Development producer & creative coach

Helping filmmakers find the work only they can make

I work with writers and directors in film and TV — developing projects, and developing the people behind them.

WHAT I OFFER

creative coaching for filmmakers

One-to-one support

A confidential space to think clearly about your voice, your next project and where you want your career to go.

producing

I develop and produce personal, distinctive work — from earliest ideas all the way to the screen. Collaborators include Mike Leigh, Margot Robbie, Lynne Ramsay.

HOW ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT WORKS

  • 01

    Get in touch.

    Drop me a line with a bit about where you are and what you're looking for. No formal pitch needed.

  • 02

    Initial conversation

    We have a free 30-minute call to see if working together feels right for you.

  • 03

    Work together

    Sessions are tailored to you — one-off or ongoing, remote or in person. Rates on request

PRODUCING CREDITS

HIERARCHIES

Producer

(forthcoming)

dir. Lynne Ramsay

PETERLOO

Associate Producer

dir. Mike Leigh

A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW

Co-Executive Producer

with Popcorn Storm Pictures

  • 'I always tell young film-makers, "Find the song that only you can sing." It doesn’t just come to you. It’s trial and error and disappointment before you find, slowly but surely, the confidence to express your film-making identity.'

    - Paul Greengrass

What People Are Saying

“Helen’s coaching and advice is invaluable. Her sessions are curated, insightful, challenging and bring clarity and conviction to the creative process. It was a crucial experience for me as both writer and director and I cannot recommend working with Helen more highly.”

— vaughn stein, writer-director

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Helen and her dedication in leaving no stone unturned is truly inspiring. I can confidently say that she has one of the most detailed and thoughtful approaches I have ever experienced.”

— tom ackerley, luckychap entertainment

“I literally cannot create anything without speaking to Helen first. And last. (And let's face it, a hell of a lot in the middle too...)”

— alicia macdonald, director

Ready to do your best work?

Get in touch and we'll find the right way to work together.