Creative Enterprise Announces 2025 Foundations Programme Cohort to Support Emerging Creative Businesses
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Creative Enterprise, supported by the British Film Institute (BFI) through National Lottery funding, is proud to announce the latest cohort of the Foundations Programme. Designed to support early-stage screen businesses, the programme equips entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and mentorship needed to build sustainable and successful ventures in the screen industries.
Following a highly competitive selection process, this year’s cohort brings together an exciting mix of innovative businesses from across England, spanning film, TV, games, immersive technology, and other creative screen sectors. Over the course of the programme, these entrepreneurs will participate in a structured series of workshops, mentoring sessions, and peer learning opportunities, helping them refine their business strategies and set a strong foundation for growth.
Olivia Savage, Project Manager for Creative Enterprise said:
“Foundations is all about empowering the next generation of screen industry entrepreneurs, providing them with the critical business skills and industry insights needed to navigate the challenges of growing a creative company. This year’s cohort represents an inspiring group of founders, and we’re excited to support them on their journey.”
The Foundations Programme is a key initiative within Creative Enterprise’s wider mission to support the UK’s screen industries. Participants will gain access to expert-led workshops covering essential business topics such as finance, marketing, investment, and business resilience. Additionally, they will be matched with experienced mentors who will provide tailored guidance to help them refine their business models and growth strategies.
Let’s meet the 2025 Foundations Cohort:
Blaise Singh – Rainbow Pictures
Rainbow Pictures is a dynamic production company dedicated to bold, socially impactful storytelling across film, TV, and digital platforms. Founded by award-winning producer Blaise Singh, it builds on his extensive track record, including Pride & Protest (BFI Flare) and The Beyoncé Experience (Together TV). As the commercial arm of the social enterprise – Elevate Community Productions CIC, Rainbow Pictures develops and produces content with emerging talent. Currently, the company is developing Sea Change, So Queer, and Sacred Sex, aiming to secure financing in 2025. With a focus on inclusivity and innovation, Rainbow Pictures is set to make a lasting mark on the industry.
https://www.rainbowpictures.co.uk/
Cat Muir & Sharon Burrell – Hag Films
Hag Films was founded in response to two urgent requirements voiced by the TV and film industry – the creation of compelling climate stories, and the positive representation of women over 40 on screen and behind the camera. We are a script incubator designed to accelerate the development process and amplify emerging voices.
hagfilms.com
Chloe Thomas – One Glove Films
One Glove Films is an independent screen production company based in the East of England, founded by BAFTA and RTS nominated director Chloë Thomas. The company develops and produces innovative fiction projects, with a particular focus on identifying unusual and affordable IP. One Glove Films has a strong track record of working with diverse stories and untapped subjects. It recently optioned the life story of Nemone Lethbridge, defence barrister to The Krays and is co-developing her story as a series with a major international TV production company.
Www.oneglove.co.uk
Daniel Morrison Neil – Team FOLON
Team FOLON is a games company based in the United Kingdom. Having previously worked on the critically acclaimed Fallout 4: London, we are venturing into game development! Daniel Morrison Neil is a composer, sound designer, and director of administration & innovation for Team FOLON. Daniel holds a lecturer role in the Future Skills programmes at the Glasgow School of Art and works for the School of Innovation & Technology. Daniel is a producer for La Chunky Studios based in Glasgow
Danielle Parkinson – Pearl Pictures
Pearl Pictures is a Film Production Company with a focus on both historic and cutting-edge research to create screenplays and films that explore hidden dimensions of human experience. Our mission is to create compelling stories that ignite conversation and inspire collective change. The subject matter and themes redefine genre for intense and authentic, entertainment. Pearl is dedicated to developing films with purpose, which challenge outmoded perspectives, foster critical thinking, and shine a light on pressing individual and collective challenges. We aim to engage, educate, and empower audiences to see the world in new ways and take action for a better future.
www.pearlpictures.co.uk
Elle Dimond – Rabble Films
We’re a Bristol based creative duo, teaming up with the best filmmaking talent in the South West. We dream up ideas, keep production nimble and make good stuff. Elle is a Bristol-based Director with a passion for creativity and storytelling. She began her career directing award-winning animated shorts before moving into commercials, working with a wide range of clients. She loves exploring the creative process, mixing old and new techniques to bring fresh ideas to life. With a sharp eye for detail, Elle enjoys shaping projects from start to finish.
www.rabblefilm.co.uk
Emrah Elmasli – Lunar Forge Entertainment
Born from the creative minds at Mooncolony, Lunar Forge Entertainment has emerged as a groundbreaking indie game studio with the mission to make the most beautiful hand-crafted games in the world. Mooncolony is a premium concept art and illustration studio, home to a dedicated team of diverse visionaries with eons of game industry experience. United by a passion for visual storytelling, this ambitious team of artists are driven to produce captivating indie games.
https://www.lunarforge.co/
Georgia Neath – Middling Women
Female-founded production company dedicated to crafting authentic Midlands narratives. Georgia is an Actor and Producer from the West Midlands. Notable work includes Raindance Film Festival qualifying feature film ‘Hilda’ executive produced by Tim Roth and working with Screen Daily Stars of Tomorrow 2020 Director Charlotte Regan on BBC Three & Fudge Park Productions mini series ‘0121’ cast by Shaheen Baig. Georgia has experience producing commercial and narrative film with strong networks in the Midlands. Georgia strives to make a lasting impact on the industry, championing both her own artistic expression and the voices of emerging Midlands talent.
www.middlingwomen.co.uk
Jakub Chilczuk – Dolphin Love
Founded by Jakub Chilczuk, Dolphin Love is a London-based film services and production company. Since 2017, it’s been delivering Visual Effects and Animation management services to clients such as Amazon Studios, Netflix, Apple TV+, Sky TV and many others. Dolphin Love has started developing its own film and animation projects, designed to be European co-productions. It focuses on unexpected stories that explore the brighter side of life.
Jemini Rock – Rock Films
Rock Films is an award-winning production company blending creativity with emerging technology to craft innovative content for film, television, and digital platforms. Based in the West Midlands, we champion diverse storytelling while leveraging AI, blockchain, and digital-first strategies to stay ahead of industry shifts. Our work spans scripted and unscripted projects, branded entertainment, and original formats designed for evolving viewer habits. As recipients of Channel 4’s Emerging Indie Fund, we are committed to redefining storytelling, integrating emerging tech to enhance creativity, streamline production, and expand distribution opportunities in an ever-changing media landscape.
rockfilms.co.uk
Jennifer Matthews – Cariad Productions
Cariad’s content is led by female creatives with a strong focus on funny and romantic stories. Completed projects include Crushed a short romantic comedy currently screening at BAFTA and BIFA eligible festivals featuring Bally Gill and Jennifer Matthews. And A New ERA call to action campaign film, commissioned by ERA 50:50 screened at BAFTA Piccadilly and featuring Olivia Colman, Indira Varma, Paapa Essiedu, Tobias Menzies, Nikesh Patel amongst many others. Cariad is based in the North West of England.
www.cariadproductions.co.uk
Jess Bartlett – Terror Arcade
Established in 2018, Terror Arcade is a UK based genre production company founded by filmmakers Ethan Evans and Jess Bartlett. Specialising in horror, the company has produced several award-winning shorts including viral hit TIME OUT which gained 90+ million views online. Their latest short OUTSIDE NOISE screened at the 68th BFI London Film Festival. Currently in development for multiple feature films, Terror Arcade strives to produce commercial genre films with multi-faceted characters and powerful messages at their core.
www.terrorarcade.com and www.jessbfilm.com
Karla Williams – MsMono Productions
MsMono is an award-winning, writer-led company telling diverse stories from female writers and writer/directors. Our slate spans audio and short film with projects supported by BFI Network, Canada Council of the Arts, Toronto Arts Council and Audible UK. Our shorts have been screened internationally including BFI Futures Festival, London Short Film festival, Edinburgh Short Film Festival, Cinequest and Vancouver International Women in Film Festival. Our audio series includes co-productions with Listen Audio, Naked Productions, and Hat Trick Podcast.
Kim Lloyd – Bloodaxe Studios
Bloodaxe Studios is a new independent film company that provides services to the find industry as well as developing and producing our own exciting IP. We specialize in action adventure, fantasy and science fiction. Kim started his career at a leading European Energy Trading company, working his way up from graduate in operations to head of the European Power Trading department and on the management board. He is a venture capital investor, investment manager and philanthropist.
www.bloodaxestudios.com
Maleena Pone – STORYTELL-HER STUDIOS
StoryTell-Her Studios is a production house and personal development space that unlocks and liberates unheard voices. We co-create impactful self-authored documentaries and brand films, producing culturally relevant narrative campaigns and content that turns passive audiences into passionate advocates. We also address intersectional issues faced by women from the global majority in the creative industry, offering tailored mentoring, coaching, workshops and retreats to promote inclusivity and growth.
https://www.storytellherstudios.com
Mark Fish – Crow Crag Studios
At Crow Crag Studios we are passionate about storytelling. Based in the West Country, set up in 2023 by Mark Fish and David Price. We studied together at Arts University Bournemouth and subsequently gained 18 years’ animation experience in the UK and Europe – on series, short films, music videos, commercials and features. We blend creativity and technical expertise to craft visually stunning and emotionally resonant films.
www.crowcragstudios.co.uk
Paddy Brennan – Studio Areté
Studio Areté crafts innovative interactive experiences that blend the physical and digital worlds. We combine strategic planning with bold creativity, using data, intuition, and emerging tech. For both brands and our own productions, we design unique, cutting-edge narratives that merge music, movement, and technology. Our work deepens audience engagement, builds loyalty, and sparks demand through meaningful, personal connections.
www.studioarete.us
Sarah York – Panda Cat Games
We are Panda Cat Games, a female-led video game development studio based in the North of England. We are a diverse team of 6 game developers, with experience at renowned game and technology studios such as Sony, Meta and Google bringing a combined experience of over 50 years in the games and tech industry. We’ve come together to create charming games with the goal of bringing people together with joyful experiences. We’re a video game development studio focused on creating games that promote connection between players of different generations and skill levels.
linktr.ee/pandacatgames
Nika Finch – Opulence Pictures
Opulence Pictures is a high-end film and TV production company based in Manchester, UK, with global reach. Specializing in premium cinematic content, post-production, VFX, and animation, the company brings a Hollywood-standard vision to projects. With representatives in Europe, the US, and Asia, Opulence Pictures offers seamless international production services. The company is dedicated to reviving timeless films and TV series that elevate mindsets, inspire audiences, and promote strong values. Collaborating with filmmakers, brands, and studios, Opulence Pictures crafts compelling stories while attracting international productions and developing original films and TV series.
https://www.opulencepictures.com/