Beccy Mccray Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

SELECTED PROJECTSGlimpse (Creative Dir)- Various projects inc Canopy & Stars, Climate Action Fund, National Trust, - Creative dir, ideation, talent consultancy, writing briefs & proposals, change makingGreenpeace (Creative Dir / Facilitator)- Various projectsFutureDeluxe (Exec Creative Prod)- Various projectsWhatsapp / Creative Giants (Exec Creative Prod)- Women's safety x disappearing messages campaignLight app (Co-Exec Prod)- A new wellbeing platform- Content dev, editorial, talent consultancy, planning, change makingEcover x City to Sea / Nothing Works (Creative / Strategist)- Refill / Experiments in Waste campaign - Creative direction, ideation, talent consultancy, writing briefs & proposals, commissioning, change makingDazed Media (Creative Consultant / Exec Prod)- Working directly with Jefferson Hack to launch Dazed Future Studio, a digital arts lab for Dazed's in-house creative agency- Creative consultancy for tech x art & culture ‘Super Nature’ (Impact Strategist)- Feature length doc supported by BFI Doc Society & Climate Story Lab. - Strategy, planning, consultancy, partnerships, writing proposals, outreach, community engagement, change makingIntel (Exec Prod)- Worked directly with Intel Studios GM & Artist to develop ambitious, volumetric, immersive artwork- Strategy & planning, consultancy, partnerships, budgeting, contracting, writing proposals, end to end project mgmtThe Comms Lab, '#ItsOurTime' (Creative)- Climate voter reg. campaign targeting young people through creative (reach 6 million)- Creative direction, talent consultancy, writing briefs & proposals, commissioning, crewing, budgeting, end to end project mgmtChannel 4 / Studio Ramsay, 'Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft' (Creative Consultant)- Worked directly with Head of Dev & Exec. Prod to get series commissioned - Art direction, content dev, creative dir, talent consultancy, writing briefs & proposals, commissioning, trends & insight, strategy

London / Hastings

My intersectional climate and nature-focused practice seeks to playfully break down boundaries between art, activism and every day life.With extensive experience in workshopping and outreach I am able to partner with grassroots communities alongside science experts and world-leading cultural institutions, using whatever media necessary to create moments of joy and imaginative acts of resistance.People, place and participation lie at the heart of this socially engaged approach, allowing me to act as both curator and collaborator; whilst process-driven research into ecosystems and relationships, folklore and popular culture drives my critical thinking.Selected Exhibitions and Commissions:RBG Kew, Science Gallery, V&A Museum, Saatchi Art, Barbican, Hastings Contemporary, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Frequency International Festival of Digital Culture, Fermynwoods Contemporary Art, O N C A Gallery for Arts and Ecology.Selected Residencies:British Council, Circular Cultures programme (April-May 2024)Kings College London, Culture Climate Collective, lead artist (Jan-March 2023)New Forest National Park AiR (Oct 2022-May 2023)Selected Awards:2021, awarded Arts Council England's 'Develop Your Creative Practice' grant to specialise in socially engaged art and ecology2021, awarded an Arts Council project grant to develop, artistically direct and curate an off-grid, forest arts festival ('Wilding')Selected Publications:The Guardian, It’s Nice That, Grazia, Frankie, Interview, Oh Comely, Amelia’s Magazine, AnOther, Trend Hunter, BBC, Vice, The Independent.

2012-present, Art and Design BA/MA course assessor, Creative Skillset2013-2016, Art and Design BA/MA course mentor, Creative Skillset2013-2015, guest lecturer for Art & Design facultyMiddlesex University2010-2018, guest lecturer and consultant for Design facultyLondon College of Communication2009-2014, guest lecturer and consultant for Fine Art facultyUniversity for the Creative Arts

London, United Kingdom

Nexus is a world-leading creative studio, using craft and technology to make animation and interactive media. The company has ben honoured with Oscar & Emmy nominations, Cannes Grand Prix, Black D&AD pencils, Webbys & the Prix Ars Electronica 'Golden Nica'. Reporting directly to the Founders / ECD I played a vital role in major decisions about company objectives, the ongoing scouting and development of talent and the development of Nexus’ unique voice and style. I built Nexus' Music, Arts & Culture division from the ground up; exploring the innovative space where the arts intersects with design, storytelling and creative technology. I was responsible for developing and implementing its artistic and strategic vision. Seeking out insights, new markets and brokering partnerships, I was an integral part of ideation and creative strategy. My role placed the right talent on the right projects, taking a holistic view over multiple productions. I ensured high standards were upheld throughout, defining and monitoring quality, delivering the most creative solutions to client briefs.Prior to EPing I was a Creative Producer managing technique-driven & design-lead live action, stop motion, 2D & 3D animation, real-time & generative, digital installations, web and immersive (AR, VR, 360).www.nexusstudios.com

Shoreditch, London

I work closely with Nexus’ Founders and roster of directing talent to further the creative development of the company’s art, music and branded content output, playing a key part in shaping Nexus’ voice and style; identifying new markets and trends.I work collaboratively with Nexus’ new business and marketing teams, as well as liaising extensively with the studio, the directors and an array of other creative collaborators to deliver beautifully crafted outcomes. I’m responsible for delivering projects combining account management and end to end creative production; from sales, interpreting client briefs, talent sourcing and developing proposals through to scoping, costing, contracting, crewing up and finally executing, delivering and promoting the work.I love to develop ideas with directors, nurturing their creativity, reflecting the client’s brief yet pushing creative boundaries, ensuring the very best execution. I work with world-class talent to create award-winning work across a range of media from live action and animation, to VR, web, installation and one of the world's largest stroboscopes! I've developed and produced projects for clients including Tate, Vital Arts, Google, The Creators Project, Vitra, Red Bull, Ninja Tune, Because Music and XL Recordings. I've produced four MVA-nominated music videos, Webby and Lovie winning interactive experiences and the generative animation and multi-screen installation 'Forms' for Quayola and Memo Akten, which won the Prix Art Electronica’s highest prize for digital art, the Golden Nica. My projects have been featured on Good Morning America, Creative Review + CR Annual, Vimeo 'Staff Picks', It's Nice That, Dazed Media, Vice Media and Shots. Alongside this I’m a regular guest lecturer/consultant for institutions such as the University for the Creative Arts and The London College of Communication; I’m also an art & design course assessor and mentor for Creative Skillset.

London, United Kingdom

Creative development, talent management, sales and marketing for multiple commercial projects, broadcast TV and music videos; working with record labels, creative agencies and directly with brands. Reporting directly to Nexus Co-Founder, Chris O'Reilly, I play a key part in shaping Nexus’ voice and style. I work closely with directing talent developing treatments. I love to develop ideas, reflecting the client’s brief yet pushing creative boundaries.Alongside this I initiate regular Nexus events, both internal and external, including Nexus Show & Tells and Friday Late ‘Animate’ at the V&A Museum. I've worked with hundreds of high profile clients from Widen+Kennedy, to BBC Three and Calvin Harris!

London, United Kingdom