Paul Ashton

Paul Ashton is Head of Film & TV at Creative UK, where he works extensively with writers and filmmakers and has lead industry talent programmes iFeatures and Breakout. He is Executive Producer on the film and TV slate - from Steve McQueen’s ‘SmallAxe’ and Netflix Original ‘Calibre’, to theatrical releases such as ‘White Riot’ and ‘Benediction’ - as well as on numerous shorts, including BIFA-winning and BAFTA-nominated films.



Paul was previously Development Producer at the BBC, where his credits included ACADEMY and BAFTA-nominated shorts and BAFTA-nominated debut feature 'Shifty'. His work with talent through BBC writersroom has seen BAFTA, RTS, SONY, PRIX ITALIA, IMISON and TINNISWOOD winning drama and comedy by emerging writers produced across television and radio slots - from Mike Bartlett’s first drama on BBC radio to 'Wolfblood' on CBBC. Paul has over 20 years of experience across film, TV, radio and theatre, with a career-long commitment to emerging talent and regional voices.