Leah Henry
Development Producer, Producer, EP & Business Development Manager at Fully Focused Productions | Million Youth Media (MYM YouTube)- Claim this Profile
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Lucy Hedley-Smith
Leah is a tenacious, highly skilled negotiator and impresses with her ability to always remain professional and diplomatic in highly pressured scenarios. Leah has extensive knowledge of the production process and is a natural in building and maintaining relationships. She was a very well respected member of the team at the BBC amongst her clients and colleagues in business affairs and production - I can’t recommend Leah highly enough.
Zoe Lawrence
Leah is a professional and personable executive, whom it was a pleasure to work with. Leah had a supremely clear-headed approach to her work and was particularly good at building relationships amongst colleagues and stakeholders and very quickly gained respect and trust. She also displayed strong project management skills and always remained calm in crisis situations. Her knowledge of rights and other industry issues is exemplary.
Lucy Hedley-Smith
Leah is a tenacious, highly skilled negotiator and impresses with her ability to always remain professional and diplomatic in highly pressured scenarios. Leah has extensive knowledge of the production process and is a natural in building and maintaining relationships. She was a very well respected member of the team at the BBC amongst her clients and colleagues in business affairs and production - I can’t recommend Leah highly enough.
Zoe Lawrence
Leah is a professional and personable executive, whom it was a pleasure to work with. Leah had a supremely clear-headed approach to her work and was particularly good at building relationships amongst colleagues and stakeholders and very quickly gained respect and trust. She also displayed strong project management skills and always remained calm in crisis situations. Her knowledge of rights and other industry issues is exemplary.
Lucy Hedley-Smith
Leah is a tenacious, highly skilled negotiator and impresses with her ability to always remain professional and diplomatic in highly pressured scenarios. Leah has extensive knowledge of the production process and is a natural in building and maintaining relationships. She was a very well respected member of the team at the BBC amongst her clients and colleagues in business affairs and production - I can’t recommend Leah highly enough.
Zoe Lawrence
Leah is a professional and personable executive, whom it was a pleasure to work with. Leah had a supremely clear-headed approach to her work and was particularly good at building relationships amongst colleagues and stakeholders and very quickly gained respect and trust. She also displayed strong project management skills and always remained calm in crisis situations. Her knowledge of rights and other industry issues is exemplary.
Lucy Hedley-Smith
Leah is a tenacious, highly skilled negotiator and impresses with her ability to always remain professional and diplomatic in highly pressured scenarios. Leah has extensive knowledge of the production process and is a natural in building and maintaining relationships. She was a very well respected member of the team at the BBC amongst her clients and colleagues in business affairs and production - I can’t recommend Leah highly enough.
Zoe Lawrence
Leah is a professional and personable executive, whom it was a pleasure to work with. Leah had a supremely clear-headed approach to her work and was particularly good at building relationships amongst colleagues and stakeholders and very quickly gained respect and trust. She also displayed strong project management skills and always remained calm in crisis situations. Her knowledge of rights and other industry issues is exemplary.
Experience
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Fully Focused Productions | Million Youth Media (MYM YouTube)
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Producer, Producer, EP & Business Development Manager
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Jul 2015 - Present
Highly experienced Development Producer, Producer and TV Business Manager with a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of talent both on and off screen. Specific interest in ground-breaking commissioning, leading on initiatives for identifying & championing new talent. Active participation in committees and initiatives to boost diversity and equal representation across the film and creative industries, including the BAFTA Television Awards voting panel, Film London's Equal Access Network, Co-Developer of Screen Skills ‘Set-Ready’ vocational training program, The Mill and Final Cuts post-production vocational schemes, Paramount CSR programs and public speaking including Channel 4’s recent Inclusion Festival as part of the ‘Digital as an equaliser’ panel. Producer of award winning films & scripted TV including BBCThree's PRU and Youtube's Nadia, Eviction, 18, Deep It, Exposed, Watch What I Do for non-profit Indie Fully Focused Productions Show less
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Freelance media and communications professional
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance media & arts business manager
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Jul 2013 - Present
As a freelance media & arts business manager I work across film production and arts projects from funding strategy, inception to final delivery, brand management and licensing including maximising revenue streams, social media and marketing management, new business acquisition, client liaison/relationship building and event management. As a freelance media & arts business manager I work across film production and arts projects from funding strategy, inception to final delivery, brand management and licensing including maximising revenue streams, social media and marketing management, new business acquisition, client liaison/relationship building and event management.
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Shangri-La Media
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London, United Kingdom
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Account Director & Co-Founder
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Nov 2011 - Nov 2014
As Account Director and Co-Founder of Shangri-la Media I was responsible for new business acquisition, business strategy, client relations and pre/post production management As Account Director and Co-Founder of Shangri-la Media I was responsible for new business acquisition, business strategy, client relations and pre/post production management
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Executive BBC Comedy & Entertainment
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Oct 2006 - Nov 2011
As Commercial Executive at the BBC, I was part of a team responsible for the co-production, funding and brand management of flagship International BBC titles including Top Gear, Strictly Come Dancing, Dragons Den, The Office, Mitchell & Webb, etc. As Commercial Executive at the BBC, I was part of a team responsible for the co-production, funding and brand management of flagship International BBC titles including Top Gear, Strictly Come Dancing, Dragons Den, The Office, Mitchell & Webb, etc.
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Artist Agent & venue management/administration
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Jan 2003 - Oct 2005
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IMG Media
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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400 - 500 Employee
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Junior Assistant Producer
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Panel
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
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Education
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1996 - 1999
Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College
BA (hons), Entertainment Business Management -
Richmond upon Thames College
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