Film London, the UK capital’s screen industries agency, has restructured its senior leadership team, with Helena Mackenzie taking on an expanded and newly-created role of head of talent and business development and Rose Cupit promoted to head of artists’ moving image.
Mackenzie, currently head of inward investment and business development, now has Film London’s talent development work within her remit, including short film and early feature development, under BFI Network, the organisation’s series of filmmaker-focused Labs and the ongoing development of Film London’s IP showcase, Upstream.
She continues to oversee film and TV inward investment into London, running projects like the Production Finance Market (PFM) and overseeing the provision of locations and logistical support to major film and high-end TV projects filming in the capital.
Jordan McGarry, Film London’s former head of talent development and production for almost a decade, is now serving as senior creative advisor for PFM New Talent and Upstream on a consultancy basis.
Cupit will lead the Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (Flamin) team, having previously held the post of senior Flamin manager, overseeing a wide range of initiatives that identify, support and raise the profile of UK artist filmmakers. Maggie Ellis, the former head of Flamin and a Film London staffer of more than 20 years, will continue to work with Film London in a part-time, freelance capacity.
“While the worlds in which they operate are admittedly very different, both Helena and Rose provide similarly vital support to their respective sectors,” said Adrian Wootton, chief executive of Film London.
“Whether they’re working with producers on big-budget projects or helping artists develop their creative practice, their expertise hinges on identifying, supporting and platforming people with great ideas who are looking to get them onto screen, and helping them overcome the challenges they meet along the way.”
“As well as congratulating Helena and Rose, I’d like to thank Jordan McGarry and Maggie Ellis for their hard work and dedication over the years… I’m delighted that they will remain within Film London orbit on a consultancy basis.”
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