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The Big Creative Link Event

Saturday 27th May - 12-6pm - Barbican

The Big Creative Link is a FREE opportunity to spend the day connecting, having fun, sharing ideas and creating content with other creatives!

There will be a prestigious lineup of experienced creatives who will be giving workshops and sharing their knowledge then setting creative challenges so you can all put the new skills you've learnt to work!

SMPTE UK - Media Technology Conference

Friday 30th June - 9:30am-5pm - Happening at Global Academy!

This June, SMPTE in collaboration with Rise Up Academy bring you the SMPTE UK Media Technology Conference 2023, taking place at Global Academy! The day will feature the very latest in media technology thinking, as well as talk more about the Future of Contribution, the Future of Production and The future of Distribution. Students aged between 16-18 can find out more about the event, as well as sign up for FREE (Tickets usually £200) below.

Spud Film Festival

spudFILM Festival launches third Film Competition titled: KIND

The theme for the film competition will be about all forms and interpretations of the word KIND. ​ spudFILM will be looking for the most attention grabbing and creative films. They will focus on the strength of the ideas and how they are conveyed through thought-provoking and engaging storytelling. ​ Be sure that the theme KIND comes across clearly in your film, to be in with the best chance of success! The maximum length of the films should be 6 minutes or less. Aim for the top and WIN CASH prizes, certificates and get your film noticed by a wider audience. (Deadline 18th August)

👀 More Industry Opportunities...

✍️ Open Internship Programme is open to people from all walks of life with a passion for design. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for graphic design to get valuable industry experience. Being part of a close-knit team will allow you to develop your skills across all areas of design. You’ll be working on live briefs of all shapes and sizes, for local, national and international brands. Find out more and apply here.

🗞️ Carbon Brief is offering a paid three-week journalism internship for students this summer! You’ll spend time shadowing members of staff and helping out with the different tasks carried out by each part of the team. This includes journalists working on topics ranging from climate science to China’s emissions, as well as specialists working on multimedia and social media. Find out more and apply here (deadline 2nd June)

💛 Talk 2 Dan 4 Media Jobs is an events programme that bridges the gap between employers and young creatives. Their media partners range from Sony Music, Fremantle, TPX Impact & more. During this programme you can engage in their live interactive briefs so you can gain an insight as to what it is like to work for the company! Find out more and apply here.

⚽ Chelsea FC has partnered with Creative Access to launch a virtual mentoring programme designed to reach talent from communities currently under-represented in the creative industries. The programme aims to break down barriers and myths and showcase the rich mix of roles and opportunities on offer within the in-house Chelsea FC creative team. Find out more and apply here (deadline 28th May)

✨ Apprenticeships and Jobs for Y13+Y14 ...

Apprenticeship and Job Opportunities will continue to be sent to Year 13 and Year 14 in a more targeted approach as and when opportunities arise. Please keep an eye out for these from Jack!

And finally... a #MotivationalMeme 🎉