XM25 - BBC news

Isis Media has been selected by the BBC to take part on the XM25 initiative to strengthen commissioning outside London between now and July 2010. Fifteen indie companies from across the UK were chosen in the fields of entertainment and factual programming - we look forward to a busy year ahead!

New face joins Isis Media

Isis Media welcomes former ITV Granada and Central regional head, Duncan Rycroft. Duncan will join Isis to spearhead new development initiatives and to exec new series alongside Catherine and Ben.

MD Ben Robinson says " We're delighted to have Duncan on board. He has a wealth of experience in factual, current affairs and lifestyle programming and will be a great addition to our team".

Duncan Rycroft says "Isis Media is an innovative indie with a great track-record and the ability to spot and break new talent. I'm thrilled to be part of their expanding team and look forward to developing new formats and taking their brand into new markets".

Knightsbridge Restaurant launch

ISIS MEDIA was at the launch of the Prince Gardens Restaurant in Knightsbridge, guests of Touchstone Media & PR and OK Magazine. With delicious Middle Eastern cuisine and gorgeous cocktails, the stars came out to enjoy a great night out. Among the guests were Chris Eubank, My Greek Kitchen's Tonia Buxton (both pictured with Catherine Elliott-Kemp from Isis Media) Blue's Anthony Costa, Cheeky Girl Monica, burlesque star Immodesty Blaize and actors including Billy Murray. 

The Apprentice: You're Hired!

June 09

Catherine Elliott-Kemp, Isis Media's Creative Director was delighted to be cheering on the finalists on June 4th at the regional finals of the Apprenticeships Awards at Birmingham's Botanical Gardens. With Ed James and Rachel New of Heart FM presenting, the awards bash celebrated some of the best and the brightest young talent on what must have been the hottest day of the year. Congratulations to all the winners on the day - oh yes and to Alan Sugar's finalists Kate and Yasmina from the TV show too...!!

Pitching For TV

APRIL 09

RTS Futures launched at The Electric Cinema in Birmingham (brilliantly organised by Mars Elkins!) and was a sell-out. The panel gave their tips on pitching TV ideas with insights into the dos and don'ts and how to stay sane in development. 

RTS Futures

Isis Media's Creative Director Catherine Elliott-Kemp joins the panel with Channel 4 Deputy Commissioning Editor, Documentaries Aysha Rafaele and Maverick's Jonnie Turpie for an RTS event with tips on HOW TO PITCH. 

The place: The Electric, Birmingham. The date:  23rd April 2009.

For more info and tickets email sgoodwin@rts.org.uk or phone 020 7822 2828

Fantastic news!

March 2009 - Isis Media is the commercial media partner in a consortium that has secured a £5 million 'myplace' grant in Birmingham. The Integrating Youth Project run by Birmingham City Council, together with community partners including Young Disciples will create a brand new centre for youth activities. Congratulations to everyone involved - it's brilliant news, providing facilities for young people and helping with regeneration plans for the area. Sir Steve Redgrave, myplace Champion says that these projects will be "hubs for a wide range of positive and challenging activities".