Meet the team

Quince Garcia

Lauren Turner

As somebody who has overcome challenges and obstacles that are relatable to young people with difficult backgrounds. I feel compelled to share the tools that have elevated me to progress in an area I believed was impossible to achieve.

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Animation and have studied multiple courses that have supported me to gain skills in acting, camera operating, painting, and playwriting.

I have received roles in the film industry from working as a runner at various production houses in Soho, and Pinewood Studios, as a trainee for a crew agency at Shepperton Studio and as a Camera Operator for Various Sports Channels. However, I have applied my experiences and knowledge to produce my own film productions and host at events where they were screened. Applying my skills to storyboarding, pre-production planning, camera operating on sets and editing in post.

I have led award-winning and successful workshops that have delivered creative skills and mentoring to break the cycle of reoffending and unemployment. Reducing youth unemployment across South London boroughs and deterring young people from crime and gangs. Tutoring courses that have taught art, drama, film production, photography, and creative writing. With an aim to improve self-belief, boost confidence and increase esteem to support participants in becoming more productive in society.

Presently I lead a team to run a creative skills workshop and a mentoring programme to prevent reoffending for Southwark Youth Justice Team. Supporting at-risk youth to turn their backs on crime and to access the arts using courses that provide experiences to develop film and podcast productions.

Roadworks Media offers creative skills and mentoring programmes to young people who have either been in the youth justice system or are at risk of entering it.

We deliver hands-on training to underrepresented young people and those experiencing disadvantage, providing experience in real-life film productions and creative media projects. All young people on our programmes gain skills and experience in acting, presenting, and necessary crew/ production roles. This is followed up by mentoring programme to help young people access the creative industry.

I am a freelance consultant, working across communications at various education charities, producing content for brands, and running my own business making and selling homeware gifts and treats. In addition, I also work as an extra and model and am building up my writing portfolio to hopefully publish some of her work in the next few years.

After graduating with a First Class degree in English Literature and Film studies, I found it really hard to get a job. With no contacts in the creative field and unable to work for free to gain experience, I found myself on JSA.

After undertaking one of Roadworks Media’s training programmes, I started to grow my knowledge and became involved in youth work, receiving an award from the Universal Peace Federation in 2014 for services to the community and youth empowerment.

Since then I’ve stayed firmly in the social justice/ education field, working on everything from building communities, and writing collaborative policy proposals and budget submissions, to running social media workshops and helping others find jobs in areas they are passionate about.

Nearly 10 years on, I’ve done so much that I never dreamed was possible. All it takes is one person to give you a chance and see the spark within. If I can continue to give back and help others as others did for me, I will be fulfilling my purpose and helping others do the same. What could be more important than that.