25 April 2026. UAL Central Saint Martins

Session Speakers

A huge thank you to all of our speakers, panellists and moderators who shaped Set & Scene on 25 April 2026.

Across three dedicated stages, we heard from leading voices in production design, scenic construction, sustainability, emerging technology, craft and immersive storytelling.

A line-up of creative voices

We brought together a wide range of speakers for a day of ideas, inspiration and honest conversation, plus time to connect in between sessions. At the end of the day there was more networking at the Scenic Scene Spring drinks party, sponsored by Cineco and Greens Team.

Adam Morley

Elstree Immersive Experience
Managing Director
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Adam Smith

TOMORA
Visual Creative Director
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Agnes Lennon

Footprint Scenery
Founder and Co-owner
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Alexander Grant-Said

Scenic Sets
Creative Manager
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Alex Walker

Alexandra Walker

Production Designer and Art Director
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Alison Harvey

Production Designer
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Amelia Forster - Granger Herzog

Amelia Forster

Granger Hertzog Ltd
Director
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Andrea Benson

Glyndebourne
Gardener
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Andrew Patrick

Macfarlane Packaging
Business Development Manager
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Anna Reid

Stage Designer
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Beth Quinton

Scenic Painter
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Blair Barnette

Production Designer
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Chris Pepler

Royal Shakespeare Company
Head of Drawing Office
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Chris Smith

BRND
Co-Founder
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Christina Moore

Production Designer
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Christopher Melgram

Production Designer
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Claire Sokol

National Theatre
Head Textile Artist
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Clare Carter

National Theatre
Textile Artist
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Danny Lennon

Footprint Scenery
Co-founder and Director of Sustainability
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Dec Hardy

Cineco
Construction Manager
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Dominic Baker

The Production Family Limited
Co‑Founder and Technical Director
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Dorrie Young

Senior Draughstman
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Dr Jane Barnwell

University of Westminster
Reader in Moving Image
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Dr Xristina Penna

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Elaine Kusmishko

Supervising Art Director
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Ella Nevill

AssetFlow
Head of Strategic Growth
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Emma Tompkins

Set & Costume Designer
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Eric Carney

On-set VFX & Virtual Production Supervisor, Product creator of Cyclops AR
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Erin Larnder

United Talent Agency
VP, Entertainment & Culture Marketing
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Federico Cascinelli

Proteus | Noor
Co-Founder & Product Owner
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Gabor Biro (Bitsu)

Greens Team Ltd
Senior Head of Department
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Gavin Gibson

National Theatre
Head of Scenic Art
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Gaynor O’Flynn

Beinghuman
Artist, Founder
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Gina de Ferrer

Specialist Film Researcher.
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Hayley Miller

World VFX Day & Work of Mind
Founder
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Helen Hughes

Freelance
Textile Artist
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Helen Johnson

Talking Point
Founder and Managing Director
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Holly Stepp

V&A East Storehouse
Project Archivist, David Bowie Archive
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Jack Hollins

Key Greens Productions Ltd
Co-Director
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Jack Mainwaring of Flints

Jack Mainwaring

Flints
Product Development Manager
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Jamie Lapsley

Production Designer
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Jason Ahn

Lighting Designer
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Jo Kotas

USED Creative
Co-Founder & CEO
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Jo Riddell

Supervising Art Director
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John Moolenschot

Cineco Ltd
Founder and Director
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Justin Richards

Greens Team Ltd
Operations Director
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Kathy Heaser

Filmbase
Senior Art Director and Founder of Filmbase
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Kris Turvey

Freelance
Concept Artist
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Leigh Took

Mattes & Miniatures Visual Effects Ltd.
Founder and Supervisor
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Liz Honeybone

National Theatre
Textile Artist
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Lorelle Aboagye

National Theatre
Trainee Textile Artist
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Luke Freeborn

Production Designer
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Luke Hatfield

Vaudeville Sound
Group Head of Sound
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Matt Myatt

Senior Live Experience Producer
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Michael Garrett

National Theatre
Head of Prop Making
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Michaele Apostolides

CAMA
Co-Founder and CEO
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Michelle French

CAMA
Director and Co-Founder
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Moira Tait

Tutor and Production Designer
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Nadia Lakhani

National Theatre
Design Skills Manager & Linbury Prize Manager
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Nathan James

National Theatre
Construction Draughtsperson
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Neil Floyd

Set Decorator and Graphic Designer
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Olly Williams

Art Director
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Paul Galloway

JMSS
Construction Manager
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Paul Nicholls

Factory Fifteen
CEO & Chief Creative Officer
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Paula Benson

Film and Furniture
Founder + Editor
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Ray Winkler

STUFISH Entertainment Architects
CEO and Design Director
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Roberto Oliveri

Greens Team Ltd
HOD
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Russell de Rozario

Production Designer
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Russell Oxley

Freelance
Scenic Artist
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Samantha Speirs

United Talent Agency
Production Arts Agent
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Sara Putt

Sara Putt Associates
Chair of BAFTA
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Sara Turnbull

ReStage
Executive Chair
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Sarah McCaffrey

Solas Mind
Founder
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Simon Bowles

BFDG
Production Designer
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Stéphane Collonge

Production Designer
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Steve Wotherspoon

Assistant HOD, Prop Modelling, The Magic Faraway Tree
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Susie Carlino

Creative Draping Academy
Queen of Drapes
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Tahra Zafar

Tahra Zafar Ltd
Creature and Costume Effects Designer
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Tin Brown

USED Creative
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer
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Tom Wexler

59, a Journey studio
Head of Design
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Vincent Woods

Troubadour Studios
Head of Studios
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Will Htay

Production & Concept Designer
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New speakers are being added to the website daily, so the list is constantly growing! Stay updated by following us on Instagram. 
Central Saint Martins, Granary Square, Kings Cross, London N1C 4AA

You build worlds. We built a space for you.

On April 25 2026, over 800 creatives across film, television, theatre, and immersive events gathered in London to share ideas and celebrate scenic craft. Designers, makers, and technologists had a single place to connect and collaborate. 

Missed out? We’re already planning what comes next. Join the mailing list to get early access to future events, priority booking, and opportunities to be involved in 2027.

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Thank you to our Scenic Circle Advisory Board

Our Scenic Circle has been integral to shaping the show’s themes and programme. We look forward to welcoming their members and clients.

Thank you to our Content and Media Partners

Our content and media partners are contributing to the programme and inviting their industry members and networks to attend.

Thank you to our sponsors

Thank you to our contributing sponsors for their support with Set & Scene in its inaugural year.
If you’d like your company to join us on this exciting journey we’d love to hear from you.