The Children‘s Media Conference

The Children‘s Media Conference

Session recordings from The Children‘s Media Conference. For content from 2020 onwards, please go to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/c/TheChildren’sMediaConference

  1. 07/01/2019

    CMC 2019 - Changemaker - Alvin Owusu

    Alvin is the founder of TAG (The Advantage Group) and an IWILL ambassador. TAG is a social enterprise that aims to improve the employability and change the narrative of young people from underrepresented groups. Alvin has been able to impact over 600 students by delivering events and workshops in partnership with global companies such as Google and Facebook. Alvin was awarded a Point of Light from Theresa May for demonstrating remarkable commitment to improving career opportunities for young people.

  2. 07/01/2019

    CMC 2019 - Changemaker - Brandon Relph

    18 year-old Brandon Relph is one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs and the world’s leading youth specialist, working with Fortune 100 companies and government bodies to expand their knowledge of Generation Z. He was formally the youngest CEO in the UK, for a year and a half. He is also the co-host of the popular podcast ’The Z-X Spectrum’ and executively produces content for ThinkNation. Described as “awesome” by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, he is one to watch!

  3. 07/01/2019

    CMC 2019 - Changemaker - Dan Lawes

    Daniel is an eighteen-year-old activist from Manchester. In 2016 he founded the non-profit organisation YouthPolitics UK with aim of providing young people with the skills needed to enact positive social change and to engage them with the democratic process. Since its formation, YouthPolitics UK has expanded nation-wide, with branches in London and Edinburgh. The youth led organisation ensures that young peoples’ voices are heard in the current political climate by offering free training programmes and providing opportunities to discuss issues with high profile decision makers. Daniel is also an ambassador of HRH #iWill Campaign and has been awarded The Diana Award and a National Democracy Award from the UK Government for his work.

  4. 07/01/2019

    CMC 2019 - Changemaker - Euella Jackson

    Euella is a young presenter and creative producer, working in Bristol. 2017 alumni of Rife Magazine, an online magazine and talent development programme for young content creators, Euella currently works with Rising Arts Agency to help underrepresented young creatives take up space, leadership and strategic decision-making positions in the sector. She is on the board of Encounters Short Film Festival and in 2018, worked alongside Mayor, Marvin Rees, on Bristol’s successful bid for the Channel 4 Creative Hub relocation.

  5. 07/01/2019

    CMC 2019 - Changemaker - Finlay Pringle

    11 year old Finlay has always had a love for the marine environment but especially sharks. Since the age of 10 he has campaigned relentlessly to raise awareness about sharks and why they need to be protected not feared. He has campaigned to stop restaurants serving shark fin soup and even took on Bear Grylls over his shark dive experience at his new adventure park in Birmingham. In December 2018 he was the first school child in Scotland and possibly the UK to start climate striking, joining the Fridays For Future movement started by Greta Thunberg, as he saw the impact that climate change was having on the marine environment. In the last six months he has travelled to the Scottish and European Parliaments to speak directly with politicians and given numerous television and radio interviews about this issue.

  6. 07/01/2019

    CMC 2019 - Changemaker - Harrison Gunn

    Harrison is 13 years old and lives in Bedfordshire with his mum and younger brother, Ollie. Harrison is a BAFTA Kids Young Presenter and has recently launched his own podcast, ‘Harrison Gunn Talks’. This was inspired by his enthusiasm to discuss issues that affect young people. Harrison has a diagnosis of Asperger’s and ADHD and is passionate about breaking down barriers to enable other young people like himself, to dream big and achieve their goals.

  7. 07/01/2019

    CMC 2019 - Changemaker - Noga Levy-Rapoport

    Noga Levy-Rapoport, 17, is a youth climate activist who led the London climate strike march on 15 February 2019 and has since become heavily involved with the U.K. Student Climate Network. Her work primarily involves the Green New Deal campaign and school outreach, having travelled to Berlin as a national representative. Her work with the press includes the Guardian and BBC Radio 4. She confronted corporate leaders directly at International Petroleum Week in February, and has spoken at several rallies and events to demand urgent climate action. Noga is one of the founders of T.E.A., an amateur youth-led theatre group based in West London, dedicated to improving teenagers’ wellbeing through free performing arts training. Currently an A level student at Arts Educational School in Chiswick, Noga also trains as a classical singer.

  8. 07/01/2019

    CMC 2019 - Changemaker - Ruda Santos

    Ruda is a 20-year-old Brazilian writer and director based in London. He is a BFI & NFTS Film Academy alumni. Ruda has made content for Nike, Channel 4, Adult Swim and Nowness. His narratives often centre around interrelated characters and youth culture. His visual style is characterised by distinctive, long, choreographed Steadicam shots with meticulous transitions and vivid colours. Ruda is represented by Francesca Devas at Independent Talent for Film & TV and Great Guns for commercials.

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