On 30 September 2025, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter will open the Great Hall doors for a Creative Careers Fair, the first of its kind at the tour, set against the backdrop of the iconic sets.
This free event will invite schoolchildren in Years 8 to 13 from across the UK to take an educational look behind the scenes of filmmaking, with exclusive access to film professionals who worked on the Harry Potter film series. The experts will shine a light on the craftsmanship, skills and aptitudes required for a host of exciting careers in the industry, as well as share their career paths to encourage the next generation of filmmakers.
Amongst the filmmakers on hand to speak to students at the fair and offer examples of their skills are Head Creature Sculptor, Head Prop Maker, Costume Curator, Head Hairdresser, as well as members of the art, special effects and set dressing departments who used their talents to contribute to the most successful wizarding film series we know and love today.
The new initiative builds on Warner Bros. Studio Tour London’s education programme, which recently expanded to offer a new lesson for screenwriting, media and film for students aged over 16. The education programme encourages schools to step outside of the classroom and allow young minds to discover the extraordinary artistry, technology and talent that brought the Harry Potter film series to life.
Beyond the magic, the Creative Careers Fair carries an important mission: to educate young people in the arts at a time when creative subjects are in sharp decline. Since 2010, GCSE entries in arts subjects have fallen by 47%, and A-levels by 31%. The latest skills report conducted by the BFI identified a shortage in production crew across all levels, owed to a rapid growth in film and TV production. The fair aims to inspire the next generation to imagine their future in film and take the first step toward it.
Julie Green, Education and Learning Manager Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter said, “We want to help young people realise there’s a place for them in the industry, whether they’re interested in technology, design, movement, storytelling, or science. There’s a need for fresh, diverse talent behind the camera, but children cannot be what they cannot see, so we’re committed to opening their eyes to the roles needed behind the camera.”
Click here to find out more about the Creative Careers Fair.
