Our team

• Sally Joynson, Chief Executive

  Sally champions the film tv and wider screen industries in Yorkshire & Humber. Since taking the role in 2006, Sally’s leadership has seen Yorkshire & Humber become one of the most sought-after destinations for production in the UK, delivering unprecedented growth for the region. She sits on several Advisory Boards including National Science and Media Museum, Digital Creativity Labs, and the Yorkshire and North-East Film Archives.

  You can contact Sally on 07931 792766 or sally@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Rachel McWatt, Communications Manager

  Rachel oversees communications on behalf of Screen Yorkshire, including publicity, marketing, PR, social media, website, branding and events.

  You can contact Rachel on 0113 2368 228 or rachelm@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Caroline Cooper Charles, Head of Creative

  Caroline is a member of our senior management team. She is responsible for our talent development programmes and also manages our Yorkshire Content Fund. Caroline is the first port of call for producers wanting to access the fund. She negotiates the terms of our funding deals and has creative oversight of the projects we invest in. She also oversees the work of the Film Office team.

  You can contact Caroline on 07903 943605 or caroline@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Jo Schofield, Talent Development Manager

  Jo works with Caroline to design and deliver a suite of talent development initiatives, building partnerships within the industry to showcase the region's emerging screen talent. Jo will spearhead the launch of a new groundbreaking talent development programme late Spring 2021.

  You can contact Jo on 07720 697010 or jo@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Natasha Kifwamba, Programme Coordinator

  Natasha works with Jo to deliver our talent development initiatives, designed to support and nurture the region's emerging screen talent. Natasha will be working on Screen Yorkshire's groundbreaking new talent development programme, launching late Spring 2021.

  You can contact Natasha on 07463 916762 or natasha@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Glyn Middleton, Head of Skills and Industry Engagement

  Glyn is a member of our senior management team, and is responsible for all our skills and training initiatives, including new entrant and professional development programmes. Glyn oversees a number of projects including the Centre of Screen Excellence: Yorkshire, Connected Campus and Beyond Brontes. Glyn also heads up our industry engagement and support activities, developing and maintaining Screen Yorkshire's relationships with Yorkshire based indies working in the broadcast sector.

  You can contact Glyn on glyn@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Richard Knight, Career Support Manager

  Richard helps to find and develop Yorkshire’s industry talent of the future. He assists with the development and running of Screen Yorkshire’s training and education programmes including our nation-leading Connected Campus initiative. Having worked for 20 years in the industry throughout the UK on feature films, television dramas, music videos and commercials, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.

  You can contact Richard on 0113 236 8221 or richard@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Abigail Houseman, Beyond Brontës Senior Coordinator

  Abigail runs our Beyond Brontës programme, established in 2019 to address the lack of diversity in the screen industries workforce. Beyond Brontës supports young people in the Bradford District and Leeds City Region to develop the skills, confidence and connections to enter and succeed in the screen industries.

  You can contact Abigail on 0113 236 8231 or abigail@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Chris Hordley, Production Liaison & Development

  Chris provides bespoke advice on regional locations, studios and facilities to UK and international production companies. With over 20 years combined industry and production liaison experience, Chris has secured and supported productions in Yorkshire & Humber including; Peaky Blinders, Happy Valley, Victoria, Ackley Bridge, God's Own Country, Paddington 2, and Transformers: The Last Knight.  He also supports Screen Yorkshire’s senior management team in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

  Contact Chris on 07901 351197 or chris@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Olivia Thomas, Film Office Co-ordinator

  Olivia is the first point of call for Screen Yorkshire's Crew Service. She is part of the Film Office team and advises on filming enquiries, including locations, crew, facilities and permitting and also maintains our film locations and crew and facilities databases.

  You can contact Olivia on 0113 236 8228 Olivia@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Nardia Fortune, Production Liaison Manager – Location Support

  Nardia works in our Film Office team. As a location manager, with more than 10 years on the ground knowledge working in the industry, Nardia has a great knowledge of filming locations in Yorkshire and is experienced working with industry. Nardia works with Chris and Olivia to support productions to find the best locations in Yorkshire, ensuring that we continue to attract major film and TV productions.

  You can contact Nardia on 07903 683047 or nardia@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Paul Higgins, Head of Finance

  Paul is responsible for the company’s strategic and operational financial management, corporate governance and accounting.

  You can contact Paul on 07545 210062 or paul@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Jean Pendle-Ash, Finance Officer

  Jean is part of our Finance team and looks after our financial record keeping, payment of invoices and also helps with the preparation of accounts.

  You can contact Jean on 0113 236 8228 or jean@screenyorkshire.co.uk