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MIJ mentorships masterclass in partnership with Maya Jama
What a night! March’s Creative Access masterclass, full of inspiration, giggles and powerful advice from a panel of industry-leading women, celebrated the first iteration of the MIJ mentoring programme in partnership with powerhouse broadcaster and entrepreneur, Maya Jama. Hosted at the stunning Flute Bar, tucked away just above the streets of Soho, this exclusive event brought together […]
We sat down with Dr Laura Stephenson, senior lecturer in film and course lead for the BA film program at the University of Westminster, to chat about Screen Futures – an initiative designed to make film and television education more accessible to everyone. So, what exactly is Screen Futures? “Screen Futures is all about giving […]
Building creative careers in the arts with Southbank centre
February’s masterclass took us to the Royal Festival Hall for an evening dedicated to demystifying creative careers in the arts. Delivered in partnership with Southbank Centre, the session explored the many routes into the creative industries and what it really takes to build a sustainable career in the arts. Chaired by Creative Access alum Courtney […]
Case study on Creative Access alumni Suda Mohamedin
While studying for the BA Television and Media Production at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Suda secured an assistant producer internship with Sky through Creative Access’s diversity and inclusion programme, reports Prospects.
A guide to supporting your Muslim staff during Ramadan
Every year, Muslims all over the world come together to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. To help support Muslim staff at work, we’ve put together a simple guide on how to create an inclusive environment during this important month. Being able to pray on time Muslims pray five times a day, at specific times […]
How I landed my first job in the film & TV industry
If someone came up to me in my final year of university and told me that I’d be working in the Film and TV industry just two weeks after I graduate, I genuinely would have thought they were just messing with me!! But that is exactly what happened. Let me explain how… Pursuing a career […]
A freelance creative’s guide on getting paid, owning copyright and navigating AI
Last month, Creative Access and Lee & Thompson hosted an insightful workshop for freelance creatives exploring copyright, AI, employment law, and getting paid. The session brought together legal experts and freelancers across film, TV, and digital media to discuss practical ways to protect creative work, navigate emerging technologies, and manage client relationships effectively. Our expert panel from Lee […]
Creating your creative community: secrets from filmmakers, writers and entrepreneurs
The first Creative Access virtual masterclass of the year sparked a lively and inspiring conversation, filling a cold January evening with warmth, honesty, and laughter. The trailblazing panel drew on experiences across the creative industries, from creative entrepreneurship and live events to filmmaking, theatre, and writing, offering insights, stories, and advice that resonated with all […]
Designing futures: Loughborough students explore inclusive creative careers at the V&A
What’s more important than understanding the career pathways available to you? At Creative Access, ensuring the next generation is well-equipped to access and thrive in the creative industries is a core part of our mission. Our creative industry insights days are one of the most effective ways we do this. Designed for students, youth and community groups, these sessions aim to help them understand what a creative career can look like. Participants get the chance to visit a creative […]
Royal Court and Boundless Theatre receive grants to create paid internships
Administered by diversity and inclusion social enterprise Creative Access, the fund provides grants to help organisations offer six-month salaried internships for talent from global-majority backgrounds, reports Matthew Hemley, The Stage.
Mo Siewcharran Fund announces four new grant awards in its eighth year
The Mo Siewcharran Fund is delighted to announce the latest recipients of four new grant awards: writer-led theatre, Royal Court Theatre; youth-focused theatre, Boundless Theatre; Edinburgh-based network, trade and development body for the Scottish book publishing sector, Publishing Scotland; and The Association of Illustrators, the professional body for illustration in the UK and beyond. In its eighth year, the Mo Siewcharran Fund continues to support a range of creative organisations driven by its mission to champion people from Black, Asian and ethnically […]
