Our People

Many Voices
Shared Vision

Breaking Barriers are proud to work with a diversity of skilled local artists and board members who bring their expertise to the organisation. From filmmakers and sound designers, to board members and assistants, every person who works with Breaking Barriers is a valued member of the team and brings the vision to life.
Everyone
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Freelance Creative Team 24
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Join Us

Freelance work with Breaking Barriers.

Many of the producers, filmmakers, facilitators and creatives who have come through our programmes go on to work with Breaking Barriers on a freelance basis across our projects. We actively prioritise local talent and are committed to creating sustained employment opportunities for the people we develop.

Immersive Experiences

We co-create immersive experiences with local communities, bringing stories, heritage and public spaces to life.

Filmmaking

We produce high-quality films that document impact, capture projects and campaigns, and tell stories with care and creative ambition.

Theatre in Education

We create and deliver programmes that use the power of live performance to open up vital conversations with young people on the issues that affect them.

Talent Development

We develop the next generation of creative talent, offering structured pathways, paid opportunities and ongoing mentoring to early-career creatives from the communities we work in.
Projections lighting up Rochdale town hall during the Stories We Tell audio walk
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Stories We Tell - Rochdale November 2026
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12 Nov 2026