A New Digital Programme

Creative Futures × WME NXT

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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WME NXT Industry Sessions x Creative Futures artwork featuring Idris Elba
Free virtual programme
Cost
Free
Length
6 Weeks
Begins
October 12
Format
Online
Launch
October 2026
Why take part?

Talent matters. But access, information and networks matter too.

Get behind-the-scenes insight from people working across Idris Elba’s wider professional ecosystem.

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The Programme

What you’ll explore

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. 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.

01

Creative career pathways beyond the obvious roles

02

The teams behind film, television, music and brand partnerships

03

How agents, managers, producers and creative partners support careers

04

The role of networks, relationships and decision-making

05

How to build confidence and understand where you might fit in the industry

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Access

Who it’s for

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.

Cost
Free
Format
Online / self-paced digital learning
Launch
October 2026
Begins
October 12
Includes
Virtual masterclass, case study content and live conversations
Open to
Young people and emerging professionals interested in creative careers
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The Collaboration

About Creative Futures x WME NXT

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.

Is the programme free?
Yes.
Do I need experience?
No.
Is it only for performers?
No, it explores the wider creative ecosystem behind the work.
Your next move

Ready to explore what a creative career can look like?

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