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UK Wide Creative Networking & Mentoring Websites
Networking Events & Support Groups for Creative Careers
Make connections and unlock opportunities at top creative networking events around the UK. Find talent directories and training opportunities.
Directories & Talent Pools
Boost visibility and connect with recruiters using these creative talent databases.
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The Talent Manager: UK-wide crew opportunities, free/paid.
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Screen Manchester Crew Database: Regional crew/facilities, Manchester & North West, register free.
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Film Base: Central resource for crew working on film and TV projects in the UK.
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Creative Estuary Business Directory: North Kent, South Essex, East London creatives/businesses, free listing.
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All Spring Media Talent Pool: Film & TV crew jobs, career support, register for opportunities.
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Culture Connects Creative Directory: South England creatives/organisations, opportunities, free listing.
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Shooting People: A community of independent filmmakers.
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The Dots: Directory, training, jobs and professional networks.
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Job Search Tools
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Mentoring Programs
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Arts Emergency: 16–18s, mentoring in London/Manchester/Merseyside
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Creative Mentor Network: Mentoring for 16–27s, plus jobs board.
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Film London Connect: Equal access mentoring for 18-24yrs.
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Access VFX: Mentoring and events in VFX industry.
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Iconic Steps: Free courses, 16–35s, UK-wide.
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Mama Youth Project: Media training for underrepresented youth.
Training & Early Career Support
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Film London Talent Development: Bootcamps and early career support.
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Edinburgh TV Festival: The Network: Entry-level training.
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Sgil Cymru: Apprenticeships and training.
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Screen Yorkshire Training: Bootcamps and campus initiatives.
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Screen Scotland Skills: Regional training.
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Resource Productions: Berkshire-based youth workshops.
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BBC Writers: Regular opportunities and support for screenwriters.
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Royal Television Society Futures: Career support for new TV entrants.
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ScreenSkills: Industry hub for UK film & TV, jobs/training.
Networking & Industry Events
London & South
- Creative Access: Employer-hosted creative industry networking.
- Connecting Creatives: Folkestone and Kent creative mixers.
- D&AD Events: Design and advertising professional socials.
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Cine Circle: London filmmaker networking events.
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Left Bank Leeds: Digital creative networking.
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Stride: South London creative networking.
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Connecting Creatives: Folkestone and Kent creative mixers.
North & Regions
- Bristol Creative Industries: Local industry events/workshops.
- Launchpad: Music networking in Yorkshire.
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Creative Resource: Meetups and networking for the North England.
National/Sector Specific
- UK Post Sound Collective: Advice on sound editing or sound mixing for TV and feature films.
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Cinesisters: Collective for women directors.
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Film & TV Charity: Wellbeing and financial support for UK creatives.