SIMON RAM
Summary
Dynamic media executive with a proven track record as FOUNDER & CEO of MKC TV, driving innovative content strategies and forging strategic partnerships. Expert in film finance structuring and talent development. excel in community engagement and brand activation, consistently delivering impactful results in the entertainment industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
FOUNDER & CEO
MKC TV / Channel 6 Limited
Milton Keynes
01.2023 - Current
- Established Milton Keynes’ first dedicated television station.
- Developed Channel 6 for national rollout.
- Oversaw content strategy and managed production, marketing, and distribution efforts to enhance viewer engagement.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with education, business, arts, and charity sectors to expand community outreach.
- Created youth development and talent incubation programs to foster emerging talent in media.
- Created youth development programs to support local talent.
FOUNDER & PRODUCER
Archangel Films Limited
Milton Keynes
01.2019 - Current
- Independent production company focused on original IP and emerging talent.
- Managing full production cycles from development to distribution.
- Acquired and developed screenplays, enhancing project viability and creative direction.
- Structured film finance including EIS/SEIS schemes, facilitating funding opportunities for projects.
- Curated portfolio of projects including Love and Bullets, This Is London, LEXI, TENS, and Kindars Surprise, demonstrating versatility in writing, directing, and production.
- Mentoring writers, directors and actors.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Bullet Limited
London
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Secured private and structured film funding to support multiple film projects.
- Managed budgets, business plans and investor relations.
- Established a network of international industry contacts, enhancing collaboration opportunities.
- Organised high-level industry networking events, fostering strategic partnerships and industry engagement.
- Produced cinema releases and co-productions.
PR AGENCY & TALENT MANAGEMENT
KBA
London
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Led public relations campaigns that boosted agency visibility and client engagement.
- Restructured actors and celebrity divisions, streamlining operations for better service delivery.
- Expanded agency operations through strategic planning and effective resource allocation.
- Introduced innovative strategies that fostered collaboration and enhanced team outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to resolve product-related issues and drive project success.
- Executed day-to-day duties with accuracy and efficiency.
MODEL, ACTING & PHOTOGRAPHER TALENT MANAGEMENT
Rogue Agency Limited
Mayfair
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Founded and developed agency specializing in acting, modeling, and photography, creating opportunities for diverse talent.
- Established three operational divisions, improving service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Built strong networks with casting directors, resulting in successful talent placements and increased visibility for clients.
- Collaborated with photographers to craft compelling visual narratives.
Skills
- Film and television production
- Content strategy
- Audience analysis
- Channel development
- Brand activation and experiential marketing
- Partnerships and sponsorships
- Business development and fundraising
- Public relations and media relations
- Talent development and casting
- Financial strategy
- Community engagement
Affiliations
- Producers Guild of Europe (P.G.E.)
- British Association of Journalists (BAJ)
- Equity
- IMDb (Professional Profile)
Selected Industry Highlights
- Built one of the early UK blue-screen studio facilities within an agency.
- Pioneered early cross-Atlantic video audition systems (pre-Skype era).
- Top European Sales Performer for Canon (2016/17).
- Managed national campaigns for brands including Nickelodeon, Tesco, Bacardi, Cadbury, NHS and Diageo.
- Directed and managed major experiential campaigns including Ideal Home Show and Notting Hill Carnival initiatives.
- Active contributor to Milton Keynes Arts Central.
Core Expertise
- Broadcast & Digital Channel Development
- Film & Television Production (Writer / Director / Executive Producer)
- Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorship
- Film Finance Structuring (EIS / SEIS)
- Talent Development & Casting
- Brand Activation & Experiential Marketing
- Business Development & Fundraising
- PR & Media Relations
- Content Strategy & Multi-platform Distribution
- Community Engagement & Cultural Programming
Professional Development
Short courses and professional training at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, City Lit, Anna Scher Theatre, Actors Centre.
Timeline
FOUNDER & CEO
MKC TV / Channel 6 Limited
01.2023 - Current
FOUNDER & PRODUCER
Archangel Films Limited
01.2019 - Current
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Bullet Limited
01.2006 - 01.2018
PR AGENCY & TALENT MANAGEMENT
KBA
01.2002 - 01.2006
MODEL, ACTING & PHOTOGRAPHER TALENT MANAGEMENT
Rogue Agency Limited
01.1998 - 01.2002