Announcing the Peninsula Producers and New Writers Networks for 2025

Published November 5, 2024

Screen Cornwall and Exeter Phoenix are pleased to partner with BFI NETWORK South West again on the fourth iteration of the Peninsula Producers Network, a development programme designed specifically for new and emerging producers in Devon and Cornwall. This programme will run in parallel with the New Writers Network 2025.

The Peninsula Producers

The Peninsula Producers 2025 cohort will receive support and guidance, in a series of events held online and in person, to develop their producing skills and expand their knowledge of distribution and audiences.

Kelly comes from Belfast, Northern Ireland where she grew up with a passion for theatre and performance. This year Kelly has started a new role as Get Creative Assistant Producer where she continues to host a variety of creative events, with a focus on supporting the production of their in-house Christmas Show.

Kelly McDonald

Robin is a freelance filmmaker, producer, and assistant director based in Cornwall and Devon. With a focus on retelling of historical and moral stories, Robin has worked on a range of period films whilst at university, including directing a historical drama in their final year at Falmouth University.

Robin Chandler-Payne

After graduating from Falmouth, Lucy started working in talent management with actors and VO artists in London. Since moving home to Cornwall she's worked in factual TV as a Researcher on Simon Reeve's Return to Cornwall for the BBC and Cornwall Air 999 for Discovery, with Beagle Media.

Lucy Mainstone

Lucinda has 8 years of experience working in High-End Television and Film, as a Production Secretary and Assistant Coordinator on such shows as Delicious, Fishermen's Friends and Sanditon. Most recently, she worked as the Production Manager on the reboot of Bergerac for Banijay & UKTV.

Lucinda Baird

Dom was born and raised in West Cornwall, upon graduating he launched his career in the creative industries. He honed his skills working with local theatre companies, film festivals and production crews, gaining valuable production experience.

Dom Weeks

Andrew, from Plymouth, began his producing career while living and studying in Falmouth, where he developed a passion for music videos and short films. After his time in Falmouth, he transitioned to working in production offices on TV dramas, including the Bergerac reboot for UKTV, which gave him valuable insight into larger-scale productions.

Andrew Nile

Joab Elkerton is a freelance filmmaker, having worked on a variety of commissioned projects. Joab Elkerton has contributed to several short films, including Pillow Talk, King Henry, and Konin, all commissioned by Screen Cornwall.

Joab Elkerton

The New Writers Network

Fourteen aspiring screenwriters in Cornwall and Devon have been offered the opportunity to develop their Short Film Script with expert guidance. The New Writers Network 2025, offers aspiring screenwriters the chance to develop their short film scripts under the mentorship of experienced script editor Laura Jayne Tunbridge, as well as building their creative networks in the region. Screen Cornwall’s New Writers Network programme, supported by BFI NETWORK South West, runs in parallel with the Peninsula Producers Network 2025 which is run in partnership with Exeter Phoenix.