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How to Navigate Creative Burnout

Feeling creatively drained or stuck in a rut? Here are some practical tips to overcome creative burnout

02 September 2024

5 Must-Attend Events In September 

Dive into our September favourites and pick the right event this month...

01 September 2024

Creatives in the Industry w/ Zara from Flipside

East London-based freelance Producer on their experience on Flipside and the next steps in their career

16 July 2024

QUIZ: Find Your Perfect Creative Career Path

Are you interested in finding out which creative industry is the best fit for you?

01 July 2024

5 Tips to Nail Your First Creative Job Interview

Get ready for your first creative job interview with these top tips to stand out!

01 July 2024

How to Network And Make Meaningful Connections

Master the art of networking and build long-lasting relationships in your industry

30 June 2024

Internships: How to Get Your Foot in the Door

Top tips to land the perfect internship and kickstart your career

14 June 2024

Creatives in the Industry w/ Morgan Jones from STEP

Hackney-based aspiring Fashion Designer Morgan Jones on minimalism, inspiration, and the creation of characters within a design process

03 May 2024

Creatives in the Industry w/ Bil-Marhamah Rahman

NON LINEAR alum and emerging Director from Tower Hamlets, Bil-Marhamah on breaking the stereotypes of how Bengalis are shown in media, being inspired by filmmakers from the Global South, and more.

29 April 2024

5 places for creative freelancers to find funding in 2024

Whether you have an idea in mind or a project in the pipeline, here’s our staff picks on where to find funding opportunities for creative freelancers and practitioners working in and around East London.

27 March 2024, Anoushka Rai

10 free places London creatives can find paid opportunities in 2024

Looking for a new creative job but not sure where to start? That’s where we come in...We want you to find the most suited creative opportunity for you, and to do so, it's important to know where to look. Plowing through job boards can be time-consuming, so our staff picks the top 10 best places to discover your next creative role.

07 March 2024, Anoushka Rai

Filmmaking Masterclass memories: POV Diaries w/ Nadia Saleem from NON LINEAR

Nadia recollects the valuable lessons learned from Director Carrie Cracknell and Actress Noma Dumezweni, plus gives top tips on navigating challenges, career motivation, and lessons for aspiring creatives.

20 February 2024

A guide to shooting your first film: Creatives in the Industry w/ Nelson from NON LINEAR

Nelson shares 4 top tips in the journey to making his very first short film titled 'Tomorrow's Creatives'.

11 January 2024

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Leah from NON LINEAR

Leah reflects on her memorable successes, lessons from NON LINEAR, and overcoming personal hurdles, including managing a chronic injury/disability and navigating financial barriers in the dance industry.

10 January 2024

Royal Docks: POV Diaries w/ Uzma Gulbahar

Uzma, a former Royal Docks Creative Production Assistant, reflects on her most memorable projects, from East London Heritage Projects and Community Engagement to Storytelling.

08 January 2024

NON LINEAR: POV Diaries w/ Bil-Marhamah Rahman

“Never be afraid of being shameless”: Bil-Marhamah highlights the importance of asking for what you want when starting out your career.

19 December 2023

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Courtney Brown from Creativity Works: Podcasting

Courtney delves into the challenges of navigating the creative industry as an artist, highlighting the importance of skills training initiatives such as Creativity Works and finding community when starting a career.

13 December 2023

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Ivan d’Avoine from Creativity Works: Podcasting

Ivan delves into his creative journey, from freelancing in the audio industry to spearheading solo projects, all while reflecting on the impactful experience of the Creativity Works: Podcasting programme.

05 December 2023

Creativity Works: Podcasting: POV Diaries w/ Nora Abbassi

Nora shares how joining the 2022 Podcasting course following the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic enabled her to reignite her creative spark and land a role at Sony Music Entertainment.

05 December 2023

Creatives in the Industry: Q&A w/ Emma Plumpton from NON LINEAR

Emma recalls the value of self-discovery and feeling free to explore multiple creative interests and passions.

30 November 2023