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Create Central at Production Unlocked
On Thursday 16 February Create Central presents: How to future proof your creative career in content making with the rise of AI, with Andrew Davis.
Channel 4 and Create Central digital development
This is a joint scheme between Channel 4 and Create Central to support the creative sector in the region and nurture talent.
Crew mapping and skills forecasting study for the BFI
This is a critically important study in the current UK production landscape, where significant growth in film and high-end television (HETV) production has led to serious shortages of skills.
Drama and scripted TV bootcamp returns!
If you are interested in working in film and drama production, our latest Create Central Bootcamp funded by WMCA and delivered by University of Birmingham is a really exciting opportunity.
Netflix & Create Central networking event
Create Central and Netflix were delighted to invite local creatives to join us to celebrate the launch of Christmas on Mistletoe Farm, the latest creation from Coventry’s own Debbie Isitt.
RTS Midlands Awards 2022
Create Central was delighted to support the RTS Midlands Awards on 25 November at the ICC in Birmingham.
Paramount Partners Day
Create Central was delighted to welcome Paramount Partners to the West Midlands to meet local creatives.
My Name is Leon, Q&A and networking event
Join us for a screening of My Name Is Leon followed by a live onstage Q&A with Create Central Member Kit de Waal, Angela Ferreira and literary agent Natalie Jerome
Ready to build on first two years of delivery
Independent evaluation finds that industry body has taken important first steps on the journey to creating a fully converged West Midlands creative content sector at the forefront of innovation.
Fresh Cops
Fresh Cops came out of the West Midlands Voices initiative, led by BBC3 and BBC England in partnership with Create Central.
New! Drama and scripted TV bootcamp
If you are interested in working in film and drama production, our latest Create Central Bootcamp funded by WMCA and delivered by University of Birmingham is a really exciting opportunity.
West Midlands firms support Channel 4's Disability Code with a short film
Create Central members collaborate on a short film to support Channel 4's new Disability Code of Portrayal
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022
Our Commonwealth Games bootcamp boosts career opportunities for local talent.
BBC moving to new broadcast centre in Digbeth
The BBC has unveiled plans to move its main Birmingham base to the new creative quarter in Digbeth from 2026.
BBC Apprentice Hub
Ten eager apprentices have started a year of on-the-job training in their desired creative field, thanks to the BBC Academy’s new Apprentice Hub.
Queen of Trucks and Filthy Business make their debut
The first two of BBC Three's new commissions from West Midlands indies as a result of the creative partnership with BBC England and Create Central.
Content creation for business bootcamp is back!
The region’s content creators are calling on young people from across the West Midlands to join an innovative new skills Bootcamp.
It's about to get reel in Coventry
The UK's first permanent immersive digital art gallery: The Reel Store.
Channel 4 and Create Central join forces
Channel 4 and Create Central join forces to support the West Midlands TV production sector.
TV Production bootcamp is back for 2022!
TV Production bootcamp is back to help West Midlands creative talent into jobs.