TP Live Sessions

Talented People’s Live Sessions on socials are informal, informative and inspiring discussions with industry leaders and clients of Talented People. They aim to provide useful advice, optimism & a sense of togetherness and insight for content makers. New sessions are announced across all social platforms, so keep your eyes peeled and get involved…

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Are You LinkedIn-ough?

A session delivered by Kimberly for TV Switch Up about why LinkedIn is brilliant for content-makers and leaders in the creative industries – and not just for ‘corporate’ types. Lots of valuable tips about jargon and how to get the best out of it. 

Jan '24: Improve Your CV and Pitch Yourself Perfect

Kimberly, Naomi and Tors – from the senior team at Talented People – discuss how to best to present yourself and your skillset, both on your CV and in your approaches/applications. If you work in the TV production or creative industry, this workshop is one not to be missed with practical advice as well as insider intel from us senior content-makers turned talent manager types 🙂

TP Podcast

Talented People is proud to have launched The Imposter Club, the new industry podcast exploring the human side of working in TV, which has already reached #2 in the Apple career podcast charts.

Host Kimberly Godbolt, TV Director turned talent company co-founder of Talented People asks successful commissioners, producers & filmmakers to open up about their own moments of imposter syndrome, fear and failure to help us better understand and handle the ups and downs of our own creative career rollercoaster. 

We know you will find The Imposter Club an inclusive and welcoming place, as well as glean useful tips for your career. So listen now on your usual podcast app and on the website here, where you can also sign up and contact the show.

TP Live Sessions Library

Mar '24: How We Made It: 'The Jury: Murder Trial'

Talented People brings you an animated conversation with the senior team behind Channel 4’s ‘The Jury: Murder Trial’.
Get ready to dive into the minds of the creators as we find out how they brought this groundbreaking series to life, and the challenges they faced getting it to air.
Don’t miss this behind the scenes look at one of the most talked about series of the year so far…

The Making Of: Feature Doc ‘One Man and His Shoes’

Director Yemi Bamiro and Producer Will Thorne tell tales of funding nightmares, wrong planes and incredible interviews as they made their independent feature doc passion project on the phenomenon of Air Jordan sneakers over the course of 7 years.

Disability in TV: The Way Forward

Disabled People are not yet represented fairly in the TV industry – join in this lively and forward-thinking discussion with 5 freelancers who speak about the barriers faced, being disability confident and harnessing the creativity that comes from lived experiences.

Guests: Caroline O’Neill, Ramy El-Bergamy, Shermane Henlon, Adam Pearson and Kate Monaghan. BSL Interpreters: Sharan Thind & Alim Jadavji

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TV & Branded Content: Where do the two worlds collide?

Join a an experienced Series Director and PD in a fascinating session about how the worlds of traditional TV and branded content both differ wildly, and are also very alike. Take away info on getting into branded, navigating the world of jargon, clients and agencies and structuring your CV to relate to both worlds.

Thanks to guests Paddy Hughes and Daniel Dempster.

From TV to Tesco: Inspiring Financial Survival Stories during Covid

Have you wondered how others are surviving financially? Considered trying to get other work but fearful of missing the TV boat when it chugs away again? In this session, a senior Edit Producer and junior Researcher share their inspiring stories about earning money in very different ways during Covid.

Guests: Helen Pratt & Chris Piper

The Making Of: Feature Doc ‘One Man and His Shoes’

Director Yemi Bamiro and Producer Will Thorne tell tales of funding nightmares, wrong planes and incredible interviews as they made their independent feature doc passion project on the phenomenon of Air Jordan sneakers over the course of 7 years.

Disability in TV: The Way Forward

Disabled People are not yet represented fairly in the TV industry – join in this lively and forward-thinking discussion with 5 freelancers who speak about the barriers faced, being disability confident and harnessing the creativity that comes from lived experiences.

Guests: Caroline O’Neill, Ramy El-Bergamy, Shermane Henlon, Adam Pearson and Kate Monaghan. BSL Interpreters: Sharan Thind & Alim Jadavji

www.talentedpeople.tv

TV & Branded Content: Where do the two worlds collide?

Join a an experienced Series Director and PD in a fascinating session about how the worlds of traditional TV and branded content both differ wildly, and are also very alike. Take away info on getting into branded, navigating the world of jargon, clients and agencies and structuring your CV to relate to both worlds.

Thanks to guests Paddy Hughes and Daniel Dempster.

From TV to Tesco: Inspiring Financial Survival Stories during Covid

Have you wondered how others are surviving financially? Considered trying to get other work but fearful of missing the TV boat when it chugs away again? In this session, a senior Edit Producer and junior Researcher share their inspiring stories about earning money in very different ways during Covid.

Guests: Helen Pratt & Chris Piper

The Making Of: Feature Doc ‘One Man and His Shoes’

Director Yemi Bamiro and Producer Will Thorne tell tales of funding nightmares, wrong planes and incredible interviews as they made their independent feature doc passion project on the phenomenon of Air Jordan sneakers over the course of 7 years.

Disability in TV: The Way Forward

Disabled People are not yet represented fairly in the TV industry – join in this lively and forward-thinking discussion with 5 freelancers who speak about the barriers faced, being disability confident and harnessing the creativity that comes from lived experiences.

Guests: Caroline O’Neill, Ramy El-Bergamy, Shermane Henlon, Adam Pearson and Kate Monaghan. BSL Interpreters: Sharan Thind & Alim Jadavji

www.talentedpeople.tv

TV & Branded Content: Where do the two worlds collide?

Join a an experienced Series Director and PD in a fascinating session about how the worlds of traditional TV and branded content both differ wildly, and are also very alike. Take away info on getting into branded, navigating the world of jargon, clients and agencies and structuring your CV to relate to both worlds.

Thanks to guests Paddy Hughes and Daniel Dempster.

From TV to Tesco: Inspiring Financial Survival Stories during Covid

Have you wondered how others are surviving financially? Considered trying to get other work but fearful of missing the TV boat when it chugs away again? In this session, a senior Edit Producer and junior Researcher share their inspiring stories about earning money in very different ways during Covid.

Guests: Helen Pratt & Chris Piper