George Cowin

Co-Founder & CEO at Cowshed Collective

London Area, United Kingdom

About

Co-founder & CEO of Cowshed Collective An award winning social content agency, talent agency and production company formed by makers, social strategists, creators and directors born from a production background. Founded by Broadcast & Social content producers. Led by ex - Channel 4, BBC Studios, Lad Bible and YMU executives. 4️⃣ PILLARS 1️⃣COLLECTIVE 🎬 COWSHED STUDIOS Producing groundbreaking multi-channel social content for brands, broadcasters, creators and publishers, making sure the quality of the production matches the potential of the idea and beyond. 🚀 COWSHED CREATORS We go beyond the services expected of talent agencies. We pride ourselves in our tailored approach, weaving in the right services for our clients and partners in a digital world. 📲 COWSHED SOCIAL Building brands, launching channels and delivering campaigns for the social brands of the future. Sitting at the heart of the collective we are made up of social strategists, creatives, designers and channel specialists. 📈 COWSHED VENTURES Providing social media, content services, business planning and brand strategy support as well as development support across new verticals

Experience

  • Co-Founder & CEO at Cowshed Collective
    Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

    We are a youth and entertainment digital content business producing long and short form content and day to day social management for brands, talent, broadcasters and social publishers across multiple channels. Founded by Broadcast & Social content producers. Led by ex - Channel 4, BBC Studios, Lad Bible and YMU executives.

  • Freelance Producer / Director at Freelance
    Jan 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Director at Various
    Jan 2014 - Jun 2020 · 6 yrs 6 mos

    Director of various branded content pieces for online distribution including: Fosters Sky One Anti Bullying Pro Diana Award Formula E Bumble National Geographic KFC Hasbro Plus, created various original pieces of online content, including sketches, pranks, short films & documentaries, amounting over 50m views across Unilad, The Wall of Comedy & Various influencer channels.

  • UNILAD Group (1 yr 7 mos)
    • Line Producer
      Sep 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Managed the schedule of over 20 video team staff, including Directors, Producers, Editors, Researchers, Shooters. Line Manager to all Producers. Budgeted for all paid campaigns (budgets between £50k-£1m+) Liaised with Project management to stick to tight turnaround times on campaigns for clients. Arranged brainstorms with staff to generate ideas for future campaigns & original content. Resource management Producing campaign videos for high profile brands. Directing campaigns / PR content.

    • Producer
      Jul 2017 - Sep 2017 · 3 mos

      I produced over 20 campaigns gaining millions of views with some of the biggest brands including: Doritos Carphone Warehouse Fosters Fridgeraiders Activision EA Dogs Trust Formula 1 KFC 20th Century Fox Warner Brothers Three

  • Head Of Production/ Producer / Director at The Wall of Comedy
    Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr

    Managed the schedule of the video team & edit team. Scheduled all original shoots - 1 every day Developed original content ideas creatively. Pitched & developed TV concepts with TV commissioners Budgeted for all campaigns Liaised with clients on campaigns & PR Resource management