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Following the departure of Good Story, production executive, Bob Thompson after three years in his position, Film London has appointed industry veteran Julian Scott as its new Animation and Television Consultant.

With a rich amount of experience in his kitty, Scott will be responsible for advising investors and producers on the facilities, talents and skills available in the country. He would also organise familiarisation trips for overseas executives and champion the UK’s generous tax incentives for animation and children’s television.

Scott has previously been associated with big names of the industry like Walt Disney International Television and Sesame Workshop. He has also worked as an independent consultant with the likes of Beano Studios, Winduna Enterprises, Coolabi and King Rollo Films. With a perfect blend of experience in global IP development and being an expert on branded content, Scott has also served as chair of the BAFTA Children’s Committee; an elected member of the BAFTA Television and on the PACT Children’s Committee.

In a statement regarding his appointment, Scott said, “This is a very important time for the creative industries in the UK and London specifically. I am delighted to be working with Film London and look forward to continuing and expanding the great work Bob achieved.”

Film London and the British Film Commission, chief executive, Adrian Wootton expressed his views by saying, “I’m certain his experience developing original and branded content either side of the Atlantic and helping broker co-production deals will be of tremendous value to us and to the capital’s industry. His in-depth knowledge and experience will help inform our strategy as we work to highlight the fact that London is very much open for business when it comes to creating the best in animation and children’s television.”

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