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 0113 236 8230 or sally@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Hugo Heppell, Head of Investments

  As Head of Investments, Hugo sources projects for investment and negotiates the terms of Screen Yorkshire’s funding deals. He prepares recommendations for the Investment Committee and has creative oversight of the projects we invest in.

  You can contact Hugo on 0113 236 8240 or hugo@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Caroline Cooper Charles, Head of Strategic Programmes

  Caroline is a member of our senior management team, overseeing the Film Office, Beyond Brontës and Centre of Excellence skills programmes, as well as exploring additional strategic opportunities for Screen Yorkshire to help it deliver against an ambitious five-year growth plan.

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

• Sam Fray, Beyond Brontës Programme Manager

  Sam manages the Beyond Brontës programme, that has been established to address the lack of diversity in the screen industries by supporting 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 Sam on 0113 236 8233 or sam@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Abigail Houseman, Beyond Brontës Administrative Assistant

  Abigail supports Sam to keep the Beyond Brontës programme running smoothly.

  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

• Richard Knight, Production Liaison and Education

  Richard assists with the day to day running of the Film Office and also manages Screen Yorkshire’s training and education programmes. Richard has worked for fifteen years as a location manager, predominantly in Yorkshire on films including Four Lions and This is England, and TV Dramas such as Utopia and Prisoners Wives. As such, he has an excellent knowledge of Yorkshire’s diverse range of locations and the logistics of filming in them.    

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

• Olivia Thomas, Film Office Co-ordinator

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

  You can contact Olivia on 0113 236 8228 Olivia@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 236 8236 or rachelm@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Will Menzies, Head of Finance

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

  You can contact Will on 0113 236 8237 or will@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 8233 or jean@screenyorkshire.co.uk