Chris Hees is the founder and lead producer at UK production company Bridge Way Films. He is a BAFTA winning, Oscar nominated producer and alumni of the prestigious National Film and Television School, ACE Producers, Berlinale Talents, Creative England’s Market Trader, Screen Yorkshire’s Flex and Cannes Producer Network. In 2017 he was one of 22 most promising producers to secure slate financing for his company, through the BFI Vision Award 3. In 2018 he co-produced Nathalie Biancheri’s debut feature, “Nocturnal”, and his animated feature, “Absolute Denial” (Dir: Ryan Braund), was selected for competition at Annecy 2021 and was picked up by SC Films for sales. His BFI backed European co- production, “Scale” had its world premiere at Semaine De La Critique at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and has continue to succeed at festivals across the world. Chris' next feature, “Hitchhikers” aims to shoot in late spring 2024 and the company slate continues to grow with northern dramas, comedies and thrillers across both animation and live-action. He was also the MD of The Kurious, a post facility and production space, and creative hub in the heart of Sheffield, when it launched in 2022. Each year he runs the BFI Film Academy in Hull and is also on the steering group for British Screen Forum’s Future Leaders Programme, the leading organisation lobbying for change within the UK film industry. He was also proud to be on the board of trustees for the City of Culture 2017 and continues to fulfil his passion for making sure a strong legacy is left behind after the yearlong celebrations have ended.

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