Portfolio careers

Become more resilient as a freelancer by using your skills across a range of creative industries. Take inspiration from those who say a portfolio career satisfies them creatively.

Why creative industries encourage portfolio careers

Why creative industries encourage portfolio careers

Benefits to the sector
How to develop a portfolio career in the creative industries

How to develop a portfolio career in the creative industries

Essential tips for freelancers
Creative industry job profiles

Creative industry job profiles

Develop portfolio careers in roles that span sectors and genres
Michael Adefehinti

Michael Adefehinti

Michael has a portfolio career that spans live music, corporate, immersive spaces and film and TV
Daljinder Johal

Daljinder Johal

Daljinder has a portfolio career as a producer in theatre, film, audio and festivals
Leon Oldstrong

Leon Oldstrong

Leon has a portfolio career working as a director in drama, unscripted, 360 and theatre
Ace Ruele

Ace Ruele

Ace has a portfolio career as an actor, character developer and motion capture director
Aileen Kelly

Aileen Kelly

Aileen has a portfolio career as a costume and set designer across theatre and TV
Emma Millions

Emma Millions

Emma has a portfolio career as a screenwriter, unscripted TV producer and tutor in writing
Theo Scott

Theo Scott

Theo has a portfolio career working in graphic design and illustration while being an animation director
Adam Wilkinson

Adam Wilkinson

Adam has a portfolio career as a location manager who also offers services to green-up film and TV
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How to capture live performance using film techniques

How to capture live performance using film techniques

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