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Creative Enterprise is a bespoke set of initiatives for ambitious screen businesses to access connections, training and networks to achieve business growth.

Our goal is to give film & TV, games, immersive, digital content, animation and creative tech companies a disproportionate advantage in the industry.

Working closely with our partners at the BFI, Creative Enterprise has been designed by industry leaders to take ambitious entrepreneurs who work in moving image for storytelling, spanning film and television, games and technology, on a journey to maximise their ability and create opportunities for business growth.

Creative Enterprise has proved transformational for participating businesses, with an earned reputation for providing intensive support, connections and opportunities to fulfil growth potential.

The programme takes a collaborative approach, creating exclusive programmes and bespoke workshops in partnership with industry leaders and mentors to futureproof the next generation of moving image companies.

 

Creative Enterprise has been developed with National Lottery funding from the BFI, to increase the sustainability of the moving image sector in England.

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We've supported over 1000 businesses since 2018. 
77% of supported businesses are located outside of London. 
59 % of supported businesses are run by Female Founders.
Explore Our Impact & Case Studies

Powering Screen Ambition is an impact campaign from Creative Enterprise, showcasing the real stories of screen businesses we’ve supported to grow, adapt, and thrive.

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Our Programmes 

Our programmes have proved transformational for participating businesses, with an earned reputation for providing intensive support, connections and opportunities to fulfil growth potential.

They are designed by industry leaders to help entrepreneurs working in moving image storytelling - spanning film and television, games, digital content and createch - grow, scale and strengthen their businesses.

 

Screen Launchpad

Screen Launchpad is a support programme for aspiring, diverse leaders in the screen industries. It is the entry point for aspiring founders as well as early-stage businesses, with two tracks of Pre-StartUp and Early StartUp.
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Fast Forward

This programme is designed to bridge the gap between ambition and action for growth-stage creative businesses, addressing key executive development areas to develop truly resilient screen businesses.
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Female Founders

Female Founders is a prestigious programme supporting women leading screen businesses. This initiative helps founders strengthen leadership skills, develop confidence and connect with a network of peers.
Coming Soon

Female Founders: Introduction to Investment

Female Founders: Introduction to Investment, is a brand new programme addressing the gaps in investment knowledge amongst female founders. Sponsored by British Business Bank.
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Meet The Team 

 

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Haley Edwards
Head of Creative Enterprise
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Kate Sanders
Senior Programme Manager
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Sarah Jones
Project Manager
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Olivia Savage
Project Manager
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Ivana Karabova
Marketing Manager
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Cassandra Quean
Team Assistant

Upcoming Events

All of our intensive programmes are complemented by Trade Talks - open access series of online and in-person events providing businesses with industry insights and trends and opportunities to network.

Take a look below to what events are coming up in the next few months.  

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Creative Enterprise: Live in York - TV & Unscripted

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2:00PM - 7:00PM
York

Join Creative Enterprise in York to celebrate the region's screen innovators while connecting with founders and industry partners.

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Apr 14 2026
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Creative Enterprise: Live in Newcastle -Networking Breakfast

Wednesday
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Newcastle

Join Creative Enterprise in `Newcastle to celebrate the region's screen innovators while connecting with founders and industry partners.

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Apr 15 2026
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Creative Enterprise: Live in Nottingham - Games & Immersive

Wednesday
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Nottingham

Join Creative Enterprise in Nottingham to celebrate the region's screen innovators while connecting with founders and industry partners.

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Apr 22 2026
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Creative Enterprise: Live in Bournemouth - New & Emerging

Thursday
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bournemouth

Join Creative Enterprise in Bournemouth to celebrate the region's screen innovators while connecting with founders and industry partners.

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Apr 23 2026

Resource & Content Hub 

  • Female Founders Magazine
  • One Thing I Know Book
  • Watch & Learn
  • Free Resources
  • Female Founders Magazine

     

    The Female Founders Magazine, showcases the stories, insights and achievements of women within the programme and beyond. Through interviews, reflections and industry commentary, the publication highlights the impact of the ecosystem and amplifies the voices of founders shaping the future of the screen industries.

    “The Female Founders Magazine is about visibility and voice. It gives space to the stories behind the businesses: the pivots, the risks, the lessons and the wins. We want it to feel honest and reflective of the real journeys women are navigating in the screen industries, while celebrating the strength and ambition of this community.”

    Ivana Karabova, Marketing Manager - Creative Enterprise

     

    bbb_logo_2020_rgb (6)-1Female Founders Magazine is currently
    sponsored by British Business Bank.

     

    Available Issues: 
    October 2025 - Focus on Women's Mental Health as Founders

    A candid interview with entrepreneur Aimee Bateman, sharing her journey through raising finance, experiencing gender bias, and learning how to protect her mental health while building a high-growth business.

    Expert advice from business coach Rebecca Robinson, offering strategies to avoid burnout, improve wellbeing, and build a resilient business as a female founder.
    A feature with Sarah Jones, Creative Enterprise Project Manager, on why the Female Founders Conference is heading to Manchester, the importance of regional creative economies, and how industry institutions can better support women-led businesses.

    Download Here

     

     

    May 2025 - Focus on Challenges in Funding for Women-led Businesses

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    This refreshed edition is focused on access to finance for female founders in the creative industries. In this issue, we’re diving into the topic of access to finance, exploring the challenges female founders face, and highlighting the people, policies, and programmes working to change that.

    Insights Q&A from Amy Tarr, Creative UK’s Head of Policy & Public Affairs
    Editorial from Warren Ralls, Managing Director – UK Network at the British Business Bank
    A deep-dive conversation with Emily Bailey, founder of Jeco and Antler Studios, on her journey through investment, overcoming bias, and the power of meaningful connections in the games industry

    Download Here

     

     
    Archive Issues: 

    FF Magazine ISSUE 2     FF Magazine - smaller

    Issue 2                               Issue 1

     

  • One Thing I Know Book

     

    One Thing I Know Book

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    Creative Enterprise is thrilled to announce the release of the audiobook edition of the inspirational book One Thing I Know Vol. 2. Narrated by the talented voices of Dan Pye and Katie Rand, this audiobook version brings the transformative journey of entrepreneurship in a captivating and engaging manner.

    One Thing I Know provides heard-earned insights from 33 creative entrepreneurs. Separated into six chapters – Vision & Realities, Audience & Buyers, Creativity & Dedication, Growing Pains & Opportunity, People & Culture and Money & Focus – One Thing I Know is an essential source of inspiration and reassurance for anyone pursuing a similar path.

    Download Ebook Here

    Available to listen now on:

    SPOTIFY | AMAZON MUSIC | STITCHER | POCKET CASTS | GOOGLE PODCASTS

  • Watch & Learn

    Female Founders Conference 2025 

    Catch up on every moment of the Female Founders Conference 2025 with our full library of replay videos. These replays bring together the insights, advice and real stories shared throughout the day. Dive back in, revisit your favourite sessions, or explore the ones you missed.

    Watch The Full Conference Here
     
    Screen Growth Course

    The Creative Enterprise Screen Growth Course is designed to provide creative entrepreneurs in the screen industry with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the creative industry, and build successful and sustainable screen businesses. Brought to you by Creative Enterprise, funded by the BFI and the National Lottery.

    Watch the full course here.

     

    Building a Games Studio

    "If you build it, they will come" is no longer a winning strategy in the games industry. With over 19,000 games released on Steam in 2024 alone, cutting through the noise and building your own audience is more critical than ever. A strong, engaged audience increases your chances of success—making your game and studio more appealing to publishers, investors, and players. But for indie teams already stretched thin, how do you make time for marketing and community-building? In this hands-on workshop series, we’ll break down efficient ways to attract, engage, and grow your audience—without it feeling like a second full-time job. We’ll explore strategies, channels, and tools to help you gain visibility and even enjoy the process. 

    Watch the full course here.

     

  • Free Resources

    WorkWise for Screen

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    Developed in consultation with industry stakeholders, WorkWise for Screen is a free to access online platform offering legal guidance and HR advice, targeted at companies and professionals working in Animation, Distribution, Exhibition, Gaming, Production and VFX. Supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery funding, the programme helps employers and hirers to better look after all the people their business depends on and stay on safe ground legally. It’s available in different formats including podcasts, articles, events and easy to use tools. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to signpost you to what’s relevant in our industry. Create a profile on the platform and save relevant content so that it’s there when you need it. And if you can’t find what you require, please tell us!

    https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/

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    CUBE by Lewis Silkin

     

    Our friends at Lewis Silkin offer legal and business support for startups, founders and investors.

    The Cube Dataroom toolkit: How to prepare for investor due diligence https://cube.lewissilkin.com/dataroom

    Want to find out more? Get in touch: cube@lewissilkin.com

    https://cube.lewissilkin.com/

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    Creative UK x Crowdfunder: New creative crowdfunding with 0% fees

    We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with Crowdfunder to offer a new route to funding for creative sector organisations. Our joint initiative will enable creative crowdfunding projects to be set up with 0% platform fees. Successful projects will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Music Venue Trust who crowdfunded over £9 million pounds to help protect music venues at risk of closure.

    Find Out More Here.

 

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We are deeply grateful for the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, which makes the work of Creative Enterprise possible. Their commitment to building a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable screen sector has enabled us to support founders and businesses across the UK, helping them to grow, adapt, and reach their potential.

Thanks to the BFI’s continued support, we have been able to deliver impactful programmes, connect founders with mentors and investors, and help businesses become investment ready. This support has been instrumental in building a stronger, more connected screen business ecosystem, and we are proud to work together to back the ambition of the UK’s screen industries.

 

Creative Enterprise Newsletter 

If you’d like to see more inspiring case studies, founder stories, and opportunities to help your screen business grow, sign up to the Creative Enterprise newsletter. You’ll get updates on our programmes, events, and practical resources straight to your inbox, along with the latest stories from the businesses and founders transforming the screen industries across the UK.

 

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