19th June 2015

The first module of Inside Pictures wrapped today after an intensive week of training and networking which was hosted here at Lee & Thompson HQ. The firm is a long term supporter of the illustrious programme and is proud to play its part in the careers of the course’s impressive participants and alumni.

Now in its 12th year, Inside Pictures is an intensive film business training and leadership skills development programme presented by the National Film & Television School (originally created by Qwerty Films). The programme is for film industry executives from all disciplines (development, production, post-production, special effects, sales, distribution, marketing, finance, legal and business affairs) and is designed to develop the practical knowledge, skills and high-level contacts needed to lead successful businesses.

Module 1 speakers in 2015 included Tim Bevan (Working Title films), Chris Bird (Amazon), Katherine Bridle (See-Saw Films), Andrew Cripps (IMAX Corporation), David Garrett (Mr Smith Entertainment), Wayne Marc Godfrey (The Fyzz Group) , Malte Grunert (Amusement Park Films), Daniel Heale (Way To Blue), Pim Hermeling (September Film Distribution), Simon Hewlett (Universal Pictures International), Billy Hinshelwood, Lilla Hurst (DRIVE), Brandon DiMassa and Zachary Slatter (Universal), Ildiko Kemeny (Pioneer Pictures), Steve Knibbs (Vue Entertainment), Mark Lane (The Tea Shop & Film Company), Graeme Law (eOne Features), Al Munteanu (SquareOne Entertainment), Rebecca O’Flanagan (Treasure Entertainment), Joe Oppenheimer (BBC Films), Dr Andreas Pense (UNVERZAGT VON HAVE), Nik Powell (National Film & Television School), James Shirras (Film Finances), Robert Walak (The Weinstein Company), Fabien Westerhoff (WestEnd Films), Mark Woolley (Ecosse Films) as well as our very own Christos Michaels, Partner in Film & Television Group among others.

To find out more about Inside Pictures check out http://www.inside-pictures.com/