About this episode

Helena Mackenzie discusses her role at Film London and the initiatives to promote the city as a filming hub.

Helena Mackenzie HEAD OF INWARD INVESTMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT FILM LONDON Helena’s film career has crossed many paths including domestic theatrical distribution, international sales and film production. Helena is currently the Head of Inward Investment & Business Development at Film London. She runs a busy department which includes the delivery of key industry events such as the London Screenings an annual 4 day showcase of independent British films, the Film London Production Finance Market, helping producers to raise part of the finance for their feature film productions and UPstream a discovery event of new IP for adaptation to film & TV drama. She originates in & outbound bespoke programmes to encourage and help facilitate international co-productions and collaborations with London based producers. She is responsible for promoting the capital as a world class filming destination and a creative hub for emerging and established talent and is currently working to deliver new film & TV studios to be built in London. Screen Heat Miami Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and covers the latest trends in the film…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin Sharpley, JL Martinez

Guest: Helena Mackenzie

Topics covered

• film industry
• business development
• international co-productions
• London as filming destination
• film events

Keywords

• Helena Mackenzie
• Film London
• inward investment
• film production
• London Screenings
• UPstream
• film finance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Film London, London Screenings, Film London Production Finance Market, UPstream

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