How to Pitch and Manage Your Media Project

Got an idea for a film, video, podcast or other media project? Want to learn how to pitch and manage it?

This is a chance for emerging creatives to take part in a session that will provide the skills needed to pitch and manage a creative media project, which can be applied to both personal and professional pursuits. 

The workshop will cover the stages of planning, execution and delivery of a project. Participants will have an understanding of project management within the context of the creative industry. 

What will I get from taking part?

• Learn how to confidently manage a creative project – from photoshoots to films and everything in between
• Gain practical skills in planning, budgeting, delegation, and time management
• Build confidence in your ability to bring creative ideas to life
• Strengthen key skills that support both freelance work and roles within creative organisations
• Be better equipped to take the next steps in your creative career

Who will be teaching the project?

Nikita Longdon

With 10 years experience, Nikita has worked both in-house and agency side working on high impact highly creative campaigns heading up and building creative studio teams from scratch, defining project workflow processes as well as being part of creative ideation and large production projects.

Nikita has delivered a wide range of media projects such as TV campaigns, social media activations and shoot productions working with the likes of Peloton, Adidas, Expedia and Lego. 

Luke Thompson-Allen

Luke, co-founder of Sata Studios, is a self shooting director who has directed, filmed and edited many types of videos including global campaigns, music videos and festival after-movies. Starting off his career in 2016 in the events and entertainment industry, Luke developed a keen eye for event capture. Building on his videography, he quickly broadened his expertise to include creative direction. Since Sata’s inception, the company has shot and directed content for Vogue, Nike, Adidas, Primark, Meta and many more.

Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

We welcome everyone to attend, whether you’re a producer, a podcaster or a video maker with heaps of experience, a creative lover, or are completely new to the industry.#

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.