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Matt is an accredited i-act instructor and has adapted the course specifically for the Film and TV industry. He regularly delivers i-act to HODs and crew training them to manage and promote positive mental health and wellbeing at work. Matt worked in equipment hire for many years supplying both film productions and music events across the UK. He has worked on some of the largest film productions including Harry Potter, Batman: The Dark Knight Rises and War Horse.
Matt is a consultant and trainer for organisations including the Film and TV Charity, BECTU, BFI, Digital Orchard, Raw TV and several businesses at Pinewood Studios. He sits on the Film and TV Charity’s working group to develop a mental health training framework and contributed to their Mentally Healthy Productions Toolkit.
Matt has trialled the role of Wellbeing Facilitator across multiple productions working with the BFI, Bectu, Disney, Pulse Films and Love Productions. He is also a trustee of the Men’s Health Forum that supports underprivileged men and boys with their health. Matt is a keen amateur home musician who enjoys live music of all genres.
Michelle holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology and works with individuals and organisations to develop the meaningful, resilient and healthy approaches which underpin creative, happy and sustainable working environments.
She has over 18 years’ experience of leading teams within the film events and exhibition sector for organisations, such as the BFI, the London Film Festival and DDA Live. Michelle is also an invited Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, for her work developing young emerging talent within the film industry.
Michelle contributed to the development of the BAFTA/BFI anti-bullying principles within the screen industries and the Film and TV Charities Mentally Healthy Productions Toolkit. She works regularly with organisations like BECTU, The Film and TV Charity, Screen Skills, BAFTA, Google, NEO Leaders and INSEAD Business School. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and is an accredited Mindfulness Teacher and Strengths Coaching Practitioner.
Away from work, she loves films, reading, podcasts, animals, cups of tea, warm blankets, hiking, nature, sunny beaches, ghost stories, brunch and running.
Mo is a dynamic and influential figure in TV broadcasting, recognized for his exceptional work and nominated for Best New Presenter at the 2022 Welsh BAFTAs. With a passion for creating authentic and diverse content, Mo has made significant contributions to various BBC documentaries and daytime shows, showcasing his versatility both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Known for his innovative ideas and adaptability to project needs, Mo takes pride in his role as an ideas man, consistently pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results.
Having played a pivotal role in developing well-known formats for national and regional broadcast, Mo’s leadership extends beyond television production. As a member of the S4C Advisory panel, he directly influences senior channel management, contributing to the shaping of diverse content and driving impactful change within the industry.
Currently, Mo is leading a filming project funded by the Welsh Assembly government TAITH initiative, where he is empowering young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through an international mobility trip to the south of France. His commitment to social impact and community engagement is evident in his dedication to providing opportunities for growth and exploration to the next generation.
Furthermore, Mo is at the forefront of tech innovation, having secured a substantial grant from Media Cymru funding and collaborating with prestigious institutions such as National Museums Wales and S4C to create content that challenges unconscious bias. His groundbreaking approach to addressing unconscious bias through innovative content creation is currently in the prototype phase, showcasing his forward-thinking mindset and commitment to driving positive change.
Throughout his career, Mo has demonstrated a strong leadership style characterized by innovation, self-motivation, and a relentless drive for excellence. As a leader, innovator, and self-starter, Mo continues to push boundaries, inspire others, and shape the future of broadcasting and wellbeing initiatives with his visionary approach and unwavering dedication to making a difference.
Valeria is a highly experienced Production Wellbeing and Inclusion Consultant with a strong passion for behaviour change and inclusive leadership in the TV and film industry. She is a respected people leader with experience working across Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Education, and Mental Health.
Valeria has a proven track record of establishing significant industry partnerships which create impact and sector wide positive outcomes. She is driven to support creative talent pipelines, particularly focused on creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented groups. With a 20-year history in a wide range of high-level production experience including; physical on-set production and in-house developmental work, her leadership experience is characterised by her drive, commitment and passion for disseminating best practice directly into production settings.
Experienced in leading and implementing change with wellbeing and mental health within the industry. During her tenure at the Film and TV Charity, she created the first-of-its-kind toolkit for mentally healthy productions (https://wholepicturetoolkit.org.uk/) as part of the Whole Picture programme. She is a respected consultant working with companies like Sony and Netflix to create impactful training programmes and define meaningful leadership skills based approaches.
Monika Frise serves as the administrator at 6ft From CIC, leveraging her background in unscripted TV with notable credits including The Great British Bake Off and First Dates. Passionate about promoting positive mental health within the industry, Monika integrates her experiences into her various roles. Having recently trained as a Wellbeing Facilitator, she has offered support on a BFI short, demonstrating her dedication to assisting others.
Alongside her work for 6ft, Monika is pursuing her MA in Psychotherapy and has established a private practice, where she applies her knowledge alongside her client-focused work in Wellbeing Facilitator roles.
Jude is an accredited Mental Health First Aid trainer who founded Dolly Mental Health in 2019, providing a range of bespoke training for the creative industries, based on her experiences of working in the Film and TV industry for over 12 years. Jude is also an Associate Director at 6ft From the Spotlight, campaigning to bring WellBeing Facilitators into productions and providing MHFA training for new WBFs.
Dolly has delivered training to clients such as BAFTA, BFI, National Film and TV School and Screenskills. Jude also works for Mind as a Recovery Hub Coordinator as well as being an active volunteer for Samaritans
Lisa is a CIPD qualified HR Consultant, providing freelance support to Film and TV Indies, with the aim of helping transform industry working practices for the better.
With more than 15 years’ experience in Film and TV in various roles; Lisa has experience of HR from both sides, including within a production environment, and is extremely familiar with the culture of these industries and how they work. This experience provides a unique and valuable perspective when dealing with HR challenges in creative environments.
Lisa has previously worked for organisations such as; BAFTA; BFI (including the London Film Festival/BFI Flare and TV Programming dept.); BBC; and Lion Television. She is a certified Mental Health First Aider, CPD accredited i-ACT Manager – for positive mental health and WELLbeing, and 6ft From CIC trained Wellbeing Facilitator.
Louisa is a valued member of the 6ft team. She runs and creates all content for our 6ft From Instagram which she curates to demonstrate our passion for all things, welfare, wellbeing and mental health in film and TV. She has been working with 6ft for nearly 3 years and has worked on a variety of shows – pioneering the WBF role in the BFI Shorts Programme; as well as numerous features and comedy shows for the likes of Channel 4, BBC and the BFI. Louisa has worked a huge variety of jobs across the film and television industry. Her experiences have helped to fuel and focus her commitment to seeing mental health upheld as a core value of working in film.
6ft From the Spotlight were the inaugural winners of the 2023 Duke of Edinburgh Film & TV Inclusion Award: recognising the inspirational work that is helping foster and progress talent inclusion in Britain’s screen production workforce.
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