As part of a series of interviews with leaders in the UK creative industries, we speak to Hugo Heppell, who has produced more than 75 works of film and television – including Peaky Blinders and Official Secrets.
Screen Yorkshire is a regional screen agency with ambitions to build an internationally renowned screen industry centre in the Yorkshire & Humber area. Hugo, who has been part of the team since 2003, is the Head of Investments. He has over 25 years experience as a producer, and has worked on films and television shows including Peaky Blinders (2013) and Official Secrets (2019).
Hugo was one of a 12-person delegation of experts from the UK who came to participate in a four day event in Bogotá, organised by the British Council.