In support of its aim to increase knowledge and accessibility in the sector, Production Futures has just launched its eagerly anticipated global online community platform.
The platform has been created to connect newcomers, freelancers, students, and employers in an unprecedented way, unlocking around-the-clock access to jobs, training, events, and up-to-date industry insights.
The platform, which attracted a substantial waiting list in the run-up to launching, is an important step forward according to Production Futures’ Hannah Eakins:“Over the last three years, we’ve been lucky to work with our partners to grow an IRL (In Real Life) community, built on connection, access, and the belief in the potential of young people and newcomers to production. Through fifteen live events, we’ve met more than 15,000 people, and more than 47,000 have chosen to connect with us through our socials. None of this would’ve happened without the commitment of our team and the support of so many along the way.”
“The launch of our global 24|7 online community platform was always the natural next step on this journey. It’s designed to open doors, make opportunities easier to access, and be there for our community around the clock. During beta testing, more than a thousand people signed up, illustrating the need for a platform of this kind,” Eakins continued. “At its heart, Production Futures has always been about connecting people with work, training, and each other. This platform does exactly that, with simple, direct access to opportunities, and without the noise or algorithms of social media. Our goal is to be the place where young people, teachers, tutors, parents, guardians, careers advisors, career switchers, returners, newcomers, and freelancers, can come to find what they need, so we can do our bit to help skill and upskill the workforce within the industry!”
