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Partnering with this industry leader HBO, producers of shows such as 'The Nevers' and 'Game of Thrones', has allowed insight into what roles there are with series, films and tv programmes they produce.

What would be the best to engage young people in this industry and what types of roles did we want to focus on? Visual effects (VFX)!

The HBO film shines a spotlight on visual effects roles that went into making of the series The Nevers.

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Download the education pack

The Unpacking the Credits education resource pack is aimed at 11 – 15-year olds, helping to guide young people into thinking about careers in the creative industries. It is a tool to encourage young people to watch the films, to think about skills that are needed in roles, to question and unearth their talents, and to explore activities from watching the films. 

The pack includes a 12-part lesson plan that supports the Gatsby Benchmark, a framework of 8 guidelines that define the best careers provision in schools. 

Get inspired

Check out Framestore a VFX production company behind HBO’s His Dark Materials.

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Take a look at UK Screen Alliance Apprenticeships within visual effects and animation. This is a chance for you to look at your future and discover other elements about the industry.

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A beginner’s guide to visual effects download a free e-book

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