CHATTIN' with Rivca

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Creative Careers

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Filmmaker Josh Wilkinson meets Rivca a freelance creative/festival producer, currently working with Manchester International Festival. Rivca discusses her experience of developing a varied career in the arts in Manchester and gives tips for living the life of a freelancer.

Use the worksheet below to help pupils to dive deeper into our CHATTIN' interview series and reflect on creative careers in Manchester.

Delivery slidesSupporting slidesActivity sheet
Activity type
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Subject
Art
Design
Drama
Music
Key stage
3
4
5
Duration
Video: 15 mins

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