Monthly Networking Meetings Held in Partnership with TV Mindset and Talented People
We can't wait to welcome you to the Freelancer Hub this
It's a very informal event to mingle and chat - so don't be shy, introduce yourself to others and you'll soon feel super welcome and heard. Adeel and Kimberly will drop in (sometimes real life, sometimes virutal!) and any Execs and Talent Managers there will make themselves known for you to get some advice/tips.
5th September - 2pm
Introduction to Sea Swimming
Sunday 5th Sept, 2pm
For Telly folk who want to try something new. Community event.
Click on the link above for tickets!
£12 per person only 10 spaces available.
21st May 2020
Signposting the Way to Wellness
The aim of session helps identify what skills & resources are out there to help you and others in the TV industry. With Davey Shields and Viki Carter. Davey is the founder of MenTalkHealth here in Brighton, Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Wellbeing Facilitator working with productions to meet their mental health legal responsibilities, something that is often with their wellbeing and mental health. Viki Carter is Brighton based Production Executive/Production Manager in factual and fact ent. Recently elected to the Bectu Unscripted TV Union Committee which ran the #UnseenonScreen anti bullying campaign
From this session will also be creating a new Mental Health Charter to be
announced during Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16th May.
1st May 2020
Coronavirus Webinar
with:
Matt Virgo - Media Specialist Accountant, Victor Boorman & Co.
Vanessa Johnson-Burgess - Inclusive Recruiting & A Little Bit of HR
Stephanie Wrate - Freelance HOP
Dave Austin - MD, The Edit
Jon Lee - CEO, Virtual Post
APRIL 2019
Channel 4 Commissioner briefing
with:
Alex Gardiner - Current Affairs
Fozia Khan - Documentaries
Jonah Weston - Specialist Factual
Karen Kelly - Nations and Regions Executive
MAY 2018
Channel 5 Commissioning briefing
with:
Ben Frow - Director of Programmes
Emma Westcott - Factual
Sean Doyle - Commissioner
​
Friday 24th 2022 September 12:30pm
Webinar -Breathwork
Fiona Fletcher, certified Mindfulness and Breathwork Coach and HOP brings to you a 60-minute online breathing workshop tailored specifically for TV production people
Click on the link above for tickets.
6 & 7th July
Mental Health First Aid Training
The Brighton Production Hub has arranged for group training on 6th and 7th July and arrange for ongoing support Mental Health First Aiders in the Sussex Television and Film communit.
Mental Health training on 6th and 7th July.
If you are interested in getting trained for this please contact Stephanie.wrate@brightonproductionhub.org
​
A problem shared is always a problem halved.
​
Sign Up and Share the Hashtag... #BPHMentalHealth
​
21st May 2020
Clearing Music in your TV Production – The Lowdown
Webinar on Music
Juliette Squair - Music Expert from
The Nerve
​
12:30 pm Monday 12th April 2021
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FEBRUARY 2020
BBC Commissioner briefing
with:
Beejal Patel - Documentaries
Ricky Cooper - Popular Factual & Factual Entertainment
Gian Quaglieni - Current Affairs
Kate Ansell - Daytime
JANUARY 2019
PACT briefing
The PACT team including Chief Executive John McVay OBE delivered fascinating insights into the problems that the industry is facing and how PACT persistently lobbies on behalf of UK content creators.
JANUARY 2018
Channel 4: Legal, Diversity and Financial briefing
Dominic Harris - Legal
Ramy El Bergamy - Diversity
Hayley Thornton - Head of Production Finance
Julie Hobbis - Production Finance Manager
Steve Johnson - Production Finance Manager
Friday 10th September 1pm
Webinar- Mental Health 2022
This World Suicide Prevention Day, join Davey Shields to explore some of the myths around suicide and the small changes we can make at work
​
TRIGGER – Discussion around suicide.
Get tickets to this on the link.
​
14th May 2021
The Brighton Production HubCame up with a simple effective charter to support local freelancers and companies.
https://www.brightonproductionhub.org/mentalhealthcharter
​
A problem shared is always a problem halved.
​
Sign Up and Share the Hashtag... #BPHMentalHealth
​
21st May 2020
May Legal & Distribution Webinar
with:
Karen Young - Founder & CEO, Orange Smarty (Distribution)
Clare Hoban - Television Content Lawyer, Reviewed & Cleared
JULY 2019
Summer Networking Event
More than 300 people and 15 companies showed up to our summer networking event aimed at helping new talent and local production companies meet. There were a number of jobs filled on the spot and drinks and DJs into the evening.
DECEMBER 2018
Brighton Production Hub Christmas Party
The fitting end to a great year of networking and commissioning events, our Christmas party rocked into the night and was like a who's who in the TV world of Brighton.
NOVEMBER 2017
Channel 4 Commissioners
with:
Rob Coldstream - Specialist Factual
Gilly Greenslade - Factual
Deborah Dunnett - Nations and Regions
Talent Manager Speed Networking event - Tuesday 17th September 2024
Come join us for our next TV Freelancer "Speed Meet" Networking Event in Brighton this September! Date: Tuesday 17th September 2024 Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Central Brighton (venue details will be sent once you receive an invitation).
​Network with fellow freelancers & indie production companies including Blast Films!, Crackit Productions, Ricochet, DSP, Circle Circle Films & The Edit!
Bectu & The Film & TV Charity will also be in attendance.
This event is for Brighton based freelancers only so please only register if you live in the region.
Companies are in charge of who they meet on the night. Submit your CV to the email addresses below and you will be notified by email if you're invited to book a slot. Space is limited but there will be availability (capacity permitting) to attend even if you're not shortlisted for an appointment.
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RICOCHET
ricochetcvs@thetalentmanager.com
SCREENDOG
screendogcvs@thetalentmanager.com
COMING UP ROSES
cominguprosescvs@thetalentmanager.com
BLAST! Films
blastfilmscvs@thetalentmanager.com
DSP
CRACKIT Productions
crackitcvs@thetalentmanager.com
CIRCLE CIRCLE Films
CircleCircleCVs@thetalentmanager.com
THE EDIT
TheEditCVs@thetalentmanager.com
Hope to see you there!
Monday 20th May 2024
Refresher:
Mental Health First Aid Training
The Brighton Production Hub has arranged for group training Mental Health First Aiders in the Sussex Television and Film community.
​​
A problem shared is always a problem halved.​​
Pleased to support more people keeping up their qualification in this important topic.
5th September - 2pm
Introduction to Sea Swimming
Sunday 5th Sept, 2pm
For Telly folk who want to try something new. Community event.
Click on the link above for tickets!
£12 per person only 10 spaces available.
21st May 2020
Signposting the Way to Wellness
The aim of session helps identify what skills & resources are out there to help you and others in the TV industry. With Davey Shields and Viki Carter. Davey is the founder of MenTalkHealth here in Brighton, Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Wellbeing Facilitator working with productions to meet their mental health legal responsibilities, something that is often with their wellbeing and mental health. Viki Carter is Brighton based Production Executive/Production Manager in factual and fact ent. Recently elected to the Bectu Unscripted TV Union Committee which ran the #UnseenonScreen anti bullying campaign
From this session will also be creating a new Mental Health Charter to be
announced during Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16th May.
1st May 2020
Coronavirus Webinar
with:
Matt Virgo - Media Specialist Accountant, Victor Boorman & Co.
Vanessa Johnson-Burgess - Inclusive Recruiting & A Little Bit of HR
Stephanie Wrate - Freelance HOP
Dave Austin - MD, The Edit
Jon Lee - CEO, Virtual Post
APRIL 2019
Channel 4 Commissioner briefing
with:
Alex Gardiner - Current Affairs
Fozia Khan - Documentaries
Jonah Weston - Specialist Factual
Karen Kelly - Nations and Regions Executive
MAY 2018
Channel 5 Commissioning briefing
with:
Ben Frow - Director of Programmes
Emma Westcott - Factual
Sean Doyle - Commissioner
​
Navigating the impact of sensitive content for programme makers
Many genres of tv production involve working on sensitive material or handling vulnerable
people. This is a demanding part of the job; whether it’s dealing with victims and their
families or viewing difficult content, specialist industry coach and trainer, Camilla Wells, will offer practical self-care tools so you can remain healthy and enjoy your work. `She will also discuss with Series Editor/Edit Producer Alison Cain what its like to work on these productions.
Tickets are available here:
Friday 24th 2022 September 12:30pm
Webinar -Breathwork
Fiona Fletcher, certified Mindfulness and Breathwork Coach and HOP brings to you a 60-minute online breathing workshop tailored specifically for TV production people
Click on the link above for tickets.
6 & 7th July
Mental Health First Aid Training
The Brighton Production Hub has arranged for group training on 6th and 7th July and arrange for ongoing support Mental Health First Aiders in the Sussex Television and Film communit.
Mental Health training on 6th and 7th July.
If you are interested in getting trained for this please contact Stephanie.wrate@brightonproductionhub.org
​
A problem shared is always a problem halved.
​
Sign Up and Share the Hashtag... #BPHMentalHealth
​
21st May 2020
Clearing Music in your TV Production – The Lowdown
Webinar on Music
Juliette Squair - Music Expert from
The Nerve
​
12:30 pm Monday 12th April 2021
​
​
​
FEBRUARY 2020
BBC Commissioner briefing
with:
Beejal Patel - Documentaries
Ricky Cooper - Popular Factual & Factual Entertainment
Gian Quaglieni - Current Affairs
Kate Ansell - Daytime
JANUARY 2019
PACT briefing
The PACT team including Chief Executive John McVay OBE delivered fascinating insights into the problems that the industry is facing and how PACT persistently lobbies on behalf of UK content creators.
JANUARY 2018
Channel 4: Legal, Diversity and Financial briefing
Dominic Harris - Legal
Ramy El Bergamy - Diversity
Hayley Thornton - Head of Production Finance
Julie Hobbis - Production Finance Manager
Steve Johnson - Production Finance Manager
Monthly Networking Meetings Held in Partnership with TV Mindset and Talented People
We can't wait to welcome you to the Freelancer Hub this
It's a very informal event to mingle and chat - so don't be shy, introduce yourself to others and you'll soon feel super welcome and heard. Adeel and Kimberly will drop in (sometimes real life, sometimes virutal!) and any Execs and Talent Managers there will make themselves known for you to get some advice/tips.
Friday 10th September 1pm
Webinar- Mental Health 2022
This World Suicide Prevention Day, join Davey Shields to explore some of the myths around suicide and the small changes we can make at work
​
TRIGGER – Discussion around suicide.
Get tickets to this on the link.
​
14th May 2021
The Brighton Production HubCame up with a simple effective charter to support local freelancers and companies.
https://www.brightonproductionhub.org/mentalhealthcharter
​
A problem shared is always a problem halved.
​
Sign Up and Share the Hashtag... #BPHMentalHealth
​
21st May 2020
May Legal & Distribution Webinar
with:
Karen Young - Founder & CEO, Orange Smarty (Distribution)
Clare Hoban - Television Content Lawyer, Reviewed & Cleared
JULY 2019
Summer Networking Event
More than 300 people and 15 companies showed up to our summer networking event aimed at helping new talent and local production companies meet. There were a number of jobs filled on the spot and drinks and DJs into the evening.
DECEMBER 2018
Brighton Production Hub Christmas Party
The fitting end to a great year of networking and commissioning events, our Christmas party rocked into the night and was like a who's who in the TV world of Brighton.
NOVEMBER 2017
Channel 4 Commissioners
with:
Rob Coldstream - Specialist Factual
Gilly Greenslade - Factual
Deborah Dunnett - Nations and Regions