UK producer Jonathon Hancock launches Reel Scenes Media to target fact ent

Seasoned UK exec Jonathon Hancock has launched production company Reel Scenes Media to focus on factual entertainment for broadcasters and brands, working across digital and terrestrial platforms.

Jonathon Hancock

Based in Brixton in south London, the company has already hired Georgia North-Coombes as senior producer and Amy Mcilveen as production executive.

It is also collaborating with Young Creators UK, the UK’s first youth-run, impact-led creative agency, to introduce talent to projects.

Hancock has over 15 years of experience in television, having worked on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing as senior edit producer and edit producer, The Apprentice, Come Dine With Me and Britain’s Got Talent, the latter as producer and director.

He has also worked as a senior producer on Cooking With the Stars and Eurovision Welcomes the World and as a development producer on Dubai: Buying the Dream.

North-Coombes’ credits include Strictly Come Dancing and Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars as producer and The Apprentice, Made in Chelsea, Eating With My Ex and Glow Up as assistant producer. She has also worked on campaigns for brands such as John Lewis, Speedo, Tesco Victoria’s Secret and Sweaty Betty.

Mcilveen has worked on major productions such as Strictly Come Dancing and Boss Pitches as production manager and Top Gear, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Blind Date and Catfish as junior production manager.

Hancock, founder and creative director of Reel Scenes, said: “The demand for unscripted content that pushes boundaries is booming across all platforms. We know that there is a strong opportunity in today’s market for broadcasters to leverage more opportunities in the digital space, reach those under-served audiences and forge even more programming collaborations with brands.

“Reel Scenes Media is committed to fostering inclusive collaboration and breaking down barriers within the production industry. Our partnership with Young Creators UK allows us to bring fresh and diverse perspectives to our projects for broadcasters and brands.”