Caroline Cooper-Charles

Caroline’s 20 year career within the film industry has evolved from running her first production company with acclaimed music video director Dawn Shadforth to her most recent combined roles as Strategic Development Executive for Screen Yorkshire and Talent Development Executive for Scottish Film Talent Network.  Along this journey she has spent time as Head of Film at Creative England, Head of Creative Development at Warp X, managed the UK Film Council’s nationwide short film programme through her company Lifesize Pictures and spent a year as Director of the Sheffield International Documentary Festival. Alongside her various positions Caroline has continued her own producing career through her company Universal Spirits and is currently Executive Producing a number of features. Caroline has particular expertise in identifying and cultivating new and evolving voices and is passionate about championing talent based outside of London.