So much more than talking about jobs

Whether you're dreaming of a career in film, TV, games, or digital arts, our multi-day virtual work experience placement is your gateway to the creative industry!

What’s On Offer:

• Explore Diverse Careers: Dive into the world of producers, actors, game developers, designers, and more. Hear firsthand from industry professionals who are shaping the future of creative media.
• Project Works: Participate in hands-on sessions that give you a taste of what it’s like to work in various creative roles. From scriptwriting to game development and marketing, discover the skills you need to succeed.
• Live Q&A Sessions: Get your burning questions answered in real-time by experts. Learn about their career journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and the tips they have for aspiring creatives.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded peers and build your professional network. Exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and gain insights into the industry.

Over the course of the 3 session we will have a mix of guest speakers from various creative industries and we are excited to confirm so far, we have:-

Maya Sondhi (Writer & Actor) - Maya is an actor and screenwriter. She is the creator and writer of ITV’s huge successful D.I Ray.  As an actor she has appeared in the BBC’s Line of Duty and Citizen Khan.  

Debbie Isitt (Writer & Film Director) - Debbie is a BAFTA and EMMY award winning writer of director of film, television and theatre. Debbie is very well known known for her Christmas comedy films, the Nativity! series, of which she has written and directed four to date. Prior to that, she wrote BAFTA award-winning television adaptation Jacqueline Wilson’s book, The Illustrated Mum, the stage play The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband, and the feature films Nasty Neighbours and Confetti.  

Mikayla Sinead (Gaming) - Mikayla has a passion for leading as well as gaming. She combines passions of gaming and leadership through her flagship series #GameJoy. The series encourages marginalised communities to carve their space in gaming whether for joy or career.

Rem Conway – (Drama Development Producer, Kudos Knight) Rem began his career in theatre production before making the transition to film and TV. A writer, producer and director, his production credits include Netflix’s Sex Education, BBC’s My Name is Leon, ITV’s Our House and ITV/Amazon’s Riches.

Rem is now the Development Producer of Kudos Knight. This is the creative partnership between leading scripted producer Kudos and Peaky Blinders, SAS Rogue Heroes and This Town creator Steven Knight.

With more speakers still to be confirmed, book your place soon to avoid missing out.

Please note: This opportunity is open UK wide with priority given to students across the West Midlands

Due to high demand, the application deadline may be moved forward. Apply as soon as possible to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.

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