Simon Forrest

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Simon is a highly experienced media executive/owner working at the highest level within a number of organisations. Before launching Black Island Media in 2019 he was co-founder and Chief Executive of Accorder Music Publishing, one of Europe's leading independent film and TV music publishers. Accorder was sold to Peermusic, the global music publisher in July 2018.Simon has led an extremely varied and successful media career from early days as a news producer starting at Scottish TV and including News Editor at Channel Four News. He has also been involved in corporate communications for media companies - both practical B2B and B2C marketing as well as investor relations.Creating content has also been a big part of Simon’s past, with original programming including The Top Ten of Everything (ITV Kids), The John Stonehouse Affair (ITV drama) and a wide variety of natural history programmes for Channel 5, BBC, National Geographic and Animal Planet through Aqua Vita Films in Bristol. Simon is a voting member of BAFTA, as well as former board member of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

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Black Island Media

Black Island Media

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Simon Forrest Work Experience Details
  • Black Island Media
    Director
    Black Island Media 2018 - Present
    Black Island is currently developing a number of international film projects with North American and UK partners
  • Siris Films Ltd
    Director
    Siris Films Ltd Mar 2019 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    Siris Films is a film development and production business focussing on mid budget British independent films. The emphasis is on accessible, entertaining, commercial movies. Currently developing Rachel's Dream, a romantic drama.
  • Accorder Music Publishing
    Chief Executive
    Accorder Music Publishing Sep 2008 - Jul 2018
    Formerly CEO and co-founder of Accorder Music Publishing, which was the UK’s fastest-growing independent TV & film music publisher, offering a highly bespoke service to producers and composers. It was acquired by Peer Group in 2018. The company had became the first choice for film and TV producers with a global client-base. Prior to sale Accorder was the largest independent music publisher in Europe.
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  • Hit Entertainment
    Svp
    Hit Entertainment Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
    London
    At HIT Entertainment Plc (now part of Mattel Inc) Simon oversaw the non-US activities during a period of sustained growth including licensing & merchandising, publishing, home entertainment and international programme sales. Brands included Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Wiggles, Guinness World Records and Barney. Additionally assisted in the Company's investor relations and corporate communication activities in the US and UK.
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  • Games Workshop Ltd
    Non Executive Director
    Games Workshop Ltd Mar 1998 - Apr 2002
    The global miniature wargaming manufacturing and retailing company (brands include Warhammer, Lord of the Rings, Hobbit )
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  • Impact Corporate Communications
    Managing Director
    Impact Corporate Communications 1998 - 2002
    London
    Impact, which Simon founded, specialised in investor relations for media companies, helping promote corporate activities and channelling investor information. The company worked on several media company listings, fund raising, M&A and crisis management. Clients included Carlton Television, VTR, HIT Entertainment, Mentorn Media, The Mill, Bloomsbury Publishing, The Television Corporation, Sports Entertainment Management and many other emerging and established media organisations.
  • Htv Group Plc
    Commercial Director
    Htv Group Plc Jan 1992 - Jan 1998
    Oversaw a wide range of activities including corporate, public and investor communications as well as overseeing all advertising airtime sales. A group board member he was closely involved in the strategic policy of the company. He led the investor relations strategy that resulted in the company being acquired for a very significant premium by United News and Media in late 1997.
  • Stv Group Plc
    Director Of Corporate Affairs
    Stv Group Plc Jan 1989 - Mar 1993
    Working exclusively on investor relations and corporate affairs leading up to the successful 1991 ITV Franchise Auctions.
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Simon Forrest Skills

Television Music Music Publishing Film Production Entertainment Film Music Industry Digital Media Music Production Music Licensing Video Production Post Production Publishing Social Media New Media Licensing Digital Marketing Broadcast Content Strategy Creative Writing

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Simon Forrest works for Black Island Media

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What schools did Simon Forrest attend?

Simon Forrest attended University Of Aberdeen, George Watsons College, Edinburgh.

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Simon Forrest has skills like Television, Music, Music Publishing, Film Production, Entertainment, Film, Music Industry, Digital Media, Music Production, Music Licensing, Video Production, Post Production.

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