MYTHOS MANCHESTER

Presented by House of Dogstar in partnership with Head Gear Films and UK Private Capital, Mythos Manchester is a major convening focused on how the creative industries can drive UK economic growth, with a particular emphasis on unlocking the full potential of the regions.

Positioned as the “Cannes of the North,” the event brings together senior leaders across film, television, gaming, finance, business, and technology to catalyse partnerships, unlock investment, and accelerate growth across the UK’s creative economy.

This year’s programme is being shaped in close alignment with Greater Manchester’s wider vision for economic and creative growth, with support and participation from Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. His leadership underscores the importance of the event as a national platform for demonstrating how regional strength can power wider UK growth.

Confirmed Speakers:

Regional Leaders: Andy Burnham (GM Mayor), Caroline Simpson (GMCA)

Film & TV: Phil Hunt (Founder and CEO -Head Gear Films), Emily Feller (Chief Creative Officer - Warp Films), Richard Fee (Head of Drama - Quay Street Productions), Rob Page (CEO - Screen Manchester & Space Studios), Caroline Cooper Charles (CEO - Screen Yorkshire), Paul Fraser (Screenwriter and Shane Meadows collaborator), Katie Bailiff (CEO - Women in Film and TV), Marcus Ryder (CEO - the Film and TV Charity), Dan McGolpin (Director - BBC iPlayer), Isabel Davis (CEO Screen Scotland). 

Finance & Investment: Phil Hunt (Head Gear Films), Peter Touche (CEO - Allegro Finance), Karim Palent (Director Public Affairs - UK Private Capital), John Glenross & Mariyah Dosani (CEO / Director - Calculus Finance)

Content & Media Experts: Noel Hedges (former EVP, Lionsgate), Carol Bell OBE (Regional Director - Creative UK), Mairi Brewis (Director of Partnerships - YouTube)

More to be announced soon.

Confirmed Partners: 

Head Gear Films, UK Private Capital, Creative UK, Invest Manchester, Space Studios, Lifted Ventures, Pact, the Film and TV Charity, Reclaim the Frame, Women in Film and TV, Manchester Publicity Association, Calculus, Dinosaur.