I'm the co-founder of Speakit - a storytelling consultancy and production company with over 20 years experience. We've worked with the world’s leading broadcast, funding and distribution platforms including the BBC, Channel 4, Sundance Institute, BFI, National Geographic, Arte, PBS, and The Guardian, telling powerful stories about some of the most pressing issues of our time.Notable projects include the award-winning Sundance-hit ‘Black Gold’ (Channel 4); Storyville’s ‘When China Met Africa’ (BBC/Arte); the Benedict Cumberbatch narrated film ‘Walk With Me’, released theatrically in over 30 countries and with Netflix; War Requiem (BBC) featuring Turner-Prize winning artist Wolfgang Tilmans; and the forthcoming "Here I Am" featuring New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert. Alongside broadcast and theatrical documentaries, I oversee story strategy at Speakit Studios - which brings two decades of storytelling expertise to help visionary leaders and purpose-driven organisations reach new audiences, amplify their impact and drive meaningful change.
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Co-Founder | Creative DirectorSpeakitLondon, Gb -
Co-Founder | Creative DirectorSpeakit Jan 2004 - PresentLondon, United KingdomI'm the co-founder and creative director of Speakit - a storytelling consultancy and production company based in London. Speakit's films have been launched at the world's most prestigious film festivals and released in cinemas, television and streaming platforms.Some of the projects I've directed, produced and executive produced include:- Black Gold: An award-winning Sundance-hit that sent shockwaves through the global coffee industry. Described as 'jaw-dropping" (LA Times), 'excellent' (Observer) and 'visually ravishing' (Variety), Black Gold was supported by Doc Society, Sundance Institute, BFI and released by Dogwoof Pictures. - I also designed the global release in over 20 countries, forging brand partnerships with ethical coffee companies, The Co-operative Group and Oxfam.- When China Met Africa:A co-production with Arte France, BBC Storyville, and broadcasters from across Europe, this film was described by The Times as "a rare grassroots look into one of the most important stories of our age"- Walk With Me: Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, 'Walk With Me' is a feature-documentary about Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh which grossed over $3m in the global box office. It was released theatrically in over 30 countries.- Being LaxmiOne of the most viewed Guardian documentaries of all time, this short film tells the story of Hindi transgender rights activist, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi. - Madam PresidentAn exclusive behind the scenes profile of Malawi's first female President, Joyce Banda, made in partnership with The Guardian- War Requiem - Making of MasterpieceA BBC documentary telling the story of the collaboration between Turner Prize-winning artist, Wolfgang Tillmans and the English National Opera, as they re-imagine Benjamin Britten's War Requiem.
Nick Francis Education Details
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Broadcast Journalism -
International Law And Legal Studies
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