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Making It - Upgrade Yourself Film Series

Behind-the-scenes access to creatives carving their own path.

We’re excited to announce the launch of MAKING IT Upgrade Yourself’s new film series.

Over the next 6 months, we’ll be releasing six exclusive, career-focused films spotlighting the changemakers shaping the creative industries today!

Ever wondered what it really takes to make it in the creative industries? MAKING IT gives you behind-the-scenes access to creatives carving their own path.

Hosted by Betty Douglas and Jonelle Awomoji, each short film follows creatives sharing honest tips, real setbacks, and unfiltered advice on how to build your own creative journey.

These films are designed with you in mind, no scripts or flashy promos, just real stories and practical skills you can use to boost your confidence and build your next idea.

Whether you’re taking your first step or looking to level up, you’ll find something to spark inspiration, see how other young artists create, collaborate, and push boundaries in their own unique way.

Who's on the line up

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Aisha Mirza - writer, photographer, musician, activist, and curator

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Péjú Oshin, curator

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Resolve Collective

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Alfie Kungu - painter

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Nicole Chui, embroidery artist

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Sheila Maurice-Grey - musician

What’s Inside

Go behind the scenes in studios, working spaces and even schools across the UK as our young hosts discovers creative practice, candid career journeys, and advice you won’t find anywhere else.

Get Inspired

We’ve taken a multi-disciplinary approach; there’s something for everyone! Each film spotlights creatives from underrepresented communities, ensuring stories resonate with our mission to diversifying the industry and multiply opportunity.

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