Discover the real world behind film, TV, music videos and online content. A free day out for the whole family.

About this event

Could you, your young person, or someone in your family have a future working in the TV and film industry?

Get On Set: Family Edition is a FREE one-day experience delivered by Crew Gal Creative House, designed for parents, carers, grandparents, older siblings and young people to explore screen industry careers together.

From camera crews and production teams to social media content, digital storytelling and studio production — there are more opportunities behind the scenes than most families realise. This session is designed to show you what those opportunities actually look like, and how to start moving towards them.

Our Sunderland session is hosted at Culture House, a brand new purpose-built creative venue in the heart of the city, designed specifically for events, workshops and community learning. It's a brilliant space to spend the day — and the perfect setting for exploring what a career in the screen industries could look like.

No experience needed. No industry knowledge required. Just come as you are.

What happens on the day?

You'll get hands-on with real equipment and explore how screen productions come together from the ground up. Activities include:

Setting up a mini studio environment

Exploring lighting and camera positioning

Learning filming and framing techniques

Understanding how online content is created professionally

Trying equipment used in real screen productions

You'll also hear from industry professionals about the wide range of jobs that exist behind the camera — from camera operators and lighting technicians to editors, production assistants, sound crews and content teams.

What's included — all free

Free crew lunch

Hands-on activities with real equipment

Industry speakers

Workshop resources

Informal careers guidance

Who is this for?

This session is for everyone. You don't need any creative experience or industry background. We welcome:

Parents, carers, grandparents and older siblings (bring smaller children too if you have no childcare!)

Young people curious about screen careers

Families who want to explore creative options together

Adults considering a move into the creative industries

Community groups and family networks attending together

Created especially for communities that are often overlooked or underrepresented in the creative industries, these sessions are designed to break down barriers and build confidence.

Important information

This event is FREE. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Families must attend together.

Lunch is provided free of charge.

This session is funded through the North East Combined Authority Family Skills Programme.

If you'd like us to bring a session to your community, get in touch: crewgalhq@crewgal.com

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