Yesterday, our students stepped into the world of creative careers with an inspiring session from Future Creators & Coastal Catalyst.
Maddie Lock, freelance filmmaker and Creative Opportunities Producer at De La Warr Pavilion, shared her journey, reminding us that imagination, flexibility and resilience are key to building a creative career.
Tyler Mortimer-Wise and Ben McCormick, founders of TeamTBM, started their indie games studio in 2019 – aged just 13! Focusing on Roblox, they create games, build their own tech, and provide a platform for young creators to reach global audiences. They spoke about experimentation, collaboration and determination – and their commitment to opening up gaming pathways, especially for young people with SEND.
David Martin, founder of Hidden Door Festival, which launched in 2014 attracting 7,000+ people in its first year, now programmes music for Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival. He shared his insights about stepping stones into the industry and why creating your own opportunities matters.
Coastal Catalyst is a flagship program led by Future Creators (part of Brighton Dome, Festival and Music) and Talent Accelerator (part of De La Warr Pavilion), and funded by Arts Council England through the Place Partnership project. Its mission is to help young people convert their creativity into practical skills and career pathways in the creative sector.
Huge thank you to all our speakers for sharing their time, honesty and inspiration!’
