Creator Incubator: Webinars
YouTube have partnered with the National Film and Television School to deliver a 12 month diploma: the Creator Incubator supported by YouTube.
This fully-funded course gives aspiring creators the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world, with YouTube creators offering candid insights into building audiences, innovating formats, and staying resilient on a fast-moving platform.
In advance of the closing date on Sun 26th October, we are offering four free online sessions aimed at freelancers working in the UK. To book your free place, please use the drop down links below.
All sessions will be hosted on Zoom. Please note, these are live sessions and will not be recorded. Questions? Wales@nfts.co.uk
Full Schedule & Links To Book Your Place:
- Watch this Space: YouTube and the Creative Economy: Monday 29th Sept | 12:00 - 13:00
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Join us for a special webinar delivered by YouTube, exploring how the platform is reshaping the UK’s creative economy. This one-hour session will uncover why 2025 is the year of the living room screen for YouTube, while also highlighting the platform’s unique power as a multi-format space—spanning Shorts, long-form, live, podcasts, and beyond. Whether you’re a filmmaker, content creator, or simply curious about how audiences are watching and connecting today, you’ll gain insights straight from YouTube that you won’t find anywhere else—plus the chance to ask your own questions in an interactive Q&A.
Camilla Krum is a Strategic Partner Manager at YouTube, where she works closely with some of the UK’s top creators who are redefining entertainment. Over her seven years at YouTube, Camilla has played a pivotal role in shaping the creator ecosystem—from founding the UK Shorts Creator Community to helping today’s leading voices scale their impact and reach global audiences. Passionate about the intersection of creativity, technology, and culture, she brings a unique perspective on how creators are transforming the way we watch, share, and connect.
Hosted by Anna Cronin.
- YouTube Production: The Real Practical Stuff: Tuesday 30th Sept | 12:00 - 13:00
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So you’ve got your idea for YouTube but now what? In this masterclass Bryony will talk through what you need to get started – the real practical stuff. Covering budgeting, scheduling, duty of care, cameras, crew, talent, sustainability and other production techniques meaning you will come away with the tools to start your digital production journey.
Bryony Hopkins is Head of Production and Ops at Strong Watch Studios, a digital label backed by Hat Trick. Over her career Bryony has overseen digital productions in the UK and internationally for the Sidemen, Beta Squad, JD Sports, Footasylum, Disney+ (to name a few) as well as BBC, Channel 4, ITV and CNN. Bryony is passionate about incorporating TV values into digital production whilst finding new and innovative routes to do so.
Hosted by Anna Cronin.
Click here to book your place! - 10 Data-Led Ways to Boost Your Channel Performance: Wednesday 1st Oct | 12:00 - 13:00
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Hear how YouTubes' numbers and figures can help you grow your channel, from the Director of Data at Little Dot Studios, top dogs in the digital content space.
Graham Swallow is a technology, data and analytics professional with over 15 years of digital media experience. He joined Little Dot Studios in November 2020 and is focused on unlocking the value in data and digital content through product development and analysis.
Hosted by Anna Cronin
Click here to book your place! - Creator Hacks with Jade Beason: Thursday 2nd Oct | 12:00 - 13:00
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What does it really take to succeed as a content creator today? In this candid and insight-packed session, Jade Beason takes you inside the mind of someone who’s not just talking about YouTube strategy — but actively living it.
From her early journey into content creation to now interviewing YouTube’s own Head of Engineering on how the algorithm truly works — Jade brings the kind of hard-earned knowledge you can only get by walking the walk.
This conversation will be packed with practical strategy, content tips, and grounded inspiration for anyone ready to take their channel seriously. Because who better to learn from than someone who’s built it themselves?
Jade Beason is a content creator specialist who leveraged 8 years of marketing experience to turn her YouTube channel into a six-figure business within months of uploading her first video. She now dedicates her time to helping creators and entrepreneurs reach their goals using the power of social media.