Little Black Book and Creative Connections are excited to announce the launch of their new partnership with the first in a series of panel and networking events, aimed at supporting and educating professionals across the creative industries.
The inaugural panel session, ‘Freelancing in the Creative Industries,’ will take place on 5th November at Framestore, bringing together leading figures from across creative, production, client services, operations, and strategy to share insights, experiences, and practical advice for those curious about the freelance world.
As the industry continues to shift toward freelance and flexible working models – today around 70% of roles are freelance or fixed-term compared to 30% permanent, a reversal of just five years ago – the event will explore the evolving realities of freelance life. Panellists will address the challenges and opportunities of working independently while offering strategies for building successful and sustainable careers.
Panellists include:
- Alessia Small– executive producer at SMALL. Previous roles include head of production at McGarryBowen and freelance senior TV producer at BBH London
- Andy Lear – brand strategy lead at Atomic London. Previous roles include head of strategy at T&P and Bow & Arrow
- Amy Eagles – head of operations, health at BBH London. Previous roles include operations lead Google Pixel and VP creative operations at EssenceMediacomX
- Jean-Luc Gentilli– freelance business director / project and production lead. Previous roles include UK project lead for Netflix at Founders and freelance business director at AMV BBDO
- Shish Patel – freelance senior creative / creative director at Who Wot Why London. Previous roles include freelance creative director at JOAN Creative and creative consultant at Gramafilm.
The session will be hosted by Creative Connections founders Helen Kimber, along with Samantha Peace, who established the company to reimagine recruitment in the creative industries. Read more about Creative Connections here.
Drawing on extensive agency, client-side, and recruitment experience, Helen and Samantha aim to foster stronger connections between talent and businesses.
Together with Little Black Book, Creative Connections will deliver bi-monthly panels and networking events, alongside a new social video series, offering resources for freelancers, business owners, operations directors, and HR professionals alike. You can read more about the partnership here.
The launch event at Framestore marks the beginning of this collaborative programme, designed to help creative professionals navigate career progression, talent sourcing, and the power of networking.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: 5th November 2025
Time: 9am -12pm
Address: Framestore, 28 Chancery Ln, London, WC2A 1LB
Cost: FREE
Helen Kimber, co-founder, Creative Connections, comments, “With the freelance and temp to perm landscape becoming more prevalent yet also more saturated, it can be daunting to know where and how to look for opportunities, how to secure them and how to maintain relationships.
Along with LBB, we’re excited to bring together some of the most experienced and best-in-class talent, across disciplines, to share their approach; the highs, the lows and their top tips.”
Source: Panellists Announced: Freelancing in the Creative Industries | LBBOnline
