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Meet our programme cohorts!

Introducing the incredible creative businesses joining us on the Create South East programme. We will be supporting and championing our programme businesses wherever possible and we look forward to sharing their journey’s! Here is a run-down of our exceptional businesses:

Stage 1 – Cohort 2

A Beautiful Place To Get Lost (Tech)

A Beautiful Place To Get Lost is an international location agency representing retro, unique and period properties.

Allow Moments Ltd (Education/Training)

Experienced in business transformation, finding new ways to build Mental Fitness habits to cope with significant change.

AmberGlass Presents (Media)

AmberGlass Presents is a leading female-led media company that was founded in 2016, with the aim of revolutionising the sports industry. Based in Essex, the company spans across broadcasting, hosting and producing, making an impact on various platforms worldwide.

Blown Fuse Theatre (Performing Arts)

Blown Fuse Theatre make innovative projects for inquisitive minds. We are passionate about supporting the creativity and development of skills of young creatives and those at the start of their career, and offer various workshop programmes to schools, colleges and universities.

BrandB Rad!o (Radio & Audio)

BrandB Rad!o will be the First Mass-media Call to Action For The Planet! Mixing a Unique Daily-schedule of Quality Contemporary Music and Spoken-word, we’ll Inform, Educate, Entertain – And Empower!

Color Q (Film & TV)

ColorQ provides Colour Science consultancy for the Film & TV Industries, including VP and LED Volumes.

Diamond Minds (Education/Training)

Diamond Minds provides journaling, coaching and story, supporting creatives, entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs and third sector leaders.

Forest Tots (Education/Training)

ForestTots is nature-inspired sensory play, brought to parents via monthly themed sessions, home inspiration on our blog and shop, and through birthday parties.

Global Media and Entertainment Talent Manifesto (Media Technology)

A start-up focussed on Skills | Education | Diversity across the media technology industry.

Graded Films (Film & TV)

As a company director at Graded Films, my job encompasses the daily operational management of the business, from dealing with clients, managing jobs and organising shoots, to overseeing marketing efforts, client outreach and business development.

Hatch Ideas (Education/Training)

Hatch Ideas is a coaching, consultancy and training firm dedicated to supporting individuals and organisations develop their businesses and initiatives for cultural change and social impact.

Look Aside Films (Film & TV)

Look Aside Films is an auteur-driven development & production company. The team at Look Aside remains focused and dedicated on working with visionary creatives around the world, developing and producing original films and other content that innovates and advances storytelling. The company was founded in 2022 by Mickey Angelov.

LUCID CREATIVE WORKS (Design)

At Lucid, our purpose is clear: simplify complex business and learning content through powerful visual storytelling. Enable businesses to effectively communicate with stakeholders, customers, and staff using exciting, engaging content, but most of all, make sure it’s easily understood.

Maker Motel (Design)

Maker Motel, a forward-thinking design studio, specialising in brand, digital, and presentation design. We also have a second website named The Paperview that services the film & TV industry in design from pre-production all the way through to marketing materials.

Matt Mackman (Visual Arts)

Matt Mackman Ltd offers original paintings and limited edition prints for sale either directly from the studio, from galleries or via social media. We are able to produce bespoke commissions. In addition, we provide an educational service delivering private workshops and working as an Artist in Residence in schools and educational trusts.

Matty Hurst Productions (Performing Arts)

Matty Hurst Productions Ltd, a prominent production company in London & Kent, specialises in creating new musical theatre, offering General Management services and curating immersive events, experiences and productions.

Mrs Baker’s Medway Theatre Company (Performing Arts)

Formed in November 2019, Mrs Baker’s Medway Theatre Company Ltd creates professional, site specific theatre, with a history twist, predominantly, for – and with – Medway adults. As a theatrical producer, Mrs Baker’s is a trusted local provider combining professionals with communities.

Outline Media Productions (Film & TV)

Outline Media Productions, initially an advertising agency renowned for creating compelling video content, has now evolved to support UK independent filmmakers. We offer specialised financial services designed to help production companies secure essential funding and navigate the complex investment process.

Planet Positive Productions (Advertising & Marketing)

Planet Positive Production, a start-up delivering sustainable development education via workshops to organisations that have in-house production capabilities. Targeting media, PR and corporate businesses that are not fulfilling their carbon reduction target. Helmed by Essex born/based Carly Stone, a 20+ years producer and co-founder of Madam Films Ltd.

Review of Sussex Arts (Publishing)

ROSA Magazine is an arts and culture magazine for Sussex published quarterly in print and weekly online. Launched in 2022, it is a beautifully illustrated publication with features on all the visual and performing arts, festivals and films across the district.

Svaaba (Art Tech)

Svaaba is an art-hire platform for art lovers, collectors and businesses. It is accessible to non-professional artists and professionals to sign-up. Our aim is to connect visual artists with audiences. Svaaba gives you the opportunity to try-before-you-buy scheme for artworks, without the commitment of an initial investment.

Show Up Productions (Performing Arts)

Produce live events and theatre around South Essex. Promote creative and events in and around Southend.

Studio T (IT, Software and Computer Services)

Studio T is small creative digital studio we help charities, museums and arts organisations to solve their digital problems.

TeQ Media (Advertising & Marketing)

TeQ Media is more than a multimedia broadcast platform; we are your strategic partners in storytelling and brand empowerment. Our mission is to celebrate your brand’s unique story, connect you with your audience, and create a meaningful impact. We understand that every brand, every expert, and every innovator has a story to tell and value to offer.

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