The 'On Air' event, delivered by the Media Talent Manifesto (MTM), features dedicated channels for culture, news, sport, film, and children's content. Senior Lecturer in Television Production, Katarina Sengstaken, highlighted the event as 'practice-based learning at its best', preparing students for freelance careers in the UK.
Two pre-recorded, multi-camera programmes titled ‘Freelancing in Focus’, produced by BA (Hons) Television Production students, will be broadcast as part of the 24-hour livestreamed event. These programmes aim to provide practical advice for students entering the film and TV industry.
The ‘Industry Insights’ segment will offer advice for working as a freelancer in the film and TV industry, featuring UCA Television Production alum and freelance cinematographer, Sam Creamer, and Funny Hands Media founder Del Brown. ‘Graduate Insights’ will present freelancer advice from recent Television Production graduates, Euan Kemm, a freelance Production and Talent Runner, and Adam Parks, a freelance Runner.
“"By expanding the broadcast into multiple channels, we can involve more institutions, more students and more industry partners, while continuing to showcase what the next generation of media talent is capable of on a global stage."
‘On Air 2026’ is scheduled to broadcast globally on Thursday 22 October 2026. Content will remain available on demand following the live event. UCA's programme can be watched live on On Air's YouTube channel at 8:15am on 22 October.
Further information about the event can be found on the On Air website. Prospective students interested in Television Production at UCA can visit the course pages for more details.
