Major Project: Seeking Professional Advice

Afte rfinalising some of the last stages of this documentary, Jack and I wanted to see how far we could take it in making it a success. Jerry hayes, who we interviewed for our documentary put us in touch with Garath Neame. "Gareth Neame is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning drama producer and executive, based in London. Neame is Executive Chairman of Carnival Films, the production company he sold to NBC Universal in 2008 as the cornerstone of their new international TV studio. Neame is one of the UK’s leading producers and is responsible for the global TV phenomenon Downton Abbey, winner of three Golden Globes, including Best Mini Series and fifteen Primetime Emmy Awards, including Best Mini Series. With a total of 69 nominations, it is the most nominated non-US show in the history of the Emmys and probably Britain’s most successful scripted television export. Among numerous national and international awards, including three Screen Actors Guild Awards – the show has even garnered a Guinness World Record for highest critical ratings for a TV show. Neame has also been recognised by the Producers Guild of America with the David L.Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of long-form television. In August 2015, Neame accepted the show's Special BAFTA award in recognition of Downton’s unique contribution to television in Britain and around the world." (http://www.carnivalfilms.co.uk/gareth-neame).



We arranged to meet Garath and sadly Jack was unable to make the meeting but I went to London on my own regardless to see what he had to say. He was very excited for our documentary and asked us to send him a finished copy. Besides form this, Garath was able to offer a few pointers and useful information in not only getting work from this documentary but also getting it commisioned. I look forward to hearing more from Garath and getitng together some more feedbakc and advice.

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