To date it has been a privilege to gain access to leading figures in the area of climate change so I can make more informed decisions. 

Being a ‘changemaker’ has allowed me to have open and frank conversations with people in the industry (and beyond) about how we all need to do better.

I am interested in how we can influence change, small or big, through the power of storytelling and at what point in the development process we can start consciously implementing this into narratives and ideas. Even stories that are seemingly not directly about climate issues.

I was excited by the opportunity to meet people who worked in TV & film, but with a completely different area of expertise and experience than myself. Perhaps working together, we can make very real and material change in our industry. What have you got out of it so far / what...

With the support of my TV mentor, a Shooting-AP working in documentary, alongside CV clinics set up with talent managers from Studio Lambert and Wonderhood Studios, I have gained roles within TV working as a Runner on a number of shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, Wheel of...

Being selected for The Network was possibly the best thing that ever happened to me! It helped me break into the TV industry and secure my first runner job when I was just 18.

I have been in touch with people who have contacted me as a direct result of my time on the scheme and it has given me a massive amount of confidence when it comes to finding my place in the industry.

It’s been invaluable – it has created work opportunities, connected me to industry leaders and a fantastic peer group, as well as inspiring me to engage with the key issues facing TV. I’d recommend the scheme to anyone looking to step up in their career and immerse...

I had the opportunity to listen to and meet with industry figures that I would never normally ever get to interact with. Everyone in the industry should attend the TV Festival at least once in their career.

Ben Robins New Writers Collective 2024 The...