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She makes the world a brighter place Award - Winning Artist Lana Arkhi RMS LANA ARKHI, RMS is a professional artist, the owner of Kent Talents Art Gallery & Studio in Broadstairs; devotes her time and skills to being a full time artist and art tutor. Many of her works have been sold to private collections across the world. Lana is a Member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers, received an award for the Most Outstanding Sculptors' & Gravers' work at the RMS Exhibition 2017; she then went on to receive the RMS People’s Choice Award in 2018.

With a background in education and the sciences, Caitlin has undergone a remarkable career transition, emerging as a talented creative force in recent years. Over the past two years, her work has been showcased at the prestigious Turner Contemporary. Additionally, she has been recognized as an emerging filmmaker by the esteemed Watersprite Film Festival, further solidifying her multidisciplinary talents. Currently working as a freelance photographer, Caitlin is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of documentary photography. Her unique perspective, honed through their diverse experiences, allows her to capture the essence of her subjects with a profound depth and authenticity. With a portfolio that continues to expand and evolve, Caitlin is committed to having her work exhibited across various platforms, sharing her vision with audiences worldwide.

Graduating from University of Hertfordshire with a BA degree in Economics; he embarked on his career as a financial broker for Rose Capital Partners in Marylebone, London. All day every day, he would only talk about film. Knowing it was his passion from young but not having the information and guidance to proceed towards a career within the industry. Discovering entry level opportunities as a Production Runner, Michael quit this financial career to become a filmmaker. After hustling from small production to the other; Michael joined Uncommon Creative Studio as their Runner in 2018. Following that, Michael has been involved in long-form TV & Feature Film productions; including Man Vs Bee Netflix, Mickey 17 Warner Bros, The House of The Dragon HBO and many more. During his experience within long-form he went from a runner to a coordinator. He then made a decision to re-enter the commercial space as a Director’s Rep to become closer to the idea. Joining The Visionaries repping freelance directors then moving to Eleanor Films to rep the full production company.

Irene is a multidisciplinary artist who delves into complicated concepts through her work. Within Irene's art, recurring themes of feminism, belonging, and the environment and health emerge, reflecting her deep-seated values. Her dedication to social and environmental causes is evident in her artwork, often serving as a platform to address these issues. Irene has illustrated five children's books, her art has been used for various art and science collaborations and she illustrates for websites and magazines. With Makings and Musings Irene teaches people to make art part of their day though sketchbook sessions, courses and workshops. Makings and Musings started small, teaching art classes above a local pub in London and when all events had to be online it grew into a thriving international community.

George is a Senior Sound Designer at No.8 London and has worked on many high-profile projects, such as Boyle Sports, Corteiz, TNT Sports and Google Chrome. Prior to joining No.8, George worked as a Sound Designer at Grand Central and worked on commercials such as for Toyota, Heineken, Adidas, Pepsi and Virgin. As well as working on commercial’s, George has also worked across music composition, VR and feature films including Last Swim by director Sasha Nathwani.

Jim is an award winning VFX artist, Creative Director and founding partner of No.8. Jim has more than 20 years experience working with many of the industries top creatives and directors. In April 2019 Jim with joined forces with Barny Wright to launch No.8. an award-winning creative sound and vision studio located in the heart of London’s soho.

Tom founded MAAD in 2018, driven by his passion for creating spaces that reflect people and place. He began his architectural journey at the University of Brighton, earning both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees, followed by a Part III Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Westminster. Guided by experts in sustainable design and innovative technologies, Tom honed his skills and focuses his expertise on inclusive and sustainable development, often in conservation contexts.

Francis Augusto (b. 1993) is an Angolan-born artist. His practice delves into the human experience, adopting an observational approach to image-making. Augusto’s background as a refugee fleeing the civil war and his sociology degree greatly influenced his work. Drawing from his experience and interest in social theory, he operates at the intersection of social research, documentary, and art practice. Exploring the themes of self, mundanity, and interaction, his works invite the viewer into the frame. His recent major work, Songs of Love & Loss, was awarded Arts Council England project grant along with competition wins. His social documentary approach is visible in his commercial and editorial work for Fuji, Nike, and Bloomberg.

Becky Thomas (beckyismyname) is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Thanet. With over 20 years industry experience she has worked with many local businesses as well as establishing Margate’s first post-graduate course in Visual Communication at The Margate School and Margate Festival of Design. Becky enjoys combining collage techniques with hand and digital illustration and has had her work exhibited at the Turner Contemporary and The Margate School. Becky also works as an Arts Practitioner at Canterbury College.

Tony Snow is an ex Art Director & Creative Director who spent 30 years working at some of the UK’s best agencies before switching careers just 20 months ago. He is now Head of Creative for The Jefferson Group, a business transformation consultancy who connect businesses and talent in the advertising and marketing industry. He was blessed to have worked at great agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis, Ogilvy, JWT, Lida, Oliver and McCann to name but a very few. He has been a D&AD student Mentor, Student D&AD judge, FAB Awards judge (X3), DMA Big Book Crit Reviewer (X4) and is one of the judges for this years’ Creative Circle Awards. Twelve years ago he embraced the world of Personal Development and went on to qualify as a Personal Performance Coach, NLP Practitioner and Corporate & Executive Coach. All three Diplomas were awarded by Europe’s leading Coach Training Organisation, The Coaching Academy. For many years, Tony was a member, vice chair and MC for one of the biggest personal development communities in Europe. Tony is now a Trustee of a charity called Basket Brigade, who deliver baskets of food, love and hope to those in need at Christmas.

Biographies, I’ve written loads of ‘em & they are never easy. To arrive somewhere between over earnest yet showing a semblance of personality/dedication to my chosen craft and somewhere between blowing your own trumpet but still advertising that awards have been won & well crafted work created having had the good fortune to work with many brilliant clients over the years, is always a delicate dance with words. So, I’ll start with a basic premise I’ve tried to adhere to from day one : For me the art of still life is making the inanimate, animate, to create an emotional connection between the work and the viewer. My very first commission was for The Sunday Times magazine, a series of food portraits, which helped me find my creative voice & I’ve worked with them ever since. From those early images & my eternal thanks to the art director who gave me that career defining first job, lovely commissions flowed from the likes of Selfridges, Harrods, Westfield, Gaggenau, The Telegraph, Conde Nast, & all the major advertising agencies in equal measure. I’ve wrapped cars in pasta bows for Ford, dressed crab claws in stockings for a Las Vegas superstar hotel , shot model made Cornettos in a Moscow basement & draped pasta over rock stars for my charity project ‘LoveMusicLoveFood’ in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.

Simon Mayne, Partner at Brands at Work Ltd With over 18 years experience, Simon has worked across the entire spectrum of the Events and Experiential Marketing industry for some of the worlds leading agencies. He has a wealth of production experience across all sectors, including Pharma, and has delivered notable projects such as building Qatar’s National Olympic Committee House for the London 2012 Games and leading the team that produced Pope Benedict XIV's State Visit to the UK. Simon comes from a background in creative and design, having attended two of London’s leading art schools and is skilled in content development and helping turn business messages into compelling experiences. He also has a passion for music having been a DJ in his misspent youth! His clients have included Audi, Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, BT, Deutcshe Bank, General Motors, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, Lexus, LifeScan, M&S, Morgan Stanley, NHS, Nokia, Novartis, Prudential, Railtrack, Roche, Royal Bank of Scotland, Samsung, Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau, Swift, United Utilities, Vauxhall, TomTom, the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Qatar Olympic Committee Hugo Dawson, Head of Strategy Comms and Content at Brands at Work Ltd As Head of Strategy, Comms & Content, Hugo bridges the gap between strategic planning and creative execution, mining for thought-leading insight before collaborating on the development of the content experience. As a messaging and content specialist, he works with clients to assimilate complex information quickly and communicate it simply and imaginatively. Hugo has operated across sectors and audience types throughout his career, working closely with the likes of New Balance, BT, Red Bull, Facebook, Puma, IBM, VMware, Deloitte and Novartis.

I'm Andrea Sarnataro, an Italian freelance senior creative and art director. I leverage my background in fine arts, graphic design, and photography to craft innovative campaigns. With experience at top agencies like McCann, The&Partnership, The Gate, Leith, and Revolt London, I've honed my skills in art direction within the advertising industry. Passionate about the intersection of creativity and AI, I explore how technology can enhance storytelling and advertising impact. My proficiency in photography, video creation, fine arts, and AI tools enables me to produce captivating imagery, illustrations, and storyboards. My approach blends traditional art techniques with cutting-edge technology. Always striving to push the boundaries of creativity, I have worked on various projects that challenge and inspire me. My aim is to continue exploring how AI can transform the creative industry, making it more dynamic and accessible. (As an AI expert, I obviously used Large Language Models to get help with this bio.)

Tash Hicks- Double nominated for a Young Arrow award for Best New Colourist in 2023, Coffee & TV Colourist Tash has won recognition for her exceptional creative flair on projects including those for Rankin, AMG Mercedes, The Resort Collection campaign for Loro Piana, Katie Melua ‘14 Windows’, Romy’s ‘Enjoy Your Life’ and Givenchy. Drawing inspiration from fashion photography, books, films, plays and real life, Tash joined Coffee & TV in 2021 following her time as a freelance photographer and colour assistant.

James Hillhouse is the co-founder of Commercial Break, a transformation agency focused on increasing working class representation in the advertising and marketing industries; and LEO, a creative dyslexia initiative. He is also a strategist with over 20 years’ experience in the advertising industry working on brands such as Volkswagen, Apple, Nike and Burberry. He is the chair of Common People, and a member of the DMA Talent committee. Zahra Bashir is a creative and art director at ASOS. having previously worked at TWIN Magazine, ACNE Studios, and Analog Folk. She is a graduate of the London College of Fashion. She regularly speaks, and holds companies to account, on DE&I.

Peter is a marketing all-rounder and creative problem solver with almost three decades of experience delivering effective B2B and B2C communication and engagement strategies focused on hospitality and live events. Peter has worked at a senior level for several businesses, including Merlin Entertainments Group, where he was head of event marketing for brands such as Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, Sea Life, Thorpe Park, and Alton Towers. Twenty years ago, Peter established his marketing consultancy. His clients include The Roundhouse, Abbey Road Studios, and the Design Museum. He was part of the team that opened the award-winning music venue Printworks. Peter is a retained content producer for LinkedIn, helping the LinkedIn marketing team tell their client success stories. Peter is also one of the directors of Elevate, a social enterprise where he is responsible for the day-to-day running of the program and its side projects. He recently launched Elevate NewGen, a youth-based mentoring and training program. Its mission is to positively impact the lives of young people aged 18-25 from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, including those who have experienced care or have left the youth justice system, encouraging them to explore careers in events.

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Lo Lo No (they/them) is a trans-disciplinary artist, performer and producer. Their art practice has a focus on self portraiture, theory and collage in the expanded field, revealing queer+ and trans+ phenomenology. Lo Lo studied fashion design at the London College of Fashion before going on to work for Selfridges and showcasing collections at London Fashion Week whilst designing for Lady Gaga, Alison Goldfrapp, Florence and the Machine and many other stars and mega brands. Their work as a set and concept artist saw them work for MTV, Bjork, Glastonbury, Edinburgh festival, Rolls Royce, Louis Vuitton, Yayoi Kusama and Kasabian with directors Tom Hingston and Warren + Nick. In 2013 they launched the ethical design EMG Initiative and collaborated with Traid, designing their remade collections. They were commissioned by the London College of Fashion frothier film work and stocked at Selfridges. In 2021 they graduated a Masters in Fine Art at ESACHaR + The Margate School which was a step change into academic research and theory, curation and arts festival production for Margate Pride. Their diverse practice has seen their work presented internationally, curating and exhibiting at UK galleries including Turner Contemporary. They were a featured portrait artist in the BBC’s television series Extraordinary Portraits in 2022 and continue to push their work into new territories as a drag performer and musician called Pretzel Cage.

Matt Bass joined ZEALOT straight out of university over 3 years ago with the hopes of becoming a film trailer editor. He is now a Creative Editor.

Scott Grady co-founded Haptic Architects in 2009. His interest in urban design and masterplanning means he is skilled in using architecture to completely reimagine sites for clients, whether in complex inner-city conditions or more remote locations. Like many fellow Hapticians, his connected design approach is inspired by the wider creative industries. This interest in the bigger picture means Scott takes a strategic lead in many of Haptic’s masterplanning, residential and infrastructure projects, often in collaboration with others. His large-scale work includes HS2 terminal at Euston Station alongside Grimshaw, The London Cancer Hub, and an innovative masterplan at Chadwell Heath which places homes, industry and workplaces side-by-side. Scott is a regular critic at London architecture schools and sits on the Camden Design Review panel. He is a member of the Van Alen Institute’s International Council, supporting the creation of equitable cities through inclusive design.

Lily has been working as a Costume Designer for 12 years across many different genres of Film, TV, Theatre and Commercials. She trained at UAL Wimbledon College of art and started out in Theatre but quickly moved over to Screen. Notable TV works include Ackley Bridge Series 1 & 2 (The Forge) for Channel 4 and Wolfe (Abbottvision) for Sky TV and ITN's Andes Plane Crash Series. Recent films include Frankenstein Legacy, Catching Dust and Lioness.

AdGreen unites the advertising industry to reduce the negative environmental impacts of production, and enables the community to measure and understand waste and carbon emissions. We are supported by leading industry players, and the UK advertising industry’s key trade bodies, representing advertisers, creative agencies, production companies and photographers. Our sustainability training, carbon calculator and reduction resources are offered free at the point of use for all those working in the industry. The carbon calculator can be used anywhere in the world, with support coming from AdGreen HQ in the UK, as well as teams based in the U.S. and the Netherlands.

Tim and Sarah run Plunge Creations, embodying the spirit of life’s unexpected journeys. Tim studied Zoology at Newcastle University but dropped out at the end of his second year to pursue a passion for creating whimsical wonders. Without giving his age away, Plunge is now 24 years into making crazy, award-winning creations. Sarah left South Africa at 18 to explore the world, taking on a variety of roles before joining Plunge 14 years ago. She hasn’t looked back since. Their stories are definitive proof that careers aren’t always linear—sometimes, they zigzag into the extraordinary!

Daisy Loader is a Motion Graphics Artist at Coffee & TV. With a versatile talent for bringing ideas to life, she has been making waves in the industry since joining the studio in 2017. Her keen eye for direction, animation, and design is showcased across visual treats including the visual identity and title sequence for the BBC coverage of ‘The Hundred’, Sky Documentary ‘House of Kardashian’, Premier League ‘No Room For Racism’ and Lloyds ‘Smart Start’. Daisy loves seeing an idea grow and take shape and is passionate about the future of creativity. Her dedication and expertise recently saw her join the Shiny Awards jury panel which showcases new industry talent.

Shannen Ward is a charismatic producer with a great understanding and ability to bring together VFX teams to produce award winning work. She's left her mark on projects like "Candy Crush - The Movie" and "Google Pixel - World of Magic.” and continues to inspire those around her to produce their best work, and have fun whilst doing it.

Originally from Ireland, I studied for a BA degree in Fine Art & Multimedia at NCAD- Dublin. ​ I briefly lived in Tokyo after graduating where I worked as an EFL teacher before returning to Ireland to embark on studies in Fashion Design & Knitted Textiles (City & Guilds) in Cork. Eventually, I moved to London in 2006 where I got an ABC Diploma in Garment Tech & Patternmaking at LCF/UAL. ​ I worked as a Pattern Room Assistant at Kew 159 Ltd/ Jigsaw after graduating & then as a Menswear Sales Associate at Selfridges Oxford St where I learned a great deal about menswear fashion.​ I then moved from fashion into costume, I applied for a position of Wardrobe Assistant at MMM in 2010 where I progressed from Costumier to Costume Supervisor and now Assistant Manager.​

Tash Ridley coordinates LEGO Models internationally for new attractions for Merlin Entertainments, Europe’s largest and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator. Working with LEGO Productions, Project Management and Finance to track and monitor models – with a focus on creative data analysis and flash reporting using PowerBI & AI tools. Tash has been at Merlin for 5 years in both hands-on making & business roles for Madame Tussaud’s & LEGO Productions. After her early career years working in finance she took a leap into the creative world, completing a degree in Technical Arts & Special Effects at Wimbledon (University of the Arts London). She went on to work on some remarkable projects as a costume & creature fabricator such as the 2012 Olympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Thor, Kingsman, Yonderland & Murder on the Orient Express. Tash then spent 2 years as an Ice Sculptor working with clients including Selfridges, Lexus, Jack Daniel’s, Mandarin Hotel, Dorchester, Fortnum & Mason, Savoy Hotel and the Magical Ice Kingdom (Winter Wonderland). Tash's diverse background in computing, finance, and the creative arts enables her to bridge the gap between artistic talent and business strategy.

Blake helps head up the digital department for Merlin Magic Making. I have been working at the Studios for the last 11 years and have worked with many amazing projects and in different departments. The processes I work with and we have introduced are very groundbreaking, like 3D printing, 3D scanning, and digital sculpting. We are always exploring how we can incorporate new ways of working with very traditional means within Madame Tussauds.

Zahra Bashir is a creative and art director at ASOS. having previously worked at TWIN Magazine, ACNE Studios, and Analog Folk. She is a graduate of the London College of Fashion. She regularly speaks, and holds companies to account, on DE&I.

Dann began her career a singer songwriter working with notable producers and artists including Ian Brown. In 2006 she sang a cover of Peggy Lee’s ‘Fever’ as the voice of the FIFA World Cup for Mastercard. The track was co-produced by Andy Carroll, who brought Dann on to run the advertising side of his music production company at the time. In 2016 she joined International music production house, The Elements Music, producing music for media in collaboration with artists for global brands such as TikTok, Nike and Audi. Now in her role as Head of Creative partnerships, she strategically collaborates with brands, mentors and speaks with organisations including Create Not Hate and advocates for gender parity as global ambassador for Women in Music.

Trin Basra​ is a highly respected executive creative director who brings experience and originality to any project or brief. The experiences she designs show innovation, creativity and keep an eye on how to evolve into the future. Trin​ has extensive knowledge and expertise with a broad range of clients ranging from automotive and gaming to large tech companies. She has led teams to create seamless brand experiences for 20,000+ attendees for clients such as Cisco, Twitch, Samsung, Workday, Snowflake and McLaren. ​Trin​’s focus is on creating experiences which are purposeful, impactful and unique. ​

James Gray has been working with ZEALOT for several years now. He started in the exciting and bustling New York office but later moved back to the UK and joined the London team. He is a Senior Creative Director and Editor.

Mariona Sauret has diverse experience within the motion graphics and print industries. She joined ZEALOT several years ago and was crucial in the development of ever-growing GFX department.

Nathalie Dakova came to ZEALOT from a production background and learned the ways of creative marketing over the last couple of years. She is a Producer and currently building up a new Video Production Department.

Matt Bass joined ZEALOT straight out of university over 3 years ago with the hopes of becoming a film trailer editor. He is now a Creative Editor

Globally recognised Creative Director and Producer, Ross Nicholson has twenty years of experience working across high-profile events and large-scale spectacles that span Live Music, Ceremonies and Brand Experiences.

With many years in Creative Industries in the UK, Chris has experience in most Creative fields. After leaving College he worked in several large Ad Agencies and Design studios before leaving to take a more entrepreneurial role. Chris set up Three Blind Mice in 1994. Think Artfully (as it is now) is one of Europe’s leading pre-viz and creative services businesses with capabilities in everything from visualising through 3D work to Animatics. In 2002 he co-founded Jelly, one of London’s first truly integrated motion and illustration content businesses, which has since grown to provide the UK’s leading businesses with beautifully crafted creative across all platforms.

As an animation director and one half of duo KITCHEN, George Coffey has worked on campaigns for global brands and businesses including Costa Coffee, Spotify & Adidas. With a love for humorous characters and dynamic animation design, George has a wealth of knowledge on the industry and the process behind getting an animation from initial sketch to finished ad.

Lubeto Kalwa is the Programme and Outreach Manager at Brixton Finishing School. With a passion for supporting young people in their journey into Advertising, media and marketing industries, Lubeto is dedicated to helping them overcome barriers into the industry as well as supporting underrepresented talent. At Brixton Finishing School, Lubeto implements initiatives that provide invaluable opportunities for skill development and industry connections.

Jo Fenn is the Global Director and Founder of AdGreen. Jo has worked in the advertising industry since 2006, and was Head of Production, overseeing the production of some of the UK’s largest service projects at LS Productions until 2020. Jo founded AdGreen in 2014 in response to the carbon intensive activities she witnessed on set. Initial collaboration with BAFTA’s Albert led her to create the AdGreen website, sharing a repository of resources with the industry. With the support of the Advertising Association, industry trade bodies, and leading brands, agencies and production companies, Jo officially launched AdGreen in 2020, with a free carbon calculator following in 2021, to enable the industry to measure and reduce production emissions.

My background is creative agency production, business affairs, audio post, music production & VFX post production. I started my career in advertising at Leo Burnett in RHQ. Head of BA at Euro RSCG (now Havas), WCRS & Mother London. Made the transition to audio post in 2006, handling sales, new business & marketing at Grand Central Studios. I joined Scramble Soho in 2008 & became Managing Director, running one of the top ten audio facilities in Soho for almost 8 years. In 2015 I relocated to Amsterdam to launch Finger Music for a year before returning to Soho where I spent 7.5 years as EP at Smoke & Mirrors responsible for sales, new business & client services. Currently Managing Director at AdGreen helping the advertising industry understand its environmental impact, with sustainability training, resources and their pioneering carbon calculator.

AdGreen unites the advertising industry to reduce the negative environmental impacts of production, and enables the community to measure and understand waste and carbon emissions. We are supported by leading industry players, and the UK advertising industry’s key trade bodies, representing advertisers, creative agencies, production companies and photographers. Our sustainability training, carbon calculator and reduction resources are offered free at the point of use for all those working in the industry. The carbon calculator can be used anywhere in the world, with support coming from AdGreen HQ in the UK, as well as teams based in the U.S. and the Netherlands.

Madelaine Dowd is a dynamic interdisciplinary practitioner with a wealth of experience in design and business. As the founder of Helm Innovation Ltd, she successfully brought her patented design to the global market, demonstrating her knack for turning innovative ideas into commercial successes. Additionally, through The Cross Design Studio, she shares her insights and expertise, helping others achieve similar breakthroughs in design and innovation. Madelaine’s work with the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design has cemented her status as a leader in the field. There, she collaborates with global industry leaders, offering cutting-edge research and business innovation strategies. Her focus on humanitarian interventions, social innovation, and inclusive design reflects her commitment to creating solutions that address real-world challenges and improve lives. Her designs emphasize empathy, accessibility, and sustainability. Beyond her entrepreneurial and research pursuits, Madelaine is a passionate educator and mentor. Through Estu, she guides the next generation of designers and innovators, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, and practical application of design principles. Her mentorship is driven by a desire to inspire and equip her students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the broader world. Madelaine Dowd’s multifaceted career showcases her versatility and impact, making her a beacon of inspiration and a catalyst for positive change in the design industry.

Recruitment professional with local and global experience partnering at Board, C-Suite level and below, to attract, retain and create growth opportunities for talent. Extensive experience working in leading matrixed organizations, smaller businesses and start-ups within the media, marketing, advertising, tech and social publishing space in various growth stages, to deliver against D&I-leading initiatives and commercial people-focused targets.

Davi Stein is an award winning VFX artist and Trainer in the London Industrial Light & Magic studio teaching a wide range of computer graphics softwares to support the artistic team in creating the iconic imagery seen in feature films, episodic series and interactive projects. She collaborates with ILM's Emerging Talent Team on many outreach events to help artists and technicians build their VFX careers and mentor new talent.

Brazilian-born, Gus’ interest in filmmaking piqued as a teen, whereby he began shooting skateboarding and music videos with friends. Flash forwards to today and, following a masters in VFX in Spain, he's leant his skills to visual effects on adverts including a John Lewis Christmas ad and blockbusters like Paddington 2. Gus spends a lot of time supervising on set, as well as leading projects, most recently involving a dragon for Lunchables and a beating heart for Lionsgate+.

Christine Peters is a 2D Creative Director at London-based animation studio, Blind Pig. Christine creates hand-drawn and digital illustrations, animating them digitally using Toon Boom, TVPaint and Photoshop. She has built a diverse portfolio comprising character design, frame-by-frame animation and stylised motion design. She has crafted campaigns for the likes of Mustang, Netflix and Kellogg's and has a penchant for overseeing the entire animation process, from storyboarding, to design, development and animation.

Listed in Campaign's '40 over 40', Louise is an awarded Creative Director and Designer, consulting, making and writing for ads, branding and creative storytelling, alongside her role as Chairwoman of TypoCircle. A craft-orientated, type-loving, experienced creative leader, with a curiosity for integrating emerging technologies in design and sustainability. She has worked across a variety of sectors, from charity to automotive, FMCG to TV and film. Lou has held positions as Head of Art at BMB London (uplifting their social, branding and advertising craft), interim Head of Art at Sky Creative (marketing and tv series key visuals), Head of Art & Design at CHI&Partners (leading a large team of ad, digital and branding designers, and 3D artists), and Head of Design at BETC London (growing the start-up agency, winning the global Bacardi and Diet Coke accounts, and creating the 'Campaign Hall of Fame' work for Cockburn's). And before that, she worked at London ad agencies including BBH, WCRS, M&C Saatchi and JWT, as well as a branding consultant for clients such as innocent, British Gas and The Natural History Museum. She now heads up Here.We.Go. Studio in both London and South Italy, with a mission to 'Design Change'. Clients have included Eptura, The Listening Planet (which was awarded Gold for Art Direction at the Creative Circle Awards), innocent drinks, The Green Party, Greenpeace, The Children's Society and Effie. As Chairwoman of TypoCircle, she successfully led the organisation through the pandemic, edits their publication 'Circular', and has co-launched the student mini-festival programme, 'SuperCondensed'.

Mike Bond is founder of design agency Bond & Coyne, which provides creative, strategic and digital services to education, tech, media and science-based clients. He lectures in design, creative thinking and entrepreneurship at institutions including the Royal College of Art, and is a member of education community Oppi. He is also cofounder of the creative careers initiative WonderWhat.co.uk WonderWhat is a free, ungated creative careers finder for 13+ year olds that’s built like no other. Its works like Instagram, and takes young people from curiosity to careers empowerment. He passionately believes in the power of design and creativity to solve important problems and enable young people to forge purposeful careers. He is writing a book on how to have ideas and recently published TheMagic8.co.uk, a card-based toolkit inspired by magicians, that helps people to shape and share their ideas.

Brad and Kirby head up the Young Presence divison. Kirby is a musician and Brad is his manager. Brad and Kirby are a directing team. Brad is a producer and Kirby is a directors rep. In the industry they are known as multi disciplinary creatives. We know them as people that like to encourage emerging talent and produce outstanding creative work.

Brad and Kirby head up the Young Presence divison. Kirby is a musician and Brad is his manager. Brad and Kirby are a directing team. Brad is a producer and Kirby is a directors rep. In the industry they are known as multi disciplinary creatives. We know them as people that like to encourage emerging talent and produce outstanding creative work.

Karrelle Dixon is currently Director of Sports at St Edmunds College. Prior to taking this role, he was the Managing Director of Wieden+Kennedy Portland and also served as an agency Stakeholder, a global group of leaders focused on growing opportunities for the next generation of W+K. Karrelle is a true product of the W+K network. He began his 14-year tenure with the agency as an account manager for Nike, based out of W+K London. He moved to Portland, Oregon, in 2010 to be closer to Nike’s global headquarters and quickly moved up the ranks to global account director for the brand, leading W+K’s largest account and expanding the agency-brand relationship into new markets like Brazil, Korea, and India. This further dimensionalized the relationship between W+K and Nike and bolstered a truly global partnership with creative impact across all eight W+K offices around the world. Under his leadership and with strong partners across the network, W+K was recently recognized as Advertising Age’s U.S. Agency of the Year (2020, 2019, 2018), Adweek’s U.S. Agency of the Year (2019, 2018) and was ranked number one on Fast Company’s Most Innovative list for advertising for the third consecutive year. Karrelle started his career at Fallon London, working on new business and for the BBC. In a previous life, Karrelle was a professional rugby player for the London Wasps and was awarded the prestigious Oxford Blue award while studying for his second master’s in psychology at the University of Oxford (his first master's was from Brunel University London). He is passionate about sport and competition and has an opinion on every type of sporting endeavour, from tiddlywinks to MMA.

With three decades of professional expertise, Paul has an extensive career working with agencies in the public and private sectors, specialising in the provision and coordination of event technical services. Paul's ability to navigate multi-agency and multi-platform live events shows his in-depth knowledge of live technology. As the CEO of Ethix for 24 years, Ethix have supplied the live event market with full 360 technical infrastructure for large-scale concerts and events across the UK and further afield. Ethix Management has established long-term contracts to ensure continued support for clients. In addition to Ethix, Paul established the UK live Events freelancers Forum during the pandemic which now has over 30 000 members which helps and supports live event freelancers. Paul Has championed Mental Health and funded Mental Health first aid courses through Music Support within the sector and is an ambassador for BackUp Charity which supports people in the live music industry. Paul has two accolades awarded as “An Unsung Hero” twice voted for by his peers for his work to support freelancers.

Louisa is an award-winning documentary filmmaker passionate about exploring the intersection of art and social commentary. Her work focuses on creating character-driven films that shine a light on various social issues. She is interested in presenting alternative perspectives that challenge conventional views of modern life. Louisa's first short film, THEY, is a portrait of a family raising their child with a gender-open approach. The film was selected by the 2019 BFI London Film Festival, was screened at a number of international film festivals, and won four international awards. After her graduation from the University of the Arts London, Louisa was recognised by one of the most prestigious events in UK documentary film, the Grierson Awards. She was shortlisted in the All3Media: Best Student Documentary category. Louisa has produced and directed the short films THE INSIGHT and WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND and has been involved in four commissioned documentary projects for The New York Times and The New Yorker over the past few years. She has participated in Reclaim the Frame’s Filmonomics 7 programme and was selected by the British Film Institute and Doc Society to attend CPH:DOX 2023 as part of their official UK Producers Delegation. Louisa has been a BAFTA Connect Member since 2023 and recently gave a four-hour seminar at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany, sharing firsthand experiences from her eight-year documentary project in production.

Hugo Dawson, Head of Strategy Comms and Content at Brands at Work Ltd As Head of Strategy, Comms & Content, Hugo bridges the gap between strategic planning and creative execution, mining for thought-leading insight before collaborating on the development of the content experience. As a messaging and content specialist, he works with clients to assimilate complex information quickly and communicate it simply and imaginatively. Hugo has operated across sectors and audience types throughout his career, working closely with the likes of New Balance, BT, Red Bull, Facebook, Puma, IBM, VMware, Deloitte and Novartis.