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Introducing the second cohort for Cornwall’s Create Growth Programme!
The cohort came together for the first time in September 2023 at Newquay Orchards for workshops, conversations and the start of some fantastic collaboration between the businesses. A truly exciting day, with some sunshine to match. The cohort for Kernow Awenek Dew (Creative Cornwall Two) spans a diverse range of creative industry subsectors, including screen, live arts and production, marketing and design, fashion and visual arts, and apps and content.
The group will now embark on a 9-month programme of initiatives to help them clarify their vision, gain sector specific knowledge, obtain tools for making the business sustainable, meet likeminded peers and receive tailored mentoring to prepare for investment.
Introducing Kernow Awenek Dew (Creative Cornwall Two):
Katherine Kowalski, Analogy PR
Analogy PR is a strategic, creative public relations agency. We create inspiring, inclusive communications for sustainable placemaking, regeneration and social change.
Cath Higgs, Beagle Media
Beagle is a leading Nations & Regions TV production company, making successful returning documentary series for the likes of Channel 4, BBC2 and Discovery. We also offer a corporate communication, a collaborative approach to video production, with an understanding that process is as important as creativity.
Denzil Monk, Bosena
Denzil is the founding CEO of Bosena, where he is producing of a diverse slate of feature projects from visionary filmmakers. He produced Mark Jenkin’s Film4 backed sophomore feature ENYS MEN (2022) which premiered at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight before being released in the UK by BFI Distribution and one the US by NEON; Christopher Morris’s Sheffield DocFest International First Feature competition title A YEAR IN A FIELD (2023) to be released by Anti-Worlds later this year and is in post-production with Jim Hosking’s third feature. Prior to this he was the Associate Producer on Mark Jenkin’s BAFTA winning breakout BAIT. He is a Bard of Gorsedh Kernow and an active member of ECCA.
Katherine Kowalski, Analogy PR
Analogy PR is a strategic, creative public relations agency. We create inspiring, inclusive communications for sustainable placemaking, regeneration and social change.
Cath Higgs, Beagle Media
Beagle is a leading Nations & Regions TV production company, making successful returning documentary series for the likes of Channel 4, BBC2 and Discovery. We also offer a corporate communication, a collaborative approach to video production, with an understanding that process is as important as creativity.
Denzil Monk, Bosena
Denzil is the founding CEO of Bosena, where he is producing of a diverse slate of feature projects from visionary filmmakers. He produced Mark Jenkin’s Film4 backed sophomore feature ENYS MEN (2022) which premiered at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight before being released in the UK by BFI Distribution and one the US by NEON; Christopher Morris’s Sheffield DocFest International First Feature competition title A YEAR IN A FIELD (2023) to be released by Anti-Worlds later this year and is in post-production with Jim Hosking’s third feature. Prior to this he was the Associate Producer on Mark Jenkin’s BAFTA winning breakout BAIT. He is a Bard of Gorsedh Kernow and an active member of ECCA.
Tracy Firth, Cherish Learning
Tracy Firth has over 30 years of international primary teaching and leadership. Her recent MA in ‘Outdoor and Experiential Learning’ opened the door to following her heart and combining her 10+ years’ experience as a primary school mindfulness coach, her love of reconnection storytelling and her passion for teaching preventative mental health and wellbeing skills to children. Cherish is the distillation of a lifetime of educational experience, a unique and inspirational approach that has been seen to support both pupils and educational staff daily, with no preparation needed.
Tanuvi Ethunandan, Data Duopoly
Data Duopoly is the ‘Waze’ for footfall management in places. Founded by Tanuvi Ethunandan, Data Duopoly connects spaces, places and people together using data and AI. Their mobile app (and API) encourages people to explore venues, cities and places via sustainable transport, providing personalised location-based notifications of unique experiences nearby. They have worked with the Eden Project, the National Trust, a major university and a town council. Their technology provides insightful data around visitor movements to drive efficient investment in a place. They are now
working with transport providers to incentivise sustainable exploration via their mobile app plug-in. Their tech was recognised by the UK Government in the recent ‘Net Zero’ showcase at the Shard as one of ten companies nationwide.
Natasha Price, Jason Robbins and Mike Richter, Engine House VFX
Established in 2012, Engine House is an award-winning animation studio, made up of Mike, Jason and Tash, a trio of content creators. We are director / producers with backgrounds in TV, gaming, and film. We have spent the last several years building a successful animation studio, working across multiple sectors, using a pipeline within Unreal Engine to deliver creativity in efficient and proactive ways. For the past few years, we have been developing our own projects across Film and TV and have been awarded an Epic Mega grant to develop these projects further. We have since featured in Epic’s Spotlight pieces, their Animation Field Guide and have given talks on their behalf at Annecy Festival and their London HQ.
Tracy Firth, Cherish Learning
Tracy Firth has over 30 years of international primary teaching and leadership. Her recent MA in ‘Outdoor and Experiential Learning’ opened the door to following her heart and combining her 10+ years’ experience as a primary school mindfulness coach, her love of reconnection storytelling and her passion for teaching preventative mental health and wellbeing skills to children. Cherish is the distillation of a lifetime of educational experience, a unique and inspirational approach that has been seen to support both pupils and educational staff daily, with no preparation needed.
Tanuvi Ethunandan, Data Duopoly
Data Duopoly is the ‘Waze’ for footfall management in places. Founded by Tanuvi Ethunandan, Data Duopoly connects spaces, places and people together using data and AI. Their mobile app (and API) encourages people to explore venues, cities and places via sustainable transport, providing personalised location-based notifications of unique experiences nearby. They have worked with the Eden Project, the National Trust, a major university and a town council. Their technology provides insightful data around visitor movements to drive efficient investment in a place. They are now
working with transport providers to incentivise sustainable exploration via their mobile app plug-in. Their tech was recognised by the UK Government in the recent ‘Net Zero’ showcase at the Shard as one of ten companies nationwide.
Natasha Price, Jason Robbins and Mike Richter, Engine House VFX
Established in 2012, Engine House is an award-winning animation studio, made up of Mike, Jason and Tash, a trio of content creators. We are director / producers with backgrounds in TV, gaming, and film. We have spent the last several years building a successful animation studio, working across multiple sectors, using a pipeline within Unreal Engine to deliver creativity in efficient and proactive ways. For the past few years, we have been developing our own projects across Film and TV and have been awarded an Epic Mega grant to develop these projects further. We have since featured in Epic’s Spotlight pieces, their Animation Field Guide and have given talks on their behalf at Annecy Festival and their London HQ.
Lili Eva Bartha, GN3RA
GN3RA is a digital outfit customization platform, where anyone can alter and design digital outfits without tech or fashion skills and wear them immediately on avatars to explore virtual worlds and games (Phase 1) and in AR (Phase 2), in just under 10 minutes.
Megan Beck, Grays Wharf
Grays Wharf is a not-for-profit contemporary arts organisation based in Penryn, Cornwall. Locally connected and outward-looking, we work with artists and local people to co-create culture and creativity. In partnership with education, community groups and organisations from across the sectors, we commission art works, support creative careers, inspire audiences and deliver enjoyable and meaningful creative activity for all.
Sarah Cudmore, Homegrown Learning
When I had children, I suddenly saw the school system from their perspective and realised that home-educating them was going to give them, in my opinion, the best chance in life. Shortly after starting that journey, I began to panic about the number of photos, videos and bits of paper I was storing to evidence they were learning, and I realised that I needed a personalised, central, electronic storage system. This didn’t exist and is where Collage was born. I am now looking to expand the team and grow Collage through access on the App Store.
Lili Eva Bartha, GN3RA
GN3RA is a digital outfit customization platform, where anyone can alter and design digital outfits without tech or fashion skills and wear them immediately on avatars to explore virtual worlds and games (Phase 1) and in AR (Phase 2), in just under 10 minutes.
Megan Beck, Grays Wharf
Grays Wharf is a not-for-profit contemporary arts organisation based in Penryn, Cornwall. Locally connected and outward-looking, we work with artists and local people to co-create culture and creativity. In partnership with education, community groups and organisations from across the sectors, we commission art works, support creative careers, inspire audiences and deliver enjoyable and meaningful creative activity for all.
Sarah Cudmore, Homegrown Learning
When I had children, I suddenly saw the school system from their perspective and realised that home-educating them was going to give them, in my opinion, the best chance in life. Shortly after starting that journey, I began to panic about the number of photos, videos and bits of paper I was storing to evidence they were learning, and I realised that I needed a personalised, central, electronic storage system. This didn’t exist and is where Collage was born. I am now looking to expand the team and grow Collage through access on the App Store.
Simon Thomason, Leap
Leap is a catalytic creative change agency. Since 2004, we have been redefining the role creativity can play to ensure a positive impact on the planet and its people. It’s our commitment to the world.
Annie Ukleja, Miracle Theatre
Miracle has been producing a mixed programme of consistently high quality, popular and entertaining touring theatre since 1979. It is now Cornwall’s longest-running and most prolific touring company, regularly visiting unique places and spaces across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and the South West. In collaboration with the region’s best talent, it has created over 50 original productions and makes a distinctive contribution to the culture of Cornwall.
Jo Murray, My Coast
My Coast Limited has developed a coastal safety and communication app in collaboration with the RNLI, SWW, MET Office and a host of other stakeholders. Our vision is to reduce coastal incidents, and to improve survival rates for those that occur. The app will link the user with near real-time, verified and curated information to enable better decision making before entering the water or visiting the coast. The app will act as a hyperlocal ecosystem, giving users invaluable information about the surrounding area, whilst unifying the emergency services with local businesses and the community.
Simon Thomason, Leap
Leap is a catalytic creative change agency. Since 2004, we have been redefining the role creativity can play to ensure a positive impact on the planet and its people. It’s our commitment to the world.
Annie Ukleja, Miracle Theatre
Miracle has been producing a mixed programme of consistently high quality, popular and entertaining touring theatre since 1979. It is now Cornwall’s longest-running and most prolific touring company, regularly visiting unique places and spaces across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and the South West. In collaboration with the region’s best talent, it has created over 50 original productions and makes a distinctive contribution to the culture of Cornwall.
Jo Murray, My Coast
My Coast Limited has developed a coastal safety and communication app in collaboration with the RNLI, SWW, MET Office and a host of other stakeholders. Our vision is to reduce coastal incidents, and to improve survival rates for those that occur. The app will link the user with near real-time, verified and curated information to enable better decision making before entering the water or visiting the coast. The app will act as a hyperlocal ecosystem, giving users invaluable information about the surrounding area, whilst unifying the emergency services with local businesses and the community.
Alister O’Loughlin and Miranda Henderson, Prodigal UPG
Miranda Henderson & Alister O’Loughlin set up Prodigal Theatre in 1999 to create work that is ‘epic within a small frame’ combining their background in dance and physical theatre to reinterpret classic texts. The team specialises in work for and with at-risk communities of young people. Co-Directors Henderson and O’Loughlin hold Diplomas in Dance Teaching and Learning from the Laban Conservatoire. The company is now entering a new phase having achieved full funding to build The Creation Works / Hwel An Gwrians. This accessible, sustainable, residential rehearsal and development centre will sit in the heart of the Par Bay community as a centre of excellence bringing together local residents with artists from Cornwall and beyond.
Sam Crosby and Alex Tighe, Recalling Fire
Immersive traditional oral storytelling events and community reigniting our wonder for life. Gather. Meet ancient, wild characters. Maybe, in the twilight, meet yourself.
Sky Neal, Satya Films
Satya Films is an award-winning, independent production company based in Cornwall devoted to telling powerful, vital stories with intimacy, emotional authenticity and creative flare. We are dedicated to supporting under-represented voices and telling global human rights stories whist always pushing the creative boundaries of documentary filmmaking. Our strong background in both anthropology and performance makes us a unique and specialised company. From global cinematic features to powerful shorts, we create high impact, high quality documentaries, content, and commissions of all lengths for leading platforms globally.
Alister O’Loughlin and Miranda Henderson, Prodigal UPG
Miranda Henderson & Alister O’Loughlin set up Prodigal Theatre in 1999 to create work that is ‘epic within a small frame’ combining their background in dance and physical theatre to reinterpret classic texts. The team specialises in work for and with at-risk communities of young people. Co-Directors Henderson and O’Loughlin hold Diplomas in Dance Teaching and Learning from the Laban Conservatoire. The company is now entering a new phase having achieved full funding to build The Creation Works / Hwel An Gwrians. This accessible, sustainable, residential rehearsal and development centre will sit in the heart of the Par Bay community as a centre of excellence bringing together local residents with artists from Cornwall and beyond.
Sam Crosby and Alex Tighe, Recalling Fire
Immersive traditional oral storytelling events and community reigniting our wonder for life. Gather. Meet ancient, wild characters. Maybe, in the twilight, meet yourself.
Sky Neal, Satya Films
Satya Films is an award-winning, independent production company based in Cornwall devoted to telling powerful, vital stories with intimacy, emotional authenticity and creative flare. We are dedicated to supporting under-represented voices and telling global human rights stories whist always pushing the creative boundaries of documentary filmmaking. Our strong background in both anthropology and performance makes us a unique and specialised company. From global cinematic features to powerful shorts, we create high impact, high quality documentaries, content, and commissions of all lengths for leading platforms globally.
Rachael Malthouse, Spectrum Tailored Technologies
I have been a physiotherapist for almost 20 years and am currently undertaking a PhD exploring technology use in supported housing. I love spending time with my family, running on the moors and cycling. My youngest son is autistic and has a range of additional needs. He finds lots of everyday tasks really tricky. Together, we have created Jam Up! A digital platform which helps autistic children aged pprox. 7-14 to get dressed in a fun and engaging way. It also provides support to carer/parents through daily tips and short videos. Involvement from autistic children and their parent/carers as well as key stakeholders is at the heart of everything we do. We want to try to minimise some of the inequalities autistic children and their carer/parents experience. So far, the development of Jam Up! Has been a great adventure, it feels so positive to be creating something which will make such a difference to the everyday lives of this population.
Camilla Banks and Chris Yacoubian, The Cornish Camera Co.
Founded in 2021, The Cornish Camera Co is a Camera Facilities Company based in West Cornwall. Hiring Camera, Lighting and Audio equipment to Photographers and Filmmakers amongst others, either living and working locally, or supporting productions travelling into the county. We are also proud to be partnered this year with Screen Cornwall, supporting young filmmakers.
Felix Mortimer and Joshua Nawras, The Ladder
Felix runs The Ladder in Redruth, Cornwall; a £1.25m heritage project transforming the old library building into a thriving creative hub alongside co-director Joshua Nawras. Together they have produced twenty-five acclaimed pieces of theatre and ran a venue, Styx, in North London for six years. Felix has years of experience in the arts sector and has also worked as a consultant for the Mayor of London’s Culture and Creative industries team for the last two years. Felix is also a qualified teacher and has taught in secondary schools, drama schools as well as lecturing at universities.
Rachael Malthouse, Spectrum Tailored Technologies
I have been a physiotherapist for almost 20 years and am currently undertaking a PhD exploring technology use in supported housing. I love spending time with my family, running on the moors and cycling. My youngest son is autistic and has a range of additional needs. He finds lots of everyday tasks really tricky. Together, we have created Jam Up! A digital platform which helps autistic children aged pprox. 7-14 to get dressed in a fun and engaging way. It also provides support to carer/parents through daily tips and short videos. Involvement from autistic children and their parent/carers as well as key stakeholders is at the heart of everything we do. We want to try to minimise some of the inequalities autistic children and their carer/parents experience. So far, the development of Jam Up! Has been a great adventure, it feels so positive to be creating something which will make such a difference to the everyday lives of this population.
Camilla Banks and Chris Yacoubian, The Cornish Camera Co.
Founded in 2021, The Cornish Camera Co is a Camera Facilities Company based in West Cornwall. Hiring Camera, Lighting and Audio equipment to Photographers and Filmmakers amongst others, either living and working locally, or supporting productions travelling into the county. We are also proud to be partnered this year with Screen Cornwall, supporting young filmmakers.
Felix Mortimer and Joshua Nawras, The Ladder
Felix runs The Ladder in Redruth, Cornwall; a £1.25m heritage project transforming the old library building into a thriving creative hub alongside co-director Joshua Nawras. Together they have produced twenty-five acclaimed pieces of theatre and ran a venue, Styx, in North London for six years. Felix has years of experience in the arts sector and has also worked as a consultant for the Mayor of London’s Culture and Creative industries team for the last two years. Felix is also a qualified teacher and has taught in secondary schools, drama schools as well as lecturing at universities.
Andrew Foley, Wedge Studio
Wedge Studio is a pottery studio based in the heart of Newquay. We provide classes, course and memberships. Everything from 2-hour kids clubs to 10 week adult classes. We have a strong community ethic and work with local organisations and charities to provide subsidised classes and hold charity events. We’ve had everything from 40 person meals to markets here. We’ve seen massive growth since we opened 14 months ago and are looking to grow further with opening a second studio.
TECwomen
TECwomen is a community interest company that provides support, training, and a community for women who work (or want to work) in Technology, Engineering and Creative digital industries. We also run the award-winning TECgirls Project, working with children as young as 4 to help ignite a love for all things TEC.
Andrew Foley, Wedge Studio
Wedge Studio is a pottery studio based in the heart of Newquay. We provide classes, course and memberships. Everything from 2-hour kids clubs to 10 week adult classes. We have a strong community ethic and work with local organisations and charities to provide subsidised classes and hold charity events. We’ve had everything from 40 person meals to markets here. We’ve seen massive growth since we opened 14 months ago and are looking to grow further with opening a second studio.
TECwomen
TECwomen is a community interest company that provides support, training, and a community for women who work (or want to work) in Technology, Engineering and Creative digital industries. We also run the award-winning TECgirls Project, working with children as young as 4 to help ignite a love for all things TEC.
Want to be a part of the programme? Fancy being in the next cohort? Head to our website and to complete an expression of interest form to start the process.
