We’re excited to introduce our very first Creative Enterprise Brand Ambassadors, a brilliant group of individuals from across our alumni who will be working with us throughout this year.
This new initiative brings together people who are passionate about supporting creative communities, sharing opportunities, and helping more people access the support they need to grow. Over the coming months, our ambassadors will be working closely with us to share insights, spotlight opportunities, and engage with their communities.
From content creation and outreach to supporting programme recruitment, they’ll help us reach new voices and build stronger connections across the creative sector.
We’re proud to be working with:
Aiwan Obinyan - Founder of AiAi Studios
Aiwan Obinyan is a Nigerian-British Executive Producer, Filmmaker, Musician and a BAFTA award winning Sound Designer. She works across the film, podcasting and music industries crafting stories and sounds that disrupt the status quo, with clients including gal-dem, BBC, VICE, GAY TIMES, Amazon, Audible, Channel 4, The UN and more. In 2013 she founded AiAi Studios, a production house specialising in visual media, over the years AiAi Studios has grown and developed into a respected team of podcast experts.
Natasha Hawthornthwaite - Filmmaker and Founder of Doc North CIC and Northern Heart Films
Natasha is a Producer, Director, Co-founder of Northern Heart Films and Doc North CIC. Natasha's filmmaking credits is across commercials and independent film, driven by a mission to craft stories with heart, graft and authenticity. Her clients include the BBC, Co-op, Virgin Records, Quorn, The Guardian, and The FA. As a filmmaker who grew up in a working-class town in the North of England, Natasha is passionate about supporting working-class talent. She is a Future Leader alumni at the Northern Power Women Awards and has spoken at major conferences and festivals including the BFI Future Film Festival and the Creative Cities Convention.
Shereen Fares - Founder of Picilian Entertainment
Shereen Fares is the Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Picilian Entertainment Ltd - Game development studio, and Founder of The Linked Creatives Hub, a creative community initiative. A passionate entrepreneur, mentor and creative leader, she is dedicated to championing innovation, collaboration and inclusion across the creative industries. Through her work, Shereen supports emerging talent, builds meaningful industry connections and creates opportunities that empower the next generation of creative entrepreneurs
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Screen Launchpad is a support programme for aspiring, diverse leaders in the screen industries. It is the entry point for aspiring founders as well as early-stage businesses, with two tracks of Pre-StartUp and Early StartUp. --> https://creativeenterprise.wearecreative.uk/screen-launchpad
Female Founders is a prestigious programme supporting women leading screen businesses. This initiative helps founders strengthen leadership skills, develop confidence and connect with a network of peers. Sponsored by British Business Bank. --> https://creativeenterprise.wearecreative.uk/female-founders
Female Founders: Introduction to Investment, is a brand new programme addressing the gaps in investment knowledge amongst female founders. Sponsored by British Business Bank. --> https://creativeenterprise.wearecreative.uk/female-founders-intro-to-investment
Fast Forward programme is designed to bridge the gap between ambition and action for growth-stage creative businesses, addressing key executive development areas to develop truly resilient screen businesses. Sponsored by Barclays --> https://creativeenterprise.wearecreative.uk/fast-forward