One of the most exciting aspects of our careers programme is our ability to facilitate employer encounters with industry professionals for you and the young people you work with.
Our online sessions - delivered in partnership with Speakers for Schools or BAFTA - have reached over 10,000 young people across the UK.
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Wicked Futures: A Q&A on Careers in Film
Ever wondered what it's like to be part of the magic on a massive movie set? This online Q&A draws on the spellbinding story of the musical adaptation, and the many behind-the-scenes professionals that helped bring Wicked to life on the big screen. Offering insights and inspiration to young people who might be unfamiliar with the many diverse job roles involved in making a film, several trainees who worked on Wicked reveal all about their time and experiences on the production.
You can also check out our Wicked Futures: Careers in Film resource for lesson sequences and activities that are inspired by the real experiences of trainees who worked on Wicked. To discover which roles behind the camera you're best suited to, play our Wicked Futures Quiz.
Lights, Camera, Equality: Celebrating PRIDE and Screen Careers
Career Insights with BAFTA and Into Film
Taking place live from BAFTA in London in March 2024, and broadcast live across the UK, these livestreams feature careers talks across film, games and TV, in celebration of both International Women's Day and National Careers Week. There were two sessions for ages 11-14, and two for ages 15-18.
Career Insights with BAFTA and Into Film - Morning Sessions - Ages 11-14
The two morning sessions were aimed at young people aged 11-14, and featured:
- Ann Akinjirin - Actor
- Daniella Pearman - Costume Designer
- Dee Kariyawasam - Senior VFX Artist, Tt Games
- Georgette Turner - Line Producer
- Lucy Pardee - Casting Director
- Ruthie Nielsen - Lead Rigger, Tt Games
- Saleem Hussain - Assistant Editor.
Career Insights with BAFTA and Into Film - Afternoon Sessions - Ages 15-18
The two afternoon sessions were aimed at young people aged 15-18, and featured:
- Anjali Shibu - Games Designer
- Fran Everett - Development Executive
- Jose Armengol - On Set Lead Wrangler & VFX Supervisor
- Livvy Edwards - VFX Coordinator
- Lucy Pardee - Casting Director
- Mia McKenna Bruce - Actor
- Rory Bentley - Director & Writer