Future Studios Programme - register your interest

England’s thriving creative industries are amongst the most successful in the world and it’s our job at Creative England to cultivate the TV, film, games and digital industries so they continue to flourish.We fund, connect, mentor, advocate, and collaborate at all levels of the industry – from small independents to large internationals – creating the right conditions for more success. More than anything, we unite; connecting creatives, innovators, investors and experts so that we can forge ahead together.

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Register your interest to attend Creative England’s Future Studios two-day bootcamp!

Production Park

*Unfortunately due to Coronavirus we are postponing the Future Studios Bootcamp. We will share the new date in due course*Creative England’s Future Studios Programme will host another two-day intensive bootcamp for creative businesses in the popular space of Production Park Studios. Over the duration of the two days, we’ll connect creative people and provide crucial support for businesses working in moving image for storytelling.The programme will provide business support to screen companies (film, TV, games, immersive and digital) with a narrative/storytelling focus. Companies must be based in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Both SMEs and freelancers can apply, however, priority will be given to SMEs.Production Park19-20th March 2020In Yorkshire’s popular studio space Production Park and part of the Creative Enterprise programme, Future Studios will bring together 20 businesses from the screen industries. It will provide access to crucial industry networks and expertise, focusing on the future of storytelling, gaining investment, protecting content, creativity, development and pitching.Over the two days, areas covered will include Intellectual Property, pitching and raising investment.Spaces are strictly limited; businesses must register their interest to attend and will be contacted by a member of Creative England staff within 10 working days.

Speakers on the day (left to right):Gavin JamesGavin James operates a successful independent, global media business, based on nearly 25 years of executive management experience in the global film, television, music and computer games industry. Until mid-2008, and for 6 years, he was Managing Director of Intermedia Film Equities Limited, the UK office of InternationalMedia AG, a global player in the independent film marketplace and, in its time, the biggest UK film producer outside the local offices of the major studios.Stuart BlackburnIn a TV career spanning over twenty years, Stuart Blackburn has produced, written, script and story edited some of the UK’s most famous TV shows. With a list of credits including, The Bill, Ballykissangel, Secret Lives, Crossroads, Casualty, Doctors, Top Buzzer, Dream Team, CBBC’s ‘4 O Clock Club’ and award-winning tenures as series producer of ITV’s Emmerdale and Coronation Street, it’s safe to say, Stuart’s been around the TV Block!Emma RichardsThe Intellectual Property Office is a government department responsible for granting Intellectual Property rights including Trade Marks, Registered Designs and Patents. Emma has worked for the IPO for 22 years after studying Business and Marketing in the University of Wales in Cardiff. She is experienced in delivering and advising on all aspects of Intellectual Property. She has worked in the Business Outreach Team for the past 14 years and travels the UK giving advice to SME’s and individuals who want help with their IP strategy.Alison NorringtonAlison Norrington is a storyteller, producer and experience designer. She is founder of storycentral, a London-based entertainment studio that incubates and develops ground-breaking IP with global partners in film, television, Virtual Reality, theme parks, animation, gaming and advertising. She specializes in storytelling and experiences crossing traditional formats, live events, digital and location-based entertainment. Tim ReidTim is a multiple award winning comedy writer, best known for co-creating and co-writing TV comedies such as the BAFTA winning sitcom, PETER KAY’S CAR SHARE, and his new show, MEET THE RICHARDSONS, starring comedian Jon Richardson. But as well as being a successful comedy writer, Tim is a world class innovation expert, and he's worked for some of the world’s most creative organisations, including global ad agencies, innovation consultancies and the BBC. Sharon KirbySharon is an experienced trade mark attorney at UDL Intellectual Property. She specialises in trade mark portfolio management, working across a wide range of sectors including FMCG, cosmetics and fashion, alcoholic drinks and restaurant services, media and publishing, software and pharmaceuticals, and automotive. She has worked with a variety of global figures and brands including JJ Abrams, Little Brown Book Group, Octopus Publishing Group, Penguin Random House and Tommee Tippee as well as creative agencies including BBH.Rachel Richardson-JonesFilm Producer and Director of Grimmfest International Film Festival and the newly formed production arm Grimmfest Films. Rachel’s key responsibility is to head all aspects of company liaison, dealing with financial institutions and developing international business. She’s also responsible for individual film finance, production and market strategy. Rachel has produced a number of feature films including A very British Christmas, The Blood Lands, Splintered and Habit.

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