Impact for the Creative Sector

At Versa Media Group, we work closely with local authorities, national government bodies, industry organisations, and regional leaders to support the continued growth of film, television, media production, and the wider creative industries across the UK.

Through our work alongside Versa Studios, we contribute to initiatives focused on studio infrastructure, inward investment, skills development, workforce training, and the long-term growth of the UK screen sector.

Recent engagement has included participation in the launch of West London Screens: The Hidden Engine of the UK’s Convergent Screen Industries, a major report from the University of West London, co-funded by boroughs across West London and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC). The report highlights the national importance of West London’s screen sector, home to over 6,000 companies generating more than £70 billion in annual turnover.

We continue to work closely with regional and civic leaders including Cllr Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing), Dr Rupa Huq MP, Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton, Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, supporting ongoing discussions around production growth, skills development, investment, and the future of the UK’s creative economy.

Our recent activity also includes engagement at MIPIM and UKREiiF, contributing to conversations around media investment, regeneration, and creative industry growth across the UK. At MIPIM Cannes, Versa Studios Co-Founder and Executive Director Charlie Ingall joined industry and civic leaders to discuss Manchester’s position as a leading global destination for creative production and investment.

We have also supported industry collaboration with ITV and civic leadership at Versa Studios Manchester, bringing together key figures from television, production, and local government to explore innovation, talent development, and the continued expansion of the North West’s screen economy.

A group of six people sitting in chairs on stage during a panel discussion or presentation, with an audience watching. There is a large screen displaying a PowerPoint slide titled 'Recommendations' with six bullet points. The room has large windows on the left side and framed artwork on the wall.
A group of six people sitting in chairs on stage during a panel discussion or presentation, with an audience watching. There is a large screen displaying a PowerPoint slide titled 'Recommendations' with six bullet points. The room has large windows on the left side and framed artwork on the wall.

Charlie Ingall, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Versa Studios, joined Film London, Dr Rupa Huq MP, and Professor Emily Caston at the launch of the West London Screens report, discussing the future of the region’s screen industry.

A panel discussion at a conference with four women seated on stage, audience members listening, and a large red screen behind with white text about Manchester to the world, a creative production and growth event.
A panel discussion at a conference with four women seated on stage, audience members listening, and a large red screen behind with white text about Manchester to the world, a creative production and growth event.

At MIPIM Cannes, Charlie Ingall of Versa Studios joined Cllr Bev Craig and Marketing Manchester in conversations focused on positioning Manchester as a global centre for creative production, investment, and screen industry growth.

Four people standing in a modern living room with a beige couch, green plants, and wall art, posing for a photo. A large screen behind them displays the text "NW Screen Round Table" and the names of individuals.
Four people standing in a modern living room with a beige couch, green plants, and wall art, posing for a photo. A large screen behind them displays the text "NW Screen Round Table" and the names of individuals.

A high-level industry roundtable at Versa Studios Manchester, bringing together Michael Ingall (Chairman, Allied London, and Co-Founder of VMG), Cllr Bev Craig (Leader of Manchester City Council), Andy Burnham (Mayor of Greater Manchester), and ITV, to discuss the future of the North West’s screen sector.