LONDON: Film London has appointed industry expert Julian Scott as its new animation and kids\u2019 television consultant, following the departure of Bob Thompson.<\/p>\n
In this role, Scott will be charged with establishing new creative partnerships in key global markets. He will advise producers and investors on the facilities and talent available in London. He will also organize familiarization trips for overseas executives and promote the U.K.\u2019s tax incentives for animation and children\u2019s TV.<\/p>\n
Scott has worked at Walt Disney International Television and Sesame Workshop. He has also served as a freelance consultant for companies such as Beano Studios, Winduna Enterprises, Coolabi and King Rollo Films. In addition, Scott chaired the BAFTA Children\u2019s Committee and was an elected member of BAFTA Television and part of the PACT Children\u2019s Committee.<\/p>\n
Scott said: \u201cThis is a very important time for the creative industries in the U.K. and London specifically. I am delighted to be working with Film London and look forward to continuing and expanding the great work Bob achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adrian Wootton, the chief executive of Film London and the British Film Commission, commented, \u201cLondon\u2019s animation industry is rich in skill and technical expertise while also possessing a rare gift for storytelling and the creation of memorable, globally resonant characters. I\u2019m delighted to welcome Julian to Film London to help us spread this message\u2014I\u2019m certain his experience developing original and branded content either side of the Atlantic and helping broker co-production deals will be of tremendous value to us and to the capital\u2019s industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Film London\u2019s work in the animation sector is supported by the mayor of London and the London Enterprise Panel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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