Inside Creative Careers

Filmmaker, screenwriter and author Neil Chase explains how he left engineering to build a career in independent film, writing and storytelling, with advice on resilience, imagination and AI in filmmaking.

Actor and presenter Rachel Grant shares her route from Nottingham theatre to British TV, commercials, travel presenting and Die Another Day, with advice on resilience, adaptability and building a creative career.

​Voiceover artist and actor Brian Lafontaine explains how he moved from stand-up comedy into voiceover, what a typical working day looks like, and the business skills needed to sustain a creative career.

Director, writer and performer Desmond Devenish reflects on failure, patience, creative risk and treating a creative career like a business, drawing on his work in film, theatre and solo performance.

Casting director Alison Murchie shares her route from historical research into film and TV casting, including self-tapes, industry relationships and advice for people interested in behind-the-scenes creative roles.

Fashion designer Maria Ruseva discusses founding Moda de la Maria, her Moldovan heritage, sustainable materials and slow fashion, plus advice for aspiring designers and creative founders.