The Network & Fast Track Committee
Nick Astor Production Executive, Comedy Commissioning, BBC
Kate Barnes Deputy, Digital Channels, Five
Dominic Bird Executive Producer, Dragons' Den
Joe Godwin Director, BBC Children's & Chair of The Network and Fast Track
Zara Hayes Director and Producer
Camilla Lewis Head of Factual Features, talkbackTHAMES
Catherine Lynch Senior Development Producer, Endemol UK
James MacLeod Media Relations Manager, ITV
Jason Mitchell Development Producer
Viv Molokwu Producer
Daniell Morrisey Talent Business Manager, Production Talent Network, BBC Vision
Patrons
"I had a great time meeting and talking to the The Network delegates in Edinburgh. I'm really happy to support the scheme and help inspire any young people who want to embark on a TV career. Working in TV is a real buzz - I'm proud to be part of such a creative, influential and dynamic industry. My top piece of advice is grab every opportunity you can, be passionate about telly and full of ideas."
Vernon Kay
"Getting involved with The Network makes me go back to my roots and think about why I'm in television and multimedia. It's inspiring meeting people beginning their careers and re-engages those already in today's media industry, reminding them that this is a great creative business to be in. The fact that the events The Network runs are free means that young people from a range of backgrounds are introduced to television and new media, which will help to develop a creative, diverse workforce. The Network is one of the best things about the Edinburgh TV Festival and the The Network delegates are a group of people I would have liked to meet when I started out."
Jana Bennett, Director of BBC Vision
"The Network is a wonderful opportunity for anyone aspiring to get into the industry. Whatever interests you in television, The Network covers it and I'm delighted to represent this fantastic initiative. "
Graham Norton