FOCUS On: Branded Content
Thursday 14 August
12:45 - 14:00 (please arrive from 12:30)
Location: Channel 4, 10 Montrose Street, Glasgow G1 1RE
Teas and coffees will be provided on arrival.
**PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, WE ARE RELEASING A WAITING LIST IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SECURE A TICKET. PLEASE REGISTER A WAITING LIST TICKET TO BE ADDED TO THIS.
REMOTE ZOOM JOINING WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE. Please email us: hello@filmcityfutures.com to arrnage this**
Speakers:
Jude Lightbody | Freelance, ex Whisper Create
Stu Thomson | Cut Media
Laura Marks | Channel 4
Bhavit Chandrani (via Zoom)| ITV Media
Chair:
Ashe Hussain | FOCUS, Film City Futures
Join FOCUS for an in-depth panel discussion about branded content. Geared towards Scotland-based independent production companies, this event will cover the key aspects of branded content to help you grow your business, including:
● Using branded content to diversify your revenue streams beyond traditional commissioning models and expand audience engagement.
● How to tell stories for brands.
● How to approach brands, package ideas, structure deals and control IP.
● How broadcasters and streamers work with brands.
● Examining case studies, from small digital pieces to full-length docuseries.
There will be time for attendees to ask questions in a brief Q&A section.
About the speakers:
Jude Lightbody
An experienced Freelance director and creative director, Jude specialises in directing and producing commercials, branded content and promos, working internationally with global brands. As former Whisper Create’s Creative Director, Jude oversaw output across all Create productions. Working alongside the acting Global Head, Jude was responsible for conceptualising and delivering creative concepts elevating style, vision and storytelling across pitches and productions.
Stu Thomson
Stu Thomson is founder of Cut Media; an award-winning creative sports agency working with the likes of Red Bull, Nike, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
A former professional athlete, Stu brings a unique perspective to storytelling-combining lived experience in sport with a deep belief in the power of creativity to connect. Under his direction, Cut Media has built a global reputation for content that goes beyond the polished surface, tapping into the raw, real, and human side of sport.
From viral YouTube hits to emotionally resonant campaigns, Cut Media's work has challenged convention, been at the heart of the branded entertainment evolution and put authenticity at the heart of brand storytelling.
Laura Marks
Laura Marks is Senior commissioning editor and Business Operations Lead, Digital at Channel 4 and works across Original and Branded Entertainment content. Laura has been responsible for digital successes such as Kingpin Cribs, UK Prisons: Inside Survival, Mission Accessible, Unseen Kingdoms, Nasty Neighbours, Would You Rather, How To Get Rich, The B@it, True Stories and The Boy Who Climbed The Shard. Laura previously acted as Nations and Regions Exec at the Channel, nurturing indies in the Digital, Entertainment and Comedy space. Laura previously acted as Nations and Regions Exec at the Channel, nurturing indies in the Digital, Entertainment and Comedy space.
Bhavit Chandrani
Bhav Chandrani is Director of BE Studio, from ITV, heading up sponsorship, AFE (ad funded entertainment), creative partnerships, social branded content and partnerships innovation for ITV's Commercial team.
With almost 25 years in the industry, Bhav's passion is in creatively bringing together the worlds of programming and advertising to make meaningful, entertaining campaigns for brands and viewers. Bhav leads ITV's commercial relationship with other media brands such as X, Global Radio and TikTok. Bhav is a founding member of the diversity network MeFA (Media For All) and Board Director of Metavision.
Places are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. For any questions about this event, please contact us: hello@filmcityfutures.com
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General Information:
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