Sky Studios Launches Content material Academy To Assist ‘Depraved’
Sky Studios has launched a coaching program to assist college students and graduates break into the world of high-end TV and movie. The Sky Content material Academy has seen twelve folks, 75% of whom are primarily based within the surrounding Elstree space, tackle year-long paid roles supporting Depraved, the Cynthia Erivo-starring adaptation of the hit play, which comes from Sky Studios sister firm Common Manufacturing Companies. College students are working in areas resembling lighting and rigging. “We’re seeing large world demand for studio house, and with that there’s a very important want for expertise to fill the ever-growing job market,” mentioned Noel Tovey, MD of Sky Studios Elstree. “We couldn’t be extra excited to have our first Content material Academy staff in place, however that is simply the beginning for us as we glance in direction of turning into a coaching floor for younger, native folks.”
‘Nice British’ Dig Producer Strawberry Blond Staffs Up
Nice British Dig producer Strawberry Blond has expanded, bringing in a Business Guide and Head of Manufacturing and selling Tom Benson-Geddes to Artistic Director. Strawberry Blond, which is run by Steve Wynne, mentioned it produced 5 new collection final yr, delivering greater than 100 episodes together with of Channel 4 format Nice British Dig and BBC One’s The Dwell Lounge Present. Isabella Zoltowski, a former WME Head of Tv, joins as Business Guide and can forge relationships with worldwide broadcasters and indie companions. Jess Hamilton turns into Head of Manufacturing, Strawberry Blond’s first, and has been signed from fellow UK indie Brown Bob, whereas Benson-Geddes is upped from Head of Growth. Extra hires are incoming from Benson-Geddes, Strawberry Blond mentioned. “Towards all the things thrown at us final yr, we managed to provide over 50 hours of tv and nonetheless had enjoyable doing it,” mentioned Wynne. “We really feel very fortunate to be ready to develop the corporate in 2023.”
