Centrally located, super connected & in the heart of the UK. #CreateCentralUK is a private-sector-led industry body set up to turbo-charge the #WestMidlands
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🍻 By the order of the Peaky Blinders.
🏙️ We're proud to bring the new generation of the Shelbys home to Birmingham.
📺 BBC and Netflix have confirmed two new series of Peaky Blinders will be filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios thanks to WMCA support.
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The BBC will almost double TV production spend here - £40m a year by 2027.
We’re also investing in two brand new dramas to be filmed here in the West Midlands.
There is even more to come. We're powering growth, backing local talent and making it easier to film in our region.
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🖊️ We’ve signed a new agreement with the BBC – securing its biggest West Midlands expansion in over a decade.
📺 TV production spend will almost double from £24m to £40m a year by 2027.
🙌 A huge boost for local creatives, jobs and our regional economy.
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Are you taking steps to make your TV production more sustainable? Then enter our new award, launched with @CreateCentralUK. But move quickly, as the closing date for entries to our #RTSMidsAwards is on July 11. For more info, go to rts.org.uk/award/midlands-aw…
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🚀 Applications are now open for our new Level 3 Artificial Intelligence #BBCApprenticeship!
✏️ Apply now: careers.bbc.co.uk/content/EC…
🗓️ Closes 13 June.
#BBCGetIn #LifeAtTheBBC #ThisIsYourBBC #Apprenticeships
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Day 3 - DONE ✔️
Big up to @Arena_Theatre for being such awesome hosts! As well as @CreateCentralUK in the house with some networking to kick it all off 👑
An evening of local films, truly showcasing some of the best from the West Midlands🍿
Back again tomorrow we go 😎
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Read our Annual Report for 2024/25:
The BBC Writers team is excited to present our latest annual report, showcasing the activities and data for 2024/25. We’re delighted to highlight the incredible emerging writers we’ve had the pleasure of working with through our writer development groups and invite you to join us in celebrating their achievements. Read the report here >>>bbc.co.uk/writers/documents/…
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Have you signed up to the @filminginengland crew directory? @CreateCentralUK is working with Filming in England to make sure West Midlands crew receives updates on future production opportunities across the region. Make sure your details are correct.
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📢 Calling all #WestMidlands based crew!
Are you signed up to our free crew directory? We're working with @CreateCentralUK to ensure that you receive updates on production opportunities across the region.
Register or update your profile for free today: hubs.ly/Q0399s5G0
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The England Short Film Fund is now open! There will be opportunities to learn more about the application process from your regional Film Hub. @Film_London @FilmHubNorth @filmhubmidlands @FilmHubSW @FilmHubSE
Our partners across England are hosting a series of exciting events, roundtables, networking opportunities and Short Film Fund Q&A's to address your questions.
🔗 Reserve your spot: linktr.ee/bfinetwork
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🎉 #VenturefestWM is celebrating its 10th anniversary this March! 🚀 Join us for a free, one-day event focused on driving business growth through innovation.
Explore new ideas, connect with innovators and hear inspiring success stories.
Register now! 🎟 eventbrite.co.uk/e/venturefe…
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📅✨ #DigitalCultureTalks - 12 & 13 Feb! 🗣️
Join us online this week for 2 days of discussions around digital creativity
🎟️ It's FREE to attend
💡 GREAT speakers
⏰ TIMELY topics
See you there 💬🗯️
bit.ly/DCT2025Soc
@CreateCentralUK @WestMids_CA @MyBCU
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🗣 Calling all creatives in the West Midlands! Join the Digital Culture Talks 2025 at @STEAMhouseUK on Feb 13!
Explore CreaTech, the evolving role of artists, and the future of creativity in a digital age. 🌍🎭💡
🍴 Lunch provided! RSVP by 7th Feb: eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-c…
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📅✨ Save the date - #DigitalCultureTalks - 12 & 13 Feb! 🗣️
Join us for a 2 days exploring how digital tools can support innovation and creativity, express ideas and unlock talent.
Register 🔗 bit.ly/SpaceDCTDay1
@MyBCU @CreateCentralUK @STEAMhouseUK and @WestMids_CA
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We've updated our Ultimate Guide to Midlands Filmmaking with further info on @filmhubmidlands @networkfhm @PQALeics @CreateCentralUK @ScriptEastMids @scriptsirens @RuralMedia @NexusMidlands @ReelBrum @Journeyfilmclub @filmstories @filmmarketbrum & more!
midlandsmovies.com/making-fi…
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🙌 Celebrating 10 years of championing innovation entrepreneurs, businesses and support organisations, Venturefest West Midlands is back 19 March 2025 🌟
Register here 🎟 eventbrite.co.uk/e/109518571…
#VenturefestWM #WestMidlandsInnovation #WMPlanforGrowth
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I had so much fun on the @MissionAccompUK Film and TV course today with @CreateCentralUK and @BFI thanks to all the tutors who came to share their skills including @TsReelTalk 🙌🎬🎥 #film #TV
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Culture Central are looking for freelance communications support from January - July 2025. Read more about this opportunity, and download the full application process by visiting our website -culturecentral.co.uk/news/fr…
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Sign-ups for our free Immersive Arts Bootcamp are still open over the festive break. If you're thinking about levelling up your digital skills in the new year and learning @UnrealEngine then apply for our bootcamp here 👉🏼 bit.ly/4goy5Vg
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There's 1 day left to submit your script to our Open Call (deadline 3rd Dec at noon). Don't leave it until the last minute as if you have any issues we're likely to be very busy. No late submissions will be accepted. Full details here bbc.co.uk/writers/opportunit…