Experience

Three Tables Productions

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder/ Executive Producer

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Three Tables Productions is a drama focused company founded by award-winning film and TV executives: David Chikwe, Himesh Kar and JT Wong. Drawing from our distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds, Three Tables champions both established and emerging talent. Embracing difference lies at the heart of the scripted stories we tell. Three Tables has projects with AppleTV+ US, ZDF Studios, BBC Drama, Channel 4 and eOne amongst others. Three Tables Productions is a drama focused company founded by award-winning film and TV executives: David Chikwe, Himesh Kar and JT Wong. Drawing from our distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds, Three Tables champions both established and emerging talent. Embracing difference lies at the heart of the scripted stories we tell. Three Tables has projects with AppleTV+ US, ZDF Studios, BBC Drama, Channel 4 and eOne amongst others.



Speakit

• United Kingdom
• Movies and Sound Recording
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

  Speakit was founded in 2004 by award winning filmmaker brothers Nick and Marc J. Francis. Our latest film "Walk With Me" narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch is now on worldwide release and has crossed $3m at the box office. In January 2018, "Walk With Me" opened as the no 1 documentary at the UK box office. Speakit was founded in 2004 by award winning filmmaker brothers Nick and Marc J. Francis. Our latest film "Walk With Me" narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch is now on worldwide release and has crossed $3m at the box office. In January 2018, "Walk With Me" opened as the no 1 documentary at the UK box office.



BBC Media Action

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Executive Producer, BBC Sailing Against The Tide

  • Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

  Executive Producer of SAILING AGAINST THE TIDE, Series 1 (16 x 26min episodes) & Series 2 (10 x 26min eps). Based on BBC’s CALL THE MIDWIFE drama, shot on location in Bangladesh. •Weekly audience reach figure of 31 million in Bangladesh. Sold to over 10 Asian territories. •Headed development and production of both Series 1& 2 on behalf of the BBC, ensuring all BBC editorial guidelines, script development and best work practices were adhered to. •Final sign off on budgets and scripts, final cut, and approvals over all HODs and cast. Show less



Public Media Alliance

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of New Genres Fund, WorldView

  • Mar 2012 - Oct 2013

  Created the New Genres Fund, a fiction multi-platform, development funding arm of the Public Media Alliance’s global project WorldView, that works with filmmakers to deepen global awareness of international issues. Projects supported included the Oscar nominated 5 BROKEN CAMERAS. Set-up strategic partnerships with the Sundance Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, Rotterdam Cinemart, Samena Capital, and Games for Change. www.worldview.org.uk Created the New Genres Fund, a fiction multi-platform, development funding arm of the Public Media Alliance’s global project WorldView, that works with filmmakers to deepen global awareness of international issues. Projects supported included the Oscar nominated 5 BROKEN CAMERAS. Set-up strategic partnerships with the Sundance Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, Rotterdam Cinemart, Samena Capital, and Games for Change. www.worldview.org.uk



British Film Institute (BFI)

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Executive, New Cinema Fund, UK Film Council

  • Feb 2001 - Mar 2010

  Senior Executive in the New Cinema Fund, with £5m invested annually, at the UK Film Council (now BFI Production). Remit to spot and nurture emerging talent and develop new ideas into high end productions. Responsible for managing development and production slate of 20+ projects, green-lighting and overseeing UKFC investments with key approvals, through to delivery and festivals/ awards/ release. Worked closely with emerging and established filmmakers including James Marsh, Amma Asante, Sarah Gavron, Paul Andrew Williams, Noel Clarke, Mat Whitecross, Ken Loach. •SEX & DRUGS & ROCK & ROLL (UKFC/ Entertainment/ Prescience 2010), dir Mat Whitecross. BAFTA and BIFA nominee •MAN ON WIRE (UKFC/ BBC Worldwide/ Discovery Films 2008), dir James Marsh. Winner Academy Award : Best Feature Documentary and Winner BAFTA •ADULTHOOD (UKFC/ Pathe 2008), dir Noel Clarke. BAFTA Orange Newcomer Award, No 1 UK Box Office •BRICK LANE (UKFC/ Film 4/ Sony Pictures Classics 2007), dir Sarah Gavron •THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY (UKFC/ Pathe/ Wild Bunch 2006), dir Ken Loach Winner Cannes Palme D’Or 2006 •A WAY OF LIFE (UKFC/ ITV/Portman 2004), dir Amma Asante, Winner BAFTA Carl Foreman Award •also CHATROOM, LIVE FOREVER, LONDON TO BRIGHTON, PIERREPOINT, ANITA & ME. Show less



World Productions LTD

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Producer

  • Jun 2000 - Feb 2001

  Development Producer of film and television dramas, developing a slate of 6 projects, including biopics on the artist Tamara de Lempicka and the Afro Beat singer Fela Kuti. Development Producer of film and television dramas, developing a slate of 6 projects, including biopics on the artist Tamara de Lempicka and the Afro Beat singer Fela Kuti.



WME | William Morris Endeavor

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Agent

  • Mar 1998 - Mar 2000

  William Morris Agency (UK), Film & Talent Agent March 1998 – March 2000 Literary coordinator for WMA outside of North America. As an agent, I represented writers, directors and entrepreneurs, including Ruby & Millie Cosmetics, both for the UK and US offices. William Morris Agency (UK), Film & Talent Agent March 1998 – March 2000 Literary coordinator for WMA outside of North America. As an agent, I represented writers, directors and entrepreneurs, including Ruby & Millie Cosmetics, both for the UK and US offices.