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# The TV Festival

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- [New Voice Awards Nominees Announced](https://www.thetvfestival.com/new-voice-awards-nominees-2026/) - NEW VOICE AWARDS SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED Revealed: Full List of Nominees for New Voice AwardsPresenter and broadcaster Elle Osili-Wood To Host TV Foundation’s New Voice Awards CeremonyNow in its ninth year, the annual New Voice Awards returns for 2026 to celebrate the next generation of creatives from across the industry.Hosted by Elle Osili-Wood, the New Voice
- [Adam Hawkins Named 2026 Advisory Chair](https://www.thetvfestival.com/adam-hawkins-advisory-chair-2026/) - ADAM HAWKINS NAMED 2026 EDINBURGH TV FESTIVAL ADVISORY CHAIR NETFLIX UK’S DIRECTOR, DOCUMENTARY SERIES TO HELM 2026 FESTIVAL PROGRAMMEThe Edinburgh TV Festival, the leading TV industry event, today announced Adam Hawkins as the Festival’s Advisory Chair for 2026.Director of Documentary Series at Netflix, Hawkins will work with the Festival team to oversee the development of
- [The TV Foundation Announces 17 Founding Class Confident Organisations](https://www.thetvfestival.com/founding-class-confident-organisations/) - The TV Foundation Announces 17 Founding Class Confident Organisations Broadcasters and production companies join the movement to improve working class representation in the TV industry.Published today, The TV Foundation announces the 17 founding Class Confident organisations. They have all applied to join the Class Confident movement to remove barriers for people from working class backgrounds to get into and stay in the TV industry. The founding members are: All3Media, Banijay UK, BBC, BBC Studios, Channel 4, Fremantle UK, Hat
- [Edinburgh TV Festival To Review Future Location From 2027 ](https://www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv-festival-to-review-future-location-from-2027/) - EDINBURGH TV FESTIVAL TO REVIEW FUTURE LOCATION FROM 2027 UK’S LEADING TV EVENT INVITES HOST CITY BIDS The Edinburgh TV Festival will launch a bidding process inviting UK cities, including Edinburgh, to apply to host the UK’s leading television industry event from 2027 onwards. The decision forms part of a strategic review focused on scaling up, impact,
- [Laughing Is Universal Comedy Showcase Returns With Six Stellar Stand-Ups At Edinburgh TV Festival](https://www.thetvfestival.com/laughing-is-universal-comedy-showcase-returns/) - LAUGHING IS UNIVERSAL COMEDY SHOWCASE RETURNS REVEALED: LAUGHING IS UNIVERSAL COMEDY SHOWCASE RETURNS WITH SIX STELLAR STAND-UPS AT EDINBURGH TV FESTIVALThe TV Foundation, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and Universal Studio Group announce the Six stand-up’s set to perform at 2nd annual event at the Edinburgh TV Festival.The TV Foundation, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, and Universal
- [Winner of Hosting History’s Competition Brings a Fresh Lens to the Tudor Era](https://www.thetvfestival.com/hosting-history-winner/) - Hosting History Winner brings fresh lens to tuDors Sky HISTORY today announced Dragging Up The Past: Elizabeth I – The Rainbow Portrait, a brand-new short film from Jack Dradey, better known by drag persona Elizabeth the Thirsty who was chosen as the winner of Sky HISTORY’s Hosting History competition, launched earlier this year in partnership
- [Tina Fey and Graham Norton Headline Friday In Conversation Events](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tina-fey-and-graham-norton-headline-friday-in-conversation-events/) - TINA FEY AND GRAHAM NORTON TO HEADLINE FRIDAY IN CONVERSATION EVENTS Tina Fey and Graham Norton Headline Friday In Conversation EventsWhile Munya Chawawa Delivers the Alternative MacTaggartas The Edinburgh TV Festival Reveals Programme Highlights for 50th Anniversary EditionThe Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, has today revealed the key programme highlights for
- [James Harding to Deliver 50th MacTaggart Lecture](https://www.thetvfestival.com/james-harding-to-deliver-50th-mactaggart-lecture/) - James Harding to Deliver 50th MacTaggart Lecture 2025 Edinburgh TV Festival MacTaggart Lecture to be Delivered by James HardingFounder of Tortoise Media and New Editor-In-Chief of The Observer to Examine Challenges to Truth and Trust in the MediaEditor-in-Chief of The Observer and founder of Tortoise Media, James Harding, will be delivering the 50th edition of
- [Nick Mohammed to Host Edinburgh TV Awards](https://www.thetvfestival.com/nick-mohammed-to-host-edinburgh-tv-awards/) - 2025 Edinburgh TV Awards Shortlist Unveiled Nick Mohammed to Host the 2025 Edinburgh TV AwardsThe Edinburgh TV Festival, the UK’s leading television industry event brought to you by Screen Scotland, has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious TV Awards supported by Cast & Crew. The ceremony will take place on Thursday 21 August as part
- [Sir Lenny Henry to be Recognised for Outstanding Achievement at 2025 Edinburgh TV Awards](https://www.thetvfestival.com/sir-lenny-henry-outstanding-achievement/) - Sir Lenny Henry to receive Outstanding Acheivement Award Sir Lenny Henry to be Recognised for Outstanding Achievement at 2025 Edinburgh TV AwardsThis year, the Edinburgh TV Awards proudly recognises Sir Lenny Henry with the Outstanding Achievement Award, in recognition of his 50-year career, coinciding with the Festival’s 50th Anniversary. The ceremony will take place on
- [Shonda Rhimes Awarded Inaugural Edinburgh Fellowship](https://www.thetvfestival.com/shonda-rhimes-inaugural-edinburgh-fellowship/) - Shonda Rhimes Awarded Inaugural Edinburgh Fellowship SHONDA RHIMES TO RECEIVE INAUGRAL EDINBURGH FELLOWSHIP AS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARYThe Edinburgh TV Festival (brought to you by Screen Scotland), the leading event for the television industry, has confirmed the internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning writer, producer, and author, and creator of iconic TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy,
- [Michael Sheen, Adolescence and Last One Laughing: First Sessions Announced for 2025 Festival](https://www.thetvfestival.com/2025-first-sessions-revealed/) - MICHAEL SHEEN, ADOLESCENCE AND LAST ONE LAUGHING: first SESSIONS announced for 2025 festival First Sessions for the 2025 Edinburgh TV Festival AnnouncedWe’re delighted to announce our first sessions for the 2025 Festival. Expect further sneak peeks over the coming weeks, with the full line up revealed in July. We can’t wait to see you in
- [Jane Tranter Confirmed as 2025 Edinburgh TV Festival Advisory Chair](https://www.thetvfestival.com/jane-tranter-confirmed-as-2025-edinburgh-tv-festival-advisory-chair/) - Jane Tranter Confirmed as 2025 Edinburgh TV Festival Chair Landmark Year for the Festival Celebrating 50th MacTaggart LectureFestival Announces New Programming Approach and an Unprecedented Focus on InclusionThis year sees the leading event for the television industry, The Edinburgh TV Festival (brought to you by Screen Scotland), not only marking the major milestone of the
- [Delegates of the Three TV Foundation Programmes Revealed](https://www.thetvfestival.com/delegates-of-the-three-tv-foundation-programmes-revealed/) - DELEGATES OF THE THREE TV FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES REVEALED DELEGATES OF THE THREE TV FOUNDATIONPROGRAMMES REVEALEDTHE FIRST COHORT OF VISIONARIES REVEALEDLondon, 10th June 2025: For the first time, The TV Foundation will be welcoming TV’s rising stars of The Edinburgh TV Festival under the banner of Visionaries, the next evolution of the successful Ones To Watch
- [New Voice Awards 2025 Winners Revealed](https://www.thetvfestival.com/new-voice-awards-2025-winners-revealed/) - NEW VOICE AWARDS 2025 WINNERS REVEALED New voice Awards 2025 Winners RevealedPulse Films wins Indie Impact AwardPlus, Wins for Sky, Channel 4 and Prime Video for their New TalentThe TV Foundation, the charity behind the Edinburgh TV Festival, today announced the winners of the 2025 Amplify x New Voice Awards.Amplify x New Voice Awards returned
- [The TV Foundation Launches New Visionaries Programme](https://www.thetvfestival.com/the-tv-foundation-launches-new-visionaries-programme/) - THE TV FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NEW VISIONARIES PROGRAMME Applications now open for Visionaries, Changemakers and The Network at Edinburgh TV Festival.The TV Foundation is seeking TV’s rising stars to join the new Visionaries programme – the next evolution of the successful Ones To Watch programme.The selected Visionaries will have the ideas and ambition to redefine the
- [Louise Turner - Commissioning Editor, Film Fund, Channel 4 News (ITN)](https://www.thetvfestival.com/louise-turner-commissioning-editor-film-fund-channel-4-news-itn/) - Being a 'changemaker' has allowed me to have open and frank conversations with people in the industry (and beyond) about how we all need to do better.
- [Fintan Maguire - Director of Factual, Rumpus Media](https://www.thetvfestival.com/fintan-maguire/) - The kudos of being on the scheme and winning the Pitch gave me an edge with employers, as well as a new sense of self, that boosted my enthusiasm and prospects
- [Roanne Bardsley - Writer, Lime Pictures](https://www.thetvfestival.com/roanne-bardsley/) - I think the memory that sticks out for me is watching with my cohort as Armando Iannucci delivered the festival MacTaggart Speech. It was a rousing call to arms to save the BBC and our industry
- [Allanah Langstaff - Producer, Freelance](https://www.thetvfestival.com/allanah-langstaff/) - This has made me appreciate the learning opportunities that came with being where I was in my career. It reminded me that a successful career was one to be nurtured and that I ought to think more tactically about opportunities.
- [Melody Ruiz - Producer, Freelance](https://www.thetvfestival.com/melody-ruiz/) - Through the programme I gained the clarity to know I wanted to switch genres and gained contacts (one in particular) who helped me make that move. So it really was a game changer!
- [Art Sejdiu - Channel Executive, Channel 4](https://www.thetvfestival.com/art-sejdiu/) - This was a total career gamechanger for me. It gave me unbelievable access to the biggest players in the industry and paired me with a top-tier, hands-on mentor
- [Katy Thorogood - Chief Creative Officer, True North](https://www.thetvfestival.com/katy-thorogood/) - The energy of the place, feeling like I was part of a whole industry instead of a very small cog in a tiny enclave. I loved sharing a flat with other people on the scheme from different parts of the industry
- [Jonathan Meenagh - Development Consultant, Freelance](https://www.thetvfestival.com/jonathan-meenagh/) - To meet such a wide range or people of a similar level, and with similar interests and excitement for TV, it was hugely inspiring.
- [Kieran Doherty - Joint Managing Director, Stellify Media](https://www.thetvfestival.com/kieran-doherty/) - Every single person I met had the ability to advance my career. And every single person I met took the time to offer me advice and encouragement. It was brilliant.
- [Chris Lindsay - Writer, Freelance](https://www.thetvfestival.com/chris-lindsay/) - I’m not really from a typical ‘telly background’ and until I did the scheme had always felt a bit self conscious / out of place. I feel the scheme equipped me to far better navigate the industry while still being myself.
- [Sholla Coker - Drama Development Executive, Two Halves Pictures](https://www.thetvfestival.com/sholla-coker/) - I certainly left each session with the knowledge that my success was not foretold by anybody else’s. And perhaps most importantly, that it was OK, advisable even, to simply work hard, and to run my own race.
- [CJ Weerasinghe - Scheduler, Vice](https://www.thetvfestival.com/cj-weerasinghe/) - I’ve been lucky enough to be paired with a brilliant mentor is really committed to my growth and development. I still pinch myself that I was given this opportunity and I know that this is just the beginning.
- [Mary Johnston - Producer, Doubleband Films](https://www.thetvfestival.com/mary-johnston/) - From taking part in the live pitch (as terrifying as it sounds) to socialising at the end of each day, everything was a learning experience in getting to know the industry and the people in it. It is intense – I would describe it as a non-stop, high octane, crazy train of a week.
- [Laide Sadiq - Producer/Edit Producer, Freelance](https://www.thetvfestival.com/laide-sadiq/) - The festival was a big rush of excitement (mixed with a little anxiety!) but for the most part a profound and positively challenging experience.
- [Niall Flanagan - Senior Producer, ITV Day Time](https://www.thetvfestival.com/niall-flanagan-senior-producer-itv-day-time/) - To date it has been a privilege to gain access to leading figures in the area of climate change so I can make more informed decisions.
- [Danusia Samal - Writer, Actor, Campaigner & Green Rider Co-Founder](https://www.thetvfestival.com/danusia-samal-writer-actor-campaigner/) - I was excited by the opportunity to meet people who worked in TV & film, but with a completely different area of expertise and experience than myself. Perhaps working together, we can make very real and material change in our industry. What have you got out of it so far / what has changed or achieved by being part of Changemakers? I've learned a lot about the power of factual TV, & how some of the bold storytelling on climate we see in documentary could be utilised in drama. I've also taken part in really interesting sessions on community organising, government policy, and the biggest areas where innovation could help us fight the climate crisis.
- [Kate O'Hara - Head of Development, Duck Soup Films](https://www.thetvfestival.com/kate-ohara-head-of-development-duck-soup-films/) - I am interested in how we can influence change, small or big, through the power of storytelling and at what point in the development process we can start consciously implementing this into narratives and ideas. Even stories that are seemingly not directly about climate issues.
- [Lewis Doherty](https://www.thetvfestival.com/lewis-doherty/) - With the support of my TV mentor, a Shooting-AP working in documentary, alongside CV clinics set up with talent managers from Studio Lambert and Wonderhood Studios, I have gained roles within TV working as a Runner on a number of shows such as Britain's Got Talent, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!.
- [Tizzy Burrows](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tizzy-burrows/) - Being selected for The Network was possibly the best thing that ever happened to me! It helped me break into the TV industry and secure my first runner job when I was just 18.
- [Sarah Gwynne - Assistant Producer, Freelance](https://www.thetvfestival.com/sarah-gwynne/) - I have been in touch with people who have contacted me as a direct result of my time on the scheme and it has given me a massive amount of confidence when it comes to finding my place in the industry.
- [Xinlan Rose - Producer, Rogan Productions](https://www.thetvfestival.com/xinlan-rose-producer-rogan-productions/) - It's been invaluable - it has created work opportunities, connected me to industry leaders and a fantastic peer group, as well as inspiring me to engage with the key issues facing TV. I'd recommend the scheme to anyone looking to step up in their career and immerse themselves in all things TV!
- [Joe Gardner - Assistant Producer, Freelance](https://www.thetvfestival.com/joe-gardner/) - I had the opportunity to listen to and meet with industry figures that I would never normally ever get to interact with. Everyone in the industry should attend the TV Festival at least once in their career.
- [Complete Festival Survey for Ultra Early Bird Rate](https://www.thetvfestival.com/complete-survey-for-ultra-early-bird-rate/) - Complete festival survey for ultra early bird rate of £499 We’re thrilled to reveal the dates of Edinburgh TV Festival 2025! It’s time to celebrate the 50th MacTaggart Lecture, and we can’t wait to see you in August. The 50th Edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival will take place from 1pm on Tuesday 19 August to Friday
- [Ben Robins](https://www.thetvfestival.com/benrobins/) - Ben Robins New Writers Collective 2024 The number one thing I walked away with was a confidence boost. Obviously a bunch of new friends too, and a lot of practical advice. But namely, being able to call myself a writer and it stick, which has made me so much more courageous and serious with the
- [Shay Elliot](https://www.thetvfestival.com/shay-elliot/) - An outstanding component of the festival is the opportunity to meet with commissioners from all the major broadcasters and streamers – this made me feel that getting on the screenwriting ladder was tangible.
- [Mike Powell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/mike-powell/) - The New Writers Collective has given all of us so much. Through the retreat, it has expanded our knowledge and confidence, while the experience of attending the festival itself allowed us to connect directly with the wider industry and exposed us to exactly what is possible for our careers as they unfold.
- [Melissa Elena Reiner](https://www.thetvfestival.com/melissa-elena-reiner/) - Being accepted to the New Writers Collective has been both delightful and motivating, giving me a support network with talented and ambitious writers.
- [Carys Thomas](https://www.thetvfestival.com/carys-thomas/) - Being a part of the New Writers Collective has given me invaluable insight into the industry and incredible contacts. The writing retreat and our time at the festival really brought us together and making fellow screenwriting friends as part of the collective has been super beneficial (and not to mention very lovely). The opportunities that are provided as part of the collective are truly incredible and such an incredible boost for writers who are beginning their careers. I'm incredibly glad I entered and encourage all writers to do so!
- [Lare Oyefusi](https://www.thetvfestival.com/lare-oyefusi/) - It’s been such a pleasure to be part of the NWC for 2023, and as a result I have made some invaluable connections, received representation offers and made long term friendships. Thanks to all the incredible work from the team in organising this, and for screenwriters hoping to work in TV who are on the fence about applying – definitely do it!
- [Back From The Brink: Reimagining The Future Of Television, Ros Atkins](https://www.thetvfestival.com/back-from-the-brink-reimagining-the-future-of-television/) - Back From the Brink: Reimagining the Future of Television, rOS aTKINS Spoken at the Opening Session, Back From the Brink: Reimagining The Future of Television. This is an edited version of Ros Atkins’ explainer examining the true state of the TV industry. You can find a full, cited transcript below.Hello – great to be with
- [TV Foundation Unveils New Subdivision Inspired by James Graham's MacTaggart Lecture: The Impact Unit](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation-unveils-new-subdivision-inspired-by-james-grahams-mactaggart-lecture-the-impact-unit/) - TV Foundation Unveils New Subdivision Inspired by James Graham's MacTaggart Lecture: The Impact Unit The TV Foundation, the charitable arm of the Edinburgh TV Festival, today announced a ground-breaking industry initiative that has been inspired by recent MacTaggart Lectures – the prestigious flagship and agenda setting lecture at the annual Festival – and revealed in
- [The Comedy Showcase Line-Up Announced](https://www.thetvfestival.com/the-comedy-showcase-line-up-announced/) - The Comedy Showcase Line-Up Announced The TV Foundation, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and Universal Studio Group announce the 10 new comedy creators for this first-of-its-kind partnership between the two FestivalsThe TV Foundation, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and Universal Studio Group (USG) today revealed the names of the six new stand-up comedians and four scripted comedy
- [2024 TV Foundation Programme Delegates Announced, New Changemakers Programme Revealed](https://www.thetvfestival.com/2024-tv-foundation-programme-delegates/) - delegates for 2024 tv foundation programmes ANNOUNCED, new changemakers programme revealed NEW PROGRAMME, CHANGEMAKERS, REVEALS FIRST COHORT OF INDUSTRY LEADERS TRANSFORMING CLIMATE STORYTELLING The TV Foundation, Edinburgh TV Festival’s charitable umbrella, hosts a number of programmes and initiatives that are about making TV open to all – a place where new perspectives, ideas and stories
- [First Look at 2024 Schedule](https://www.thetvfestival.com/schedule-first-look/) - fIRST LOOK AT FESTIVAL PROGRAMME We are delighted to reveal a first look at the programme for the 2024 Festival. Helmed by new Creative Director, Rowan Woods, and this year’s Advisory Chair, Harjeet Chhokar, the line-up includes masterclasses, In Conversation events, the ever-popular Spotlight Controller sessions, and keynote speeches including the prestigious James MacTaggart Memorial
- [2024 Schedule](https://www.thetvfestival.com/2024-programme/) - 2024 festival schedule The first sneak peak at the 2024 schedule. More to be announced soon so watch this space… buy your pass now
- [will.i.am, Shxtsngigs, Ash Holme And Yammy In Lineup For New Strand Frontiers](https://www.thetvfestival.com/frontiers-new-strand-edinburgh-tv-festival-2024/) - New Strand Frontiers Launched We are thrilled to reveal the line up for the Edinburgh TV Festival’s new Frontiers strand. With subjects ranging from AI in creativity to Roblox and the telly-verse, the aim of the strand is to not only future-gaze as to what’s next for the TV industry but to also look at what
- [Carol Vorderman Announced As The 2024 Alternative MacTaggart Speaker](https://www.thetvfestival.com/carol-vorderman-2024-alternative-mactaggart/) - Carol Vorderman Announced as the 2024 Alternative MacTaggart Speaker Broadcaster, writer and campaigner, Carol Vorderman MBE, will be the Alternative MacTaggart speaker at the 2024 Edinburgh TV Festival supported by Screen Scotland, it was revealed today. Carol Vorderman is one of the UK’s most popular and successful presenters and, more recently, political commentator and campaigner.
- [Edinburgh TV Awards 2024: Big Zuu Revealed as Jury President & Nominees Announced](https://www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv-awards-2024-jury-president-nominees-announced/) - Edinburgh TV Awards: Big Zuu Announced as Jury President & Nominees Announced MR BATES VS THE POST OFFICE, THE TRAITORS, LATE NIGHT LYCETT AND THE BEAR AMONGST NOMINEES FOR EDINBURGH TV AWARDS 2024 The Edinburgh TV Festival (ETF), the UK’s leading television industry event brought to you by Screen Scotland, has announced the shortlist for
- [Kiran Nataraja and Polly Hill Join The Edinburgh TV Festival Board](https://www.thetvfestival.com/kiran-nataraja-and-polly-hill-join-the-edinburgh-tv-festival-board/) - Kiran Nataraja and Polly Hill Join The Edinburgh TV Festival Channel 4’s Director of Streaming and Content Strategy, and former TV Festival Advisory Chair, Kiran Nataraja, and Head of Drama at ITV, Polly Hill, are set to join the Edinburgh TV Festival board from July.Joining Executive Chair Fatima Salaria and alongside current board members Camilla
- [will.i.am, Andy Wilman, & Warren Littlefield Announced for Edinburgh TV Festival 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/will-i-am-andy-wilman-warren-littlefield-edinburgh-tv-festival-2024/) - will.i.am, andy wilman, & warren littlefield ANNOUNCED FOR EDINBURGH TV FESTIVAL 2024 NEW FESTIVAL STRAND LAUNCHED AND FIRST SPEAKERS REVEALED FOR THIS YEAR’S EDINBURGH TV FESTIVALThe first sessions and speakers for the Edinburgh TV Festival have been revealed as well as news of a programming expansion that indicates the shape of direction planned by new
- [Programme of Comedy Showcases Announced for Edinburgh TV Festival 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/comedy-showcases-announced/) - programme of comedy showcases announced for edinburgh tv festival 2024 The TV Foundation, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and Universal Studio Group (USG) have joined forces for a ground-breaking programme of comedy showcases set to take place on 21st & 22nd August as part of the 49th annual Edinburgh TV Festival. This unique partnership between Edinburgh TV
- [James Graham To Deliver MacTaggart Lecture 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/james-graham-to-deliver-mactaggart-lecture/) - JAMES GRAHAM TO DELIVER MACTAGGART LECTURE 2024 ACCLAIMED SCREENWRITER TO EXPLORE WHY TELEVISION HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WORKING CLASSES AND HOW DRAMA CAN SHAPE THE POLITICAL AGENDAAward-winning and critically celebrated British playwright and dramatist, James Graham, is to deliver the flagship address of this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland
- [The TV Foundation and All3Media reveal the New Writers' Collective for 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/the-tv-foundation-and-all3media-reveal-the-new-writers-collective-for-2024/) - The TV Foundation and All3Media reveal the New Writers’ Collective for 2024 The second cohort of emerging, undiscovered talent have been selected to receive invaluable support and guidance from the programme’s network of experienced creatives.The TV Foundation, the umbrella charity behind the Edinburgh TV Festival, and international TV production and distribution group, All3Media, have announced
- [Harjeet Chhokar Revealed as 2024 Edinburgh TV Festival Advisory Chair](https://www.thetvfestival.com/harjeet-chhokar-2024-etf-advisory-chair/) - Harjeet Chokkar Revealed as 2024 Edinburgh TV Festival Advisory Chair The Edinburgh TV Festival (ETF), the UK’s leading television industry event brought to you by Screen Scotland, today announced that Harjeet Chhokar will be taking on the Festival’s Advisory Chair for 2024.A passionate advocate for the Television industry and a champion of the medium as
- [The TV Foundation Announces Two Senior Hires: Rowan Woods and Gemma Bradshaw](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation-announces-two-senior-hires/) - The TV Foundation Announces Two Senior Hires: Rowan Woods and Gemma Bradshaw Rowan Woods and Gemma Bradshaw have been appointed to two key senior management positions at the Edinburgh TV Festival and its umbrella charity, the TV Foundation. Rowan Woods, the Head of Episodic & Series Programme for the BFI London Film Festival, has been
- [Louis Theroux To Deliver The MacTaggart Lecture 2023](https://www.thetvfestival.com/louis-theroux-to-deliver-the-mactaggart-lecture-2023/) - louis theroux to deliver the mactaggart lecture 2023 Award-winning broadcaster, author, and podcaster, Louis Theroux, will deliver The James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture, the flagship address of the Edinburgh TV Festival.Renowned documentary-maker Theroux has entertained audiences for over 25 years with his uniquely incisive interviews and insightful take on often hard-hitting human stories. From Weird Weekends
- [Succession Creator Jesse Armstrong In Conversation With Marina Hyde](https://www.thetvfestival.com/succession-creator-jesse-armstrong-in-conversation-with-marina-hyde/) - Succession Creator Jesse Armstrong In Conversation With Marina Hyde Ahead of the highly anticipated, final-ever episode of HBO’s Global smash hit Succession, the show’s creator, Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning TV and film writer Jesse Armstrong, will be In Conversation with award-winning writer and journalist Marina Hyde in an exclusive session at this year’s Festival in
- [Kiran Nataraja Announced As 2023's Advisory Chair](https://www.thetvfestival.com/advisorychair2023/) - KIRAN NATARAJA ANNOUNCED AS 2023’S ADVISORY CHAIR Director of Content Strategy and Planning at Channel 4, Kiran Nataraja, will be taking the helm as the Festival’s Advisory Chair for 2023.Having started out at the BBC, Nataraja has worked for Channel 4 since 2011, a period that has seen the launch of some of the Channel’s
- [Emily Maitlis To Deliver The MacTaggart Lecture](https://www.thetvfestival.com/mactaggart-2022/) - EMILY MAITLIS TO DELIVER THE MACTAGGART LECTURE Journalist, Author, Podcaster & Broadcaster Emily Maitlis will deliver the 2022 James Mactaggart Memorial LectureAward-winning journalist, author, podcaster and broadcaster, Emily Maitlis, in her first major address since leaving the BBC, will deliver the flagship address of the 2022 Edinburgh TV Festival – The James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture
- [WATCH NOW: Emily Maitlis' MacTaggart Lecture](https://www.thetvfestival.com/watchmactaggart2022/) - WATCH NOW: Emily Maitlis' MacTaggart Lecture Latest News New Voice Awards Nominees Announced Adam Hawkins Named 2026 Advisory Chair The TV Foundation Announces 17 Founding Class Confident Organisations
- [Join Sally Wainwright In Conversation At The 2023 Festival](https://www.thetvfestival.com/sally-wainwright-2023/) - JOIN SALLY WAINWRIGHT IN CONVERSATION AT THE 2023 FESTIVAL Sally Wainwright, one of the UK’s most celebrated TV writers and directors, will join broadcaster Adrian Chiles for a freewheeling conversation about her work and all things television at this year’s Festival.Award-winning creative Wainwright joins the 2023 line-up off the back of the huge critical and
- [Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe Confirmed For 2023 Festival](https://www.thetvfestival.com/pearlena-igbokwe-2023/) - Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe Confirmed For 2023 Festival Joining the line-up for the Edinburgh TV Festival 2023 is Universal Studio Group’s Chief Pearlena Igbokwe.As Chairman, Igbokwe leads four powerhouse TV studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal International Studios. Igbokwe and her team work with some the world’s foremost storytellers
- [Sarah Daly - VT Runner, BBC Studios Entertainment](https://www.thetvfestival.com/sarah-daly/) - Being in Edinburgh was a huge part of my Network experience. Getting to see the festival first hand, being amongst some of the biggest names in TV and attending huge networking events set me in great stead for the start of my career.
- [Wendy Wong - Consultant Production Secretary, Comedy Central](https://www.thetvfestival.com/wendy-wong/) - I think The Network definitely kickstarted my career. I’ve had trouble finding jobs after I finished my MA in film, but people I met (guest speakers, my cohort and of course, the brilliant team from The Edinburgh TV Festival) have been guiding me.
- [Tammie Ash - Development Researcher, BBC Studios](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tammie-ash/) - I loved the masterclasses – I remember Russell T. Davies spoke to us and that was really special for me as someone who’d grown up watching his era of Doctor Who. It felt like I had a chance in TV and it was incredibly inspiring.
- [Yero Timi-Biu - Writer & Director for TV & Film](https://www.thetvfestival.com/yero-timi-biu/) - Not only did my four days in Edinburgh provide a quick-fire introduction to a competitive, creative industry but a network of peers (for life) the same level as me.
- [Jodie Ashdown - Story Editor, Casualty](https://www.thetvfestival.com/jodie-ashdown/) - At the scheme, alongside all the other amazing workshops, I attended the drama workshop with the cast and crew of Holby City. And here I met Oliver Kent (Head of Continuing Drama, BBC) who suggested that we meet for a coffee when he was next in Cardiff.
- [Raylean Murray - Production Secretary, Talkback](https://www.thetvfestival.com/raylean-murray/) - Spending four days at the Edinburgh TV Festival was the most intense and one of the best experiences I have ever had. It felt like a crash course in how to know to navigate the TV industry.
- [Jason Allen - Production Assistant, Diagonal View](https://www.thetvfestival.com/jason-allen/) - So, does The Network work? Absolutely. They didn’t just help me get my foot on the ladder, they gave me the tools and confidence to make the most of the opportunity. No matter who you are, they will lift you up. I cannot recommend the experience enough.
- [Louise Black - Trainee Production Accountant, Netflix](https://www.thetvfestival.com/louise-black/) - The best thing that The Network did for me was to provide an opportunity to prove how much I love TV and how valuable I could be to a crew.
- [Fraser Young - Runner, Freelance](https://www.thetvfestival.com/fraser-young/) - All in all the Network is an amazing experience which puts the power in your hands and lets you learn how the industry really works. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it hadn’t been for this scheme.
- [Carrie Slinn - Intern, RDF Television](https://www.thetvfestival.com/carrie-slinn/) - This time last year, I had an ambition without any direction, whereas now I have the beginnings of a career, as well as some lifelong connections and friends – that, to me is pretty priceless.
- [Ben Redhead - Camera Assistant, ITV Studios](https://www.thetvfestival.com/ben-redhead/) - The Network has made my career possible. The young lad from the Yorkshire Dales screaming and shouting to just get his foot in the door with no degree, now had opportunities galore in all different directions.
- [Emma Ramsay - Development Assistant, World Productions & Screenwriter](https://www.thetvfestival.com/emma-ramsay/) - We were working with the team behind River City and were tasked with writing a scene for the stars of the show to perform in a showcase at the end of the fest. Hearing the storyline and dialogue the team and I had crafted in front of an audience was nerve wracking but also, really empowering.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.thetvfestival.com/) - Welcome to the Edinburgh TV Festival The only event where you can... CONNECT with over 2,000 TV leaders from around the world. LEARN from more than 70 talks and masterclasses led by media professionals.
- [Passes](https://www.thetvfestival.com/passes/) - registration now open The TV Festival is open for business! Keep scrolling for details on the different rates available.For information on travel, accommodation, accessibility and venues see our Plan Your Visit page. General Sale, subsidies and discounts available now Discounts Accessibility is important to us, which is why we offer a wide range of discounted
- [Edinburgh TV Awards Awards FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv-awards/frequently_asked_questions/) - Edinburgh TV Awards FAQS Entering The Awards Please read our FAQs and review the Awards Guidelines and How to Guide before entering. Awards Guidelines FAQs What are the submission deadlines for the 2026 Awards? The 2026 Awards will open for submissions on Wednesday 04 MarchUpdated Guidelines and confirmed deadlines will be provided in March 2026.
- [New Voice Awards](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/newvoiceawards/) - Celebrate New Voices TICKETS FOR NEW VOICE AWARDS ON SALE NOW!Celebrate emerging creatives and find out what it takes to get your big break at New Voice Awards 2026. This year award-winning television host, Elle Osili-Wood will return to present the Awards.At the Ceremony you will get the inside track on the moves and connections
- [Impact Bursaries](https://www.thetvfestival.com/impact-bursaries/) - 2026 festival bursaries Impact Bursaries Applications for Impact Bursaries are now open.This year we’re delighted to offer 60 free passes to the Edinburgh TV Festival through our Impact Bursary scheme, supported by Fremantle. As part of our ongoing mission to make the TV industry more accessible to all and work to increase working class representation both on and
- [Ignite: Climate Content Summit](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/climate-storytelling/climate-content-summit/) - Empowering TV For climate action TV has the power to make us sit up and pay attention. So how do we put climate impact at the heart of all our programmes?Ignite: Climate Content Summit is our annual event bringing together climate thought leaders, researchers, and TV’s top talent to discuss how to put the climate
- [First Draft](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/first-draft/) - an event for writers First Draft is an event aimed at writers, no matter your experience. Whether you’ve finished your very first script that nobody else has seen, or you’re already in the early stages of your career, at First Draft you’ll connect with the writing community, build connections and develop your understanding of the
- [First Draft](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/first-draft/) - an event for writers First Draft is an event aimed at writers, no matter your experience. Whether you’ve finished your very first script that nobody else has seen, or you’re already in the early stages of your career, at First Draft you’ll connect with the writing community, build connections and develop your understanding of the
- [Staff](https://www.thetvfestival.com/staff/) - Staff Meet the team behind our annual Edinburgh TV Festival and year-round events and programmes. Interested in joining the team? Look out for career opportunities here. Alice Maloney, Digital Content & Design Coordinatoralice.maloney@thetvfestival.comAmanda Linton, Head of Financeamanda.linton@thetvfestival.comBianca Newby, Operations Directorbianca.newby@thetvfestival.comCampbell Glennie, CEOcampbell.glennie@thetvfestival.comFadumo Mohamed, Impact Assistantfadumo.mohamed@thetvfestival.comFiona Grayson, Strategic Project LeadFiona.Grayson@TheTVFestival.com Gemma Bradshaw, Impact Directorgemma.bradshaw@thetvfestival.comJen Parker, Impact
- [get-involved](https://www.thetvfestival.com/get-involved/) - Edinburgh TV Festival 2026: get involved The Edinburgh TV Festival is proudly delivered by the industry for the industry. Each year we work closely with professionals across television to shape the themes, topics and sessions, ensuring a programme that reflects the conversations the industry wants to be having.Beyond attending the Festival, there are plenty of
- [Festival FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/festival-faqs/) - Frequently asked questions Attending the Festival Will the Festival be taking place in Edinburgh in 2026? Yes, the Festival will take place again in 2026 at The EICC in Edinburgh. You can find more information to help you organise your trip on our Plan Your Visit page.The Festival will begin on Tuesday 25 August from
- [Festival](https://www.thetvfestival.com/festival/) - edinburgh tv festival the unmissable TV Event Our TV Festival is the can’t-miss TV event. Each year, thousands of industry leaders and up-and-coming talent meet in the beautiful city of Edinburgh to connect, learn, and collaborate. We are fiercely proud of our editorial independence and our expertly-curated programme has been sparking international debate since our launch
- [EDITORIAL MANAGER](https://www.thetvfestival.com/work-with-us/editorial-manager/) - EDITORIAL manager About the Role The Editorial Manager and Head of Editorial are the key contacts for the CEO, Advisory Chair and all external session producers. This role collaborates across all the departments of the TV Festival and reflects our values and support the goals of the TV Foundation across key areas such as climate storytelling; class representation; and
- [Work With Us](https://www.thetvfestival.com/work-with-us/) - Work With Us It takes the collective hard work and expertise of a small dedicated team to make our Festival and initiatives happen, so we’re always on the lookout for talented people to join us.When positions become available, they’ll be posted here and publicised via the Festival’s social media channels. InstagramLinkedinFacebookEnvelope Editorial Manager The Edinburgh
- [Career Development](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/) - career development your next career leap Looking to make the next leap in your career? We have programmes and events that will help you meet your goals. Visionaries Visionaries gives TV’s rising stars access to inspiring sessions and debates, unrivalled networking opportunities, and coaching throughout the year. TVPHD TV PhD gives Arts and Humanities Research
- [TV PhD](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/tv-phd/) - TV Phd A unique opportunity to gain Insider knowledge of the tv industry Are you currently an AHRC-funded PhD student with a passion for television? Curious about how your research, ideas, and creative skills could become TV projects? TV PhD is the career development programme for you.We are supporting 15 doctoral students who want to
- [Changemakers](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/climate-storytelling/changemakers/) - CHANGEMAKERS Making TV With Impact We’re bringing together ten TV professionals in a yearlong programme to put climate at the heart of the industry. Whether you work in development or marketing, whether you’re in scripted or unscripted, as a Changemaker you will have ambitions to bring climate to the screen and want to join a supportive community of like-minded individuals to make that happen. Everyone’s perspective and experience
- [Visionaries](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/visionaries/) - VISIONARIES Ready to take your next creative leap? Visionaries brings together TV’s rising stars who have the ideas and ambition to redefine the industry in their image with compassion and creativity. The Visionaries programme is about championing and connecting TV’s best and brightest to give them the ability to turn their vision into real change for
- [TV PhD FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/tv-phd/frequently-asked-questions/) - TV PhD FAQs We want applying for TV PhD to be as straightforward as possible. If you have questions, we hope that we’ve answered them here. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please contact us at tvfoundation@thetvfestival.com TV PhD aims to attract talented people from all backgrounds. If you require this information in a
- [The Network](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/the-network/) - The network Think TV's not for you? Think Again! The Network brings together new entrants to the TV industry to make connections and gain practical insights that will help find their first TV role. This free entry-level access programme for anyone, whatever their age, looking to start a career in TV. We are seeking dynamic, creative
- [The Network FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/the-network/frequently-asked-questions/) - The Network FAQs We want applying for The Network to be as straightforward as possible. If you have questions, we hope that we’ve answered them here. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please email us at tvfoundation@thetvfestival.com The Network aims to attract talented people from all backgrounds. If you require this information in a
- [ReConnect](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/reconnect/) - ReConnect Helping You Reignite your TV Career ReConnect is here to support individuals who are returning to the TV industry after time away for any reason. Successful applicants will receive a full pass to the Edinburgh TV Festival, free accommodation, a dedicated Festival Buddy, and bespoke ReConnect meetings with industry figures to refresh their professional
- [Changemakers FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/climate-storytelling/changemakers/frequently-asked-questions/) - CHANGEMAKERS We want applying for Changemakers to be as straightforward as possible. If you have questions, we hope that we’ve answered them here. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please contact us at tvfoundation@thetvfestival.com Changemakers aims to attract talented people from all backgrounds. If you require this information in a different format or need
- [Committees & Boards](https://www.thetvfestival.com/committees/) - committees & Boards We’re proud to have some of the TV industry’s most respected leaders on our committees and boards, and their passion and expertise are the driving force behind our innovative programmes. 2026 Advisory ChairNETFLIX UK’S DIRECTOR, DOCUMENTARY SERIES TO HELM 2026 FESTIVAL PROGRAMMERead all about it The TV Foundation BoardMeet the board The
- [Plan Your Visit](https://www.thetvfestival.com/plan-your-visit/) - plan your visit The 2026 Edinburgh TV Festival - Tuesday 25 August to Friday 28 August Your one-stop shop for planning your visit to the Edinburgh TV Festival. Here, you’ll find information on everything from travel and accommodation to venues and accessibility. TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION AT THE FESTIVAL ACCESS & SAFETY A text-only word document
- [Access Bursaries](https://www.thetvfestival.com/access-bursaries/) - access bursaries As part of our mission to make the TV industry – and Festival – more accessible to all, the TV Foundation is supporting top-up Access Bursaries of up to £500 per applicant.Open to anyone who has bought an Access Pass to the Festival, these bursaries are designed to help with the additional costs
- [Class & Social Equality](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/class-social-equality/) - class & Social equality class in the tv industry “People from a working class background] are the largest potential audience for the content we make. Yet they are the least able to find a foothold in the industry to bring their experience and their stories to work in an environment that makes them feel safe”James
- [FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/faqs/) - frequently asked questions Got questions? Then you've come to the right place! The below pages are overflowing with information about our programme and events. TV Festival FAQsVisit Page ConnectED Speed Meeting FAQsVisit page Edinburgh TV Awards FAQsVisit page New Voice Awards FAQsVisit page The Network FAQsVisit page Visionaries FAQsVisit page New Writers’ Collective FAQsVisit page
- [New Talent](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/) - new talent starting out in the tv industry? We’re here to help open doors to get your first breaks. The Network The Network is our free entry-level access programme open to anyone aged 18+. This scheme offers money-can’t-buy opportunities at Edinburgh TV Festival, and ongoing support to help kick-start a career in TV. find out
- [Visionaries FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/visionaries/frequently-asked-questions/) - Visionaries FAQs We want applying for Visionaries to be as straightforward as possible. If you have questions, we hope that we’ve answered them here. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please at tvfoundation@thetvfestival.com Visionaries aims to attract talented people from all backgrounds. If you require this information in a different format or need to
- [New Writers Collective FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/new-writers-collective/frequently-asked-questions/) - New writers collective FAQS We want the application to be as straightforward as possible. If you have questions, we hope that we’ve answered them here. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please email us at tvfoundation@thetvfestival.com. The New Writers Collective aims to attract talented people from all backgrounds. If you require this information
- [New Writers Collective](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/new-writers-collective/) - New Writers Collective a GREAT opportunity for uncredited writers The TV Foundation, the umbrella charity behind the Edinburgh TV Festival, has once again teamed up with leading international TV production and distribution group, All3Media, to support distinctive and diverse writers, through its New Writers Collective.Now in its fourth year, we are delighted to offer even
- [MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER](https://www.thetvfestival.com/work-with-us/marketing-manager/) - MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Manager About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Marketing & Communications Manager to join the team behind The Edinburgh TV Festival and the TV Foundation. The Edinburgh TV Festival brings together the TV featuring captivating discussions, masterclasses and panels, alongside networking opportunities and social events. The TV Foundation, the
- [The TV Festival Board](https://www.thetvfestival.com/committees/tv-festival-board/) - The TV Festival Board The TV Festival is a limited company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of The TV Foundation charity. The TV Festival’s board members are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Festival, ensuring its place as a leading force in the television industry events calendar.The senior TV professionals of the board
- [The TV Foundation Board](https://www.thetvfestival.com/committees/tv-foundation-board/) - The TV Foundation Board The board of the TV Foundation are responsible for the umbrella charity that owns the TV Festival (charity number SCO30821). The Foundation’s activities focus on improving accessibility, inclusivity, and development for those who work in TV. The charity has helped over 4,000 people since 1991 and continues to shape the future
- [AHTV](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/ahtv/) - Engaging Academia in TV Are you an academic interested in how you could work with or in the TV industry? Or are you looking for access to the latest academic research for your TV production? This is the event where we bring you all together.Created in partnership between The TV Foundation and the AHRC, AHTV
- [AHTV QR 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/ahtv_qr_2025/) - FULL LINEUP Click below for the full line up for AHTV 2025 AHTV line up lIVE CAPTIONS Click below to follow live captions at all AHTV sessions provided by MyClearText live captions FEEDBACK Thanks for attending AHTV 2025. Click below to fill in our event survey SURVEY
- [Year Round](https://www.thetvfestival.com/year-round/) - year round The Edinburgh TV Festival is the biggest event in our calendar, but did you know that the rest of the year is just as jam-packed with exciting programmes?You can find details of all our year-round activities here on our website – from emerging TV talent to tenured academics, there’s something for everyone. AHTV
- [New Voice Awards](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/newvoiceawards/new-voice-awards/) - AMPLIFY x NEW VOICE AWARDS 2025 2025 Winners Discover the winners for the Amplify x New Voice Awards 2025. All winners were announced at the Awards ceremony at Curzon Soho in March. Congratulations! The Amplify New Voice Awards is our annual celebration of emerging creatives and the indies doing the most to support them. The awards
- [TV Foundation](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/) - The TV Foundation TV WITH IMPACT TV can and does have a real-world impact: for many this is in the form of a career through the hundreds of different disciplines and roles throughout the industry, but also for millions of viewers, through the stories we tell.The TV Foundation’s Impact Unit helps shape the way the TV
- [Events Archive](https://www.thetvfestival.com/year-round/events-archive/) - events archive Alongside the Edinburgh TV Festival and year round activities, we sometimes host one-off events. Below you’ll see what else we’ve been up to!You can find details of our regular year-round activities here. media City: An Evening with the edinburgh TV Festival As part of the 50th Anniversary Edinburgh TV Festival celebrations, we hosted
- [Past Winners](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/newvoiceawards/new-voice-awards/past-nva-winners/) - New Voice Awards Winners Check out past New Voice Awards Winners. Expect to be hearing more from these names in the future! Would you like to be in with a chance of joining this roster of rising stars? Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest. sign up to newsletter 2025
- [New Voice Awards FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv-awards/nva_faq/) - New Voice Awards FAQS Entering The Awards What are the submission deadlines for the 2026 Awards? The 2026 Awards will open for submissions on November 11th 2025. The early bird submissions deadline is on December 12th 2025 and all applications will close on January 12th 2026. What do I need to submit as video evidence? For the Debut
- [Why Attend?](https://www.thetvfestival.com/why-attend/) - Why Attend? Our Festival in Edinburgh delivers relevant, informative, and provocative content that attracts over 2,000 global TV industry leaders each year. Our expertly curated programme features more than 70 events – from thought-provoking lectures by television tastemakers to masterclasses by experts in their fields.There’s no other event like it and we look forward to
- [Hosting History](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/hostinghistory/) - HOSTING HISTORY host your own short-form TV show on Sky History. Sky HISTORY and The TV Foundation are partnering to bring you the opportunity to host your own short-form history TV show.Hosting History is a competition for fresh, energetic people studying or working in academia, who are full of ideas and haven’t featured on TV
- [Coming to Media City: An Evening with the Edinburgh TV Festival](https://www.thetvfestival.com/year-round/media-city/) - Coming to Media City An Evening with the edinburgh tv festival As part of this year’s 50th Anniversary Edinburgh TV Festival celebrations, please join us in Media City on Thursday May 15th from 5.30pm for An Evening With The Edinburgh TV Festival Take part in an evening of discussion, debate and networking as some of the region’s most creative
- [Unauthorised Event Policy & Guidance](https://www.thetvfestival.com/policies/unauthorised-events-policy/) - If you are invited to an event in Edinburgh from 22nd – 25th August that is not official, authorised, or internal please consider the detrimental effect it has on the TV Festival. We are owned by a not-for-profit charity and every penny the Festival makes goes towards supporting our educational programmes, funded places and keeping the cost of all festival passes subsidised.
- [Policies](https://www.thetvfestival.com/policies/) - policies We are committed to making the Festival safe and accessible for everyone. Our policies and guides can all be found here. Safer Festival PolicyRead policy Sustainability PolicyRead policy Festival Accessibility GuideRead guide Unauthorised Event PolicyRead policy The TV Festival Privacy PolicyRead policy The TV Foundation Privacy PolicyRead policy
- [About](https://www.thetvfestival.com/about/) - About The Edinburgh TV Festival is the home of independent debate in TV. Each year, we offer more than 60 keynotes, debates, and masterclasses, plus scores of networking opportunities. We draw a crowd of over 2,000 industry professionals from across the globe who join us to learn, connect, and have fun.Our editorial independence means we
- [IMPACT MANAGER - CAREER DEVELOPMENT](https://www.thetvfestival.com/work-with-us/impact-career-development/) - impact manager - career development About the Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our Impact Unit as the Impact Manager for our career development programmes. You’ll be joining the team behind the TV Foundation and the Edinburgh TV Festival to deliver our signature career development programmes: The Network, Visionaries, TV PhD and our
- [IMPACT MANAGER - SOCIAL CHANGE](https://www.thetvfestival.com/work-with-us/impact-social-change/) - impact manager - social change About the Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our Impact Unit as the Impact Manager for our social change programmes. You’ll be joining the team behind the TV Foundation and the Edinburgh TV Festival to deliver events and programmes in our core impact areas: Climate Storytelling and Class
- [DIGITAL CONTENT AND DESIGN COORDINATOR](https://www.thetvfestival.com/work-with-us/design-coordinator/) - Digital Content & Design Coordinator Benefits Salary: £27,000 pa pro rata.Part-time, three-day week, nine-month Fixed Term Contract with potential to extend depending on funding.The role is based in our London office, with some degree of flexible working, but an average of 3 days in office per week.The Edinburgh Television Festival is committed to valuing diversity
- [Festival History](https://www.thetvfestival.com/festival-history/) - festival history Established in 1976, the Edinburgh TV Festival takes place every August and is the home of independent debate in TV. Festival Milestones We are now approaching our 50th Festival and have maintained our industry-wide reputation for being the must-attend event in the TV calendar.Our Festival is programmed both by and for the TV
- [ConnectED Speed Meeting FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/connected/frequently-asked-questions/) - connected FAQS ConnectED speed meetings give delegates exclusive access to the top national and international commissioners, distributors, producers, and co-production partners. These pre-booked slots give delegates a unique opportunity to have ten-minute speed meetings with executives who could bring their ideas to life. If you have any questions, please email ConnectED@TheTVFestival.com or call 0207 278
- [Safer Festival Policy](https://www.thetvfestival.com/policies/safer-festival-policy/) - Safer Festival Policy Welcome to the Edinburgh TV Festival At its heart, the TV Festival is a celebration of creativity and inclusivity. We exist to bring people together to share ideas, celebrate achievements, and help the industry to be the best in can be.The Festival is a place for learning and inspiration, constructive debates, differing
- [TV Festival Privacy Policy](https://www.thetvfestival.com/privacy-policy/) - TV Festival Privacy Policy Introduction This Privacy Policy, effective as of 25th May 2023, is intended to make clear what sorts of data we (The Edinburgh Television Festival Ltd, or “The TV Festival”) collect from you, what we do with it, and how our users (“you”) can control what happens to it.This policy relates specifically
- [ConnectED](https://www.thetvfestival.com/connected/) - doing business at the edinburgh tv festival Networking at the Festival As well as the lineup of inspirational speakers and sessions you have come to expect from Edinburgh, the Festival also offers myriad opportunities for networking.From super-targetted speed meetings with decision makers from across the industry, themed meet-ups hosted by key players, Co-Production Round Tables
- [Festival Accessibility Guide](https://www.thetvfestival.com/policies/accessibility/) - Festival Accessibility Guide The Edinburgh TV Festival is committed to providing an inclusive experience for all delegates, and we hope this guide will be helpful in planning your Festival attendance. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions or concerns you may have so we can ensure you get as much out of
- [Contact](https://www.thetvfestival.com/contact/) - contact We’re happy to hear from you with questions, concerns, and comments about our Edinburgh TV Festival programme and other year-round initiatives. To contact individual members of the team, please visit our Staff page. The Festival’s head office address is 117 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3BXOur registered office is 9 Ainslie Place, Edinburgh EH3 6AT PRESS
- [Donate](https://www.thetvfestival.com/support-us/donate/) - donate What your Donation Funds Your donation would directly support the TV Foundation’s activity throughout the year, including:Keeping places on our career programmes and totally freeSupporting our alumni for as long as they need it by offering ongoing advice, opportunities, and community to help them progress in their TV careersOffering low and no cost places
- [News](https://www.thetvfestival.com/news/) - NEWS
- [Past Festivals](https://www.thetvfestival.com/past-festivals/) - past festivals Established in 1976, the Edinburgh TV Festival takes place every August and is the home of independent debate in TV.Learn more about the festival’s history, and browse some of our past programmes below. discover our history 2025 2024 2023 2022 Reflections GET THE LATEST DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX Subscribe
- [Edinburgh TV Awards](https://www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv-awards/) - Winners of the 2025 Edinburgh TV Awards were announced at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 21 August in Edinburgh The 2026 Edinburgh TV Awards will open for entries in March. Check back here closer to the time for updated entry guidelines! VIEW THE 2025 WINNERS HERE get the latest direct to your inbox sign up
- [Nominees 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv-awards/nominees/) - edinburgh tv awards 2025 nominees & WINNERS Company Awards Channel of the Year Winner5NomineesBBC OneBBC Scotland BBC TwoChannel 4ITV1 Production Company of the Year WinnerWarp FilmsNomineesBig Talk StudiosClapperboard StudiosCPL ProductionsSee-Saw FilmsSISTER Streamer of the Year WinnerNetflixNomineesBBC iPlayerChannel 4ITVXU Small Indie of the Year WinnerRockerdale StudiosNomineesAfro-Mic ProductionsAlleycats TVBlack Camel PicturesListenSynchronicity Films Agency of the Year WinnerInsanityNomineesMirador Talent
- [Class Confident Actions](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/class-social-equality/class-confident-recruitment/) - class confident actions 2. Recruitment: Bring back the interview. How did you get your current job? There should be a well-resourced, fair and open recruitment process from the most junior to most senior roles.STARTING QUESTIONS Do you know how recruitment is handled across all departments and for all the shows you have a responsibility for?Can
- [Class Confident Actions](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/class-social-equality/class-confident-staying-in/) - class confident actions 4. Staying In: Support the next move. Yes, it’s an industry with peaks and troughs but you should think about how you provide more job security for both your staff roles and freelancers.STARTING QUESTIONS Can you offer longer contracts rather than month-to-month extensions?Does everyone get clear and fair appraisals of their work?Can
- [Class Confident Actions](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/class-social-equality/class-confident-culture/) - class confident actions 1. Culture and leadership: Put class on the agenda. This starts at the top. Senior leadership should recognise the cultural benefits of a team full of people from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. Class is not about one community, it’s intersectional and is as important as other protected characteristics.Getting culture
- [Class Confident Actions](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/class-social-equality/class-confident-getting-in/) - class confident actions 3. Getting In: Level the playing field. Your bank account shouldn’t determine the career you choose. With the right skills and passion anyone should be able to afford to join the TV industry.STARTING QUESTIONS Are you paying at least the Real Living Wage for entry level roles and have you considered the
- [Class Confident Actions](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/class-social-equality/class-confident-getting-on/) - class confident actions 5. Getting on: Pay attention to the top jobs. Did someone say risky? Move from talking about risky people and culture fit and see the benefits of supporting everyone’s career progression.STARTING QUESTIONS Are you monitoring representation in senior leadership?Are you transparent about how people move from mid to senior roles?Do you have
- [Class Confident Actions](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/class-social-equality/class-confident-on-screen/) - class confident actions 6. On-screen: Break working class stereotypes. You should commit to showing authentic portrayals of working class lives and communities on screen. Explore where working class stories naturally live – not only in gritty realism, but also in humour, sci-fi, game shows, unscripted formats and fantasy. Class experience isn’t a genre, it’s a
- [Meet Ups](https://www.thetvfestival.com/connected/meet-ups/) - Connected meet ups The ConnectED Meet Ups give delegates an opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow attendees in a casual setting.Less formal than a speed meeting, more targeted than a party, join us at the ConnectED Lounge at Platform 5 to meet your fellow delegates and make new connections. Wednesday 20 August - ConnectED
- [TV Moment of the Year](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/) - VOTING NOW OPEN FOR TV MOMENT OF THE YEAR 2025! You watched, you loved, now cast your vote Big Zuu’s big momentSoccer Aid for UNICEF 2025 – Initial (part of Banijay UK) for ITV1 Get over it!The Traitors, Studio Lambert Scotland for BBC One Lionesses bring it homeUEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final – ITV Sport
- [ConnectED Host Hub](https://www.thetvfestival.com/connected/host-hub/) - Connected Host Hub ConnectED, supported by Garden Studios, offers delegates the opportunity to connect with commissioners, distributors and co-production partners from PSBs, streamers distributors and more. Our speed meetings are 10 minutes long and are scheduled according to the host’s availability. There’s no limit to the number of requests delegates can submit, and we’ll confirm
- [Round Tables](https://www.thetvfestival.com/connected/round-tables/) - Connected ROUND TABLES NEW to the Festival for 2025, these sessions will demystify key elements of co-production, distribution and branded entertainment. Hosted by experts at the top of their game, this is a chance to learn from the best about the opportunities presented by new, creative funding models. Tuesday 19 August - ConnectED Round Tables
- [Partners](https://www.thetvfestival.com/support-us/partners/) - Partners & Supporters The Edinburgh TV Festival, supported by Screen Scotland, is bringing the TV industry together. Our Partners play an integral role in the Festival, contributing to the programme, events, and delegate experience. The Edinburgh TV Festival is funded for and by the industry.For partnership opportunities, please contact Sophie Howard, Commercial Director: sophie.howard@thetvfestival.com. Headline
- [Strategic Projects Lead](https://www.thetvfestival.com/work-with-us/projects-lead/) - strategic projects lead Benefits Salary: £43,000 pa PRO RATAThree-day week (0.6 FTE)Twelve-month Fixed Term Contract (with possiblity to extend subject to funding)The role will be based in our central London office, with some flexibility around remote-working. About the Role The Edinburgh TV Festival, one of the most respected media events in the UK, and its
- [Visionaries 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/events/visionaries/2025-2/) - Visionaries 2025 Meet TV’s rising stars who have the ideas and ambition to redefine the industry in their image with compassion and creativity. Alessia Camoirano BrugesProducer & Journalist, FreelanceAmy SargeantAssistant Producer, FreelanceBrian McIverWriter, FreelanceBushra SiddiqSenior Development Producer, FreelanceCarolyn SaundersWriter/Director, FreelanceCarys Newton-WilliamsVideo Producer, WSL FootballCassandra KyeyuneProducer, FreelanceCharlie Zarrabi-RusbridgeCreative & Development Producer, Little Dot StudiosClaire BurgessScript Editor,
- [Changemakers 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/climate-storytelling/changemakers/changemakers-2025/) - Changemakers 2025 Meet the 10 delegates who are putting climate at the heart of the TV industry. Annika Allen Gray Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, All3MediaDan CheesbroughManaging Director, Hartswood FilmsElla Umansky VP Format Acquisitions, ITV StudiosJonathan Lewsley UK Scripted Executive, Amazon MGM StudiosManali LukhaHead ITV Millbank Studios, ITV NewsMelissa HardingeSenior Commissioning Editor, BBC Children's 7 to 12,
- [The Network 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/the-network/network-2025/) - The Network 2025 Meet the 25 delegates who are kick-starting their career in television in Edinburgh this year. Adji SeckSouth EastAminah AlhamduSouth EastArabella LadieroSouth EastBarbora ChytilovaNorth WestCarla Marina AlmeidaScotlandCeana AgbroLondonCorey TerrettWalesDamilola RajiLondonEllen StoneScotlandEmma WhiteNorth WestHarrie BlackadderLondonHelen TompsonSouth WestJames FoxScotlandLok Pui LoScotlandLucia Owens FernandezLondonMax BalbachNorth EastMeg PitchfordLondonMegan BowlerNorth WestMelanie Domingues Tomaz da SilvaLondonRex RobertsonSavina KanagasabayLondonSophie GattisScotlandTom
- [Ignite: Climate Content Summit QR 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/ignite_qr_2025/) - FULL LINEUP Click below for the full line up for Ignite: Climate Content Summit 2025 Ignite line up lIVE CAPTIONS Click below to follow live captions at all Ignite sessions provided by MyClearText live captions
- [Tell Us Your Festival Memories!](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tell-us-your-festival-memories/) - tell us your festival memories! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the MacTaggart Lecture, we’re asking for your Edinburgh TV Festival memories. Do you have unforgettable moments from the Edinburgh TV Festival? Whether it’s a photo with your TV hero, a backstage story or a treasured lanyard from years gone by — we want to
- [BOARD MEMBER - MARKETING](https://www.thetvfestival.com/work-with-us/board-member/) - festival board member Overview Board Member, TV Festival – Marketing Specialist (voluntary)Location: UK-wide / HybridCommitment: In addition to quarterly board meetings, we expect occasional availability to advise on marketing strategy and attend key eventsThe TV Festival is the UK’s most influential gathering of TV professionals — a place where broadcasters, producers, talent and rising stars
- [Support Us](https://www.thetvfestival.com/support-us/) - Support us The Edinburgh TV Festival is brought to you by Screen Scotland and a host of other partners. Our annual festival is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production.Our partners are integral to the success
- [session-suggestion](https://www.thetvfestival.com/session-suggestion/) - SUBMIT A SESSION IDEA Do you have an idea for a session that you’d like to see as part of the Edinburgh programme this year? Is there a subject you’d love to see debated, an important industry issue you’d like to see raised or just a favourite show that you’d like to see dissected? Submit
- [First Draft Running Order](https://www.thetvfestival.com/first-draft-running-order/) - FIRST DRAFT RUNNING ORDER Location: Soho Theatre Dean Street, London, W1D 3NE Date: Thursday 27 March 2025 9.30am: Doors Open ​ 10.00am: Introduction + Welcome Campbell Glennie, CEO at Edinburgh TV Festival & The TV Foundation 10.10am: Writing for TV with Simon Nelson, BBC Writers Simon Nelson BBC Writers champions new voices in film, television, radio
- [New Writers Collective 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/new-writers-collective/new-writers-2025/) - New writers collective 2025 Alfred Rolph & Edmund RolphAshley KingChess TomlinsonDara FennemaEmily RenéeHolly BarbourMatt GurrMichelle GithuaRachel MarsSophie Park
- [Session Producer Pool](https://www.thetvfestival.com/session-producer-pool/) - session producer pool Apply to be a Session Producer: Deadline extended to Friday 21 March!All our sessions are produced by volunteers from across the industry, ensuring we remain by the industry, for the industry. It’s an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the conversation in the industry at the highest level, as well
- [Festival Stewarding](https://www.thetvfestival.com/work-with-us/festival-stewarding/) - Festival Stewarding If you’re interested in pursuing a career in events, stewarding at the Edinburgh TV Festival is a great way to get hands on experience working at a fast-paced, international, high-profile event. By assisting with a variety of events, live content, and activities that take place throughout the week, the Festival is an exciting
- [Speaker Nominations](https://www.thetvfestival.com/speaker-nominations/) - nominate a speaker Would you like to suggest a speaker for the Festival? We welcome suggestions for speakers for a number of different formats, including keynotes, fireside chats or as an expert speaker on a panel.What we’re looking for:Visionary thought leaders, experts in their field, underrepresented voices, inspiring creatives, international figures we can learn from.Keep
- [Town Halls](https://www.thetvfestival.com/town-halls/) - town hall meeetings 2025 A text-only version of this information is available to download here. download Have your say! This year we’re launching a series of nationwide Town Hall meetings to give us the chance to hear from you, the industry, directly. This will be your opportunity to put forward any themes or topics you’d
- [Impact Bursary](https://www.thetvfestival.com/passes/impact-bursary/) - impact bursary 2025 As part of our mission to make the TV industry more accessible to all, for our 50th edition of the MacTaggart Lecture we’re offering 50 free passes and anyone from a working-class background who is working in the industry can apply.Everyone that is selected for a Bursary will get a complimentary pass
- [Ones to Watch 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/visionaries/2024-2/) - Ones to watch 2024 Meet the rising stars taking part in our mid-level TV talent scheme this year. Tap their profiles to find out more. Alan BradleyDirector, Producer, Freelance Ayrton McGurganAssistant Producer, FreelanceCarina ThomasProducer / Director, FreelanceChanise EvansSenior Advisor/ Presenter/ Digital Journalist, BBCChristopher CF ChowFilm & TV Editor, FreelanceElizabeth KwenorteyScript Editor, FreelanceEmma JacobsDigital Producer/ Journalist,
- [Visionaries Testimonials](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/visionaries/testimonials/) - Visionaries Testimonials Laide Sadiq – Producer/Edit Producer, FreelanceThe festival was a big rush of excitement (mixed with a little anxiety!) but for the most part a profound and positively challenging experience. READ MORE Art Sejdiu – Channel Executive, Channel 4This was a total career gamechanger for me. It gave me unbelievable access to the biggest
- [Changemakers Testimonials](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/climate-storytelling/changemakers/changemakers-testimonials/) - changemaker Testimonials Changemakers brings together ten TV professionals in a yearlong programme to put climate at the heart of the industry. Whether they’re working in development or marketing, scripted or unscripted, Changemakers will have ambitions to bring climate to the screen and will join a supportive community of like-minded individuals to make that happen. Danusia
- [The Network Testimonials](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/the-network/testimonials/) - The Network Testimonials The Network is our free, entry-level access programme for people who are passionate about TV. This exciting scheme is a life-changing opportunity for people who are eager to secure their first behind-the-camera jobs in TV. No experience is necessary – just a desire to work in television.Here’s what our alumni had to
- [New Writers Collective 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/new-writers-collective/new-writers-2024/) - New writers collective 2024 Meet the ten writers new writers who will be in Edinburgh this year. Tap their profiles to find out more. Beatty SmithBen RobinsBryher FlandersFarook QaisHarry F. ReyMaksymilian KrupskiMF WongOlivia AbabioThomas BurrTray Epps
- [Climate Storytelling](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/climate-storytelling/) - climate storytelling creating greener tv TV has the power to make us sit up and pay attention. We can connect you to the knowledge and ideas to put climate impact at the heart of all our programmes Ignite: Climate Content Summit An annual event for the latest expertise and inspiration on making climate stories mainstream.
- [TV PhD 2023](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/tv-phd/tvphd-2023/) - TV PhD 2023 Now in it’s sixth year, TV PhD is a joint venture between the TV Foundation and the AHRC. It gives 15 early career researchers an intensive introduction to TV to equip them with the tools to work in or with the TV industry once they have completed their PhDs. TV PhD’s alumni
- [New Writers Collective Testimonials](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/new-writers-collective/testimonials/) - NEW WRITERS COLLECTIVE Testimonials The New Writers Collective is an initiative designed to discover and support new TV writers. Here’s what our alumni had to say about their experiences of being on the scheme. Lare OyefusiIt’s been such a pleasure to be part of the NWC for 2023, and as a result I have made some
- [TV PhD FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/tv-phd/frequently-asked-questions-2/) - CHANGEMAKERS We want applying for Changemakers to be as straightforward as possible. If you have questions, we hope that we’ve answered them here. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please contact us at tvfoundation@thetvfestival.com Changemakers aims to attract talented people from all backgrounds. If you require this information in a different format or need
- [TV Foundation Privacy Policy](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/privacy-policy/) - TV Foundation Privacy Policy Introduction This Privacy Policy, effective as of 25th May 2023, is intended to make clear what sorts of data we (The Edinburgh Television Festival Ltd, or “The TV Festival”) collect from you, what we do with it, and how our users (“you”) can control what happens to it.This policy relates specifically
- [Climate Storytelling Resource Guide](https://www.thetvfestival.com/climate_storytelling_hub/) - CLIMATE STORYTELLING HUB Ready to get more and better climate stories on the screen? The TV Foundation is here to help, through our annual climate content summit Ignite and through our Changemakers programme. There are lots more organisations and resources to inspire and advise. Here is a list of some of the brilliant organisations we have encountered
- [Nominees 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv-awards/nominees-2/) - edinburgh tv awards winners 2024 winners Channel of the Year:ITV1Best TV Actor – Comedy:Bridget Christie in The ChangeBest TV Actor – Drama:Monica Dolan in Mr Bates vs The Post OfficeClimate Impact Award:The Great Climate Fight – Keo Films Ltd for Channel 4Production Company of the Year:Studio LambertBest Drama:Mr Bates vs The Post Office – ITV Studios
- [2024 Edinburgh TV Festival Schedule](https://www.thetvfestival.com/2024-schedule/) - Festival Programme The stage is being set, and the anticipation is climbing. The Festival is almost here! We’re proud to unveil the complete programme for the Edinburgh TV Festival 2024.Get ready to immerse yourself in captivating sessions, riveting discussions, exciting masterclasses, and groundbreaking insights from the brightest minds in the television industry.You can find the
- [Festival App](https://www.thetvfestival.com/festivalapp/) - festival app CREATE A PERSONALISED SCHEDULE ACCESS LIVE Q&A CHAT WITH OTHER DELEGATES USE LIVE CAPTIONING Download the Edinburgh TV Festival App Sign in using your email address how to Log In and Update Your Profile Once you have downloaded the App, just enter the email address you registered with and you’re in!1 – Add your profile
- [ReConnect 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/reconnect/reconnect-2024/) - ReConnect 2024 Meet the five delegates who are returning to the TV industry this year. Tap their profiles to find out more. Rubia DarChris LindsayChabris Napier-LawrenceCatherine WylerShah Nawaz
- [Changemakers 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/climate-storytelling/changemakers/changemakers-2024/) - Changemakers 2024 Meet the 10 delegates who are putting climate at the heart of the TV industry. Dani RaynerDirector of Marketing Planning & Operations, EMEA - Netflix Danusia SamalActor, Writer, Campaigner - FreelanceJoe HullaitCommissioning Executive, Channel 4Kate O’HaraHead of Development, Duck Soup FilmsLouise TurnerCommissioning Editor, Film Fund, Channel 4 News - Independent Television News (ITN)Martin
- [The Network 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/the-network/network-2024/) - The Network 2024 Meet the 50 delegates who are kick-starting their career in television in Edinburgh this year. Mutiat AkamoLondonPraise AkinwandeLondon Jenna ArmstrongSouth East Charif AssadNorth West Adele BarnesLondon Meg BeechLondon Michaela BelonyLondon Matt BensonNorth West Alex Bertulis-FernandesLondon Eva BlackScotland Anna BoylanLondon Josephine BrookesSouth East Zoe BullockScotlandTizzy BurrowsYorkshire and the Humber Alex CampbellEast MidlandsOneikeh CampbellLondon
- [COMEDY SHOWCASE](https://www.thetvfestival.com/comedy-showcase/) - COMEDY SHOWCASE The TV Foundation is putting together two comedy showcases in partnership with Universal Studios Group and the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the 49th Edinburgh TV Festival this August, and registered Fringe artists are invited to apply.The showcases are open to stand-up comedians and solo comedy or comedy-drama writer-performers presenting at this year’s
- [Past Winners](https://www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv-awards/winners/) - edinburgh tv awards winners 2023 Winners Channel of the Year:BBC OneBest TV Actor – Comedy:Jamie Demetriou in A Whole Lifetime with Jamie DemetriouBest TV Actor – Drama:Kate Winslet in I Am RuthClimate Impact Award:Guy Martin’s Great British Power TripProduction Company of the Year:Dancing LedgeBest Drama:Happy Valley – Lookout Point in co-production with AMC for BBC
- [2024-badge-redirect](https://www.thetvfestival.com/2024-badge-redirect/)
- [New Writers Collective 2023](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/new-writers-collective/new-writers-2023/) - New writers collective 2023 Abigail WeinstockAnouska KnightCarys ThomasColin BellLare OyefusiMelissa Elena ReinerMike PowellNaomi YangShay ElliotToto Bruin
- [WP 2FA User Profile](https://www.thetvfestival.com/wp-2fa-config/) - [wp-2fa-setup-form] Page generated by WP 2FA Plugin
- [Amplify+NVA](https://www.thetvfestival.com/amplify_nva_qr/) - FULL LINEUP Click below for the full line up of events at Amplify 2024 amplify line up lIVE CAPTIONS Click below to follow live captions at all Amplify sessions and the New Voice AwardsLive captions provided by MyClearText live captions Our partners
- [ReConnect FAQs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/reconnect/frequently-asked-questions/) - Reconnect FAQS We want applying for ReConnect to be as straightforward as possible. If you have questions, we hope that we’ve answered them here. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please email us at tvfoundation@thetvfestival.comReConnect aims to attract talented people from all backgrounds. If you require this information in a different format or
- [The Network 2023](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/new-talent/the-network/network-2023/) - The Network 2023 Meet the 50 delegates who are kick-starting their career in television in Edinburgh this year. Vaishnavi RamuScotland Tolu OdubanjoWest Midlands Tarin UddinLondon Somandeep KandolaWest Midlands Serena PiottoScotland Sasha LawsonLondon Saoirse HealeyScotland Sanjyokta DeshmukhWales Sam ButlerNorth West Ruaridh McGurkScotland Phoebe PickeringLondon Philipp PersanoLondon Paul Robert KenneyNorth West Olivia HarrimanEast Midlands Olajumoke OlufunwaNorth West
- [Podcasts](https://www.thetvfestival.com/podcasts/) - Podcasts The TV Festival and the TV Foundation host three podcasts: The TV Festival Festival Podcast, Say it Loud, and Get with the Programme.With engaging hosts, exclusive recordings, and an endless array of fascinating special guests, our podcasts are bursting with advice and anecdotes. This is where you’ll find all the TV news and insight
- [TV Festival Sustainability Policy](https://www.thetvfestival.com/sustainability-policy/) - Climate Change Response Plan, Carbon Measurement and Reduction Introduction Each year, we will measure and report on our direct carbon emissions. This will help us to understand our footprint and reduce emissions that we have direct control over, such as travel and waste. We will also identify sources of emissions within our sphere of influence,
- [On-Demand](https://www.thetvfestival.com/on-demand/) - NOW STREAMING If you have any questions in the meantime, please email info@thetvfestival.com or call 0207 278 9515.
- [MacTaggart Live Stream](https://www.thetvfestival.com/mactaggart/)
- [TV Moment Voting Link 2023](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tvmoment-2023/)
- [TV Moment Voting 2023](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tvmoment2023-vote/)
- [AT A GLANCE 2023 REDIRECT](https://www.thetvfestival.com/ataglance2023/)
- [ReConnect 2023](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/reconnect/reconnect-2023/) - ReConnect 2023 CJ WeerasingheSenior Planner Natalie WalterSelf Shooting Producer/ Director and Edit ProducerChristina FavaCasting & Development Producer Lisa GiffordWriterJo TracyDevelopment Producer
- [2023 Festival Speakers](https://www.thetvfestival.com/2023-speakers/) - 2023 festival speakers Louis Theroux Broadcaster, Author, and Podcaster Jesse Armstrong Award-Winning Writer & Creator of Succession Pearlena Igbokwe Chairman, Universal Studio Group Sally Wainwright Award-Winning Writer, Director, and Producer Muslim Alim Commissioning Editor, BBC Hannah Fry Mathematician, Author, TV and Radio Presenter Alex Connock Oxford Academic and Author
- [Ones to Watch 2023](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/career-development/visionaries/ones-to-watch-2023/) - Ones to watch 2023 Meet the rising stars taking part in our mid-level TV talent scheme this year. Tap their profiles to find out more. Ben NisbetDevelopment AP, RDFCameron GrayPlanning Executive, ParamountDavid KerrSenior Development Producer, Tern TVDion HessonAssistant Producer, FreelanceEleanor CanhamProduction Manager, Raw TVFlorence CraigJournalist, BBC StudiosHannah LaddsDramatic Rights Agent, Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV &
- [Shutterstock Redirect](https://www.thetvfestival.com/shutterstock/)
- [Live Captions Redirect](https://www.thetvfestival.com/captions/)
- [Pottery Throwdown](https://www.thetvfestival.com/potterythrowdown/)
- [Awards Redirect](https://www.thetvfestival.com/awards/)
- [2023-badge-redirect](https://www.thetvfestival.com/2023-badge-redirect/)
- [Events & Opportunities](https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation-old/events-opportunities/) - Events & OPPortunities Did you know that the TV Foundation’s work is much more than our action-packed week in Edinburgh? The magic continues long after the Festival finishes.We host exciting events and launch new opportunities throughout the year. From our celebration of creativity The New Voice Awards to our inspirational masterclass series New Voices: Amplify,

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- [Fadumo NVAs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=fadumo-nvas) - Celebrate New Voices TICKETS FOR NEW VOICE AWARDS ON SALE NOW!Celebrate emerging creatives and find out what it takes to get your big break at New Voice Awards 2026. This year award-winning television host, Elle Osili-Wood will return to present the Awards.At the Ceremony you will get the inside track on the moves and connections
- [3 column button](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=3-column-button) - Our People The Edinburgh TV Festival is run by and for the television industry.Meet the passionate, knowledgeable teams working to deliver our year-round programme of world-class events. TV Festival & Foundation Team Meet the team The TV Festival Board see board The TV Foundation Board see board
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- [Event Schedule Title](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=amplify-schedule-title) - This Year at Amplify
- [Event Schedule Template](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=amplify-schedule) - 11.15am - 11.20am Speakers Include: Jameel Shariff Welcome!
- [Network how to apply](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=network-how-to-apply) - Applications Open: 30th January 2025Applications Close: Thursday 20th March 2025 at 11:59pmApplications assessed & Interviews: April – May 2025 Participants notified: May 2025 The Edinburgh TV Festival: 19th – 22nd August There will be an online information session on Wednesday 12th February, 2pm. Please click HERE to sign up. FAQs Application Guidelines
- [Changemakers Testimonials Groupings](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=changemakers-testimonials-groupings) - changemaker Testimonials Changemakers brings together ten TV professionals in a yearlong programme to put climate at the heart of the industry. Whether they’re working in development or marketing, scripted or unscripted, Changemakers will have ambitions to bring climate to the screen and will join a supportive community of like-minded individuals to make that happen. Danusia
- [Changemakers Testimonials](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=changemakers-testimonials) - DANUSIA SAMAL actor, Writer, Campaigner - Co-founder Green Rider Changemakers [2024] Why did you apply to Changemakers? I was excited by the opportunity to meet people who worked in TV & film, but with a completely different area of expertise and experience than myself. Perhaps working together, we can make very real and material change in
- [Our Partners Title](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=our-partners-title) - Our partners
- [Partners Template](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=partners-template)
- [Moving image next to text](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=moving-image-next-to-text) - CATEGORIES INCLUDE Indie Impact Award The Victor Adebodun Debut Director Award Debut Writer Award Debut Presenter Award Future Presenter Award Best Social Creator Award
- [Amplify Schedule](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=amplify-schedule-2) - 11.15am - 11.20am Speakers Include: Jameel Shariff Welcome!
- [ReConnect 2024 Meet the Delegates](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=reconnect-2024-meet-the-delegates) - ReConnect 2024 Meet the delegates
- [The Network 2024 Meet the Delegates](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=the-network-2024-meet-the-delegates) - The Network 2024 Meet the delegates
- [Ones to Watch 2024 Meet the Delegates](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=ones-to-watch-2024-meet-the-delegates) - Ones to Watch 2024 Meet the delegates
- [Changemakers 2024 Meet the Delegates](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=changemakers-2024-meet-the-delegates) - changemakers 2024 Meet the delegates
- [MEET THE 2024 DELEGATES BANNER](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=meet-the-2024-delegates-banner-2)
- [Programmes Moving Banner with Arrows](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=programmes-moving-banner-with-arrows)
- [ReConnect Delegate](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=reconnect-delegate) - Rubia Dar ReConnect 2024 A Producer/Director and Edit Producer passionate about telling authentic and compelling human stories with sensitivity and rigour. With over 20 years of experience working across a range of programmes for terrestrial TV and international broadcasters such as Discovery and National Geographic. She is confident following unfolding narratives as well as retrospective
- [Changemaker Delegate](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=changemaker-delegate) - Joe Hullait Commissioning Executive, Channel 4 Changemakers 2024 Joe is a C4 commissioner for Comedy, where he has overseen scripted titles including Big Boys, The Windsors, The Curse and Stath Lets Flats. Previously he’s shown a keen interest in the subject of climate change by producing a panel at COP26 and co-commissioning (with C4 Ents)
- [Network Page Section 1](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=network-page-section-1) - Think TV's not for you? Think Again! The Network is a free entry-level access programme for anyone aged 18+ who wants to start a career in television. It takes place every August alongside the Edinburgh TV Festival.The 50 delegates selected for our 2024 cohort will get access to sessions, masterclasses and, workshops led by industry
- [Amplify 2024 Partners](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=amplify-2024-partners) - Our partners
- [Streaming Banner ETF](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=streaming-banner-etf) - get the festival on-demand 2023 sessions streaming exclusively on the tv festival channelfree for delegates* STREAM NOW *Delegates get free access to The TV Festival Channel until Jan 31, 2024
- [Programme/Event List with Photos](https://www.thetvfestival.com/?elementor_library=programme-event-list-with-photos) - The Network The Network is our free entry-level access programme open to anyone aged 18+. This scheme offers money-can’t-buy opportunities in Edinburgh and ongoing support to help kick-start a career in TV. find out more Ones To Watch Ones to Watch gives TV’s rising stars access to inspiring sessions and debates, unrivalled networking opportunities, and
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## Team

- [Alix Jaffe](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/alix-jaffe/) - Alix Jaffe President, Television, Miramax Alix Jaffe is President of Television at Miramax, overseeing the studio’s global scripted television division across Los Angeles, London, and Doha. She leads all aspects of development, production, and talent partnerships, driving both original storytelling and innovative adaptations of Miramax’s iconic IP. Under her leadership, the slate includes The Gentlemen
- [Zainab Ali Khan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/zainab-ali-khan/) - Zainab Ali Khan Commissioner, Documentary Series, Netflix Zainab Ali Khan joined Netflix’s documentary commissioning team in 2019. Over the last six years she has worked across a number of UK and US documentaries including Grenfell: Uncovered, Wham!, Sweet Bobby, Lover Stalker Killer, and American Murder. Prior to joining Netflix, Zainab worked with Sir Tim Berners-Lee,
- [Sarah Reese](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sarah-reese/) - Sarah Reese SVP Literary adaptions and TV series development, Studio Canal Request a meeting Born and bred in New Zealand, Sarah Reese Geffroy has been based in the STUDIOCANAL Paris headquarters for the past ten years. She oversees the TV series development team as well STUDIOCANAL STORIES, a new unique label dedicated to literary adaptations.
- [Murray James](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/murray-james/) - Murray James Creative Director, Studio, Fulwell Entertainment Request a meeting Murray James is Creative Director of Fulwell Entertainment, where he works across the company’s studio output with a particular focus on entertainment, documentary, sport and music content, as well as contributing branded and commercials. With long experience as a writer and producer in both the
- [Liz Tang](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/liz-tang/) - LT Headshot
- [Francesca Johnson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/francesca-johnson-2/) - Francesca Johnson Founder / Development Executive & Executive Producer, Table41 Entertainment Francesca Johnson is founder of Table41 Entertainment, a development, consultancy and finance outfit that serves as an incubator for new projects across the factual, factual entertainment and unscripted genres alongside premium documentary series and limited drama. Table41 has worked with indies to secure green
- [Dr Laurence Sargent](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/dr-laurence-sargent/) - Dr Laurence Sargent Co-Head International, Cast & Crew Request a meeting Dr Laurence Sargent, Director of Sargent-Disc, now serves as Co-Head of International at Cast & Crew, where he leads the development of Sargent-Disc’s Digital Production Office® solutions. These tools are designed to simplify crew management, payroll, and production expenditure for the Film and TV
- [Johanna Devereaux](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/johanna-devereaux-2/) - Johanna Devereaux Commissioner, Scripted Content, Apple TV+ Request a meeting Shows I Oversee Developing & commissioning scripted series for Apple TV+ Would like to meet Producers with ambitious ideas for great scripted series! view all hosts
- [Josephine Fontaine](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/josephine-fontaine/) - Josephine Fontaine VP Scripted Acquisitions and Co-Productions, STUDIO TF1 Request a meeting Joséphine is VP of Scripted Acquisitions and Co-Productions at STUDIO TF1 where she is charged with acquisitions and co-productions in Scandinavia as well as expanding the company’s English-language portfolio, building strong relationships with global anglophone producers and acquiring and co-producing high-quality English-language scripted
- [Nicole Kleeman](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/nicole-kleeman/)
- [Carissa Hope Lynch](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/carissa-hope-lynch/) - Carissa Hope Lynch Creative Director, Miramax UK Request a meeting Carissa is oversees the slate for Miramax UK across comedy and drama. Prior to joining Miramax, Carissa was Creative Director with Eleven Film where she Executive Produced Stags and Red Rose. Her writer-led approach has brought her into the orbit of production companies like Left
- [Paul Testar](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/paul-testar/) - Paul Testar Commissioning Editor, Channel 5 Request a meeting Paul Testar joined Paramount in January 2022 working across both 5 and Paramount+. Alongside the Deputy Director of Programmes, Sebastian Cardwell, he is responsible for expanding and overseeing the scripted slates on both platforms.Since joining Paramount, Testar has commissioned over one hundred hours of drama series
- [Jasmyn McGuile](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jasmyn-mcguile/) - Jasmyn McGuile Commissioning Editor, BBC Request a meeting Jasmyn joined the BBC in 2022 and is a Commissioning Editor in the Factual Entertainment and Events department, based in Bristol. She is the Commissioning Editor for Race Across the World, Celebrity Race Across the World, BBC Three’s I Kissed a Girl and I Kissed a Boy
- [Kate Ansell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kate-ansell-2/) - Kate Ansell Commissioning Editor, Factual, 5/ Paramount Request a meeting I’m a factual commissioning editor at 5, commissioning a wide variety of digital and terrestrial content My slate includes series like Casualty 24/7 and GPs Behind Closed Doors, as well as singles like Electric Cars: How Safe Are They? and Will You Get Dementia? Would
- [Emma White](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/emma-white/)
- [Toby Bentley](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/toby-bentley/) - Toby Bentley Manager, Scripted Series, Netflix Request a meeting Toby is a creative exec responsible for developing and overseeing the delivery of original series for Netflix UK. He was Creative Lead on BABY REINDEER, BLACK DOVES, TOXIC TOWN and ADOLESCENCE. Toby also worked across FOOL ME ONCE, THE CROWN S6 and KAOS, plus upcoming shows
- [Lisa Gilchrist](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lisa-gilchrist/) - Lisa Gilchrist Executive Producer, See-Saw Films Request a meeting Lisa is an award-winning drama producer, with extensive experience in both development and production, and a particular expertise in fact-based drama. Her credits include BAFTA award-winning shows such as Appropriate Adult, Mo and See No Evil: The Moors Murders. She is currently an Executive Producer for
- [Max Gogarty](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/max-gogarty-2/) - Max Gogarty Commissioner, Unscripted, Apple TV + Request a meeting Responsibilities Docs, fact ent and natural history for global audiences Would like to meet Documentary and fact ent suppliers with big, ambitious ideas for returning brands that can cut through on Apple TV+ view all hosts
- [Sean Doyle](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sean-doyle/) - Sean Doyle Executive Director, Unscripted, Disney+ Request a meeting Oversees unscripted content for EMEA Disney + Shows I Oversee Finding MichaelColeen RooneyBlind Date Would like to meet Delegates with an interest in unscripted view all hosts
- [Ziyaad Desai](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ziyaad-desai/) - Ziyaad Desai Assistant Commissiong Editor, Sky Request a meeting Ziyaad is an Assistant Commissioning Editor at Sky Docs. Before joining Sky, Ziyaad worked as a filmmaker, producing and directing documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, Warner Bros, Netflix, Amazon and Sky. His credits include the BBC’s Bad Influencer: The Great Instacon, Netflix’s Caught Out and
- [Rob Unsworth](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rob-unsworth/) - Rob Unsworth Head of Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, BBC Request a meeting Since 2022, Rob has led the BBC’s Daytime Commissioning team, looking for fresh ideas to sit alongside established returners. Recent hits have included new titles Lost and Found in the Lakes, Doorbell Detectives, and Policing Paradise, as well as BAFTA-winning Scam Interceptors
- [Daisy Lilley](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/daisy-lilley/) - Daisy Lilley Director, Unscripted, Netflix Request a meeting Daisy Lilley is a Director in Netflix’s Unscripted team in London. She joined Netflix in April 2020 and has since worked across titles such as F1: Drive To Survive, Squid Game: The Challenge and Love is Blind: UK.Prior to Netflix, she was a BAFTA-winning Executive Producer spending
- [Samantha Blanco](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/samantha-blanco/) - Samantha Blanco Head of Content Acquistions and Licensing UK and Ireland and content for Israel, Netflix Request a meeting In her 7 years at Netflix Sam has closely collaborated with producers and broadcasters across the whole of EMEA to build an extensive slate of co-productions. She has worked across all EMEA markets to bring local
- [Jack Adcock](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jack-adcock/) - Jack Adcock Head of Development, Boldprint Studios Request a meeting Jack is an experienced development specialist with a strong track record in entertainment, fact-ent and reality programming. Most recently, he developed Channel 4’s groundbreaking social experiment hosted by Emma and Matt Willis – SWIPED: The School that Banned Smartphones.Prior to BOLDPRINT, he developed and produced
- [Kate Harwood](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kate-harwood/) - Kate harwood Executive Producer, Element Pictures Kate Harwood began her career in drama at the Royal Court Theatre before moving to the BBC in 1990 where she worked in in house production as script editor, producer, Executive Producer and latterly Head of Drama Production, England. Her career included productions such as David Copperfield, Holding On,
- [Brad Argent](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/brad-argent/) - Brad Argent Head of Ancestry Studios, Ancestry Brad Argent has worked for Ancestry since early 2007. He is currently based in London and his work focuses on Ancestry Studios where he and the team are responsible for the development and production of broadcast and digital content across all markets – working with iconic shows such
- [Stephanie Dade](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/stephanie-dade/) - Stephanie Dade Senior Vice President, Global Content & Integration, BenLabs Stephanie is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated creative executive with a passion for shaping cultural impact through brand storytelling. As head of the global content and integration execution team at BENlabs, she spearheads strategic product placement and entertainment partnership initiatives across iconic brand portfolios—including General Motors, Microsoft,
- [Mark Young](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/mark-young/) - Mark Young EVP, Distribution & Networks, EMEA, Sony Pictures Television Mark Young is EVP Distribution & Networks for Europe, Middle East & Africa at Sony Pictures Television (SPT) where he has worked for 18 years. During this time, he has held senior distribution roles, managing sales teams across a raft of countries and regions including
- [Katie Benbow](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/katie-benbow/) - Katie Benbow Director of Strategy, BBC Studios Productions - Factual Katie Benbow is Director of Strategy for BBC Studios’ Unscripted production business, overseeing content strategy and investment across the genre and working with the world’s leading Entertainment, Specialist Factual and Documentary makers. Katie loves TV and has built her career around her passion – bringing her editorial and commercial
- [Rebecca Dundon](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rebecca-dundon/) - Rebecca Dundon SVP of Scripted Content for Global Drama and Fremantle International, Fremantle Rebecca is the SVP of Scripted Content for Global Drama and Fremantle International, where she oversees all Scripted programming at Fremantle. Working closely with Fremantle’s Drama Producers, development teams and a growing number of independent producers worldwide, Rebecca is responsible for sourcing
- [Jack Newman](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jack-newman/) - Jack Newman MD, Bullion Productions Jack Newman is the co-founder and managing director of Bullion Productions, a creative production studio with offices in London and Amsterdam. Bullion initially made its mark by producing award winning music videos, short-form branded content, and high-profile TV commercials. Bullion has expanded its portfolio to include scripted comedy, and factual entertainment.
- [Kit Morey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kit-morey-2/) - Kit Morey (VP) Commissioning Editor Channel 5 and Paramount + Request a meeting Kit began their role as a Commissioning Editor for Channel 5 in March 2019 and is responsible for commissioning fresh, exciting content in the Popular Factual space that reflects the Channel 5 brand whilst capturing viewers and creating returnable formats. Since joining
- [Shona Kerr](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/shona-kerr-2/)
- [Steph Harris](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/steph-harris/) - Steph Harris Creative Director, Tuesday's Child Television Request a meeting As Creative Director at Tuesday’s Child Television, Steph has been instrumental in helping to take the company from start-up to become one of the most respected and successful production companies in the UK with a global reputation. From selling and show-running the competition format ‘Lego
- [Kate Monaghan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kate-monaghan/)
- [Joel Nazar-Zadeh](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/joel-nazar-zadeh/) - Joel Nazar-Zadeh Scripted Manager, Disney+ EMEA Request a meeting I’m part of a wonderful team that builds and develops an original slate of Disney+ UK Scripted dramas, working with some of the most well-regarded talent, and championing new voices to create impactful stories. Before joining Disney+, I worked as a Story Producer, contracted by HETV
- [Lauren Jackson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lauren-jackson/) - Lauren JAckson VP Scripted Content, All3Media International Request a meeting Lauren is the VP Scripted Content at All3Media International where she works with producers to acquire scripted series for international distribution. Her focus is on the editorial side of the acquisitions process working to source series and across all stages of projects on All3Media International’s
- [Scott Dewey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/scott-dewey/) - Scott Dewey Head of Development, Tomos TV/Raw Cut TV Request a meeting Scott is an unscripted Head of Development across Tomos TV (Cardiff) and Raw Cut TV (London) whose shows include: Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed (BBC/PBS), Terror at 30,000ft (Channel 5), Police Interceptors (Channel 5), Queens of Combat (PBS), The Murder of Sadie Hartley
- [Tracy-Jean (TJ)](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tracy-jean-tj/) - tracy-jean (TJ) Commissioning Executive, Factual and Factual Entertainment, UKTV Request a meeting Tracy-Jean, known as TJ, works across UKTV’s factual and factual entertainment slate and oversees flagship series’ Bangers & Cash and its spin offs and Canal Boat Diaries; and the forthcoming new series’ Hunting Outback Gold and Hashtag Homicide. As commissioning executive, TJ is
- [Flynn MacDonell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/flynn-macdonell/) - Flynn MacDonell Producer, Bad Wolf Request a meeting Flynn MacDonell joined Bad Wolf in 2019 while working toward her MFA in Writing and Producing for Television at Loyola Marymount University. She then became Manager of Development at Bad Wolf America in Los Angeles before transitioning to work full-time on LADY IN THE LAKE for Fifth
- [Diederick Santer](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/diederick-santer/) - Diederick Santer Commissioning Editor, Sky Entertainment Group Request a meeting Diederick has worked for more than 25 years in British TV as a producer, a commissioner, and running production companies. He’s currently a Commissioning Editor in the drama team at Sky working on a number of new dramas. He began his TV career in 1996
- [Louise Eberhardt](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/louise-eberhardt/) - Louise Eberhardt Acquisitions Executive, SVT Request a meeting Louise has over 20 years of experience at Sweden’s major broadcasters. For the last ten years she’s been responsible for seeking out and securing rights to the best documentaries and unscripted content from around the world at public service broadcaster SVT. Contact person for the Nordic Factual
- [Rex Robertson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rex-robertson/)
- [Nelesh Dhand](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/nelesh-dhand-2/) - Nelesh Dhand Manager, Documentary Series, Netflix Request a meeting Responsible for commissioning Doc Series for Global & UK Would like to meet Producers & Directors view all hosts
- [Kelly Van Valkenburg](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kelly-van-valkenburg/) - Kelly Van Valkenburg Head of Talent Development, BBC Studios TalentWorks Request a meeting Kelly is the Head of Talent Development at BBC Studios TalentWorks, where she plays a key role in connecting creative talent with iconic BBC brands, including Bluey, BBC Earth, Doctor Who, Top Gear, and Funny Parts. Before joining BBC Studios, Kelly spent over a decade at Avalon Entertainment
- [Laura Brennan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/laura-brennan-unscripted-creative-executive/) - Laura Brennan Unscripted Creative Executive, Amazon Studios Request a meeting Laura is an Unscripted Creative Exec at Amazon MGM Studios. She is responsible for sourcing new Unscripted projects for the UK Amazon MGM Studios team as well brand-funded programming for Prime Video, and creatively oversees titles from pitch through to platform. Shows I Oversee I
- [Manali Lukha](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/manali-lukha/) - Manali Lukha Head ITV Millbank Studios, ITV News Changemakers 2025 Working for ITV News, Manali Lukha plays a key role in leading their Millbank Studios in Westminster, handling a diverse mix of both political coverage and weather forecasting.Beyond her role in news, Manali sits on council for the Royal Meteorological Society, and is a member
- [Louise Thornton](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/louise-thornton/) - Louise Thornton Head of Commissioning, BBC Scotland Request a meeting Louise is Head of Commissioning for BBC Scotland, responsible for devising and delivering a commissioning strategy to create great content across radio, tv, online and social for all audiences in Scotland. Louise works across all of Scotland’s scripted, unscripted and sport programming and heads up
- [Helena Murphy](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/helena-murphy/) - Helena Murphy Head of Development, Hartswood Films Request a meeting Since joining Hartswood Films in 2016, Helena has worked across a number of projects including ROALD AND BEATRIX; TAIL OF THE CURIOUS MOUSE and ROSIE MOLLOY GIVES UP EVERYTHING (Sky), THE CONTROL ROOM and WOLF (BBC) as well as being an Associate Producer on all
- [Thomas Popay](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/thomas-popay/) - Thomas Popay Creative Director, Chalkboard TV Request a meeting Tom Popay is the Creative Director of Chalkboard TV, responsible for the slate of unscripted shows as well as driving development in both unscripted and factual drama. During his time with Chalkboard, he’s Executive Produced Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama and Sue Perkins: Lost In
- [Jon Willers](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jon-willers/) - Jon Willers MD, The Development Network Request a meeting I run The Development Network, a consultancy that plugs directly into TV production companies to provide strategic and tailored creative support. We work with indies of all sizes, from startups to global producers, helping shape slates, win commissions, and break into new markets. Our network includes
- [Harry Arkwright](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/harry-arkwright/) - Harry Arkwright Global Content Manager, Scripted and Non-Scripted, ITV Studios Request a meeting Harry Arkwright is an experienced media executive specializing in global content acquisition, partnerships, and distribution. Currently serving as a Global Content Manager, Scripted & Non-Scripted at ITV Studios, he plays a key role in sourcing and evaluating new content opportunities, managing high-profile
- [Hattie Burles](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/hattie-burles/) - Hattie Burles Senior Acquisitions Manager (Scripted), Fremantle Request a meeting Hattie Burles is the Senior Acquisitions Manager for Scripted at Fremantle, where she plays a key role in sourcing and acquiring premium scripted content for international distribution. With a keen eye for distinctive storytelling and a passion for championing global voices, Hattie works closely with
- [Mette Kühnell Petersen](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/mette-kuhnell-petersen/) - Mette Kühnell Petersen Acquisitions Executive, TV 2 Denmark Request a meeting With over 12 years of experience at the commercial public broadcaster TV 2 Denmark, specializing in unscripted acquisitions, I have in-depth expertise in identifying and securing rights to top-tier documentaries and unscripted content from around the world. I acquire content across all TV 2
- [Emma Obank](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/emma-obank/) - Emma Obank Creative and Commercial Affairs Executive, Bad Wolf Request a meeting Emma joined Bad Wolf in 2024 as Creative & Commercial Affairs Executive. Based at the company’s HQ Wolf Studios Wales, with offices also in London, Bad Wolf is known for producing acclaimed drama series including Industry (HBO/BBC), His Dark Materials (BBC/HBO), I Hate
- [Helen O'Donnell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/helen-odonnell/) - Helen O'Donnell Director of Development, BBC Studios TalentWorks Request a meeting Helen is the founder and Director of Development at BBC Studios TalentWorks. Her track record of success includes creating and launching award-winning new content with creators. Most recently, she led BBC Creator Lab for BBC Public Service, and collaborations with TikTok, YouTube and Meta.
- [Philip Dodds](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/philip-dodds/) - Philip Dodds Drama Commissioner, Lumo TV Request a meeting A powerhouse in British drama, Philip Dodds is the Lumo TV Drama Commissioner and a seasoned writer-producer with a track record in Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Waterloo road and Casualty. A former Hollyoaks Series Producer and expert in longform storytelling, he’s been at the heart of the UK’s
- [Claire Runham](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/claire-runham/) - Claire runham Head of Acquisitions, BossaNova Media Request a meeting Having worked for distributor, broadcaster and producer since 2010, Runham’s well versed in what it takes to make great factual content which travels internationally. Through her time at distribution companies BossaNova Media, Beyond Rights and TCB Media Rights, she’s become highly experienced in supporting producers
- [Llinos Wynne](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/llinos-wynne/) - Llinos Wynne Head of Documentaries and Specialist Factual, S4C Request a meeting Prior to joining S4C in 2017 Llinos worked as a freelance producer/director for the BBC and numerous production companies in Wales, making documentaries and factual series in both Welsh and English. Among the extensive documentaries she’s produced are Welsh Towns (presented by Eddie Butler), A Garden
- [Jonathan Lewsley ](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jonathan-lewsley/) - Jonathan Lewsley UK Scripted Executive, Amazon MGM Studios Changemakers 2025 Johnny joined the UK Scripted Originals team for Amazon MGM Studios in 2020, where he has creatively led the development and production of series and movies including three seasons of Emmy-nominated mystery ‘The Devil’s Hour’, two seasons of global science fiction hit ‘The Rig’, BAFTA-winning
- [Damilola Raji](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/chinyere-damilola-raji/)
- [Rob Holloway](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rob-holloway/) - Rob Holloway Commissioning Executive, Warner Bros. Discovery Changemakers 2025 Rob Holloway is a seasoned creative executive with nearly two decades of experience in factual and unscripted television. Currently serving as a Commissioning Executive at Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland, he has been instrumental in developing and producing a diverse slate of original content across
- [Pia Masters](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/pia-masters/) - Pia Masters Head of Development, Happy Prince Changemakers 2025 Pia wants to be a Changemaker because she believes that we are yet to harness the power of television to win the popular imagination on the climate crisis. Pia knows it’s a battle of imagination for the makers of TV too and harder than ever in
- [Nicole Hajimichael](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/nicole-hajimichael/) - Nicole Hajimichael Head of Production, Nine Lives Media Changemakers 2025 Nicole Hajimichael is a seasoned television professional with over 15 years of experience across film and broadcast TV. Based in the North West, she is Head of Production at Nine Lives Media and also works across Development, where she has been instrumental in creating original,
- [Nicky Huggett](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/nicky-huggett/) - Nicky Huggett VP of Factual Development, Nutopia Changemakers 2025 Nicky is currently VP of Factual Development at Nutopia, a company that is known for bringing science content to the masses, through a commercial and populist approach. From Nat Geo’s Limitless with Chris Hemsworth to Welcome to Earth with Will Smith, they aim to entertain and
- [Melissa Hardinge](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/melissa-hardinge/) - Melissa Hardinge Senior Commissioning Editor, BBC Children's 7 to 12, BBC Changemakers 2025 Melissa Hardinge is the Senior Commissioning Editor on the BBC Children’s and Education Content commissioning team for 7 to 12 year olds. A former lawyer, she has worked at ITV and Channel 4, as well as the BBC’s in-house children’s department, where
- [Ella Umansky ](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ella-umansky/) - Ella Umansky VP Format Acquisitions, ITV Studios Changemakers 2025 Ella has worked in international formats for over 14 years, building non-scripted brands around the world. Working on everything from Love Island Germany to Come Dine With Me in Mongolia, she has had a wide experience of global television and global creativity.Since taking a year-long sabbatical
- [Annika Allen Gray ](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/annika-allen-gray/) - Annika Allen Gray Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, All3Media Changemakers 2025 Annika Allen Gray is a trailblazing DE&I leader and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at All3Media—a global powerhouse comprising over 40 production companies. With deep roots in television, journalism, and global DE&I initiatives at Barclays, she has dedicated her career to amplifying
- [Dan Cheesbrough](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/dan-cheesbrough/) - Dan Cheesbrough Managing Director Hartswood Films Changemakers 2025 As Managing Director of a leading scripted production company, Dan has access to the full creative, operational and commercial lifecycle of a show – from idea conception right the way through to transmission and global programme launch. As a young industry built on innovation and exchange of
- [Claire Burgess](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/claire-burgess/)
- [Yolanda Lee](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/yolanda-lee-2/)
- [Runako Celina](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/runako-celina/)
- [Rachel Chatterjee](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rachel-chatterjee/)
- [Nasra Hassan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/nasra-hassan/)
- [Mariam Harraz](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/mariam-harraz/)
- [Maleena Pone](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/maleena-pone/)
- [Maia Adelia](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/maia-adelia/)
- [Katherine Skingsley](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/katherine-skingsley/)
- [Kaljeven Singh Lally](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kaljeven-singh-lally/)
- [Jack Carey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jack-carey/)
- [Jack Casey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jack-casey/)
- [Haydn Palmer](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/haydn-palmer/)
- [Eve Lytollis](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eve-lytollis/)
- [Dhruti Shah](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/dhruti-shah/)
- [David Allain](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/david-allain/)
- [Connie Sneddon](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/connie-sneddon/)
- [Charlie Zarrabi-Rusbridge](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/charlie-zarrabi-rusbridge/)
- [Cassandra Kyeyune](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/cassandra-kyeyune/)
- [Carys Newton-Williams](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/carys-newton-williams/)
- [Carolyn Saunders](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/carolyn-saunders/)
- [Bushra Siddiq](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/bushra-siddiq/)
- [Brian McIver](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/brian-mciver/)
- [Amy Sargeant](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/amy-sargeant/)
- [Alessia Camoirano Bruges](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/alessia-camoirano-bruges/)
- [Adji Seck](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/adji-seck/)
- [Meg Pitchford](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/meg-pitchford/)
- [Harrie Blackadder](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/harrie-blackadder/)
- [Barbora Chytilova](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/barbora-chytilova/)
- [Megan Bowler](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/megan-bowler/)
- [Aminah Alhamdu](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/aminah-alhamdu/)
- [Dan McCulloch](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/dan-mcculloch/) - Dan McCulloch Director of Content, Bad Wolf McCulloch rose through the freelance world, from Receptionist to Executive Producer and was instrumental to much-loved TV dramas Endeavour and Victoria as well as becoming the Producer on the first season of Channel 4’s Indian Summers. He was exclusive on all three seasons of the BAFTA Award-winning drama
- [Tom Porter](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tom-porter/)
- [James Fox](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/james-fox/)
- [Xiaoyu Zhang](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/xiaoyu-zhang/)
- [Helen Tompson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/helen-tompson/)
- [Corey Terrett](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/corey-terrett/)
- [Ellen Stone](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ellen-stone/)
- [Lucia Owens Fernandez](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lucia-owens-fernandez/)
- [Carla Marina Almeida](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/carla-marina-almeida/)
- [Yohannes  Lowe](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/yohannes-lowe/)
- [Lok Pui Lo](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lok-pui-lo/)
- [Arabella Ladiero](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/arabella-ladiero/)
- [Savina Kanagasabay](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/savina-kanagasabay/)
- [Sophie Gattis](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sophie-gattis/)
- [Melanie Domingues Tomaz da Silva](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/melanie-domingues-tomaz-da-silva-2/)
- [Max Balbach](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/max-balbach/)
- [Ceana Agbro](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ceana-agbro/)
- [Helen O’Donnell & Katrina Bell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/katrina-bell/) - Helen O’Donnell & Katrina Bell Director of Development + Head of Talent Development, BBC Studios TalentWorks Request a meeting We are BBC Studios TalentWorks. We identify and develop emerging talent who are interested in creating new show ideas with BBC Studios. Whether it’s working with YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester, launching Di’s Salon
- [Tamara Howe](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tamara-howe/)
- [Camilla Lewis](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/camilla-lewis/)
- [Heather Jones](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/heather-jones/)
- [Sophie Park](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sophie-park/) - Sophie Park New Writers Collective 2025 Sophie Park is a London-based screenwriter, raised on TV and movies, drawn to dark comedies that dig deep into the morally grey areas. She honed her craft in visual storytelling at MUBI, as well as working as a video editor for commercial and creative projects. Winning a BFI screenwriting
- [Rachel Mars](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rachel-mars/) - Rachel Mars New Writers Collective 2025 Rachel Mars is an award-winning stage/screen writer and performer based in London. The only gay in a British Jewish family, she has been obsessed with the boundaries of comedy since owning her first joke book, and now writes stories that teeter on the knife edge of hilarity and heartbreak.For
- [Michelle Githua](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/michelle-githua/) - Michelle Githua New Writers Collective 2025 If a show’s considered ‘Dad TV’ or ‘slightly demonic’ by her Kenyan parents, Michelle’s writing it. She lives for high-stakes, morally complex drama packed with heart, hope, and chaos. She’s so thrilled that THE OATH, her medical crime thriller, earned her a spot on All3Media’s New Writers Collective!In the
- [Matt Gurr](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/matt-gurr/) - Matt Gurr New Writers Collective 2025 Matt Gurr is a writer from Penrith, drawn to stories that explore the tensions between the past and the present; progress and tradition; fantasy and reality. Working across stage and screen, he has been part of the Royal Court Writers Group, Mercury Playwrights Scheme and the Warner Bros. Discovery
- [Holly Barbour](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/holly-barbour/) - Holly Barbour New Writers Collective 2025 Holly is a Scottish actress/writer from North-East Fife. In 2023/4 she was selected as one of 10 filmmakers by GMACs Little Pictures scheme to write and direct her comedy/drama short film, Shrapnel. Shrapnel received an honourable mention from BIFA qualifying film festival, Women X who named her as one
- [Emily Renée](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/emily-renee/) - Emily Renée New Writers Collective 2025 Emily Renée is a writer from London interested in epic, character-driven dramas across different genres. Her TV pilot Counterfeit, a crime thriller about a father and daughter set in the world of art forgery, won Grand Prize at the Shore Scripts 2024 Competition and was a Finalist for the
- [Dara Fennema](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/dara-fennema/) - Dara Fennema New Writers Collective 2025 Dara’s screenwriting career began when she was twelve, and she started uploading short films to YouTube. Unfortunately she forgot the password, and they remain public for friends to dig up at parties. After working in a puzzle publishing house in Amsterdam, she’s now working as a junior post-producer, and
- [Chess Tomlinson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/chess-tomlinson/) - Chess Tomlinson New Writers Collective 2025 Chess, short for Francesca, no Italian roots, named after a pizza restaurant in Newcastle, is a working class, queer, Geordie writer/performer, budding stand up and failing-hard Plant Parent, living with chronic pain. A proper barrel of laughs. Their writing focuses on female/NB led, comically fizzy dark stories representing their
- [Ashley King](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ashley-king/) - Ashley King New Writers Collective 2025 Ashley King is a London-based screenwriter and story editor passionate about crafting character-driven stories with heart and humour. Her work has been recognised in top competitions, including as a finalist in the Shore Scripts Feature Competition, a semi-finalist in the BlueCat Screenplay Competition, and a quarterfinalist in Script Pipeline.
- [Alfred Rolph & Edmund Rolph](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/alfred-rolph-edmund-rolph/) - Alfred Rolph & Edmund Rolph New Writers Collective 2025 Alfred Rolph is a West London born writer and director. Growing up in a Nigerian British household, he aspires to realign how we write and discuss Black British stories. His previous work focused on centering black characters within stories and genres that are not often afforded
- [Ben Robins](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ben-robins/) - Ben Robins New Writers Collective 2024 Ben Robins is a South West-based writer, passionate about comedy, horror and the uncomfortable weirdness in-between. He’s written and directed two shorts, the first of which, dark sex-comedy LOSING IT, was made as part of Sky and Creative UK’s shortFLIX scheme for new voices, and went on to horrify
- [Christopher CF Chow](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/christopher-cf-chow/) - Christopher CF Chow Film & TV Editor, freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Hong Kong-born Christopher is an award winning film and television editor with over 17 years experience in drama, comedy and documentary, last year he was selected for Broadcast Hot Shot.Recent credits include: Raging Grace (BIFA nominated and SXSW winner), Little Darlings (Sky), Bad
- [Martin Trickey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/martin-trickey/) - Martin Trickey Group Head of Digital Warner Bros, International Television Production Changemakers 2024 Martin is a digital media professional with over two decades of experience in evolving content creation and distribution. From his early days developing online games for Uproar to his current role as Group Head of Digital at Warner Brothers International TV Production,
- [Rhianna Adams-Christie](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rhianna-adams-christie/) - Rhianna Adams-Christie Scripted Assistant Commissioner, BBC Request a meeting Rhianna is a scripted Assistant Commissioner at the BBC where she works across key original and returning titles both in drama and comedy. She also works closely with commissioning editors and independent production companies to develop projects for commission. Formerly a Producer at Amazon’s Audible, she
- [Guto Rhun](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/guto-rhun/) - Guto Rhun Young Audiences Commissioner, S4C Request a meeting Guto Rhun is currently working as Young Audiences Commissioner at S4C. In this role, he is responsible for developing and commissioning a wide range of content for S4C’s 16-24-year-old audience. One of his primary responsibilities is Hansh, S4C’s online youth Service. He is currently developing Hansh
- [Gaby Sumray](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/gaby-sumray/) - Gaby Sumray Senior Acquisitions Manager, Brit Box Request a meeting I’m a Senior Acquisitions Manager with just under 8 years experience in Acquisitions and 4 years scheduling and editorial experience prior to this. In my career, working at UKTV and now Britbox International, I have brought programming across many genres, for various different platforms and
- [Bradley Down](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/bradley-down/) - Bradley Down Commissioning Executive, BBC Drama Request a meeting Bradley is a Commissioning Executive working across scripted drama. Prior to joining BBC in February 2024, Bradley worked for Complete Fiction Pictures as a Senior Development Executive on features and shows including Lockwood & Co., Last Night in Soho, The Kid Who Would Be King and
- [Kasheina Vencatasawmy](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kasheina-vencatasawmy/) - Kasheina Vencatasawmy Head of Development, SISTER Request a meeting Kasheina joined SISTER as London-based Head of Development in March 2022. SISTER is an independent, global entertainment group with offices in London, New York, Manchester and LA. Recent productions include ERIC (Netflix) and PASSENGER (ITV). Upcoming productions include Charlie Covell’s KAOS and Joe Barton’s BLACK DOVES
- [Jess O'Riordan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jess-oriordan/) - Jess O'Riordan Commissioning Executive, BritBox International Request a meeting Commissioning Executive at BritBox International. BritBox bring well-crafted British stories to international audiences. Responsibilities / Shows I Oversee Commissioning and upstream opportunities. Would like to meet We want stories that feel distinctively British and deliver surprise, intrigue, and hope through quality storytelling. view all hosts
- [Jessica Hill](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jessica-hill/) - Jessica Hill Head of Development, Home Content Request a meeting Jess is Head of Development at Home Team, working with founders Dominic Buchanan (END OF THE F**KING WORLD) and Bennett McGhee (MOGUL MOWGLI) across a slate of twenty TV & film projects. Starting out in theatre, she cut her script development teeth at the BBC
- [Denise Seneviratne](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/denise-seneviratne-2/) - Denise Seneviratne Commissioning Editor, Channel 5 Paramount Request a meeting Denise Seneviratne has been a Commissioning editor at channel 5 and Paramount + non scripted since 2019 .She has commissioned a varied slate of programmes from Happy Campers ,Bargain loving brits and Mums on Strike to “Wonders of The Moon” ,”Pyramids” and “Secrets of The
- [Kate O'Hara](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kate-ohara/) - Kate O'Hara Head of Development, Duck Soup Films Changemakers 2024 Kate joined Duck Soup Films in October 2018 where she oversees the company’s slate of TV and Film projects, as well as sourcing new talent and ideas to develop. Kate developed Duck Soups first BBC1 show LOST BOYS & FAIRIES by Daf JamesPreviously Kate worked
- [Xinlan Rose](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/xinlan-rose/) - Xinlan Rose Producer, Rogan Productions Ones to Watch 2024 Xinlan is a Shooting Producer who is producing a 3-part series for a major broadcaster at Rogan Productions. Her recent credits include The Disappearance of Nicola Bulley for the BBC (TX: Autumn 2024) and award-winning films like Russell Brand: In Plain Sight for Channel 4 and
- [Hannah Scott](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/hannah-scott/) - Hannah Scott Assistant Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Hannah is a freelance AP in unscripted TV, specialising in Comedy and Entertainment. After working in Development for Open Mike Productions, Hannah went on to studio productions such as Late Night Lycett, Big Brother’s Late & Live and The Last Leg. Whether it’s devising distinctive games
- [Simon Nelson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/simon-nelson/) - Simon Nelson Development Executive, BBC Writers Request a meeting Simon has worked with BBC Writers for several years. In this role he takes the lead in the development of new television drama writer writers. He works on the BBC Writers’ Scripted and Voices projects, as well as taking the lead on the Pilot Programme. Before
- [Max Kehoe](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/max-kehoe-2/) - Max Kehoe Development Executive, Amazon Studios Request a meeting Shows I Oversee The Rig, Fifteen-Love, Jungle, The Devil’s Hour Would like to meet HETV producers who are developing premium dramas and thrillers that have broad appeal. view all hosts
- [Carina Thomas](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/carina-thomas/) - Carina Thomas Producer / Director, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Carina Thomas is a Natural History Producer/Director who has worked on iconic series including Earthsounds (AppleTV+), David Attenborough’s Life in Colour (Netflix), and the BAFTA award-winning Big Blue Live (BBC). Founder of the Wild Film Hub, Carina hosts the Wild Film Hub Podcast which aims
- [Shah Nawaz](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/shah-nawaz/) - Shah Nawaz ReConnect 2024 Shah Nawaz is a digital content strategist with over 14 years’ experience in the TV and digital media industry. He has managed and optimised YouTube channels for brands such as BBC, Blue-Zoo Animation and Hoho Entertainment. Shah has overseen more than 300 live shows for social media and developed impactful audience
- [Catherine Wyler](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/catherine-wyler/) - Catherine Wyler ReConnect 2024 Coming from a family of doctors, Catherine assumed she would also go down that route, but soon discovered she was too squeamish for it… So, she decided to make documentaries about science and medicine, instead. She loves getting her teeth into a subject matter, is known for extracting fascinating stories from
- [Chabris Napier-Lawrence](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/chabris-napier-lawrence/) - Chabris Napier-Lawrence ReConnect 2024 Chabris is what you might consider a development junkie – since finding out she could make a career out of brainstorming ideas, she’s done just that! But don’t mistake her natural ability to churn out ideas for thinking she takes it easy – she does anything but. This former Broadcast Hotshot
- [Chris Lindsay](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/chris-lindsay/) - Chris Lindsay ReConnect 2024 Chris is a Scottish working class screenwriter (therefore now on trend) writing across drama and factual-drama. Having worked in Continuing Drama and been commissioned to write several pilot scripts, he is passionate about state-of-the-nation thrillers and coming-of-age Sci-Fi. Past commissions include BBC, ITV, CPL, Hat Trick, Emanata, Polestar and Blazing Griffin. A
- [Rubia Dar](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rubia-dar/) - Rubia Dar ReConnect 2024 A Producer/Director and Edit Producer passionate about telling authentic and compelling human stories with sensitivity and rigour. With over 20 years of experience working across a range of programmes for terrestrial TV and international broadcasters such as Discovery and National Geographic. She is confident following unfolding narratives as well as retrospective
- [Salomé-Dior Williams](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/salome-dior-williams/) - Salomé-Dior Williams Producer Director/ Development Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Salomé is an award-winning Producer Director and Development Producer. Her commissions include ITV’s Fresh Cuts, Channel 4’s True Stories and BBC 3’s Things Not To Say, amongst others.Over the last 10 years, Salomé has worked across a range of genres and forms; her storytelling
- [Maisah Thompson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/maisah-thompson/) - Maisah Thompson Producer, Various Artists Limited Ones to Watch 2024 Maisah is an award-winning Scripted Comedy Producer. She’s worked extensively across scripted comedy production and development with companies such as Various Artists Limited, Baby Cow Productions, BBC Studios, Channel 4 Comedy and Retort. Maisah’s credits include producing Broadcast Digital Award-winning RED FLAG for Channel 4
- [Jenny Thompson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jenny-thompson/) - Jenny Thompson Producer & Writer, BBC Studios Ones to Watch 2024 Jenny is a scripted drama producer, story producer and writer from Wales. She is an experienced producer in medical drama, having steered episodes from commission to delivery and she is known for her collaborative and inclusive leadership. Jenny has a slate of writers with
- [Nicola Stead](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/nicola-stead/) - Nicola Stead Social Media Executive, Blue Peter, BBC Studios Kids & Family Ones to Watch 2024 Nicola, a dynamic social media executive from Salford, has a stellar career in digital content. From capturing top celebrities on the BBC Breakfast sofa to commissioning, producing, filming and editing content for CBeebies and CBBC shows, such as, Hey
- [Kalaiyashni Puvanendran](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kalaiyashni-puvanendran/) - Kalaiyashni Puvanendran Diversity & Inclusion Programme Delivery Partner, ITV Ones to Watch 2024 Kalaiyashni is passionate about content that connects, reflects and affects society. She co-developed ITV’s global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy and helped to establish its £80M Diversity Commissioning Fund, driving change towards racial and disability equity in who tells their stories and
- [Tegan Pearce](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tegan-pearce/) - Tegan Pearce Senior Production Manager and Co-Director of TPLS Solutions, TPLS Solutions Ones to Watch 2024 I have worked my way up to the role of Senior Production Manager on a wide range of factual, documentary and sporting productions, with a recent stint in drama. From initial budgeting through to post production deliverables, I manage
- [Maria Odufuye](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/maria-odufuye/) - Maria Odufuye Script Editor, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Maria is a Script Editor whose love of storytelling comes from playing endless hours of The Sims and watching the likes of EastEnders, Footballers Wives, Desperate Housewives and Bad Girls. She has previously script edited Playing Nice, Your Christmas or Mine 2, Sex Education 4, EastEnders,
- [Sophie Milligan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sophie-milligan/) - Sophie Milligan Shooting Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Sophie is a non-binary shooting producer, BJTC journalist, and aspiring director with over 8 years’ experience in unscripted TV. They’ve spent the last 2 years shooting and producing documentaries for SVODs. Previously, they developed a range of unscripted TV programs. Sophie is always working on indie
- [Ayrton McGurgan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ayrton-mcgurgan/) - Ayrton McGurgan Assistant Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 A Freelance Assistant Producer based in Northern Ireland and the man behind The Casting Crew. Ayrton’s bread and butter is finding real people with incredible stories that inform, educate, and entertain audiences while championing regional and underrepresented voices. Ayrton has contributed to notable shows such as
- [Elizabeth Kwenortey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/elizabeth-kwenortey/) - Elizabeth Kwenortey Script Editor, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Elizabeth began her career in the British TV industry as a Trainee Script Editor on BBC One’s Eastenders. She went on to serve as Script Editor on Series 8 of ITV’s Grantchester, and subsequently worked on SAS Rogue Heroes, written by Steven Knight, the creator of
- [Vusi Kaola](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/vusi-kaola/) - Vusi Kaola DV Director/Development AP, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 I am an ambitious filmmaker with experience in unscripted development and editorial production. I have worked on a diverse range of shows, including access documentaries in football academies, shiny-floor family game shows, and major flagship entertainment formats. Over the past few years, I’ve significantly improved
- [Molly Scull](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/molly-scull/) - Molly Scull Development Executive, Turning Point Pictures Request a meeting Molly is a Development Executive at newly-formed production company Turning Point Pictures. She is working on a vibrant slate of projects with writers both new and established in the UK scripted drama space. Responsibilities / Shows I Oversee Developing drama projects from inception to screen
- [Emma Jacobs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/emma-jacobs/) - Emma Jacobs Digital Producer/ Journalist, BBC Panorama Ones to Watch 2024 Emma is a Digital Producer and Journalist. She produces, shoots, edits, and presents. Since 2022 she’s worked for BBC Panorama across the process from development to rollouts. She produces and edits for BBC News TV, Radio, Social and Online.Emma also presents BBC News TikToks
- [Sarah Gwynne](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sarah-gwynne/) - Sarah Gwynne Assistant Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Sarah is a freelance Assistant Producer working in documentaries across production and development. She is passionate about uplifting underrepresented voices and championing meaningful intersectional representation both on and off screen. Her previous credits include the Amazon Prime series Breaking Dad: Britain’s Unlikeliest Drug Dealer and BBC
- [Joe Gardner](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/joe-gardner/) - Joe Gardner Assistant Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Joe is a freelance assistant producer based in Glasgow. Specialising in entertainment, his recent credits include The Traitors (BBC One) and Wheel of Fortune (ITV1). Away from his native Scotland, he has worked on high-profile programmes abroad, including the first two Australian series of The 1%
- [Chanise Evans](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/chanise-evans/) - Chanise Evans Senior Advisor/ Presenter/ Digital Journalist, BBC Ones to Watch 2024 Chanise is an accomplished Journalist, Presenter, and Senior Advisor at the BBC. She began her career as an apprentice in Coventry, contributing to BBC News Online by producing local Midlands stories for a global audience. Passionate about amplifying young voices in media, she
- [Georgie Yukiko Donovan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/georgie-yukiko-donovan/) - Georgie Yukiko Donovan Director, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 A British-Japanese filmmaker with a flare for telling human stories, captured with sweeping cinematics and intimate portraits. She is passionate about bridging intersections and re-centering marginalised voices, particularly within the East Asian community. Georgie has been recognised as a promising industry leader by FILM LONDON’s Breaking
- [Alan Bradley](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/alan-bradley/) - Alan Bradley Director, Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Alan Bradley is an award winning director, working primarily in documentary focussing on untold stories and social issues. Alan worked with Alleycats TV to direct and produce ‘Unspoken’, a landmark documentary for RTÉ One exploring the hidden issue of men living with eating disorders in Ireland.In
- [Sarah Battensby](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sarah-battensby/) - Sarah Battensby Archive Assistant Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Originally from Aberdeenshire, Sarah is an archive assistant producer based in Glasgow with over 7 years’ experience in the television industry. She started her career working across genres, studio and location then specialised in archive research in 2020 after completing an MSc in Information Management
- [Nicole Bartlett](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/nicole-bartlett/) - Nicole Bartlett Head of Production, Curly Media Ones to Watch 2024 Nicole has almost a decade’s experience in the TV industry. Starting her TV life at Icon Films in Bristol, she worked her way up from a PA position to managing the entire development department and slate at the age of 25. As very much
- [Mabby Alam](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/mabby-alam/) - Mabby Alam Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 TV Producer with filmmaking background and a former radio host.Working primarily within factual entertainment for the past 4 years, my favourite genres being specialist documentaries and food shows working on Fox’s ‘Next Level Chef,’ ‘Celebration Kitchen’s Eid Special’ and ‘Hospital’.Born and raised Bristolian from a first generation
- [Faith Alabi](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/faith-alabi/) - Faith Alabi Writer and Director, Freelance Ones to Watch 2024 Faith is a writer, director and actor from London interested in nuance and intersectionality. Faith’s work focuses on challenging assumptions, using surprise. Her writing celebrates humanity with heartfelt humour, and fresh, distinctive narratives.Selected for the 2024 Prime Video Director’s Workshop at the NFTS, a RespectAbility
- [Emma Jane Gray](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/emma-gray/)
- [Katie Isaacson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/katie-isaacson/) - Katie Isaacson Senior Director of Development, CNN Original Series, CNN Request a meeting Katie Isaacson is the Senior Director of Development for CNN Original Series. Isaacson joined CNN in 2016 and is responsible for cultivating relationships within the creative community and developing original programming across all CNN platforms. She works closely with the wider CNN
- [Tim Hancock](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tim-hancock/) - Tim Hancock Commissioning Editor, Channel 4 Changemakers 2024 Tim is an award winning commissioning editor in C4’s documentaries and factual entertainment department, where he commissions everything from sledgehammer documentary series like The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson, to splashy singles such as prank satire Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat, to controversial reality series
- [Danusia Samal](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/danusia-samal/) - Danusia Samal Actor, Writer, Campaigner - Freelance Changemakers 2024 Danusia Samal is an actor, writer & campaigner from London. Her credits include Gangs of London (Sky); Bodies (Netflix); Ghost in the Shell & The Serial Killer’s Wife (Paramount); Black Cake & The Great (Hulu) and Tyrant (Fox). In 2018 she won the Theatre503 International Playwriting
- [Damon Pattison](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/damon-pattison/) - Damon Pattison Creative Director, Ricochet Request a meeting Damon joined Ricochet in January 2024 and specialises in creating formatted series for all major broadcasters. In his 30 year career, he has set up and run his own Independent Production Company ‘Lucky Day Productions’, sat on the Board of Directors of BBC Studios and created/co-created international
- [Louise Turner](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/louise-turner/) - Louise Turner Commissioning Editor, Film Fund, Channel 4 News - Independent Television News (ITN) Changemakers 2024 Louise runs the film fund at Channel 4 News and leads on climate and biodiversity, driving the agenda on environmental issues. She commissions films, outside broadcasts and entire programmes on these priority issues – including dedicating the whole programme
- [Niall Flanagan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/niall-flanagan/) - Niall Flanagan Senior Producer, ITV Daytime Changemakers 2024 Niall is a creative broadcast journalist with almost twenty years of experience working on some of the UK’s biggest and most trusted shows with ITV Daytime – a department responsible for 7.5 hours of live TV every weekday on ITV 1.Later this year in his current role
- [Dani Rayner](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/dani-rayner/) - Dani Rayner Director of Marketing Planning & Operations, EMEA - Netflix Changemakers 2024 Dani is Director of Marketing Planning and Operations for Netflix across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, previously at the BBC and BAFTA. Over the last 10 years she has been working to further the integration of climate topics and eco practices
- [Monica Garnsey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/monica-garnsey/) - Monica Garnsey Executive Producer, BBC Changemakers 2024 Monica is an Executive Producer at BBC Eye, in the BBC World Service longform investigative unit, making documentaries for international and UK audiences across the BBC’s TV and digital platforms. She was previously Series Editor of Unreported World for Channel 4. She has received four News and Current
- [Tom Price](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tom-price/) - Tom Price Senior Development Producer, Studio Lambert Changemakers 2024 Since joining Studio Lambert in 2018, Tom has worked across many of the company’s new unscripted formats and returnable series. This includes Squid Game: The Challenge, the UK and US adaptations of The Traitors, The Anonymous and Race Across the World. Previously, Tom rose through the
- [Joe Hullait](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/joe-hullait/) - Joe Hullait Commissioning Executive, Channel 4 Changemakers 2024 Joe is a C4 commissioner for Comedy, where he has overseen scripted titles including Big Boys, The Windsors, The Curse and Stath Lets Flats. Previously he’s shown a keen interest in the subject of climate change by producing a panel at COP26 and co-commissioning (with C4 Ents)
- [Lila Wattis](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lila-wattis/)
- [Qianlin Wang](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/qianlin-wang/)
- [Samuel Vivian](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/samuel-vivian/)
- [Karla Vazquez](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/karla-vazquez/)
- [Eleanor Tennyson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eleanor-tennyson/)
- [Noa Taylor](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/noa-taylor/)
- [King Simpson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/king-simpson/)
- [Joseph Shepherd](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/joseph-shepherd/)
- [Soha Shanbhag](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/soha-shanbhag/)
- [Conny Rose](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/conny-rose/)
- [Craig Rose](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/craig-rose/)
- [Owen Robinson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/owen-robinson/)
- [Matthew Pickett](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/matthew-pickett/)
- [Maura-Mae Perkins Davis](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/maura-mae-perkins-davis/)
- [Madalena Nicolau](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/madalena-nicolau/)
- [Syd Mead](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/syd-mead/)
- [Eilidh McKenzie](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eilidh-mckenzie/)
- [Amelia Lowe](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/amelia-lowe/)
- [Eva Le Flanchec](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eva-le-flanchec/)
- [Evie Johnson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/evie-johnson/)
- [Eve James](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eve-james/)
- [Daniel Hopson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/daniel-hopson/)
- [William Heath](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/william-heath/)
- [Billy Haigh](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/billy-haigh/)
- [Aliha Ghani](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/aliha-ghani/)
- [Omri Gardi](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/omri-gardi/)
- [Grace Fowley](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/grace-fowley/)
- [Kelsey Fields](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kelsey-fields/)
- [Shaun Faulkner](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/shaun-faulkner/)
- [Lewis Doherty](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lewis-doherty/)
- [Luke Costen](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/luke-costen/)
- [Connor Collins](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/connor-collins/)
- [Char Carter](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/char-carter/)
- [Oneikeh Campbell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/oneikeh-campbell/)
- [Alex Campbell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/alex-campbell/)
- [Tizzy Burrows](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tizzy-burrows/)
- [Zoe Bullock](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/zoe-bullock/)
- [Kate Teckman](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kate-teckman/) - Kate Teckman Head of Development & Commissioning Editor, Factual Entertainment, ITV Request a meeting Responsibilities / Shows I Oversee Developing and Commissioning Factual Entertainment ContentSocial Media Murders, Olivia Attwood: Getting Filthy Rich, Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection, Revenge Porn: Georgia vs Bear, The Real Full Monty… Would like to meet All delegates that are genuinely
- [Anke Stoll](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/anke-stoll/) - Anke Stoll SVP Acquisitions & Co-productions, Keshet International Request a meeting Anke is one of the few TV executives who has worked across all genres of television in numerous areas, including production, sales, acquisitions, development and co-productions, giving her a unique view of the global market. Anke joined Keshet International in 2016, working on acquisitions,
- [Gwawr Lloyd](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/gwawr-lloyd/) - Gwawr Lloyd Senior Commissioning Editor, C4 Request a meeting Responsibilities Meet with producers and writers to find scripted drama ideas to take through to commission Would like to meet Drama producers view all hosts
- [Josephine Brookes](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/josephine-brookes/)
- [Anna Boylan](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/anna-boylan/)
- [Eva Black](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eva-black/)
- [Alex Bertulis-Fernandes](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/alex-bertulis-fernandes/)
- [Matt Benson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/matt-benson/)
- [Michaela Belony](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/michaela-belony/)
- [Meg Beech](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/meg-beech/)
- [Adele Barnes](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/adele-barnes/)
- [Charif Assad](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/charif-assad/)
- [Jenna Armstrong](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jenna-armstrong/)
- [Praise Akinwande](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/praise-akinwande/)
- [Mutiat Akamo](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/mutiat-akamo/)
- [David Flynn](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/david-flynn/) - David Flynn Creative Lead Global Scripted, WIIP Request a meeting Flynn’s emphasis is to find great storytellers from around the world and shepherd their projects for global audiences. Flynn oversees a deep slate of projects for the studio. He is currently EP’ing, UNDERTOW, a series in production in collaboration with Complete Fiction and Netflix and
- [Kirsty Hanson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kirsty-hanson-2/) - Kirsty Hanson Senior Commissioning Editor, UKTV Request a meeting Kirsty Hanson is an experienced Commissioning Editor and Executive Producer with a raft of high-profile primetime series to her name from Popular Factual and Documentary to Formats and Features. Kirsty has managed major international brands, series with ambitious scale and extreme environments as well as sensitive
- [Sami El-Hadi](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sami-el-hadi/) - Sami El-Hadi Head of Development, BBC Drama Request a meeting Sami joined the BBC in January from production company The Forge, where he was Development Executive. He was previously at Working Title, where he worked as Script Executive on titles including Channel 4’s We Are Lady Parts and the BBC’s Everything I Know About Love.
- [Alesya Capelle](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/alesya-capelle/) - Alesya Capelle Development Producer, Double Dutch @ Banjiay Request a meeting Development Producer at a small and new production company under the Banijay umbrella, overseeing a diverse slate of projects and writers in the UK scripted drama space. Currently in funded development with BBC, Netflix and Disney. Responsibilities / Shows I Oversee Developing drama projects
- [Jon Green](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jon-green/) - Jon Green Creative Director, Unscripted Formats, Fulwell 73 Request a meeting Jon is a Development specialist and began his career as an intern on Endemol’s prestigious Brightbulb scheme, before joining the BBC’s in-house Entertainment department where he became Head of Development. In 2017 he returned to EndemolShine to launch new unscripted label Definitely where he
- [Sreya Biswas](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sreya-biswas-2/) - Sreya Biswas Head of Natural History, BBC Commissioning Request a meeting Sreya Biswas is the Head of Natural History, BBC Commissioning, overseeing a number of series including: Planet Earth III, Blue Planet III, The Watches, Big Little Journeys, Big Cat 24/7, On Thin Ice: Putin V Greenpeace and Our Changing Planet and feature docs multi
- [Lily Wilson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lily-wilson-2/) - Lily Wilson Commissioning Editor - Entertainment, ITV Request a meeting Lily has been a Commissioning Editor for ITV Entertainment for the past five years. She looks after a variety of shows, ranging from ‘shiny floor’ family favourites like Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice, to one off events like The BRIT Awards and An Audience
- [Cimran Shah](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/cimran-shah/) - Cimran shah Commissioning Editor, entertainment, Channel 4 Request a meeting Two time BAFTA nominated and RTS winning TV Executive. Developed and produced high profile comedy-entertainment, factual and political programmes for major U.K. broadcasters. Now at Channel 4 commissioning new shows and overseeing existing ones. Recent commissions: Prince Andrew: The Musical, Make Me Prime Minister, How
- [Dwayne Eaton](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/elementor-34590/) - Dwayne Eaton Commissioning Editor, Arts and Entertainment, Sky Request a meeting My name’s Dwayne and I’m Commissioning Editor for Arts and Entertainment. I joined Sky in 2022 and during that time I have had the pleasure of looking after flagship shows such as The Russell Howard Hour, Fantasy Football, The Isle of Wight Festival and
- [Alex Lawson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/alex-lawson/) - Alex Lawson Development Producer, National Geographic International Request a meeting Alex is a Development Producer for National Geographic International. He is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with producers and talent to help identify opportunities for the company. Currently running his own slate Alex acts as a first point of call for new business opportunities
- [Sam Hoyle](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sam-hoyle/) - Sam Hoyle Commissioning Editor, Drama, sky Request a meeting Sam is an Executive Producer, and has worked on critically and commercially acclaimed, award-winning shows for the BBC, ITV, Starz and Netflix. She is currently a Commissioning Editor for Drama at Sky UK. Most recently, Sam has been the Executive Producer for Sky on MARY &
- [Jo Clinton Davis](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jo-clinton-davis/) - Jo Clinton-Davis Controller Of Factual ITV Request a meeting As ITV Factual Controller Jo’s commissions include: BAFTA -winning Long Lost Family; Diana Our Mother; Queen’s Green Planet; 56 & 63 Up; Crime & Punishment strand; Trevor McDonald’s Mafia; Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road; landmark singles e.g Kate Garraway Finding Derek; Kevin McDonald’s Story of Us; Ellie
- [Adam Jacobs](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/adam-jacobs/) - Adam Jacobs Creative Director, Quintus Studios Request a meeting Adam is Creative Director at Quintus Studios, documentary executive producer, content developer and former commissioning editor with 20 years’ experience at broadcasters, production companies and digital platforms, with a track record of developing and overseeing prestigious unscripted films. Having spent a decade at Discovery Channel as
- [Jimmy Humphrey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jimmy-humphrey/) - Jimmy Humphrey Distribution & Programme Finance Consultant, Marmalade Sky TV Request a meeting Marmalade Sky TV offers a bespoke approach to sourcing content finance and international distribution solutions, with a dedicated and considered service from an experienced and well-connected TV exec. With access to a variety of buyers in key markets around the world, and
- [Francesca Johnson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/francesca-johnson/) - Francesca Johnson Founder / Development Executive & eP - Table41 Entertainment Request a meeting Francesca the founder of Table41, a development, consultancy and finance agency that serves as an incubator for new projects across the factual, fact ent and unscripted genres, alongside premium factual, limited drama and documentary series.She was Director, Development and Production at
- [Sarah Asante](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sarah-asante/) - Sarah Asante Commissioning Editor, UKTV Request a meeting Sarah Asante is Scripted Commissioning Editor at multi-channel broadcaster UKTV, a BBC Studios company. She is responsible for developing, commissioning and executive producing scripted Drama and Comedy for Dave and Gold. Sarah joined UKTV in April 2021 from the BBC Comedy. Her recent UKTV commissions include Meet
- [MF Wong](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/martin-ng-wong/) - MF Wong New Writers Collective 2024 Londoner MF Wong is a writer and producer who loves to create heartwarming and heartbreaking comedy-dramas with sharply observed dialogue. He explores a wide-range of themes in his work including identity, duty and cultural heritage. He wrote and co-produced the award-winning short film HIGHS in 2022 with great success
- [Kieran McCarthy](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kieran-mccarthy/) - Kieran McCarthy Director of Development, True North Productions Request a meeting Kieran is True North’s Director of Development. True North’s broad development slate focuses on features, fact-end and reality, true crime and documentaries. Recent credits include Evicted for BBC3, Lighting Up Christmas for Channel 4 and Susan Calman’s Antique Adventure for Channel 5.Prior to joining
- [Beatty Smith](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/beatty-smith/) - Beatty Smith New Writers Collective 2024 Growing up in the Lancashire countryside, Beatty was raised in a conservative, Catholic environment which only made her obsessed with three things: sex, hierarchical control, and the potential for evil in all of us. Beatty’s fascinated by the strange relationship between fear and female sexuality, and her work often
- [Bryher Flanders](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/bryher-flanders/) - Bryher Flanders New Writers Collective 2024 Bryher is a queer writer from Cornwall. Most recently, she was part of the inaugural Channel 4 scheme for writers from the region. She co-wrote a BBC New Creatives short film, Anoraks, which is currently on iPlayer and screened at LOCO & LFF for Free, both at The BFI.
- [Farook Qais](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/farook-qais/) - Farook Qais New Writers Collective 2024 Farook Qais, pronounced “case,” is a British-born Muslim of South Asian heritage. Having started creating characters from the age of 5, Farook’s stories stem from his life experiences with a common theme of explosive emotive drama. He’s written novels, but his strength is writing film and TV. Farook’s excited
- [Harry F. Rey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/harry-f-rey/) - Harry F. Rey New Writers Collective 2024 Harry F. Rey, from Glasgow, has authored over a dozen gay fiction novels. A graduate of Penguin WriteNow 2020 and Pushcart-nominated for his short stories, Harry’s work explores LGBTQ experiences across diverse genres, from sweeping WWII historicals to epic space operas and queer millennial rom-coms. His debut young
- [Maksymilian Krupski](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/maksymilian-krupski/) - Maksymilian Krupski New Writers Collective 2024 Maksymilian (Max) is a British writer and actor of Polish heritage.His scripts are high concept. ‘Cat Tongue’, for which he was selected for the New Writers Collective, is a show without dialogue. Having no internal monologue (anaduralia) his writing hinges on visuals. If he can’t see it in his
- [Olivia Ababio](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/olivia-ababio/) - Olivia Ababio New Writers Collective 2024 Olivia Ababio is a 27-year-old writer and junior script editor from South London. Olivia always wanted to be a Disney child star but after aging out of that dream at the ripe old age of 10 and realising she liked acting but loved the power (and control) of telling
- [Thomas Burr](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/thomas-burr/) - Thomas Burr New Writers Collective 2024 Thomas is an emerging actor, writer and creative who proudly embraces his Welsh roots. Upon graduating from Harvard College, he studied acting at The Oxford School of Drama and true to his Welsh heritage, Thomas is committed to developing authentic and thought-provoking stories that resonate with the human experience.
- [Tray Epps](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tray-epps/) - Tray Epps New Writers Collective 2024 From New York City to the North West of England, my journey has been filled with peculiar situations that fuel my storytelling. Specializing in character-driven comedy-dramas that explore themes of identity and belonging, I create narratives that touch hearts and tickle funny bones. My diverse portfolio spans various genres,
- [Polly Hill](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/polly-hill/)
- [Kiran Nataraja](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kiran-nataraja-2/)
- [Mike Powell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/mike-powell/) - Mike Powell New Writers Collective 2023 Mike is a screenwriter from the Isle of Wight specialising in emotionally intelligent and psychologically authentic stories with strong genre leanings. Mike was selected for the New Writers’ Collective for his project BAD COMPANY, set in the complex and morally murky world of corporate espionage. Among other projects, he
- [Colin Bell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/colin-bell-2/) - Colin Bell Scotland New Writers Collective 2023 Hey, I’m Colin. I’ve worked as a producer and production manager across a multitude of art forms including film, theatre and live events. In the last few years I’ve started making my own projects – including writing and directing a few short films with some festival success. As
- [Toto Bruin](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/toto-bruin/) - Toto Bruin London New Writers Collective 2023 Toto Bruin is a non-binary screenwriter and actor from South London. As a screenwriter Toto’s work focuses on original and unusual character-driven comedies and dramas, specialising in stories about modern issues that are quick-witted, dark, and full of heart. Toto has had three short films produced in the last
- [Shay Elliot](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/shay-elliot/) - Shay Elliot New Writers Collective 2023 Shay is a National Film and Television School MA Producing graduate, Toledo Scholar and RTS Best Postgraduate Drama winner. Most recently she became one of the WFTV Kay Mellor Screenwriting Lab 2023 cohort. Londoner, raised in the East Midlands and a child of the Windrush generation – her stories reflect the idiosyncrasies
- [Anouska Knight](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/anouska-knight/) - Anouska Knight New Writers Collective 2023 Anouska Knight is a working class Midlander mother of three with an overactive imagination and fondness for human stories. Plucked from housewifery in 2013 by ITV Lorraine’s Racy Reads writing competition, she’s gone on to enjoy multiple book deals, spots on The Bookseller and Heatseekers bestsellers lists, and even a
- [Lare Oyefusi](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lare-oyefusi/) - Lare Oyefusi New Writers Collective 2023 Lare is a British-Nigerian writer, actor, and creative producer, whose work seeks to showcase black, African diasporic, and unseen perspectives in mainstream audience-challenging narratives across genres. He was announced this year as an Edinburgh TV Festival New Voice Award winner, off the back of his pilot ST DIAMOND, and
- [Melissa Elena Reiner](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/melissa-elena-reiner/) - Melissa Elena Reiner New Writers Collective 2023 Melissa began her career as a violinist, performing in Hollywood on shows like The Grammy Awards and Family Guy, plus touring with artists like Andrea Bocelli and the Jonas Brothers. Currently based in London, she can be heard on movie soundtracks like The Hobbit and Black Panther: Wakanda
- [Carys Thomas](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/carys-thomas/) - Carys Thomas New Writers Collective 2023 Carys Thomas is a 28-year-old writer, director, and creative from Cardiff who is keen to combine her passion for purpose with her love of storytelling to create work that makes people think. She began screenwriting in 2020, reaching the top 50 in the BBC Writersroom Interconnected submission which received
- [Abigail Weinstock](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/abigail-weinstock/) - Abigail Weinstock New Writers Collective 2023 Abigail is an actor, writer and comedian. As an actor she has worked at Theatres including the Donmar Wareouse and Soho Theatre and on screen her credits include Such Brave Girls (BBC), Surface and Napoleon (both for Apple TV). She’s been writing and performing comedy for ten years, and
- [Naomi Yang](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/naomi-yang/) - Naomi Yang New Writers Collective 2023 Naomi Yang is a Chinese/British writer and actor. Born in Beijing and raised in Manchester, she likes to explore themes of identity and culture in her work. Her pilot, Unreasonable Behaviour, is an intergenerational comedy drama about divorce and family trauma. She’s thrilled to be supported by All3Media as
- [Heloise Beaton](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/heloise-beaton/) - Heloise Beaton Disability Lead, thinkBIGGER! Ones to Watch 2023 Inclusion has always been at the heart of Eli’s work, whether that is supporting disabled contributors on-screen, sharing stories from the edges of society, or mentoring new entrants. Eli took this passion from production to her role as Disability Lead at thinkBIGGER! She has had the
- [CJ Weerasinghe](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/cj-weerasinghe/)
- [Natalie Walter](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/natalie-walter/)
- [Christina Fava](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/christina-fava/)
- [Lisa Gifford](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lisa-gifford/)
- [Jo Tracy](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jo-tracy/)
- [Florence Craig](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/florence-craig/) - Florence Craig Journalist, BBC Studios Ones to Watch 2023 Florence is a journalist and filmmaker at the BBC, working across digital video production and strategy. In 2020, she launched the digital documentary brand, BBC Reel across social media – amassing 120M video views to-date and winning a YouTube Creator Award. She now produces the BBC
- [David Kerr](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/david-kerr/) - David Kerr Senior Development Producer, Tern TV Ones to Watch 2023 The town of Paisley’s biggest advocate. David is a Senior Development Producer at Tern TV in Glasgow and quite frankly, he can’t believe that he’s made it to a place in life where he’s been asked to write a bio on himself in the
- [Cameron Gray](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/cameron-gray/) - Cameron Gray Planning Executive, Paramount Ones to Watch 2023 Despite being born and raised on a farm in Scotland, Cameron spent all his time inside watching TV, which (fortunately) he turned into a career. He escaped to London, taking a year out from the University of Stirling, and found a tangible use for his TV
- [Rachel Hunter](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rachel-hunter/) - Rachel Hunter Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Rachel is a freelance shooting producer based in Glasgow. She currently produces the hit Channel 4 property show Love It or List It with Kirstie & Phil (Raise the Roof Productions) Rachel has worked on a wide range of factual programmes including Antiques Road Trip (STV) and
- [Hayley Anderson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/hayley-anderson/)
- [Tolu Odubanjo](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tolu-odubanjo/)
- [Ingrid Dutra Filhagosa](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ingrid-dutra-filhagosa/)
- [Funkẹ Alafiatayọ](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/funke-alafiatayo/)
- [Jai Worsman](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jai-worsman/)
- [Gemma Whitworth](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/gemma-whitworth/)
- [Henry Wallis](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/henry-wallis/)
- [Tarin Uddin](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/tarin-uddin/)
- [Chris Townsend](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/chris-townsend/)
- [Eloise Sumner](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eloise-sumner/)
- [Emily Spence](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/emily-spence/)
- [Morgan Smith](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/morgan-smith/)
- [Adam Riley](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/adam-riley/)
- [Vaishnavi Ramu](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/vaishnavi-ramu/)
- [Kiran Rajani](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kiran-rajani/)
- [Serena Piotto](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/serena-piotto/)
- [Phoebe Pickering](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/phoebe-pickering/)
- [Philipp Persano](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/philipp-persano/)
- [Danica Perrin](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/danica-perrin/)
- [Abbey Peebles](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/abbey-peebles/)
- [Kwame Owusu](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kwame-owusu/)
- [Olajumoke Olufunwa](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/olajumoke-olufunwa/)
- [Nora Murphy](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/nora-murphy/)
- [Byron Mondahl](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/byron-mondahl/)
- [Natalie Mirosch](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/natalie-mirosch/)
- [Laurence McJannet](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/laurence-mcjannet/)
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- [George Cooke](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/george-cooke/)
- [Sam Butler](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sam-butler/)
- [Felix Borer](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/felix-borer/)
- [James Bonney](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/james-bonney/)
- [Eva Babington](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eva-babington/)
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- [Jack Bailey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jack-bailey-2/) - Jack Bailey Producer/Director, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Jack is a freelance Producer/Director working in comedy/ent, fact/ent and docs with a knack for finding the humour in whatever he’s filming. Jack spent the first few years of his TV life at Rumpus, getting the rare opportunity to work across productions and development in a range
- [Kat Butterfield](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kat-butterfield/) - Kat Butterfield Writer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 A comedy writer from Lancashire whose work includes ‘Stephen Hawking’s New Voice’ ft. Rebel Wilson, Stephen Fry & more (BBC1/NBCAmerica) and ‘The Designers’ ft. Jamie Demetriou & Nick Mohammed for Comic Relief. Her sketches have amassed over 300M views and her Comedy Central series ‘Modern Horror Stories’
- [Eleanor Canham](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eleanor-canham/) - Eleanor Canham Production Manager, Raw TV Ones to Watch 2023 Ellie is a production manager who has over 7 years of experience in the industry. Off-set, she showcases her fancy footwork on the football field and nurtures a thriving collection of houseplants. Ellie also loves spending time with her family and is often found in
- [Sarah Conner](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/sarah-conner/) - Sarah Conner Senior Producer Director Freelance / BBC NHU Ones to Watch 2023 After a decade as a scientist Sarah changed careers to follow her passion in the natural world producing and directing natural history & science documentaries, mainly focusing on the ocean and poles. She is currently Producer Director on BBC’s Blue Planet III
- [Luke Frost](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/luke-frost/) - Luke Frost Script Editor, BBC Studios Kids & Family Ones to Watch 2023 Luke Frost is a script editor and writer at BBC Studios Kids & Family working across live-action development and production. His most recent credits include ‘Phoenix Rise’ (BBC Three) and ‘Biff & Chip’ (CBeebies).Luke has also written across all five series of
- [Vida Green](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/vida-green/) - Vida Green Production Coordinator, BBC Studios (NHU) Ones to Watch 2023 Vida is a bright and ambitious Production Coordinator who is passionate about championing Production Management within and outside the industry. Based in factual genres, her work has taken her across the public and private sectors, creating content for UK and international broadcasters such as
- [Dion Hesson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/dion-hesson/) - Dion Hesson Assistant Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Dion is an assistant producer and journalist, originally from Birmingham but now settled in London. He is currently employed at BBC Studios in the documentary unit, focusing on development. With a solid foundation in investigative journalism, human interest stories, and art documentaries – Dion is driven
- [Yeota Imam-Rashid](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/yeota-imam-rashid/) - Yeota Imam-Rashid Assistant Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Yeota is a talented and experienced Assistant Producer with over 18 years experience in the media industry. She has successfully conceptualised, produced and directed various genres of quality programming for TV and digital platforms. She is passionate about telling diverse, heartfelt stories that create change and
- [Jasmin John](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/jasmin-john/) - Jasmin John HETV Assembly Editor/1st Assistant Editor, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Jasmin is a High End TV Assembly Editor/1st Assistant Editor based in the Midlands. Some of her previous credits include: Boiling Point (BBC), Everything Now (Netflix), Becoming Elizabeth (Starz) and Tin Star (Sky). Jasmin is also passionate about increasing diversity in post production.
- [Talisha 'Tee Cee' Johnson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/talisha-tee-cee-johnson/) - Talisha 'Tee Cee' Johnson Development Producer / Presenter / Filmmaker, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Talisha Johnson known professionally as Tee Cee is a TV Producer, Presenter and Filmmaker who made her writer-director debut on her documentary ‘Too Autistic For Black’ commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery for their Black Britain Unspoken series for discovery+.To date
- [Hannah Ladds](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/hannah-ladds/) - Hannah Ladds Dramatic Rights Agent, Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency Ones to Watch 2023 Hannah is the Dramatic Rights Agent at Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency where she joined in 2020 from David Higham Associates. Hannah has an English degree from Durham University and an MA in International Film Business from
- [Robert Leventhall](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/robert-leventhall/) - Robert Leventhall Online Editor, Picture Shop Ones to Watch 2023 Rob started his career creating branded content for the Film and TV sectors but grounded himself as an in-house edit assistant in 2015 at The Farm. He was swiftly asked to become a Technical Supervisor and It’s during this time that Rob’s passion for technical
- [Wayne Linge](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/wayne-linge/) - Wayne Linge Casting Director, Crampsie Linge Casting Ones to Watch 2023 Wayne is one half of Casting partnership Crampsie Linge Casting, which he established in 2023 with Julia Crampsie; former Head of Casting at BBC Studios. He began his career in community theatre; this continues to inform this work. He’s passionate about championing emerging on-screen
- [Maria McCloskey](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/maria-mccloskey/) - Maria McCloskey Shooting Assistant Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Maria is a freelance Shooting Assistant Producer working in unscripted. Since becoming an AP at the age of 21 she has spent a year behind the scenes of luxury hotels for BBC2’s ‘The Hotel People’ and is now in production for a new programme she
- [Ben Nisbet](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ben-nisbet/) - Ben Nisbet Development AP, RDF Ones to Watch 2023 Ben is an experienced AP across development and production who first entered the industry through The Network scheme. His work has since spanned the breadth of unscripted TV, from high-concept children’s development with Twenty Twenty to premium documentary with 72 Films’ Spice Girls series for Channel
- [Malaka Senanayake](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/malaka-senanayake/) - Malaka Senanayake DV Director, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Mal is a Freelance DV Director who has carved out a role in the North East as the go to operator for factual television and documentaries. Mal originally studied Chemistry at Newcastle University and has brought that analytical and methodical mindset to the television industry. He
- [Kezia Sheard](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kezia-sheard/) - Kezia Sheard Assistant Producer / Development AP, Button Down Ones to Watch 2023 Before landing her first professional role at RDF television, Kezia’s love of filmmaking began as a student in Edinburgh, where she crafted an award-winning short film on the Scottish Italian community. Now Kezia works across factual production and development at regional indie
- [Lauren Taylor](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/lauren-taylor/) - Lauren Taylor Assistant Producer, ITV Ones to Watch 2023 Lauren is an assistant producer with experience working across live daytime and studio entertainment programmes. She is passionate about storytelling and working with on screen talent, and loves being part of a team who can bring new voices and new stories to air. She particularly enjoys
- [Rosanagh Griffiths](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rosanagh-griffiths/) - Rosanagh GriffithS Writer / Producer Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Rosanagh is an Australian writer & producer based between Glasgow and London, known for her technicolour hair and questionable taste in music. Raised in a painfully neurodiverse family of nine, her work unpacks themes of identity, community and health through a camp, often surrealist lens.
- [Nikkita Punia](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/nikkita-punia/) - Nikkita Punia Shooting Producer, Freelance Ones to Watch 2023 Nikkita is an experienced freelance Producer who’s worked across a range of observational, current affairs and talent-led documentaries.Telling interesting and layered stories is at the heart of Nikkita’s love of the industry, which began with a Creative Access internship in development at Dragonfly Film & TV.
- [Anni Byard](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/anni-byard/) - Anni Byard University of Leicester TV PhD 2023 Anni is a third year CDP student at the University of Leicester and the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Her PhD investigates coin hoarding in Britain between c. 200 BC and AD 96, looking at if, and how, hoarding practices changed over the Iron Age to Roman transition.Anni has
- [Eleanor Cook](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/eleanor-cook/) - Eleanor Cook Coventry University/The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum TV PhD 2023 Eleanor Cook is an AHRC Midlands4Cities collaborative doctoral student at Coventry University and The Herbert Museum & Art Gallery. Her research investigates the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped ideas of home in post-war Coventry via the analysis of visual culture. Her
- [Emma Bryning](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/emma-bryning/) - Emma Bryning University of York and English Heritage TV PhD 2023 Emma is a PhD student at the University of York working on a research project in collaboration with English Heritage which seeks to understand why historic graffiti matters and to whom, and whether understanding graffiti creation today can help to better understand historic mark
- [Hirah Azhar](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/hirah-azhar/) - Hirah Azhar University of Southampton and Imperial War Museum TV PhD 2023 Hirah Azhar is a second-year PhD student at the University of Southampton on an AHRC-funded collaborative doctoral project with the Imperial War Museums that examines a recently-acquired born digital collection of Islamic State images and Ministry of Defense photographs (2013-2019) at the museum
- [Imo Kaufman](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/imo-kaufman/) - Imo Kaufman University of Nottingham TV PhD 2023 Imo Kaufman is a PhD student at the University of Nottingham. Her project is in collaboration with the National Videogame Museum and explores a lived experience of gaming in the UK; looking at gamer subjectivities, performativity, and ideologies through an oral history lens. Imo’s research interests also
- [Martha O'Brien](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/martha-obrien/) - Martha O'Brien Cardiff University TV PhD 2023 Martha O’Brien is a writer, researcher and editor from Cardiff. She is co-founder and co-editor of ‘nawr’ magazine, an online publication which showcases new work from Welsh and Wales-based writers, artists and photographers. Martha is in her third year of studying for her PhD in English Literature, specialising
- [Molly Carlin](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/molly-carlin/) - Molly Carlin University of Sussex TV PhD 2023 Molly Carlin is a PhD researcher from South-East London, studying at the University of Sussex. Her thesis, titled ‘How to Jail a Revolution: Theorising the Penal Suppression of United States Political Voices, 1964-2022’ looks at the use of mechanisms such as solitary confinement and censorship as politically-motivated
- [Odile Lehnen](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/odile-lehnen/) - Odile Lehnen Durham University TV PhD 2023 Odile Lehnen is a PhD student at Durham University. She holds an AHRC collaborative doctoral award and is writing her thesis on the astronomer Caroline Herschel (1750-1848). Her project is partnered with The Royal Society of London, where a rich collection of Herschel manuscripts has been preserved. Many
- [Ruby Hornsby](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/ruby-hornsby/) - Ruby Hornsby University of Leeds TV PhD 2023 Ruby is a philosophy PhD candidate at Leeds University, funded by The White Rose College of Arts and Humanities (WRoCAH). She researches the ethics of social robotics, examining the extent to which the artificial friend is welcome in the good human life. More broadly, Ruby is passionate
- [Shibani Das](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/shibani-das/) - Shibani Das The University of Exeter TV PhD 2023 Shibani Das is an AHRC CDP student from New Delhi studying Race, Ethnicity and Telecommunications in Britain and its Empire in India. She is a student at the University of Exeter and works in close partnership with the British Telecommunications Archives. She focuses on unearthing marginalised
- [Alex Watson Jones](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/alex-watson-jones/) - Alex Watson Jones University of St Andrews/National Museums Scotland TV PhD 2023 Alex Watson Jones is a collaborative doctoral student at the University of St Andrews and National Museums Scotland. Her research explores how material culture has been brought from Ethiopia to Britain over the course of two centuries, examining topics such as military looting,
- [Daisy Powell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/daisy-powell/) - Daisy Powell University of Leeds TV PhD 2023 Daisy is a fourth year PhD student in the School of English at the University of Leeds, living in London. Her research explores representations of disability, class, and resistance in contemporary austerity Britain, with a focus on twenty-first century literature and film. During her PhD she has
- [Arisa Loomba](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/arisa-loomba/) - Arisa Loomba University of Oxford TV PhD 2023 I am a PhD student in Global & Imperial History at Oxford. My interdisciplinary project, partnered with the National Trust, focuses on the global connections of Rudyard Kipling’s (1866-1936) East Sussex estate, ‘Bateman’s’. My research interests include race and indigeneity; migration, mobility and transnational lives in the
- [Rebekah Hodgkinson](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/rebekah-hodgkinson/) - Rebekah Hodgkinson University of Oxford TV PhD 2023 Rebekah is completing a PhD at the University of Oxford in partnership with the National Trust. Her thesis combines an institutional history of the National Trust with research into its country houses and their connections with colonial history from the late-nineteenth century onwards. In particular, she uses
- [Desiree Acholla](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/desiree-acholla/) - Desiree Acholla University of Southampton, University of Exeter and ODI TV PhD 2023 Désirée Acholla is a first-year Collaborative Doctoral Award student in History at the University of Southampton and the University of Exeter through the South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership. Her professional work and research focuses on the humanitarian and international development
- [Kate Ansell](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/kate-ansell/)
- [Anouk Berendsen](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/anouk-berendsen/)
- [Art Sejdiu](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/art-sejdiu/)
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- [Dani Carlaw](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/dani-carlaw/)
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- [Johanna Devereaux](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team/johanna-devereaux/)
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- [New Writers Collective 2023](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/new-writers-2023/)
- [New Writers Collective 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/new-writers-2024/)
- [The Network 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/network-2024/)
- [Changemakers 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/changemakers-2024/)
- [Changemakers](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/changemakers/)
- [Ones to Watch 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/ones-to-watch-2024/)
- [ReConnect 2024](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/reconnect-2024/)
- [ConnectED](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/connected/)
- [New Writers Collective 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/new-writers-2025/)
- [ConnectED Hosts 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/connected-hosts-2025/)
- [The Network 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/network-2025/)
- [Visionaries 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/visionaries-2025/)
- [Changemakers 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/changemakers-2025/)
- [Roundtables 2025](https://www.thetvfestival.com/team-category/roundtables-2025/)