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Discover the future of film and TV production with special guests working at the cutting edge of the industry. Explore the latest innovations transforming how stories are told—from innovative filming studios using virtual production techniques, to augmented reality experiences that blur the line between digital and physical worlds, and interactive storytelling that puts audiences in control of the narrative. Our experts will showcase these exciting developments, share insights into their careers, and answer your questions about breaking into this dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

Join our expert panel to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionising the creative industries. Discover how AI is being used to generate music, create stunning visual effects, and enhance storytelling across film, gaming, and advertising. Our panellists will discuss the exciting possibilities and emerging tools that are reshaping creative work, debate the future of human creativity in an AI-powered world, and answer your questions about developing skills for tomorrow's creative careers. This is your chance to understand how AI can amplify your own creative potential.

Get hands-on with app design in this interactive masterclass led by a professional app developer. Learn about the tools and techniques used to design and prototype app ideas, from initial concept sketches to working prototypes. Follow along with our expert's live demonstration and create your own app design during the session. You'll discover the design thinking process, explore user experience principles, and gain practical skills you can use to develop your own app projects for the TeenTech Awards. Perfect for beginners and aspiring developers alike - no prior experience (or coding skills) necessary!

Create your own playable game in this hands-on masterclass led by a professional games developer—the first in a series of three sessions with increasing complexity. Using block programming, you'll be guided step-by-step through building a simple game from scratch, with no prior coding experience needed! Learn fundamental programming concepts while adding core game mechanics like scoring systems, lives, and timers. Discover how games are made from initial idea to playable prototype, and gain skills you can use to develop your own gaming projects. By the end of the session, you'll have created your own working game to share and build upon.

Level up your game development skills in this second masterclass with a professional games developer. Build on your coding fundamentals to create a top-down dungeon crawler game featuring multiple enemy types, collision detection, and more advanced mechanics. Learn how to design engaging gameplay loops, manage different character behaviours, and create immersive game environments. You'll explore more sophisticated programming concepts while developing a more complex playable game. Whether you attended Session 1 or have some prior coding experience, this masterclass will expand your game design toolkit and help you create more ambitious projects.

Take your game development to the next level in this final masterclass with a professional games developer. Learn how to create a simple online multiplayer game and explore the exciting world of online gameplay. Discover how players can connect and interact in real-time, and learn how to tackle the unique challenges of multiplayer design. Building on the skills from previous sessions, you'll create a game that friends can play together online. This advanced session will give you the knowledge and confidence to develop sophisticated gaming projects.

Bring your ideas to life frame-by-frame in this hands-on animation masterclass. Learn the fundamentals of stop-motion animation, from storyboarding and character design to shooting techniques and editing. Follow along as our expert guides you through creating your own short animated sequence, discovering the patience, creativity, and technical skills that go into this captivating art form. Explore how stop-frame animation is used across film and television, and gain practical skills you can use to develop your own animation projects for the TeenTech Awards. No previous experience necessary.

Step into the world of digital animation in this hands-on masterclass. Learn the essential principles of computer animation, from creating movement and timing to bringing characters and objects to life on screen. Follow along as our expert demonstrates industry-standard animation techniques and software, guiding you through the creation of your own animated sequence. Discover how computer animation is used across film, television and gaming, and develop practical skills you can apply to your own creative projects for the TeenTech Awards.