Charlotte Knowles is a BIFA-nominated Breakthrough Producer. Her credits include Rebel Dykes, The Medallion, and Palestine Comedy Club, which premiered at SXSW London and received four BIFA nominations. She is founder of Tough Crowd, a creative studio working at the intersection of pop culture and politics, and launched Creative HQ as a business accelerator for producers. A TEDx speaker and guest lecturer at University of the Arts London, she is a recognised leader in creative talent development with the BBC, BFI and Sony Pictures.