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Casey Shaw is an experienced Film Lecturer and Creative Producer based in West Yorkshire & Greater Manchester.
As co-owner of the independent production company, Idle Work Factory - her work aims to serve authentic, northern stories for international audiences and provide sustainable training for emerging talent in the Screen Industries.
In 2022, Casey produced a slate of three short films with Channel 4 including Jordon Scott Kennedy’s Youthless, which is now been officially optioned for a TV series with Rollem Productions and Charles Humphreys innovative, animated Blood from a Stone (Selected by the Netflix backed BFI Future Film Festival 2024)
Casey later collaborated as Associate Producer on Jack King’s BFI backed Predators, which premiered at BFI London International Film Festival in October '23 and led production on BFI Network director, Jo Lane's Gobstopper, which premiered at the BIFA-selected Manchester International Film Festival '24.
Casey is mentored by Head of Channel 4 Drama, Caroline Hollick - It’s a Sin (2021) and the BAFTA winning Help (2021) and recognised as part of Screen Yorkshire's NEXT LEVEL talent programme.
In October 2023, Casey worked with Cosmic Cat and StudioCanal as Community Engagement Coordinator surrounding the release of Ken Loach’s The Old Oak (2023) and joined the BFI x Film Hub North's Creative Producers Lab cohort, led by producers Roxy McKenna and Radha Bhandari (Public Dreams Ltd).
Idle Work Factory’s debut feature Suicide Kelly (2023) written & directed by Jordon Scott Kennedy received the Best Picture Award from the BAFTA-accredited British Urban Film Festival and a BIFA Breakthrough nomination for lead, Freddy Smith's performance.
Casey is currently developing a BFI-backed short, set to shoot in May 2024 and has an exciting slate of projects in development with writers & directors from across the UK.
Casey is Deputy Programme Leader for BA Film Production at the award-winning Met Film School and regularly collaborates with the BFI, Screen Yorkshire, Channel 4, FilmHub North, SIGN and The Unit, Bradford.
Education
2019
MA FILM
University of Manchester
Critical film studies of film theory, history and culture with applied practice. Working in close collaboration with cultural partners including HOME, Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology and North West Film Archive.
2014 - 2016
PGCE Lifelong Learning
(Film & Digital Practice)
Huddersfield University
Post-graduate certificate in Lifelong Learning for teaching and learning of film theory and practice in Further and Higher Education. Throughout my research, I developed inclusive filmmaking tools for people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties which are now utilised in institutions and recognised as part of the National Autistic Society.
2011 -2014
BA (Hons) Film & Production
Liverpool John Moores
Hybrid degree in the study of film theory and practice - providing a focus on the production of Narrative & Documentary film formats.
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My graduate film gained acclaim at regional film festivals and was awarded Best Picture.
2007 - 2009
A-Levels Film, English Lit & Lang, Media
Bury College
Contextual and practical studies in Film and Media, theory and practice. Academic study in English Language & Literature for classic and contemporary, British and American literature.
Training
2024
Sustainable Investment
Deborah Meaden
A short-course with buisness woman and BBC 'Dragon', Debrorah Meaden surrounding sustainable investment for companies to promote the use of fair trade and greener practices through the management of projects.
2023
Creative Producers Lab '23
BFI x Film Hub North
Creative Producer Lab aims to answer that question by developing the next generation of producing talent in the North & Midlands.Selected as one of six emerging producer from the North, the six-week training programme lead by Film Hub North, covered topics such as producing fundamentals, building a slate, budgeting and scheduling, pre-production, shooting, post-production, casting and distribution.
2023
NEXT LEVEL
Screen Yorkshire
Next LEVEL is a programme led by Screen Yorkshire & Game Republic, designed to support mid-level screen practitioners to progress into Senior Roles. Training covered finance, budgeting, legal, management, HR, sustainability and an introduction to Virtual Production techniques. As part of the industry training, I was matched with award-winning Producer, Hugh Mann Adamson of ENON Films.
2023
Filmmaker 25
Under the Moon
The FilmMakers 25 project is funded by Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Bradford2025 in association with Under the Moon Ltd. The training, led by Ruth Pitt placed focus on Industry Mentorship and allowed Casey the opportunity to begin Mentorship with Producer & Head of Channel 4 Drama, Caroline Hollick.
2022
ALBERT Production Training
BAFTA
BAFTA’s Albert is an industry consortium that is leading a charge against climate change, bringing the screen industries together to tackle their environmental impact and to inspire audiences to act for a sustainable future. This course covered climate science, sustainable production and climate content.
2022
Risk Management on Production
Screen Skills
An intensive one-day training, provided by Screen Skills & First Option Safety Group - as part of the Production Safety Passport programme.A broad overview of the risk management issues to be considered on location during the making of programmes, including hazard identification, risk assessment and good health and safety management. Includes emergency procedures and legalities.
2022
Inclusive Leadership & Management
SIGN x University of York
As part of a collaboration between Idle Work Factory & SIGN, Casey took part in a three-day training programme with Alex Firmin at The University of York. The short-course provided comprehensive training, in inclusive and positive leadership - combining innovation with proven techniques to provide creative, successful solutions.