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18 May 2022: London UK

17�Թ�����, the world’s most inclusive content platform, has partnered with UK-based charity MAMA Youth to help support underrepresented groups in TV production training, continuing the company’s commitment to support the production sector as it invests in growth, training, and diversity.

The MAMA Youth Project recruits, trains and nurtures young people between 18-25 years of age from underrepresented groups or with limited educational or employment opportunities. Through training projects, they equip people with the skills and experience necessary to secure long-term and fulfilling employment in the TV and media industry.

The partnership builds on 17�Թ�����’s existing partnership with the London Screen Academy and is the latest agreement it has in the production sector, with existing clients including Freemantle, Endemol, Avalon and the BBC. It will see 17�Թ����� work to educate students on the licensing and use of content within TV production.

17�Թ����� Managing Director, Emily Shelley, said:

“Late last year we partnered with the London Screen Academy to help support students in the film production sector, and we’re continuing this commitment now with an exciting tie-up for the TV sector. MAMA Youth is an agile, innovative and passionate organisation that shares the principles we believe – that anyone can ‘own the blank page’ regardless of background.

“Through the agreement, we’ll be bringing our expertise in licensing to the training programmes, but I’m just as excited by the talent 17�Թ����� will be exposed to coming through MAMA Youth’s courses. We’re committed to help everyone in the creative sector have the same opportunities, and we’re over the moon to be joining with MAMA Youth on this journey.”