Ep 21: Emile Nawagamuwa - Commissioning Executive

Emile is a BAFTA-nominated and SAFTA-winning Commissioning Executive at UKTV, who is at the forefront of factual and factual entertainment series on channels like Dave, W, Yesterday, and Gold as well is UKTV's digital platform "U".In this episode, Emile is exceptionally open and candid in sharing insights into his role as a creative executive producer, what exactly a commissioner does, what it felt like to make that leap from production to broadcast and if we'll even need commissioners in the future with the rise of Artificial Intelligence and the amount of data we now have access to... Emile also highlights his commitment to pushing creative boundaries, improving representation in the industry and what he's looking for in the next big commissions. TV Makers is your go-to podcast for staying ahead in your career, where we explore the ever-evolving landscape of our industry. Join us bi-weekly as we feature a diverse range of professionals from all corners of filmmaking. Subscribe, rate, and share to ensure you never miss an episode and stay up to date with all the latest insights and trends.Thank you for tuning in and being a part of our community. Your support means the world to us!Recorded by Ashley Golder - https://ashleygolder.tv/Instagram @tvmakerspod Email: [email protected] by Benjamin Leon  - Instagram: @benleondrawsWebsite:  www.benleondraws.com