Supporting Statements

 1. Experience of working in creative industries and the way they contribute to equitable innovation (essential to

the job)

Throughout my career in the creative industries, I've consistently focused on making innovation more equitable

and accessible to diverse stakeholders.

As Lead Technology and Development Manager for the Hi3 Network, I specifically worked to democratise access to emerging technologies across Kent. By establishing digital hubs in partnership with Screen South, Maidstone TV Studios, and Canterbury Christchurch University, we brought XR/VR, drone technology, and remote production capabilities to regions and creative practitioners who previously lacked access to these resources. This initiative enabled smaller creative businesses and practitioners outside London to experiment with cutting-edge tools that would otherwise be financially prohibitive.

At LSBU, I implemented the BAFTA 'Albert' sustainability scheme to ensure that innovative film practices could be environmentally responsible and accessible to students from all backgrounds. By integrating sustainability principles into creative education, we fostered an approach to innovation that considered broader social impacts and long-term viability.My work with the Arts Council of England documenting live performances across North West galleries specifically focused on making art more accessible to wider audiences through digital documentation. This project recognised the value of regional creative expression and worked to amplify diverse artistic voices beyond traditional geographic and socioeconomic boundaries.

As Studio Manager at Camberwell Film & TV Studios, I regularly worked with clients of varying scales and resources, from major studios to independent creators. I took pride in adapting our technical offerings to meet diverse budgetary constraints, ensuring that innovative production technologies weren't limited to only those with substantial financial backing.

Through these experiences, I've developed a nuanced understanding of how technological innovation in the creative industries can either reinforce existing inequalities or help dismantle them. I believe equitable innovation requires not only providing access to tools and technologies but also creating supportive environments where diverse voices can meaningfully contribute to shaping how these technologies evolve and are applied.

The CoSTAR WorldBuilding program's focus on ethical approaches to AI and emerging technologies for a more equitable live music industry particularly resonates with me, as I've witnessed firsthand how technological adoption can either exclude or empower traditionally marginalised voices in creative sectors.

2. Previous experience and expertise in managing, producing and delivering projects, programmes and events

with multiple stakeholders. (essential to the job)

My career has been defined by successfully managing complex projects that require coordinating multiple stakeholders across different sectors. This experience directly applies to the demands of the Piloting Producer role.

As Producer & Studio Manager at Camberwell Film & TV Studios, I managed diverse productions ranging from Hollywood and Bollywood set-builds to documentaries for Wild Bear Australia and multi-camera live streams for ByteDance (TikTok). Each project required careful coordination between creative teams, technical staff, external clients, and freelance crew. I ensured that all stakeholders' needs were met while maintaining production schedules and budget constraints.

When serving as Studios Manager at London South Bank University, I led the relocation of the School of Arts and Creative Industries from London Road to Borough Road. This large-scale project involved coordinating between builders, specialist contractors, electricians, riggers, university staff and academics to successfully move and recommission multiple film and TV studios, edit suites, a radio station, sound studios, a cinema, and a server room. I also managed the design and implementation of a new NDI-based streaming newsroom, requiring coordination between technical vendors, university IT services, and academic departments.

During my time at the National Film and Television School as Head of Production Support, I oversaw a complex slate of student productions across animation, drama, and documentary departments. This role demanded meticulous scheduling, resource allocation and stakeholder management to ensure successful delivery of all projects within educational deadlines and budgets. I coordinated between student producers, external industry mentors, technical departments and department heads (HOD’s).

As Lead Technology and Development Manager for the Hi3 Network, I delivered a multi-partner research and innovation project that established digital hubs across Kent. This required managing relationships between academic institutions (LSBU and Canterbury Christchurch University), industry partners (Screen South and Maidstone TV Studios), and funding bodies (European Regional Development Fund). I coordinated workstreams across multiple sites while ensuring all stakeholder objectives were met and project milestones were delivered on time.

My experience with the Arts Council of England project demonstrates my ability to produce and deliver events, as I managed the logistics of filming live performances across galleries in the North West, culminating in a gallery exhibition of the documented work at the Birley Art Space. This required coordination between artists, venues, technical crew, and gallery staff within tight scheduling and budgetary parameters.

These experiences have honed my ability to manage complex projects with diverse stakeholders while maintaining

focus on deliverables, schedules, and quality standards—