Jo Schofield joins regional body in talent development role
Screen Yorkshire signs talent chief
Screen Yorkshire has created a talent development manager post to spearhead the body’s push towards developing writing, producing and directing talent.
Jo Schofield (pictured) will take up the role shortly, helming a talent development programme in partnership with The Screen Industries Growth Network that builds on the success of Screen Yorkshire’s Insight Producer Development Programme.
Schofield will retain a part-time role as The Film & TV Charity’s northern England hub manager.
“We’re looking forward to working with writers, directors and producers who can hop nimbly between platforms and formats,” said Screen Yorkshire head of creative Caroline Cooper Charles.
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