As part of Place, Space and Identity 3, Metapod: Be Effective training will be given free of charge to budding entrepreneurs from the arts and culture sectors. This year’s programme was oversubscribed by 100% so extra places have been provided.

The first session, which will be taking place tomorrow 22nd June, will feature guest speaker Natasha Carlish, a BAFTA award winning Film and Television Producer. Natasha has produced over 50 short films including BAFTA award winning Brown Paper Bag and BAFTA nominated Bouncer starring Ray Winstone. Her documentary credits include RTS award winning, The Man Who Wouldn’t Paint Hitler and Golden Rose of Montreux nominated Abba:Bjorn Again. She co-produced feature film, Soul Boy, which enjoyed a successful theatrical release in 2010. Natasha produced micro-budget film

Turbulence in 2010 and it is now in post production. She has a slate of film and tv projects in development. Natasha was a founder member of the Producers’ Forum before becoming a Board Director and now CEO.

Natasha was awarded an honorary doctorate from Staffordshire University in July 2010. She has worked as a mentor for new and emerging talent for The Producers’ Forum, Metapod, Hi8-us Boost Programme and Content Media Lab/Nesta Insight Out programme. Natasha devised and ran Birmingham School of Acting Brummiewood short films project for four years and also devised and managed feature film Soul Boy training programme for 40 graduates and undergraduates based at Staffordshire University. Natasha has been a guest lecturer at University of Birmingham, London College of Fashion, Goldsmith’s College University of London, Wolverhampton University and Birmingham City University. She is passionate about nurturing and developing new talent and will be passing on the benefit of her experience to the participants.