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Amelia Dimoldenberg expands free media academy for young creatives in London
The creator of 'Chicken Shop Date' partnered with youth charity Spiral Skills to provide a four-week program featuring media production training, mentorship, and paid work placements.
The short version
- Amelia Dimoldenberg expanded her media initiative, Dimz Inc. Academy, into a four-week summer program in South London.
- Developed alongside youth charity Spiral Skills, the program offered 16 young people aged 18 to 24 from underserved backgrounds hands-on production training and professional mentorship.
- All graduates are granted a one-year software subscription, a guaranteed one-week paid work placement, and ongoing career assistance from youth workers.
Key facts
- Amelia Dimoldenberg expanded Dimz Inc. Academy from a five-day workshop into a four-week program for 18- to 24-year-olds from underserved communities.[Variety]
- The program was created in collaboration with charity Spiral Skills and hosted at Young Creators U.K.'s South London studio.[Variety]
- Sixteen participants formed three teams to produce interviews, street Q&As, and documentary-style videos focused on the theme of 'Love Letters.'[Variety]
- Graduates received a free one-year Adobe suite subscription, a guaranteed one-week paid work placement, and ongoing support from Spiral Skills youth workers.[Variety]