Luton students learn new digital skills to help secure jobs in the film sector

More than 20 local students have been given life changing film-making experience – learning new skills and edging a step closer to securing the careers of their dreams.

Luton-based creative agency Clearhead opened its doors to school, college and university students this month, holding a one-day filmmaking event as part of its 15th birthday celebrations.

Gavin O’Brien, a former University of Bedfordshire student who set up Clearhead with his schoolfriend Alex Lawrence, said: “We are a company with a global reputation, proof, if it was needed, that Luton is at the heart of digital innovation and creativity. As a team and a business, we are passionate about promoting Luton, recruiting local talent and supporting a new generation of local creatives.”

Co-founder Alex added: “This wasn’t just about providing some work experience. It was about inspiring, motivating and giving our young people a unique opportunity to work with and learn from our award-winning team.”

Clearhead has grown from a modest bedroom-based business in 2007 to what is today an award-winning agency with state-of-the-art offices tucked in Luton’s Hat District.

Since the creative taster day Clearhead has pledged to offer work experience placements to at least five local students every year.

Alex added: “Luton has one of the youngest populations in the country and while this brings opportunities, it also means that many young people will be leaving education at a time of significant economic uncertainty. This has been our way of helping this workforce of the future.”

To find out more about Clearhead or to request vocational placements visit its website.