Creative Futures x WME NXT is a free professional development programme designed to help young people better understand the entertainment industry, and the people, pathways and relationships behind creative careers.

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Register InterestCreative Futures x WME NXT is a free professional development programme designed to help young people better understand the entertainment industry, and the people, pathways and relationships behind creative careers. Launching this October, the programme features a new virtual masterclass with Idris Elba and members of his wider creative and professional team. Using Idris’ multidisciplinary career as a case study, participants will explore how careers are built across entertainment, production, music, brand partnerships, entrepreneurship and future-facing creative industries.
Creative career pathways beyond the obvious roles
The teams behind film, television, music and brand partnerships
How agents, managers, producers and creative partners support careers
The role of networks, relationships and decision-making
How to build confidence and understand where you might fit in the industry
This programme is for young people and emerging creatives interested in: Film / TV / Music / Production / Talent Management / Brand Partnerships / PR / Creative Entrepreneurship / Future-facing industries. No previous industry experience is required.

Creative Futures is the Elba Hope Foundation’s flagship youth opportunity and employability initiative, designed to open pathways into the creative and future-facing industries. WME NXT is WME’s free professional development and access platform designed to broaden access to the entertainment industry through digital learning, case studies, live conversations and direct engagement with industry leaders.