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Industry Insights – Behind the Screen
23 Jan 2027
10:30am
Suitable for ages 13–18, and young people up to 25 with SEND.
This event is free and lunch is included. Please book one place per attendee.
After booking, attendees will be emailed a link to select a practical workshop.
Quick summary
- Price
- Free to Attend
- Audience type
- Ages 13 - 18, and up to 25 with SEND
- Running time
- 10.30am - 3pm
- Venue
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- Culture House Sunderland, Keel Square, Sunderland SR1 3Dz
Event description
Curious about careers in TV and film production? Whether you want to operate a camera, design costumes, coordinate production logistics or pitch the next big streaming hit, Future Creatives: Industry Insights – Behind the Screen offers a backstage pass to the TV and film industry.
Join us for a free, exciting, hands-on event designed for aspiring young creatives. You’ll hear directly from local industry professionals, learn how sets really operate, and dive into practical masterclasses to build your skills and confidence.
This event will be held at Sunderland’s brand-new Culture House and includes free lunch and the chance to mix and meet with creative experts and other young people throughout the day.
Please book one place per attendee.
Practical workshops: Before the event, you will be emailed a link to select your preference from a selection of practical sessions in screen skills.
Schedule
- 10:30am – Arrival and registration
- 10:50am – Welcome and what to expect
- 11am – Cracking the Credits
- 11:30am – Keynote industry speaker
- 12pm – Lunch
- 12:40pm – Practical workshops
- 2pm – Short break
- 2:15pm – Industry Q&A panel
- 2:40pm – Round-up and signposting
- 3pm – Finish
