Film & TV

Blisstopia Productions was set up in 2020 by British-Canadian writer and producer, Gareth Strachan. Blisstopia has created and produced a variety of titles such as miRights(2020), Myalogue TV, and miBOTS (2021). With a specialist focus on animation, comedy, drama and science fiction, we also produce a small amount of non-scripted work in development in terms of grass-roots documentaries and printed pop art and iconography.

“The Create South East course allowed me to take a necessary step back from the constant, often scatter-gun, hustle of running a small business. It gave us the time and space to develop a clear strategy and narrow down our focus in terms of the growth areas, shifting into the background some of the proposals with less potential.”

Gareth Strachan, Founder

Digital Media

Brown Bear Audio is an independent and fast-growing audio post-production company specialising in Remote/Cloud based post production. Meeting the audio needs of producers working in broadcast TV, film, radio, drama, animation, corporate and multimedia production we offer a creative solution to all your sound post-production requirements. From our studios in Brighton and with our award-winning team of sound specialists we offer a full range of services from recording and mixing to full sound supervision.

“The Create South East programme has been invaluable to our business growth, providing not just mentoring but also a supportive community that fosters growth. It has equipped us with the skills needed to manage our businesses growth, helping to refine strategy and operations.”

Thomas Dalton, Managing Director

Visual Arts

Kerry Lemon is a multi-disciplinary visual artist and certified B Corporation, whose ecological practice includes sculpture, performance, film, painting, and photography. Her work is driven by social impact, scientific research and each project is site-specific, designed to celebrate ‘more-than-human’ and connect her audiences to the natural world around them. Central to her eco-feminist practice is an ongoing narrative focus on womxn and flora, developed through artist residencies that culminate in her MRS ROE live art performances.

“I am far more ambitious and confident and now have the skills and network to achieve my goals.”

Kerry Lemon, Founder

CreaTech

We are a micro company of one employee and several freelancers, working on a Public Health project across three cities in the UK. We create place-based interventions designed to improve breastfeeding rates locally and nationally using creative tools such as site specific installation, public art, photography exhibitions and a rich digital programme.

” Over the course of several sessions we learnt to free up our minds and encounter new ways of thinking about what it is to be a creative business. We went from being slightly apologetic and confused about exactly why we were doggedly pursuing goals, to wanting to shout from the rooftops about them.”

Lisa Creagh, Founder

Film & TV

Look Aside Films is an auteur-driven development, financing, and production company based in London, UK. At Look Aside, we remain focused and dedicated on working with visionary creatives around the world, developing and producing original films and other content that innovates and advances storytelling. We are all about transparency, honesty, and kindness in the industry.

“We’ve essentially scaled up in every way possible and gone from a small production hobby to a full-blown development business.”

Mickey Angelov, Producer

Performing & Visual Arts

We create new, spectacular large-scale puppetry. At Puppets With Guts, we are creators of the extraordinary. We craft large-scale puppetry with hope, fun, and creative insight. Led by Creative Director Ivan Thorley and based in the heart of Brighton & Hove, our creations span from the local to the global, making the world our stage.

Dare to dream big with us, where every performance is an opportunity to celebrate our gutsy spirit of innovation and the joyous power of puppetry.

Education & Digital Media

 TechNative Digital is dedicated to bridging the gap between education and the tech industry. We provide innovative training programs, bootcamps, and industry-led initiatives to equip aspiring professionals with the skills needed to thrive in digital careers. Through partnerships with employers and educators, we create diverse pathways into tech, ensuring accessibility and real-world relevance. Whether through curriculum development, career events, or bespoke training, we’re committed to empowering the next generation of tech talent.

“We joined the programme to meet other early stage creative businesses and help TechNative to grow in its early stages. During the course of the programme we met lots of great people and attended some fantastic workshops that helped focus our initial planning and growth of the business.”

Dan Wallam, Managing Director

Fashion

Unapologaytic is a sustainable fashion brand that celebrates and empowers the Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer Men community with mild innuendo. The brand uses ethically produced garments as powerful statements of self-love, acceptance, and tribute to Gay culture.

“The programme’s focus on helping creatives navigate the business landscape whilst maintaining their creative integrity made it an ideal stepping stone for my growth ambitions.”

Pierre Monnerville, Founder