Film, TV & Media

Phillip Covell

FILM, TV & MEDIA CONSULTANT | London | JAN 2019 to PRESENT

A Consultant providing expertise in production, media technology, camera hire, post-production, sales, and manufacturing.

 

  • Engaged as advisor and Interim CCO, for an Indian VFX Studio, advising the CEO and executive team over a 12 month period. Successfully established UK operations, overseeing the bidding process and installation of a £90K post-production suite, achieving savings of £20K. Led recruitment of the Head of Operations, attracting considerable press coverage.

 

  • Successfully investigated and delivered findings in a post-production contract dispute on a $200M budget project.

 

  • Spearheaded a proposal for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to fund consolidation of industry suppliers.

 

  • Organised high-level discussions with key industry thought leaders on Virtual Production technology and AI R&D.

 

  • Co-founder and joint recipient of the prestigious IBC 2022 Special Prize for our support of Ukrainian media professionals. Networked >400 individuals from >280 companies to keep Ukrainian TV on-air, providing support and aid to refugees.

 

Areas

 

  • Broadcasting & Streaming.

  • Production, Content Creation & Strategy.

  • Markets, Audience Reach, Growth & Subscriptions.

  • Satellite, Cable, IPTV, OTT, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, UHD.

  • EMEA, N. American, LATAM, APAC and Oceania Strategy.

  • Scripted & Unscripted.

  • Features, Drama, Entertainment, Music, Documentary, News & Factual, Sport, Commercials.

  • Digital & Film Technology.

  • Large Format, 16mm, 35mm, 65mm.

  • Cameras, Lenses, Grip & Lighting Equipment.

  • Broadcast & Film Equipment Rental.

  • Sales & Manufacturing.

  • Post-Production - Colour Grading & VFX.

  • Policy & Standards Documents & Reports Written.

  • Subject Matter Expert & Expert Witness.

  • Headhunting & Recruitment.

  • Speaker & Guest Lecturer.

 

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