EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 1H
From Peaky Blinders to Training The Next Generation: Liverpool Film Office
from The Conversation Room · host Hugh Baird College
In this episode of The Conversation Room, we sit down with Dan, Connected Campus Coordinator at Liverpool Film Office and former art director of 22 years, alongside Sophie, New Entrant and Crew Coordinator, to talk about breaking into film and TV and what it really takes to build a career in the industry.Dan shares his journey from Peaky Blinders and The Irregulars to the first British drama ever to film in China. Sophie opens up about 10 years in the locations department and why she stepped away to start supporting new talent instead. Together they cover the realities of freelance life, the misconceptions about the industry and why Liverpool is the most filmed city outside London.If you're a creative media student or considering a career in film and TV, this one is packed with honest advice you won't get in the classroom.🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of The Conversation Room👍 Like this video if you found it helpful💬 Drop a comment and tell us: what's the one thing you wish someone had told you when you started out?📲 Follow Liverpool Film Office:Instagram: @liverpoolfilmofficeWebsite: https://www.liverpoolfilmoffice.tv
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