Board of Management
PG Board Meetings 2012
05 Mar 2012 | 11 Jun 2012 | 10 Sep 2012 | 03 Dec 2012
Kevin has sat on The Production Guild Board as chair since 2005. As Chair of the Production Guild, Kevin has been responsible for driving the strategic direction of the organisation, and ensuring that its aims and objectives are being fulfilled. The priority for Kevin has been maintaining the excellent production infrastructure in the UK industry in order that all types of production can be made to work, and so that all PG members are given as much opportunity to work as possible. Kevin is the Senior Vice President of Physical Production at Warner Brothers and is currently responsible for overseeing the productions of:- Sherlock Holmes 2, Gravity, Jack The Giant Killer, Dark Shadows , Magnus Rex and Clash of the Titans 2.
Sarah Bradshaw - Vice Chairperson,
Sarah is an internationally renowned UPM/Co-producer who works consistently in UK on Major Studio Inward Investment features, recent credits include Pirates of The Carribean: On Stranger Tides, Price of Persia: The Sands of Time, Miami Vice and Syriana. Sarah has been a member of The Production Guild for since its inception and plays an active role in the Industrial Relations Group for Major Features.
Steve Clark Hall - Vice Chairperson,
Steve joined the board of The Production Guild in 2011 and has been elected vice chairman. Steve is a well established Producer working on both Major Studio Feature Films and Independent British films. Steve brings to the PG board his historical knowledge of Industrial Relations alongside the awareness of the difficulties affecting film making today and seeks to represent the interests of UK independent producers in ensuring the mid and low budget sectors remain viable.
Foregoing a promising career as a lookalike for Al Murray and Winston Churchill, I caught the bug back in 1994 and haven't been able to get out since. Starting as an assistant accountant on "Just William" for TV back in 1994 I have slowly climbed up the career ladder through TV and into films. I have worked on a number of films including "Derailed", "Fred Claus" and the musical "Nine" as the Financial Controller and at present am working with the Narnia Franchise on "Voyage of the Dawn Treader". Championing the cause for the UK Accountant and the younger members of the Guild, I believe that we produce some of the finest accounts people in the business. Married with twins you'll find me every other Saturday trying to persuade my boys that there is really only one football team in London....Barnet !
Julie has worked in the industry for over 25 years, mainly in Production Management roles. In her current role as Production Executive, Drama at ITV Studios she regularly works closely with Line Producer, Production Managers and Production Accountants.
Neil is a Financial Controller recently working in Northern Ireland for HBO on ‘Game of Thrones’. His credits include Universal/Working Title’s GREEN ZONE, Stephen Woolley’s HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS & ALIENATE PEOPLE, Warner Bros 10,000BC and Walden Media’s AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Recent credits as Accountant include Warner Bros V FOR VENDETTA and BATMAN BEGINS, and Disney’s VERONICA GUERIN. He has also worked in Television for HBO’s BAND OF BROTHERS & TALES FROM THE CRYPT plus numerous productions for companies such as Hallmark Entertainment and Carlton.
Mark has spent the last 15 years line producing feature films for both US Studios and the Major Independent sector. He line produced Shakespeare in Love, which won 7 Academy Awards, including Best Film. He also produced, Wing's of a Dove, The Madness of King George, Much Ado about Nothing, Chocolat, Proof, Derailed and Amazing Grace, proving that the UK can produce good quality films within a tight budget. All of these films were made for between $15-30 million. Recently he Co-produced The Other Boleyn Girl for Sony, a film shot entirely on HD, 'Will' shot in London, Paris and Turkey and 'My Week with Marilyn'. These films have given him the opportunity to work with directors like Lasse Hallstrom, Kenneth Branagh, John Madden, Iain Softley, Michael Apted and Simon Curtis. Mark has recently returned from setting up a project in China with Simon West. He has also filmed in America, Turkey and in many countries in Europe. Mark held the post of Head of Production for Renaissance Films from 1992-1996. Mark has been a member of The Production Guild since its inception and regularly attends both social and training events and enjoys a good relationship with many PG members. Mark's passion lies with the need to maintain and sustain the British Independent sector of film making and is keen to work alongside The Production Guild to ensure the needs of this sector are met through industrial relations and government policy.
Wendy has been working in the film and tv industry since 1985. She started as a junior assistant on 'Comrades' and did her first job as Production Accountant in 1987 on a BFI film 'Melancholia' which shot in London, Florence and Hamburg. Since then, she has worked on a range of low budget films, medium budget television and films, high budget television and high budget films with a variety of projects. She has been actively involved in a number of the Guild trainee schemes – as interviewer on the panel, teacher in the classroom, engaging trainees on placement and also going on to employ graduate trainees thereafter.
John heads up the film department at RSM Tenon, a leading tax and accounting practice in the UK. In his role, John provides specialist advice on accessing film financing opportunities in the UK and overseas, with a particular focus on the UK tax credit. In this capacity, John acts for all major US Studios, as well as a large number of US mini - majors and independents, and a growing number of UK and European independent production companies. By way of example, his clients include Universal Studios, Disney/Marvel, 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Paramount, DreamWorks, Spyglass, Walden Media, The Weinstein Company, GK Films, Working Title, Focus Features, Pot-boiler Films, Marv Films, Cloud Eight Productions as well as a variety of other UK independent producers. John was instrumental in the introduction of the UK tax credit, providing valuable insight into the film industry that helped Her Majesty's Treasury. Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to design the relief and the Cultural Test. He maintains very close working relationships with these Governmental bodies, who consult with him on operational and policy issues. John has recently been invited onto the British Film Commission Advisory Board which has been tasked by Film London with assisting in the formulation and implementation of a new strategy for the Film Commission. Recent films John has worked on include:- Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Warhorse, Captain America, X-Men, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, The Dark Knight, The King's Speech, 127 Hours, Inception, Hugo Cabret, Stardust, The American, Bridget Jones 2, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Constant Gardener, Last King of Scotland, Da Vinci Code, Prince of Persia, Kick Ass, Mr Bean's Holiday, Snow White, 47 Ronin
I started my career in the film industry in January 1985 on "Revolution" (Al Pacino) having worked in the Hotel & Catering industry at various management levels since leaving catering college in 1977. I worked as an Assistant Accountant for the next four years on movies, notably "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", and TV shows before taking my first job as a Production Accountant in late 1988. In my early years I worked on low budget features and TV shows until in 1994 Working Title Films asked me to be the Accountant on Lawrence Kasdan's "French Kiss" (Meg Ryan). The film was my first big budget movie and from pre-production to delivery was a real learning curve, however with the support of Charlie Okun (Producer) it became one of my favourite working experiences. In 1996 I worked for six months at Working Title as a Production Executive, but felt that the job required more production experience, so chose to return to production accounting. There followed the fondly remembered "Hallmark" years (96-99) spent working on various big budget mini-series. In 2000 Working Title, once again, asked me to work for them on "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" (Nicolas Cage). Since 2001 I've been steadily employed on movies such as "The Hours" for Paramount, and more recently for Universal on "The Bourne Ultimatum, "The Wolf Man" and the yet to be released "Your Highness". Currently, I'm working for Warner Bros. on a space movie entitled "Gravity". I've been a UK Production Guild member since 1990, serving on the Guild's Board since 2007.
A noted and experienced, ‘hands on’ Line Producer with a track record of practical participation in film production, development, operation, management, finance and promotion. Peter initially started work in the film industry as Press Officer on Doctor Zhivago for MGM. There followed a natural move into production as an Assistant Director, UPM, Line Producer and Producer working world-wide on numerous films, television features & dramas, commercials and documentaries. Experience and knowledge that gave the responsibility and ability to deliver the finished product to the very best quality under detailed contractual requirements and strict financial restraints. He is involved with numerous industry initiatives concerned with production issues, industry training, finance, industrial relations and health & safety. Invited regularly to conduct courses on Film Production, Producing, Production Management and Budgeting & Scheduling, the emphasise being the positive creative path to problem solving and the benefits of getting the job done with that attitude. Peter is Vice Chair of the Production Guild of Great Britain, Chairman of the Film Industry Safety Group, a council member of the Health & Safety Executive Joint Advisory Committee for Entertainment and also the Cinema & Television Benevolent Fund. A member of the British Academy of Film & Television Art (BAFTA), the Producers Alliance for Cinema & Television (PACT), a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) and a member of the Reform Club.
I have worked in the industry since 1982 in the accounts department and worked on the last 10 James Bond films. On Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) I was promoted to Financial Controller. In 2006 I was promoted to Associate Producer on Casino Royale and I still retained the title on Quantum of Solace. I create and administer the budget for the film. It is also my responsibility to analyse the qualification requirements and benefits of tax incentive programs in the UK and other locations, and ultimately to handle the application process for such incentives. I handle the key insurance issues and all aspects of any claim, together with the UK lawyers I also handle the legal issues.
As a director of Sargent-Disc Ltd, Lara works directly on feature productions of all sizes, enabling her to offer the PG a rounded perspective with regards to all issues discussed by the board. She understands the needs of small budget UK film-makers whilst also being aware of the requirements of major US studios. Her contributions and interests at board level have taken into account all sides of the film industry and have allowed her to continue to put the needs of the PG members first. In 2010, Lara’s aim was to make sure that PG members continued to get the best chances of working on major US feature films in the UK.
Jane has been a Location Manager for 21 years. Her previous experience had been as a Stage Manager in both theatre and TV – mainly Yorkshire Television. Jane has worked all over the British Isles - including the Isle of Man - mostly on Feature Films and TV Drama, both modern and period. She also Location Managed the Drama Documentary adaptation of Peter Ackroyd's Dickens. Between 1995 - 1996 she was invited to work with Christabel Albury and Polly Hope at the birth of what became the London Film Commission and returned in 1999 for 3 months as Location Advisor. This proved useful in learning about the infrastructure of local Councils and Police as well as meeting people from Film Commissions all over the UK – and to a certain extent the rest of the world. Jane joined The Production Guild in 2009 and has been a member of the Guild of Location Managers for over 10 years, and a Committee Member for the last 4 years, during which time she has endeavoured to achieve greater democracy in the Guild's activities. She also became Chair of the Committee of the Guild of Location Managers in May 2010.
Iain Smith is a long standing and fully committed member of the Guild and has served on the board several times over the years, in 2011 Iain was co-opted on to the board at the request of the Exec Committee. Iain supports the PG staff in a multitude of different areas and is often available to the board, staff and members to share the benefit of his experience. A practising international producer, he is also Chair of the British Film Commission Advisory Board, of the Film Skills Council, and of the Film Industry Training Board. He was made an OBE for services to the film industry in 2008.