Industry Insights – Behind the Screen

Industry Insights – Behind the Screen is coming to Culture House Sunderland on Saturday 23 January, a free, hands-on day for young people curious about careers in TV and film production. It's part of the Future Creatives programme, and rather than just sitting and watching, you'll be getting stuck in. The day is built for aspiring creatives who want to see how the industry actually works from the inside.

The first half of the day is about hearing it straight from the source. Local industry professionals will be there to talk through how sets really operate, giving you a look at the roles and the day-to-day that you don't usually see from the other side of the screen. After that, the focus shifts to the practical: masterclasses where you can build your skills and confidence by doing, not just listening. It's a chance to pick up some actual experience and meet the people who do this for a living.

It's all held at Sunderland's brand-new Culture House in Keel Square, which puts the professional insight in a room with other young people from across the city. The day is aimed at 13- to 18-year-olds, and young people up to 25 with SEND. Places are limited to one per attendee, and once you've booked, you'll get a link to choose your practical workshop, so you can pick the part of production that interests you most.

It runs from 10:30am to 3pm, and it's free to attend, with lunch included. You can book your place at sunderlandculture.org.uk/whats-on/fc-industry-insights/.