Our Stories

From work experience on film sets to professional stage debuts, young people describe their experiences as part of Arts Emergency.

Our Stories

"I feel like there's a role for basically anything and it's made me a bit more curious and excited"

Kimberly joined Arts Emergency at 18 to explore different creative careers and went from Work Experience with Kode Media to becoming a Loop Talent camera trainee.

Media & Screen 21.06.22

A young mentee stands on stage with his mentor against a bright green and pink projected background.

Our Stories

"Arts Emergency has done more for me than ever thought possible, it has opened doors I thought were closed."

Deji wanted to develop his understanding of filmmaking - along the way he also ended up reading about Aristotle's poetics and giving a speech!

Media & Screen 08.03.22

A young woman looks straight at the camera, she wears a brown polo neck and stands in front of a white wall

Our Stories

'It is the biggest reward from the last few years of failing, succeeding, learning and maturing.'

Angel is currently doing a traineeship on series five of The Crown.

Media & Screen 08.12.21

A young woman sits at a table with a plant and brick wall behind her.

Our Stories

'I soon discovered there are a lot of closed doors out there.'

Melissa is a 2021 mentee and has already secured an ongoing internship with creative agency FCB Inferno.

Media & Screen 07.10.21

A young man in a white tshirt and black puffa jacket talking to two people.

Our Stories

'It made me even more certain I was heading down the right path.'

Max got one step closer to his dream job on a placement at a major advertising agency.

Media & Screen 11.01.21

A young woman outside school holds up a sign with her A-level results on it which reads A* A* A - Cambridge University.

Our Stories

‘I got to attend a day’s filming on set’

Chakira is studying English at the University of Cambridge and did a work placement with a TV production company.

Media & Screen 30.09.20