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Create West Country Ltd

Create West Country Ltd

Create is a new, Cornwall-based, visual content agency run by Kate and Brent Kirkman. We provide photography and moving image production services for branded communications. A strong vocational calling to become a professional photographer drew Kate from her high-profile jobs in Marketing at ITV, and as an Account Director for the branding company Lambie-Nairn. Working with clients including FIFA, O2, and the BBC showed her the power that photographic imagery can have on clients and customers alike. Having worked as a creative storytelling photographer for the past 12 years and having written regular articles and columns for the trade’s press, as well filming a 10 part series on Food Photography, she is regarded as one of the industry’s leading lights. Kate became one of a handful of global ambassadors for Nikon when she shot on DSLR and now both she and Brent, are not only Sony European Imaging Ambassadors, but also Rotolight Masters of Light.

Brent spent over 25 years in Global IT specialising in CRM and Mobile prior to becoming a specialist in moving image. As an ex-developer of cutting-edge tech, he has a vast knowledge of website, IT systems and mobile technology which helps CREATE stay ahead of the field and ensures the delivery of all brand projects is state of the art. Combine that with his CAA GVC drone pilot licence and his diving qualification and you have a truly formidable set of talents.

In parallel and of equal importance we want to cultivate a thriving local community of photographers and moving image creatives. We would like to be able to offer training programmes, mentoring, and networking events for all ages and experience levels. We will nurture local talent and foster collaboration within the region’s creative scene. This should further strengthen our brand association with creative excellence and position us as a central hub for aspiring creatives.

https://createhub.uk

Cscape

Cscape

Cscape is a dance company based in Cornwall with a strong track record of creating dynamic and engaging performances and participation projects using dance, theatre and multidisciplinary arts. We specialise in taking arts projects into communities, and developing dance and theatre performances in non-conventional theatre spaces including gardens, parks, festivals and rural touring venues, and are passionate about bringing high quality dance, theatre and arts into the heart of communities to reach people who may not ordinarily get the opportunity to engage with the arts.

www.cscape.org.uk

DARN

DARN

Based between Gwennap (Cornwall) and London, DARN is a small scale UK-based label that creates striking, meticulous products for life.

Launched in 2019, DARN continues to gain momentum with sporadic, limited-run collections of 100% silk scarves and home accessories, individually designed and distributed by hand.

www.darncollective.com

Create West Country Ltd

Create is a new, Cornwall-based, visual content agency run by Kate and Brent Kirkman. We provide photography and moving image production services for branded communications. A strong vocational calling to become a professional photographer drew Kate from her high-profile jobs in Marketing at ITV, and as an Account Director for the branding company Lambie-Nairn. Working with clients including FIFA, O2, and the BBC showed her the power that photographic imagery can have on clients and customers alike. Having worked as a creative storytelling photographer for the past 12 years and having written regular articles and columns for the trade’s press, as well filming a 10 part series on Food Photography, she is regarded as one of the industry’s leading lights. Kate became one of a handful of global ambassadors for Nikon when she shot on DSLR and now both she and Brent, are not only Sony European Imaging Ambassadors, but also Rotolight Masters of Light.

Brent spent over 25 years in Global IT specialising in CRM and Mobile prior to becoming a specialist in moving image. As an ex-developer of cutting-edge tech, he has a vast knowledge of website, IT systems and mobile technology which helps CREATE stay ahead of the field and ensures the delivery of all brand projects is state of the art. Combine that with his CAA GVC drone pilot licence and his diving qualification and you have a truly formidable set of talents.

In parallel and of equal importance we want to cultivate a thriving local community of photographers and moving image creatives. We would like to be able to offer training programmes, mentoring, and networking events for all ages and experience levels. We will nurture local talent and foster collaboration within the region’s creative scene. This should further strengthen our brand association with creative excellence and position us as a central hub for aspiring creatives.

https://createhub.uk

Cscape

Cscape is a dance company based in Cornwall with a strong track record of creating dynamic and engaging performances and participation projects using dance, theatre and multidisciplinary arts. We specialise in taking arts projects into communities, and developing dance and theatre performances in non-conventional theatre spaces including gardens, parks, festivals and rural touring venues, and are passionate about bringing high quality dance, theatre and arts into the heart of communities to reach people who may not ordinarily get the opportunity to engage with the arts.

www.cscape.org.uk

DARN

Based between Gwennap (Cornwall) and London, DARN is a small scale UK-based label that creates striking, meticulous products for life.

Launched in 2019, DARN continues to gain momentum with sporadic, limited-run collections of 100% silk scarves and home accessories, individually designed and distributed by hand.

www.darncollective.com

Groundswell (Join the Groundswell CIC)

Groundswell (Join the Groundswell CIC)

Groundswell is all about “the Cs”! Its cause is a commitment to the capacity for change in Newquay (Cornwall) through championing creativity in all its forms through a combination of… CONTRIBUTING to the cultural scene by: creating original work, commissioning and curating programmes and conveying creative experiences from further afield to the town. CULTIVATING the release of creative potential in others locally by: coaxing out what’s hidden and then cherishing, coaching and championing capability. COALESCING what already exists by: calling for a coherent, cohesive and collaborative approach to the Newquay cross-sector mix – crafted through a concoction of connection, community-belonging and cooperative consortium as well as a commitment to a cross-division coalition in order to capitalise on the town’s creative capacity. Wayfaring across ‘the Cs’, Dicky Souray captains the newly-launched community interest craft “Groundswell” which is the trading name of Join the Groundswell CIC.

http://www.jointhegroundswell.co.uk

Kreftow Kernewek Limited

Kreftow Kernewek Limited

Kreftow Kernewek is owned by Matthew Conor Robinson, a freelance wildlife cinematographer who works around the world.

www.matthewconor.com

Lowender CIO

Lowender CIO

We’re an advocacy and development organisation for Cornish culture. We’re building a wide network of national and international relationships to celebrate cultural exchange and support Cornish culture to thrive.

http://www.lowender.co.uk

Groundswell (Join the Groundswell CIC)

Groundswell is all about “the Cs”! Its cause is a commitment to the capacity for change in Newquay (Cornwall) through championing creativity in all its forms through a combination of… CONTRIBUTING to the cultural scene by: creating original work, commissioning and curating programmes and conveying creative experiences from further afield to the town. CULTIVATING the release of creative potential in others locally by: coaxing out what’s hidden and then cherishing, coaching and championing capability. COALESCING what already exists by: calling for a coherent, cohesive and collaborative approach to the Newquay cross-sector mix – crafted through a concoction of connection, community-belonging and cooperative consortium as well as a commitment to a cross-division coalition in order to capitalise on the town’s creative capacity. Wayfaring across ‘the Cs’, Dicky Souray captains the newly-launched community interest craft “Groundswell” which is the trading name of Join the Groundswell CIC.

http://www.jointhegroundswell.co.uk

Kreftow Kernewek Limited

Kreftow Kernewek is owned by Matthew Conor Robinson, a freelance wildlife cinematographer who works around the world.

www.matthewconor.com

Lowender CIO

We’re an advocacy and development organisation for Cornish culture. We’re building a wide network of national and international relationships to celebrate cultural exchange and support Cornish culture to thrive.

http://www.lowender.co.uk

Make Television Limited

Make Television Limited

Make Television Limited is a Production company delivering high end video content to Cornish and Global brands in a variety of spaces from property to automotive.

http://www.maketelevision.co.uk

Mor Media Charity

Mor Media Charity

Mor Media is a Charity that brings people together through our community programmes and runs media training & education in Cornwall. Enhances career prospects, deepens understanding with our Industry talks & masterclasses, and innovates with a year-round film programme.

https://www.mormediacharity.org

Myskatonic

Myskatonic

Myskatonic is an award-winning film and television production company established in Cornwall in 2020 by writer/producer Kingsley Marshall and writer/director Ryan Mackfall to develop narrative film projects. Ryan comes with over 15-years experience of shooting music video, concert and documentary films. Kingsley has worked in development and as an executive producer for short and feature films for over a decade. Myskatonic’s Backwoods premiered at the Oscar-qualifying Rhode Island International Film Festival in the US, winning the prestigious H.P. Lovecraft Award in 2019, before premiering in the UK at the BIFA and BAFTA-qualifying London Short Film Festival in 2020. The film was subsequently licensed to a documentary, and two BluRay releases. The company have a number of short and feature film projects, and a TV documentary series, in development.

https://www.myskatonic.co

Make Television Limited

Make Television Limited is a Production company delivering high end video content to Cornish and Global brands in a variety of spaces from property to automotive.

http://www.maketelevision.co.uk

Mor Media Charity

Mor Media is a Charity that brings people together through our community programmes and runs media training & education in Cornwall. Enhances career prospects, deepens understanding with our Industry talks & masterclasses, and innovates with a year-round film programme.

https://www.mormediacharity.org

Myskatonic

Myskatonic is an award-winning film and television production company established in Cornwall in 2020 by writer/producer Kingsley Marshall and writer/director Ryan Mackfall to develop narrative film projects. Ryan comes with over 15-years experience of shooting music video, concert and documentary films. Kingsley has worked in development and as an executive producer for short and feature films for over a decade. Myskatonic’s Backwoods premiered at the Oscar-qualifying Rhode Island International Film Festival in the US, winning the prestigious H.P. Lovecraft Award in 2019, before premiering in the UK at the BIFA and BAFTA-qualifying London Short Film Festival in 2020. The film was subsequently licensed to a documentary, and two BluRay releases. The company have a number of short and feature film projects, and a TV documentary series, in development.

https://www.myskatonic.co

One Blue Eye

One Blue Eye

We are working with communities, businesses and individuals to give plastic waste value.

https://oneblueeye.carrd.co

‘Owdyado Theatre

‘Owdyado Theatre

How do you do! ‘Owdyado Theatre (Associate Artist alumni of Hall For Cornwall) work with established and emerging writers to produce original work that tours across the UK. We typically make darkly comic, narrative-driven theatre . Our work is contemporary, intimate and explores the modern world. We like to bring audiences the ‘twistedness’, the horror, and the unexpected from our explorations of human behaviour. But, above all, we love a good story.

http://www.owdyado.co.uk

PB&J Web Design Ltd

PB&J Web Design Ltd

PB+J Web Design is a Cornwall-based web design and digital marketing agency that transforms online presence into business growth. We craft beautiful, mobile-responsive websites that not only captivate your audience but also drive results. Our expertise spans website design, SEO optimisation, social media management, and strategic content creation. We believe in the power of clear, compelling copywriting and strong branding to elevate your message and establish a recognisable identity. PB+J Web Design understands the unique needs of small businesses. That’s why we offer affordable, comprehensive solutions that empower you to compete in today’s digital landscape. Let us turn your website into a powerful conversion tool and watch your business flourish.

http://www.pbjwebdesign.com

One Blue Eye

We are working with communities, businesses and individuals to give plastic waste value.

https://oneblueeye.carrd.co

‘Owdyado Theatre

How do you do! ‘Owdyado Theatre (Associate Artist alumni of Hall For Cornwall) work with established and emerging writers to produce original work that tours across the UK. We typically make darkly comic, narrative-driven theatre . Our work is contemporary, intimate and explores the modern world. We like to bring audiences the ‘twistedness’, the horror, and the unexpected from our explorations of human behaviour. But, above all, we love a good story.

http://www.owdyado.co.uk

PB&J Web Design Ltd

PB+J Web Design is a Cornwall-based web design and digital marketing agency that transforms online presence into business growth. We craft beautiful, mobile-responsive websites that not only captivate your audience but also drive results. Our expertise spans website design, SEO optimisation, social media management, and strategic content creation. We believe in the power of clear, compelling copywriting and strong branding to elevate your message and establish a recognisable identity. PB+J Web Design understands the unique needs of small businesses. That’s why we offer affordable, comprehensive solutions that empower you to compete in today’s digital landscape. Let us turn your website into a powerful conversion tool and watch your business flourish.

http://www.pbjwebdesign.com

The Resource Project

The Resource Project

Source FM is a community radio station made by and for the people who live and work in and around Falmouth and Penryn and for anyone who loves Cornwall wherever they are in the world. We are available locally on 96.1FM, and anywhere else via our internet feeds and our app.

https://www.thesourcefm.co.uk

Salt Projects Cornwall Ltd

Salt Projects Cornwall Ltd

A creative consultancy based in Cornwall, specialising in arts and culture, heritage, community and fundraising.

http://saltprojectsltd.co.uk

Scary Little Girls CIC

Scary Little Girls CIC

Scary Little Girls is a feminist production hub with a passion for stories that are historically or culturally excluded, or usually told from one perspective only. We actively create jobs for women, cross-collaborating and skills sharing for the benefit of the artistic and wider community and are committed to the creative case for diversity. SLG employs around 100 artists annually, reaches live audiences of 25,000, creating both indoor and outside work and collaborating and touring with artistic partners, commissioners, pubs, libraries, town councils, and venues from Penzance to John O Groats. The diversity of our projects is unified by our overriding belief in the power of stories to change society, our love for our audiences and our dedication to improving human and women’s experiences. This gives us a unique, wide reach, despite being a small organisation, and a devoted, growing audience who demand that we keep innovating and risk-taking.

https://scarylittlegirls.co.uk

The Resource Project

Source FM is a community radio station made by and for the people who live and work in and around Falmouth and Penryn and for anyone who loves Cornwall wherever they are in the world. We are available locally on 96.1FM, and anywhere else via our internet feeds and our app.

https://www.thesourcefm.co.uk

Salt Projects Cornwall Ltd

A creative consultancy based in Cornwall, specialising in arts and culture, heritage, community and fundraising.

http://saltprojectsltd.co.uk

Scary Little Girls CIC

Scary Little Girls is a feminist production hub with a passion for stories that are historically or culturally excluded, or usually told from one perspective only. We actively create jobs for women, cross-collaborating and skills sharing for the benefit of the artistic and wider community and are committed to the creative case for diversity. SLG employs around 100 artists annually, reaches live audiences of 25,000, creating both indoor and outside work and collaborating and touring with artistic partners, commissioners, pubs, libraries, town councils, and venues from Penzance to John O Groats. The diversity of our projects is unified by our overriding belief in the power of stories to change society, our love for our audiences and our dedication to improving human and women’s experiences. This gives us a unique, wide reach, despite being a small organisation, and a devoted, growing audience who demand that we keep innovating and risk-taking.

https://scarylittlegirls.co.uk

Spider Eye Ltd

Spider Eye Ltd

Spider Eye is an award winning and BAFTA nominated UK animation company producing 2D traditional, digital and CGI animation for TV and film. We’ve been in business since 1998. Originally based in Central London, we moved the whole empire down to the most westerly town in Britain: St Just in Penwith, Cornwall in 2001 from where we continue to work with clients all over the world.

http://www.spider-eye.com

Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre

Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre

Sterts is an arts charity based in SE Cornwall which operates an open air amphitheatre hosting in house productions and visiting companies.

https://www.sterts.co.uk

Stratum Design Ltd

Stratum Design Ltd

Stratum Designs is a small Cornish based business founded and run by two artistic makers, Dan & Ravi. Our speciality lies within the design and manufacturing of unique Modern Marquetry surfaces, which are incorporated within bespoke interior projects and the of statement furniture pieces. Through a variety of techniques and processes, a mixture of waste stream materials are repurposed to produce a new composite material that embodies unique patterns. By manipulating a range of qualities such as colour, density, texture and composition, it is constructed to reflect a client’s vision. Our twist on Modern Marquetry transforms an interior space, allowing the playful dance of loose repetition to draw the eye and command attention.

http://www.stratumdesigns.co.uk

Spider Eye Ltd

Spider Eye is an award winning and BAFTA nominated UK animation company producing 2D traditional, digital and CGI animation for TV and film. We’ve been in business since 1998. Originally based in Central London, we moved the whole empire down to the most westerly town in Britain: St Just in Penwith, Cornwall in 2001 from where we continue to work with clients all over the world.

http://www.spider-eye.com

Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre

Sterts is an arts charity based in SE Cornwall which operates an open air amphitheatre hosting in house productions and visiting companies.

https://www.sterts.co.uk

Stratum Design Ltd

Stratum Designs is a small Cornish based business founded and run by two artistic makers, Dan & Ravi. Our speciality lies within the design and manufacturing of unique Modern Marquetry surfaces, which are incorporated within bespoke interior projects and the of statement furniture pieces. Through a variety of techniques and processes, a mixture of waste stream materials are repurposed to produce a new composite material that embodies unique patterns. By manipulating a range of qualities such as colour, density, texture and composition, it is constructed to reflect a client’s vision. Our twist on Modern Marquetry transforms an interior space, allowing the playful dance of loose repetition to draw the eye and command attention.

http://www.stratumdesigns.co.uk

Trevow Helston CIC

Trevow Helston CIC

Trevow Helston is a Community Interest Company that promotes, supports and develops high-quality and aspirational creative arts and community engagement projects including theatre, dance, live music, spoken word, cultural workshops and participatory projects to benefit and inspire residents and visitors in the South Kerrier Community Area Partnership, Helston and its surrounding parishes.

https://www.trevowhelston.co.uk

Tropical Pressure (Mount Pleasant Eco Park)

Tropical Pressure (Mount Pleasant Eco Park)

The Eco Park has developed over twenty years from a disused organic farm site to a hub of music, performance, community events, workspaces for small businesses, with a thriving café, wedding and campsite (glamping and wild camping) – with the highlight of the year being the 3 day Tropical Pressure festival featuring music from around the world, food, traders and workshops – all vegan and with sustainability at it’s core. All the buildings on site have been constructed with practices that involve low embodied energy such as sustainable wood and rammed earth. The original ambition was to build spaces that would be healthy and enjoyable for people to work in.

http://www.tropicalpressure.co.uk

Wylder

Wylder

Launched in 2023, the Wylder app gives people simple prompts to notice nature on their doorstep so people across the UK can be inspired, connect to nature and feel better.

www.getwylder.co.uk

Trevow Helston CIC

Trevow Helston is a Community Interest Company that promotes, supports and develops high-quality and aspirational creative arts and community engagement projects including theatre, dance, live music, spoken word, cultural workshops and participatory projects to benefit and inspire residents and visitors in the South Kerrier Community Area Partnership, Helston and its surrounding parishes.

https://www.trevowhelston.co.uk

Tropical Pressure (Mount Pleasant Eco Park)

The Eco Park has developed over twenty years from a disused organic farm site to a hub of music, performance, community events, workspaces for small businesses, with a thriving café, wedding and campsite (glamping and wild camping) – with the highlight of the year being the 3 day Tropical Pressure festival featuring music from around the world, food, traders and workshops – all vegan and with sustainability at it’s core. All the buildings on site have been constructed with practices that involve low embodied energy such as sustainable wood and rammed earth. The original ambition was to build spaces that would be healthy and enjoyable for people to work in.

http://www.tropicalpressure.co.uk

Wylder

Launched in 2023, the Wylder app gives people simple prompts to notice nature on their doorstep so people across the UK can be inspired, connect to nature and feel better.

www.getwylder.co.uk