More info here:

https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/hot-shots-2023/hot-shots-2023-writers/5184372.article

Hosted by renowned journalist and broadcaster, Kirsty Wark, the event, which takes place over two-days, is the perfect meeting place for media people to discuss and debate the industry while getting valuable insights from a speaker programme of experts.

Kim has been nominated for the Entrepreneur of Excellence Award at The National Diversity Awards 2021 ! In association with ITV News. To vote for Kim please visit:

https://nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/nominate/35758/

Voting closes on Friday 4 June 2021.

Finders Keepers is RADIO CHOICE by THE TIMES!

On Thursday 20 August at 11AM (London), we’ll be bringing you the latest in our BFI NETWORK Live webinar series. Join us for a conversation with award recipients from the Young Audiences Content Fund, Kim Tserkezie and Emma-Rosa Dias. They will be discussing their careers and giving out crucial advice, utilising their experience of successfully applying to the Young Audiences Content Fund.

BFI’s Disability Screen Advisory Group is made up of a diverse range of D/deaf and disabled film and television professionals. The Press Reset campaign was the result of a conversation that occurred at one of the group’s meetings when talk naturally turned to the effects of the Covid-19 crisis. It was noted that many of the negative consequences of the pandemic, for able bodied film pros, were in line with everyday issues experienced by their D/deaf and disabled peers. This led to the aim of the campaign, to inspire gatekeepers and those in positions of authority across film and TV. To challenge them to take advantage of the opportunity to reset practices with regard to including those with disabilities and establish a new, more inclusive, normal.

COULD your child be the next big TV star? A new children’s comedy TV series set in the North-East is on the hunt for a young disabled actor to play the lead role.

Ella and Sir Whoopsalot is a project from North-East-based actress, writer and producer Kim Tserkezie, known for her role as Penny Pocket in Balamory, which tells the story of an eight-year-old disabled girl who lives in a castle and befriends a 1,000-year-old knight who only she can see.

Together they share adventures and explore the historic castle – and the hunt is on to find a North-East seven to nine-year-old to play Ella.

The show, aimed at children aged seven and under, is being produced by Ms Tserkezie’s company Scattered Pictures, which promotes inclusion and focused on showcasing emerging and diverse talent from the region.

Ella and Sir Whoopsalot is a new project from Tyneside-based actress, presenter, writer and producer Kim Tserkezie, whose media production company Scattered Pictures promotes inclusion – showcasing emerging and diverse talent from the region. IMG’s production arm has signed on to co-produce the show, which has also been awarded development funding from the Young Audiences Content Fund at the BFI. Ella and Sir Whoopsalot tells the story of an eight-year-old disabled girl who lives in a castle and befriends a 1,000-year-old knight who only she can see. Together they share many fun adventures and enjoy exploring the historic castle and its fabulous grounds. The series is aimed at an audience aged 7 and under and it is hoped that production could start early in 2021.

Scattered Pictures is delighted to have received a 3 part radio documentary series commission for The Compass – BBC World Service. Super talented actor, rapper, singer, writer, Kema Sikazwe will present the series, due to air in Autumn 2020.

Former CBeebies Controller, KAY BENBOW, has joined our ELLA & SIR WHOOPSALOT team! Kay will bring her expertise, with over 25 years of experience in Children’s Broadcasting to our children’s TV series now in development with support from BFI Young Audiences Content Fund. ELLA & SIR WHOOPSALOT, created by Newcastle writer, Bridget Deane, is a collaboration between Scattered Pictures, IMG Productions and iEmmy award winning Irish director, Simon Gibney.

Kim was announced as one of the most influential disabled people in the UK at a reception at the House of Lords on Tuesday 8 October.

The Shaw Trust Power List 100 is an annual publication of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK and is the only one of its kind. Kim attended the special celebration for being included in the prestigious list.

Scattered Pictures is now in production on another half hour, radio documentary for BBC World Service.

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/history-of-south-shields-ice-cream-family-to-feature-in-radio-show-1-9460432

Kim had a fun time judging A Sketch For Sammy with legendary North East actor, Tim Healy and writer, Elliott Kerrigan (Boy Meets Girl). Huge congratulations to the winner of this year’s Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais Comedy Award – Ian McCormick !

Following a successful inaugural edition in 2017, Busting the Bias returns with industry experts and practitioners exploring the power of portrayal, and the interventions and support creating opportunities for disabled filmmakers and audiences. Moderated by Kim Tserkezie, Actor, Writer Producer, MD of Scattered Pictures, there will also be a key-note from Andrew Miller, the UK Government’s Disability Champion for Arts & Culture, and other contributors will include Scope, Changing Faces, 104 Films, the Mental Health Foundation, the Disabled Networking Community (DANC) and Dyspla.

10:00-12:30, Friday 19 October, Blue Room, BFI Southbank

Kim will be introducing TV Producer, Simon Lupton (THE TRIP, MARLEY’S GHOSTS, ZAPPED, RED DWARF, PORTERS) and screenwriter, Dan Sefton (TRUST ME, DELICIOUS, GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL, PORTERS) and their brilliant ‘Pitching a Pilot’ Masterclass on Monday 15 October, 18:30, National Glass Centre, Sunderland.

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!

Last week saw Kim go back to her presenting roots as recording began in Edinburgh and Sowerby Bridge. Kim was joined by Andy Jones from Radio Film who is producing our half hour documentary. They met some fantastic people with some amazing stories which we look forward to sharing with you soon.

In an exciting start to 2018, Scattered Pictures is very pleased to announce that we have been awarded our first BBC radio documentary commission. We will be working alongside experienced, local documentary maker, Andy Jones of Radio Film, to produce a half hour programme for the BBC World Service. The programme – hopefully the first of many – will be recorded later in the year and presented by our very own Kim Tserkezie.

Kim (above with fellow JBA awardee, writer and director, Kat Wood) had a great evening re-celebrating her John Brabourne Award and meeting this year’s awardees at the JBA 10th Anniversary Party. Kim’s JBA has been integral to supporting the development of a number of Scattered Pictures’ projects.

“If you want authentic portrayal you need to involve disabled people in the whole process.”

As part of the 2017 BFI Children’s Television Seminar, Kim took part in a one-to-one discussion with Anna Mansi, Head of Certification, BFI (Chair).

The discussion centred around diversity in children’s television programming, with Kim highlighting the need for this to apply both in front of, and behind the camera.