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

• 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

• 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 07753 838048 or glyn@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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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