VERSA STUDIOS in Manchester • London • LeedsIn MCR our ABC Studio has been the skyline home for Morning Live’s award winning team for 3 years. This spring we completed a major regeneration of the Old Granada Studios to deliver 2 refitted TV Galleries alongside a new Club Lounge, Star Dressing Rooms, Production Spaces and a fibre network extended to Aviva Studios (home of Factory International). Production solutions now include a chic heritage music recording studio, as used by… Show more VERSA STUDIOS in Manchester • London • LeedsIn MCR our ABC Studio has been the skyline home for Morning Live’s award winning team for 3 years. This spring we completed a major regeneration of the Old Granada Studios to deliver 2 refitted TV Galleries alongside a new Club Lounge, Star Dressing Rooms, Production Spaces and a fibre network extended to Aviva Studios (home of Factory International). Production solutions now include a chic heritage music recording studio, as used by the Beatles, a 4500 sq ft Virtual MoCap studio, 2 Entertainment studios and fibre connects to 3 huge stages ideal for event television. All this city centred in Manchester’s St John’s Creative District with restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy on the doorstep of Deansgate & Spinningfields. To date we have welcomed back an iconic tv series and a brand new reality/shiny floor production across multiple studios and now looking forward to more standout shows and expanding our LED VP production slate.In LDN our exclusive 10,000 sq ft studio includes a full TV Gallery set up, Audience Seating, extensive Production Spaces over 3 floors, Club Lounge, Content Studio and secure backlot. In 2024 we have welcomed new and returning productions including Southshore, ITV Lifted, ITV Creative, Ranga Bee and recently completed a huge show for Identical Productions for Netflix. In LEEDS our four sound stages of 27k, 16k, 12k and 10k sq ft are supported by a full compliment of Workshops, Office accommodation, backlot and parking for over 100 vehicles in a city centre position. Our current show has taken full advantage of the complex and built a multi directional street including buildings which are opposite the dock doors to Stages 1,2 and 3 which host the main sets.Always happy to chat about how we may help your project, so please call on 07899 862 885. Show less

Led the design and evaluation of the redevelopment of existing Studios into dynamic spaces to include multi camera TV, Film, Green Screen, VP & MoCap production.Brought new approaches to delivering client service and enhancing commercial value for the facility alongside expanding the client base and production portfolio.Due to a change of strategy the TV project was put on hold.

Over 25 years of Studio & Budget Management of live & recorded productions for the BBC, Channel 4, ITV & Corporate customers across entertainment, music, factual, sitcom, sport programmes and launch events, we can provide solutions to clients and facility providers.Our biggest project had been with BT Studios to create propositions for a wider set of clients. New shows brought to the complex included Love Island Aftersun in Studio 1, Last Leg Paralympics in Studio 2 and the creation of… Show more Over 25 years of Studio & Budget Management of live & recorded productions for the BBC, Channel 4, ITV & Corporate customers across entertainment, music, factual, sitcom, sport programmes and launch events, we can provide solutions to clients and facility providers.Our biggest project had been with BT Studios to create propositions for a wider set of clients. New shows brought to the complex included Love Island Aftersun in Studio 1, Last Leg Paralympics in Studio 2 and the creation of a new VR space in Studio 3 to welcome I'm A Celebrity - The Daily Drop.With Odd Sock's network of craft talent and planning knowledge, we helped productions execute brilliant shows within budget and support facilities to deliver outstanding client and audience experiences. Show less

Collaborated with the Sales, Operations, Facilities and IT/Infrastructure teams to create new customer focused initiatives.Worked across various projects with a diverse set of clients in WB Leavesden Studios and WB Leavesden Park and secured new projects with external corporate clients.

Supporting, recruiting, training, mentoring and developing the Studio Management Team.Provided creative, budgetary, technology and logistical advice to production teams.Introduced new business through client contact, long term planning and negotiating major contracts.Forward planning of studio resources and managing priorities across the craft areas including Lighting, Cameras, Scenic, Sound, Vision, Technology, Logistics, Maintenance and Health &… Show more Supporting, recruiting, training, mentoring and developing the Studio Management Team.Provided creative, budgetary, technology and logistical advice to production teams.Introduced new business through client contact, long term planning and negotiating major contracts.Forward planning of studio resources and managing priorities across the craft areas including Lighting, Cameras, Scenic, Sound, Vision, Technology, Logistics, Maintenance and Health & Safety.Continued to Studio Manage projects for clients including Open Mike, Avalon, Olga Television, Hot Sauce, Talkback Thames, So Television, RDF, Magnum Media, CPL, Hat Trick, Wall to Wall, Angst Productions, Predictable Media & ITV Studios Entertainment, Potato, Shiver, Development and Sport. Show less

Created a new client services team and system, doubled sales to £1m, prepared business plans for the introduction of Avid Unity, Server technology into Linear suites and new Graphics Workstations.

Working with clients such as British Airways, Benetton F1, Do It All and Trusthouse ForteAligning the studio facilities to produce car launches, conferences, gala dinners and commercials.

Working on shows such as SMTV/CDUK and Blind Date. Being a creative provider of facilities to production, responsible for advising on health and safety, managing craft teams of up to 70 people and co-ordinating audience provision for up to 600 people.