Read our latest interviews with creative industry specialists who work across Leeds City Region.
Mark had an extensive 25 year career at ITV Studios in both Leeds and Newcastle, including the creation of Shiver in 2007 (ITV Studios’ first label) before founding Wise Owl Films, which is part of Lime Pictures, in 2018. We talked to him to find out more about his experience in the industry.
CanCan is responsible for Steph’s Packed Lunch on Channel 4, which is filmed out of Leeds Dock. The company’s inception began with a BBC1 Sitcom commission ‘Home From Home’ which was the first credit for CanCan Productions in 2018, which provided the momentum to get the company up and running. We talked to her to find out a bit more about her role and work life.
We spoke to Sinead Rocks, who was appointed Managing Director of Channel 4 Nations & Regions earlier this year; about her role, her background and her new life in Leeds City Region.
Sam Fray manages the Beyond Brontës programme, her understanding of the industry needs as well as what drives young people and her passion to support them, has enabled the programme to be so successful to date. Find out more about her here…