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Young people aspiring for a career in screenwriting and film production have been taking part in a\u00a0project set up by BBC Studios Drama Productions and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Careers Hub.<\/p>\n

The six-month project<\/a>, in collaboration with City of Wolverhampton College, Walsall Studio School and Solihull College and University Centre, has given young people an opportunity to create script and film content alongside veteran BBC staff using professional equipment.<\/p>\n

The 60 young people involved in the project were selected by the colleges based on the creative sector-linked courses for which they were enrolled. Brought to life in association with BBC Drama Commissioning, the project was designed to give West Midlands students hands-on experience in both editorial and production roles.<\/p>\n

After taking part in a BBC Studios Drama Productions screenwriting masterclass, and with the support of dedicated coaches, the students were able to take on key roles such as production, filming and acting to produce three films around the themes of an emotive drama, a psychological thriller, and a grounded sci-fi drama.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0completed short films<\/a> were showcased at a \u2018red carpet\u2019 style premiere event at Millenium Point on 24 June, with the learners and their families, key project partners, and West Midlands mayor Richard Parker in the audience.<\/p>\n

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The short films were showcased at a \u2018red carpet\u2019 style premiere event at Millenium Point<\/p><\/div>\n

In congratulating the students and organisers, Parker said: \u201c<\/strong>The work of these aspiring young screenwriters is truly inspirational. This course\u2019s innovative approach to work experience gives young people a real-world taste of what it is like to work in the creative sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of my \u2018Jobs for Everyone\u2019 mission and to help tackle youth unemployment I will continue to provide more opportunities for young people to take part in practical and useful work experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kris Green, training executive at BBC Studios Drama Productions, said: \u201cThe West Midlands continues to be a vital drama hub for BBC Studios …<\/p>\n

\u201cThis film project \u2013 delivered in partnership with the WMCA Careers Hub and BBC Drama Commissioning \u2013 has given students a hands-on introduction to the full editorial and production journey and offered us a brilliant opportunity to connect with the next generation of local storytellers. \u201d<\/p>\n

The WMCA\u2019s Careers Hub receives funding from the Department for Education (DfE) through the Careers and Enterprise Company \u2013 the national body for careers education in England.<\/p>\n

John Yarham, CEO of The Careers & Enterprise Company, added: \u201cThe programme, designed by BBC Studios in partnership with the WMCA Careers Hub, demonstrates clear impact in raising young people\u2019s curiosity, confidence and career readiness for creative sector professions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe programme has been fantastically coordinated by the WMCA Careers Hub to align with a local growth priority. A standout example of modern work experience.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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