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CEo Charles thompson mBE
it’s 2011, and after taking an unplanned enforced break to recover from the bruising that some of my Bankster friends inflicted on Screen Nation a few years ago, i’m more than happy to say that we are back! But just as we are back, i’m gone, as this will sadly be the last Awards with myself at the helm. Now wipe that tear from your eye (or is it a sigh of relief that i hear) as i’m not going away completely, just changing direction for a bit, so ‘i’ll be back’ as my friend Arnie says. As i depart, it is with the utmost pride that i welcome the very talented Josie d’Arby into the Executive office as the new Event Director of the Awards. i have nothing else to add other than that there is no one else that i would feel safer leaving things to than one of the most deeply honest, beautiful and intelligent souls that i know. Screen Nation is in safe hands. And it’s those same safe hands that have helped guide the creation of this night of celebration you take part in, and in time and with more support from everyone around her i know for certain she will take the Screen Nation Awards to the next level. it is with the incredible and incalculable support of all our wonderful sponsors, partners, supporters, staff and volunteers that she embarks on this new journey, and we together thank them all for their belief in Josie’s vision. That’s it from me; its been a pleasure serving you – and thank you, Your Majesty, for sending me on my way with a first class ticket home. Enjoy the night.
Chief Charles Cheata Koblah Thompson MBE
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SCREEN NATION SALUTES CHARLES THOMPSON, MBE SOPHIA JACKSON ASKS, WHAT MAKES CHARLES THOMPSON A MAgNIFICENT BLACK MAN OF THE BRITISH FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY… Charles Thompson, MBE is a magnificent black man in British film and television because he’s resilient with a passion for giving those within his community the opportunity to raise their game. Whatever your opinion, Charles is a man of action, and Screen Nation is the realisation of a beautiful dream for us all. …Juanita Rosenior, Afrobase Charles Thompson is a godsend. i’m fortunate to have started out in media under the tutelage of Charles almost a decade ago now. i was there when Screen Nation was in its infancy and i’m privileged to still be a part of it all albeit as a supporter of this year’s event where another of my mentors (Menelik Shabazz) will be rightly honoured also. i have a lot of time for Charles who in turn has shown a lot of time for me and for so many people in the film industry who would’ve taken great pride in hearing of his award of an MBE earlier this year. May you enjoy good health and continued success in everything you pursue. …Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe, British Urban Film Festival please note: this logo is intended for general use, for small application (capital height 5mm and smaller) use ‘Logo Ellis Faas klein.ai’
if Charles Thompson hadn’t created the Screen Nation awards, the work of black British film and television practitioners would be uncelebrated.
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… Carol Russell
Charles Thompson MBE is quite simply a pioneer, a game changer and most importantly a leader. His contribution to Film and TV has helped pave the way for a wealth of African heritage talent on a global scale. …Sade Salami, Fresh Strawberry