> Helping students bridge the gap between education and the creative industries
Film Buddy AI is the next step in Film Buddy’s mission to connect education with real industry opportunity.
It’s an AI-powered career assistant built specifically for students, graduates and early-career creatives in film, television and the screen industries.
Developed with input from industry professionals, educators and emerging talent, the platform delivers practical, up-to-date guidance that reflects the realities of working life in the creative sector.
> Our purpose
Many creative students finish their courses unsure of what comes next.
Film Buddy AI exists to make that next step clearer — giving you fast, trustworthy answers about employability, industry pathways and professional development, curated from real experience.
It’s built to complement, not replace, university careers services — giving students a 24/7, industry-informed tool that speaks their language and reflects the UK’s current creative landscape.
> Our sources
Every answer Film Buddy AI gives is drawn from a growing knowledge base of:
Verified insights from film, TV and creative professionals working across the UK.
Experiences and advice from recent graduates and early-career creatives who’ve just entered the industry.
Film Buddy’s own resources, mentoring materials and partner collaborations with education providers.
This balance ensures that students hear both the voice of experience and the voice of relatability — people just a few steps ahead on the same journey.
> Our ethics
Film Buddy AI follows the Film Buddy Alignment Framework, our independent code of ethics built around transparency, inclusion, employability and sustainability.
The AI is strictly limited to career and professional guidance — it does not create scripts, imagery or creative content.
All information is human-reviewed and updated regularly to stay aligned with ScreenSkills, BFI and wider industry standards.
> Our goal
To make trusted, practical career advice available to every creative student whenever they need it.
To build a digital space where industry knowledge meets student experience, and where AI enhances human connection, not replaces it.
Film Buddy AI is still in beta, and we’re building it with our community.
Every conversation helps it grow and every student who tests it helps shape the future of career support in the creative industries.
