“Since 2021, ITV has partnered on a mentoring scheme with Creative Access, an organisation that helps people from under-represented communities to access careers in creative industries. In 2025, ITV hit their target of matching over 500 mentoring partnerships, achieving 504 in total,” reports Advanced Television.

Independent Publishers Guild was pleased to welcome several participants in Creative Access’ Springboard and Thrive career development programmes to its Spring Conference on 11 February. Want to know what our community took from the day? Read the full piece on IPG’s website.

After almost 15 years with Creative Access co-founder and Executive Chair, Josie Dobrin, has made the decision to step down from her role. Creative Access started out in 2012, driven by a commitment to addressing inequity in the creative industries. We now stand as a strong trusted voice, and our impact is widely felt.  Under Josie’s leadership, Creative Access […]

Our latest industry insights event brought the Creative Access community to Which? HQ for an evening exploring careers in consumer journalism, content and product testing. The panel featured: From editorial and investigations to product testing and digital content, the conversation offered a behind-the-scenes look at the many pathways into the organisation and the skills needed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]