustees’ Award for 2025, sponsored by the BBC This prestigious award recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to the documentary genre. Read more https://bit.ly/4nA1Qpc

The Archive Producers training kicked off last week, with the group being put through their paces with masterclasses, exercises, industry sessions & more, all led by archive producer, Sam Dwyer. #GriersonDocLabArchiveProducers is run in collaboration with @primevideouk Pathway

Meet the 2025 Archive Producer trainees 🎞️ Eight film & TV workers have been selected to train and specialise in archive for documentary📺 See the group 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nVzJSq #GriersonDocLabArchiveProducers is run in collaboration with @primevideouk.bsky.social#GriersonDocLabArchiveProducersPathway

The 2025 #GriersonAwards nominations are in🏆 Find out which four documentaries made it to the final round in this year’s awards competition across 15 categories bit.ly/3K8WR0I Congratulations to all nominees✨ #BritishDocumentaryAwards in association with All3Media

We are thrilled to announce National Geographic ’s EVP of Content, Tom McDonald as the new Chair of the Board McDonald will work closely with Trustees & the Managing Director to guide the Trust’s strategic direction, strengthen industry engagement & more. 🔗 bit.ly/41441sI

Some of the Grierson Team and Trustees are at Edinburgh TV Festival this week! Sylvia & Yen are attending to soak up lots of great sessions, including Trustee Louisa Compton’s appearance at the Opening Debate: The Future is Now – TV's Place in the New World Order 👏

There's just one week left to apply for our latest Grierson DocLab: Archive Producers training programme - run in collaboration with Prime Video Pathway. Get your applications in by Thursday 31 July at 5pm ⬇️

We can now reveal the longlist across 15 categories for the 2025 #GriersonAwards – in association with @all3media 🔗 bit.ly/3GNFotq Celebrating the best of the documentary genre from the UK and internationally, the longlisted films will now go on to panels of juries to decide the nominations 💫

Do you have 4-6 years’ experience working in the factual TV? Do you also have a passion for archive and documentary? 🎞 Why not apply to Grierson DocLab: Archive Producers? 📆 Join our webinar to find out more. Wednesday 16 July, 6pm. Closed captions included. Register to join 🔗 bit.ly/3To7Y78

Some of the #GriersonDocLab Development trainees with Director of Training Programmes Yen Yau yesterday evening ahead of their in-person training at @netflixuk.bsky.social HQ this week 💙

There’s a week until the deadline to apply to be the new Chair of the Grierson Trust Board. Find out more about the role and apply by Thursday 10 July 📅 🔗https://griersontrust.org/about-us/news/new-chair-hiring-2025/

We’re happy to reveal the eight trainees for the inaugural #GriersonDocLab Development training programme, run in collaboration with @NetflixUK Read more & meet the trainees 🔗 bit.ly/4jZL2Gb

Applications are open for our latest #GriersonDocLab training programme for aspiring #ArchiveProducers – in collaboration with @primevideouk Pathway ✅UK-based with 4-6 years' experience in TV? ✅A passion for docs & archive? Apply by 31 July bit.ly/4kEey5s

We’re so pleased to see #GriersonDocLabAlumi Amy Sargeant and Maia Adelia on the 2025 @edinburghtvfest.bsky.social Visionaries list! Visionaries highlight TV’s rising creative stars 🌟 Find out more: www.thetvfestival.com/events/visio...

Congratulations to #GriersonDocLabAlumn Joanna Suchomska on being one of six documentary makers selected for @sheffdocfest’s Filmmaker Challenge! This year, the mentor for the filmmakers is GriersonAward-winning Waad Al-Kateab. Read more: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/filmmak...

The Grierson Trust Chair, Lorraine Heggessey is to step down from her role, after 11 years leading the organisation. We are now on the hunt for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4dQomXo

Deadline 11.15pm BST today! 🚨

Just a few days left to get your documentaries and factual programmes submitted to the 2025 Grierson British Documentary Awards! Submit, upload your film and complete your entries by 23:59 BST this Wednesday 4 June.

Not long until the deadline to submit your documentaries to the 2025 #GriersonAwards run in association with All3Media 💫 Enter your documentaries first shown to a UK audience between 1 June 2025 & 31 May 2025 across 15 categories. Submit by Weds 4 June bit.ly/3DFVqDU

This week we gathered our lovely #GriersonDocLab: New Entrants 2025 cohort in the Peak District to kick start their training. Against a backdrop of glorious weather and stunning sunsets, the trainees got an introduction to the world of documentary and factual TV, including…

📢 The 2025 #OWMAwards shortlist is out! From 559 entries across 100+ countries, our judges have picked just 3 finalists in each of 13 categories — showcasing bold, impactful storytelling from and about the global south. 🌍 Explore the stories 👉🏽 oneworldmedia.org.uk/awards/short... #MediaForChange

Get ready for the 33rd Raindance Film Festival ✨ Access unlimited film screenings, exclusive networking events and parties, and our indie film forum! Secure your pass now at an earlybird price. 🎟️ Raindance Member Price: £99 Buy Now: raindance.org/courses/33rd...

Together Films are hosting a free online webinar for impact producers and filmmakers facing funding challenges. Join Founder & CEO Sarah Mosses on May 9 to explore practical ways to adapt, partner and raise funds in the rapidly changing market Register bit.ly/fundraisingf...

We're delighted to announce National Geographic as our new Headline Industry Sponsor for #GriersonDocLab New Entrants, as well as the 12 trainees selected for the programme. Read more: bit.ly/42A2qfq

Grierson DocLab: New Entrants trainee from 2024 Jess headed to Dorothy St Pictures for another of her production company work placements. There she gained experience working with the archive team across two projects Read more: griersontrust.org/about-us/new...

We're pleased to announce the appointment of six new Trustees to the Grierson Board 💫 Zeb Achonu, Derren Lawford, Rick Murray and Toby Trackman, will join this month, with Oli Harbottle and Jessica Ross joining later this year Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4jnweSc

Deadline 5pm tomorrow! 🚨

🎥 Grierson Awards 2025 Entries for the @griersontrust.bsky.social Awards are now open! We are very proud sponsor the 'Best Single Documentary - Domestic' category, recognising films that focus on UK based topics and themes. Find out more and enter: bit.ly/3RiqQU0

Not long to go until applications close for Grierson DocLab: Development (with @netflixuk.bsky.social) If you’re full of brilliant doc ideas, ideally have 3-5 yrs’ experience in the industry & a drive to specialise in development, this could be the training programme for you 🌟

📣 The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch is back! 🤩 Five shortlisted directors will have the chance to pitch their film at the First Cut Pitch at #SheffDocFest2025 this June and one winner will walk away with a commission. Apply now at: www.sheffdocfest.com/news/channel...