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, Strategic Development Executive

  The development and delivery of Screen Yorkshire’s Film Office is Caroline’s main focus, although she also explores 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

• 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

• 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

• George Watts, Head of Finance

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

  You can contact George on 0113 236 8237 or georgew@screenyorkshire.co.uk

• Rebecca Reay, Finance & Contracts Manager

  Rebecca is part of our finance team. She supports the management of the Yorkshire Content Fund ensuring compliance and due diligence are met for investments that are made.
• 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