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UK trade body UK Screen has announced that Steve Norris will replace Mike Luckwell as the groups new chairman, effective immediately.Norris is the former British Film Commissioner who recently served as MD of Film at Framestore. He is now an independent producer and consultant. UK Screen represents more than 140 service companies working in film, TV
stanley cup and commercials.Luckwell, who had been in the post for six years, issued the following statement: In 2004 some of the larger post-production and CGI companies and the UK Film Council asked me to establish a new trade association. Later it was resolved to enlarge its remit to embrace all companies providing services
stanley uk to the UK Screen-based industries. I am delighted to say that today not only are virtually all the major sector companies a member but it also plays a constructive role in helping its many smaller company members. As government takes a greater interest in both helping, and regulating, a booming communications and entertainment industry, lobbying and the provision of advice and assistance to members is critically important. Having been chairman since its inception I felt it was now time for new blood to bring an infusion of new ideas and
stanley cup drive. I am delighted that in Steve we have found just the right mix of respect from his peers and energy, combined with knowledge of the industry. The early days involved a lot of work but after the set-up phase I am delighted to admit that Gaynor Davenport, the CEO of UK Screen, has d Yotb Ryan Phillipe signs up for The I Inside
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