Media Trust Masterclass: Building Your Portfolio with Hannah Berry George

Join award-winning director and creative Hannah Berry George (aka HBG) for an exclusive Media Trust masterclass on How to build your portfolio – designed to support underrepresented talent looking to break into the advertising industry.

In this interactive, hour-long session, Hannah will share expert insights on building a portfolio from scratch, the best free platforms to showcase your work, where to find inspiration, and even how to approach a spec brief. Not a ‘creative’? No problem! Hannah will cover simple tips and tricks on how to present your portfolio like a pro.

Media Trust will also be launching a free, practical toolkit alongside the masterclass, packed with Hannah’s top tips and industry know-how.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge and take your first steps towards a career in advertising!

Who should attend?

Whether you’re an aspiring professional creative or just curious about the world of advertising, this session will give you the tools to build a strong portfolio, no matter your experience level.

If you’re unsure where to start, want to showcase your skills effectively, or need guidance on industry expectations, this workshop is for you!

About HBG

HBG is a comedy and documentary writer and director, with a background in journalism, sketch, stand-up and improv, being mentored by BAFTA-winning director Simon Hynd as part of the Directors UK Inspire scheme. She kickstarted her directing career with an ADCAN* Award in 2018 for her first ever commercial and her work has gone on to garner tens of millions of views online, feature on NOWNESS, The Evening Standard, and Funny or Die, as well as screen at the BFI and other international festivals.

She has extensive experience working with high-profile talent, and in live action, archive, animation and VFX. She also originated and directed HERSTORY – the first docuseries commissioned by MBC for Shahid, the Middle East’s largest network. Currently, she is developing a couple of TV and feature comedy projects and has just graduated from NFTS.

You can find her on Instagram at @veryberrygeorge.

Accessibility requirements

Closed captions will be provided as standard but please get in touch with daisyc@mediatrust.org if you have any other accessibility requirements.

Free session toolkit

To accompany this session, we’ve created a free toolkit on how to build your creative portfolio. Sign up to the session today, and don’t forget to download your free toolkit below!