Screen Leaders, an initiative of Screen Training Ireland supported by the MEDIA Programme of the European Union and the Irish Film Board, is the leading Strategic Company Development Programme for the Screen Industries. In an industry in constant turbulence Screen Leaders is a bespoke programme that allows companies the time and space to step back and plan strategically for the future growth and development of themselves and their company.
It is industry led, responsive and custom designed to the needs of the participating companies so that it is effective as a training intervention and has real results in the work life and long-term development of the participating individuals and companies. It tailors the course content to meet the current needs of the companies so that every year there is an evolution in the action to address the specific needs of the companies selected.
Over a six month period participants develop a strategic plan for their business that is execution lead. During the process participants have company meetings and one to one mentoring throughout the programme to develop their company strategy and also their own personal style of leadership. The course will focus on strategy and leadership, building innovation processes, brand development, culture and team building, financial planning, managing the developing process and influencing and leading people.
Speakers for Module 1 programme include: Simon Shaps, Managing Director, International Content & Production, CORE Media Group, Andy Mayson co CEO Altitude Film Entertainment, Cathal Gaffney, CEO, Brown Bag Films, Bernie Cullinan, Course Director Strategy, Pragma Advisory Limited, Joe MacAree, Course Director Leadership, JMA Consulting, Cliona Diggins, Leadership Coach, Psyched for Business and Siun Ni Raghallaigh, Financial Planning, Biz Success and CEO Ardmore Studios. Module 2 is bespoke and reflects participant’s needs in specific strategic areas. There will be additional industry leaders as mentors and guest speakers throughout the programme.
Participants for 2014 include:
- Egg Post production
Gareth Young, Company Director
Gary Shortall, Company Director
- New European Sales
Jan Naszewski, CEO
Katarzyna Siniarska, Head of Sales
- Fantastic Films
Brendan McCarthy Owner/Producer
John McDonnell, Owner/Producer
- Beo post-production
Ben Catford, MD
Ida Maria Slagrup, Operations Manager
- Wildcard Distribution
Patrick O’Neill, CEO
Suzanne Murray, Head of Marketing
- Juris Podnieks Studio
Antra Cilinska, MD
Marta Kontina, Head of Marketing and PR
- Paul Ellis Productions
Paul Ellis, Producer/Owner
Joanne O’Hagan, Producer/Owner
- Warnier Posta
Peter Warnier, CEO/Re Recording Mixer
Christan Muiser, CFO/In House Producer
Helen McMahon, Programme Director Screen Leaders, said: “We are delighted to have secured this group of top international executives onto the 2014 programme and we look forward to working with them on the longterm development of their companies.
“Screen Leaders has an impressive alumni of industry speakers and participants dating back to 1999 and consistently growing. This programme yields real longterm results for the companies and individuals participating on the programme and has a key role to play in the development of companies across the screen industries throughout the European Union.”
For further information on the Screen Leaders programme please contact Screen Training Ireland.
