Caroline Cooper Charles – Co-Director for National Sector Strategy

Caroline is our Co-Director for National Sector Strategy. At Screen Yorkshire, Caroline is a member of the senior management team where she is responsible for the company’s talent development programmes and managing the Yorkshire Content Fund. Caroline is the first port of call for producers wanting to access the fund, she negotiates the terms of the funding deals and has creative oversight of the projects Screen Yorkshire invests in. She also oversees the work of the Film Office team. During her career she has spent time as Talent Development Executive for Scottish Film Talent Network, Head of Film at Creative England, Head of Creative Development at Warp X, managed the UK Film Council’s nationwide short film programme and been the Director of the Sheffield International Documentary Festival. Caroline has particular expertise in identifying and cultivating new and evolving voices and is passionate about championing talent based outside of London.

Published on 15 June 2020