Just Runners

11/03/2024

Whilst great steps have been made in DE&I the visible changes are still a generation away. Promotion of grassroots positions will aid these changes.

Labour analysis finds 40% of Britons nominated for main prizes at major cultural awards went to private school

11/08/2023

The annual Clerkenwell Festival access to all, free entry, day in the park. This is the 7th one and it is organised and supported by Just Runners.

03/05/2023

We are very happy to see this story. A band at the top of the charts understanding the importance of entering at the bottom rung. And the duty the influential have to maintain it. We at Just Runners agree.

The rock band will donate £1 from every ticket sold for their 2024 UK arena to grassroots venues.

12/04/2022

Welcoming Tea-Anya Earle one of the new recruits to Just Runners. As others move on a new breed move in. Support inclusive employment and kick start careers. 'I am a proactive and detail focused creative with experience including design and production assistance. I am diligent and highly organised, willing to use my drive to fulfil a variety of requests and needs.'

08/03/2022

Ex Just Runner Kate Shelley is producing another short film. Proving herself a power house of self motivation and making things happen. This is what getting people a foot in the door in our industry is all about. Please support this project. https://greenlit.com/project/see-you-dark

See You In The Dark Two girls stuck in an all-night swirl of violence are led to confront the past. £3,730.00 raised of £6,500.00 goal 10 Days left 83 Backers Genre Drama Scope Short Seeking funding for Production Campaign type All or Nothing Support project ProjectUpdates Support project Project ...

25/02/2022

Tenthree Editing have employed a second fulltime role with Just Runners. Moyo Omotade makes her step into the film industry and we wish her well.

23/02/2022

We are proud to have placed Penelope Joannidou at TenThree editing for a full time position.

22/02/2022

Calling all up and coming crew

09/02/2022

Open day at Elam https://www.elam.co.uk

ELAM is a Games Design, Music and Film and Television College for 16-19 year olds situated in East London. ELAM has been graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in every category and is supported by Universal Music, Youtube and Creative Assembly.

10/01/2022

02/12/2021

BFI Southbank’s short film programme Busting the Bias aims to increase awareness and representation.

05/11/2021

Kate Shelley an ex Just Runner and now employed at Ten Three is producing her second film. We would like to put a shout out to ask for your support with her crowdfunder. Also if you would like to pass on your experience and help out as crew please contact too. Many thanks https://greenlit.com/project/rave

Rave Some nights only make sense looking back. £2,610.00 raised of £6,000.00 goal 7 Days left 53 Backers Genre Drama Scope Short Seeking funding for Production Campaign type All or Nothing Support project ProjectUpdates Support project Project Rave Genre Drama Seeking funding for Production Scope ...

04/11/2021

For new talent in the industry

📣 Calling all new starters in film, TV and games 📣

kicks off in just 2 WEEKS! Hear from the best in the business on everything from casting and composing to freelancing and how to pitch. View the full schedule and up NOW 👇

https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-guru-2021

22/10/2021

A very lovely bit of news today. Ex Just Runner Sehaj Rathore has been made production co-ordinator at BBC Studios. A role that we know she will do excellently. Congratulations Sehaj. We are proud of you.

23/09/2021

Today’s Masterclass will be hosted by the wonderful Paul McLoone from Just Runners, an inclusive recruitment initiative for the film industry.

Paul will be giving us an insight into his own journey into the film industry as well as key tips on how to get a job working as a runner.

10/09/2021

28/08/2021

*Without labour, nothing prospers*

August is a month for juggling work with the last rays of of summer. Just Runners’ Ana succeeded in keeping up the momentum, and here she is with Jess Raff Films:

“I had a really good time on set and hope to be working with them again soon”.

Thanks Jess + Riff Raff for maintaining inclusion by hiring a Just Runner.

31/07/2021

Lord Digby Jones accuses Alex Scott of spoiling Olympics coverage by dropping her ‘g’s

31/07/2021

As we return to set, the 'watercooler' chat is ALL about what we watched during lockdown.

JRUK's Burcu found salvation in Miracle in Cell No. 7 on Netflix:

"This is the film that I watched on repeat during lockdown! Miracle In Cell No.7 is a Turkish film – inspired by a Korean film – about a disabled father who is accused of doing something he hasn’t done. It reminded me of some values that we had forgotten. In lockdown, when we were away from families, friends and loved ones – this film showed me that a little event can change your life completely within seconds..."



https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81239779

Separated from his daughter, a father with an intellectual disability must prove his innocence when he is jailed for the death of a commander's child.

29/07/2021

*In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity*

We caught up with Just Runner's Burcu, to find out how she's being coping on set one whole year after returning to work during the pandemic.

"I was recently on a shoot with Biscuit Filmworks, which went very smoothly and masks were worn. It has been over a year since we had to wear face masks and be socially distanced on set. However, it feels so normal now that the face mask doesn’t stop me from connecting with people and getting to know everyone on set. At first wearing face masks felt so stressful but these days it doesn’t stop me from talking and getting involved more with everyone. Now I try and convince new runners not to let wearing masks stop them from connecting on set and getting to know everyone in their roles."

Burcu downloaded a lot from 2nd AD Henry and producer Samantha. Thanks guys for being so inclusive, and thank you Biscuit 👏

21/07/2021

Did someone say SUMMER SCHOOL?!

There are up to 10 places for 15-16 year olds from Westminster schools at Just Runners' Summer Film School.

Starting 9th August, the course is 4-days-a-week and runs over 4 weeks.

The course will run through the different processes of film production and will result in you getting to make a short film!

APPLICANTS MUST BE BETWEEN 15 AND 16 YEARS OLD, ATTEND A WESTMINSTER SCHOOL & GET A FREE SCHOOL MEAL EDUCATION.

Email: [email protected] to explain why you'd fit the bill – we look forward to hearing from you 😎 Pls share.

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19/07/2021

“Everybody loves the sunshine” but some folk gots to work. Just Runners' Martin recently got on set with Katie and Academy Films on a commercial for vegan food.

"It was a great shoot and I got to work with Academy again. I even knew a few of the people I was on set with, which was great. It was a fairly seamless studio shoot, and very straightforward. I have now built a good relationship with folk at Academy and hope to work with them again soon."

We salute Katie and Academy for showing Martin the ropes. Inclusion isn't anywhere without you guys. 👏



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08/07/2021

Everyone logged in to a great tutorial today from Biscuit Filmworks. Thanks to Sam Chitty for bringing it all together, Adgreen for lessons in sustainability, Advertising Producers Association (APA) for info on Covid compliance, JRUK’s very own Paul McLoone on the golden rules of freelancing, Sascha Marden and AK for a masterclass in ADing and also ex-Just Runner – now full time Biscuit office manager – for overseeing the whole show seamlessly and giving tip top advice for our new runners 🗣🙏🏽

27/06/2021

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-57580910

A campaign is asking people who went to state school to shout about it. So why is it needed?

26/06/2021

Just Runner's Nicky picks the TV show that first reached out and pulled her in – the revolutionary Skins by All3Media. With so few varied narratives up there on the big screen, isn't this sort of validation the ultimate point of inclusion?

"The TV show truly relatable to me I guess would be Skins Season 1 and 2, as it was just about a bunch of teenagers not really knowing what they were doing and trying to figure it out and just having fun and making a mess, going through real life problems and trying to deal with it!"



Find out if your top 10 moments on Skins are in here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR3fUW2yQyg

Top 10 Skins MomentsIt was the cult teen series that defined a generation. For this list, we're counting down the most memorable, most dramatic and most sign...

24/06/2021

“Some people say, well, you really came a little too early,” Dash says, shrugging. “I was born exactly when I was supposed to be.” The problem was the gatekeepers, who “wanted to see their known world re-created, you know? And that’s not what I wanted to produce. I had other stories I wanted to tell, and I still do.”

Women directors in the 1970s set the scene for decades of film and television breakthroughs. Now they’re finally getting their due.

23/06/2021

Another interesting one from Variety this week, we like to think we help build those connections at Just Runners but there is much more work to be done.

"There is a willingness to improve diversity in the industry, Kumar says, but further work needs to be done. Although programs for getting a foot in the door exist, maintaining momentum is more difficult in an industry in which clear pathways rarely exist, and zig-zagging is the norm.

'If you come from a disadvantaged background, or you feel the other, you lose confidence quite quickly,' she says. One way to assist career progression is to 'help them build connections; so mentoring becomes really important,' she says. 'We also help them build networks.'"

https://variety.com/2021/film/global/uk-screenskills-production-1235000994/?fbclid=IwAR3YeFRzr1Mo11IzYasRIo9ctmuBzy9thge_oNINWNSZDrBpFneolSVBugg

The boom in bigger-budget U.K. movies and series — funded mostly by the global streamers and Hollywood studios — has created shortages in skilled labor at a time when there is also a desire to impr…

23/06/2021

“She was appalled by the prep questions, asking her, ‘What does diversity mean to you?’ and ‘Why does diversity matter?’ She told the interviewer why she refused to answer…”

https://variety.com/2021/film/entertainment-industry/her-opal-lee-in-the-heights-diversity-in-entertainment-1234997730/?fbclid=IwAR03B1xbq3BLAW6XT-xl1zpT4z3naXXIeynFVXli-VmhPi2mPjRrstzS9Xo

We are thrilled to bring you the Changemakers Issue, honoring the annual Juneteenth holiday and celebrating diverse voices who have a significant impact on the culture through their art, storytelli…

21/06/2021

Just Runners' Lena (R) knows how to power-up for night shoots. Here she is pictured with the super helpful PM Matt Bulaitis and production assistant Alice Pitt Carter on a shoot with Sweetshop.

Thanks to Matt and Alice for mentoring a Just Runner on this shoot, marking inclusion as a priority on the production floor.


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19/06/2021

More on-set chat as we discuss what we watched in lockdown. Whether its Netflix, Prime, Mubi, Britbox – you name it, we've devoured it... Just Runner's Audrey takes you back to 2015, to Marvel's not-for-kids, reluctant superhero series Jessica Jones.

"I will always miss Marvel's Jessica Jones on Netflix. Thinking about character relatability in a Marvel or other franchises of the same caliber is not evident. Audiences watch these mainly for the action, the empowerment and the heroes fighting their foes. In the case of Jessica Jones, however, I found myself relating to the main character a great deal. Don't worry, not the alcoholism part!

But her view of the world, her demeanour, I felt like it was a little bit me a few years ago. I found myself saying "Yes, exactly!" several times to the TV when Krysten Ritter was delivering one of her signature funny, acerbic lines. I did not live the same experiences as the hero. I do not, unfortunately, possess her powers, for instance. Still, falling for a misanthropic lifestyle like Jessica certainly has a pull in me when I see the state of human beings in the world. Watching her character develop across the seasons was addictive, as well as having a reluctant female hero, different from the other female heroes I had seen. Most importantly, the themes of her story were addressed in an impactful and lasting way."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJnlQnzSxxs

All rights go to Marvel,Netflix,ABC and Disneythe scenes of Jessica Jones took from the series “Jessica Jones” Season 1[HD]