Sian Gwilliam

Founder, Bloody Norah TV | End to End Services | Production Hubs | Global Production Consultants | Expertise in large-scale series | Commercial & strategy | Tax rebates

London, England, United Kingdom

About

As a Consultant with over 30 years of experience, and supported by a team of experts at BNTV we provide full end to end services; this includes location sourcing, commercial & legal support, tailored budgets, creative, casting, format roll out, design, direction, post, production planning, feasibility reports, and tax relief consultancy for large-scale reality and unscripted series aimed at UK/US/ Global networks, format holders and streaming platforms. Collaborating closely with Heads of Departments, we deliver to creative and technical briefs that enhance efficiency and ensures the projects meet financial and broadcaster standards. With over four years of leadership as Founder and MD at Bloody Norah TV Services (and 30 in the industry across live music, studio, reality, challenge, sport), I specialise in delivering innovative production solutions from concept to final delivery. By working closely with clients and Creative Directors, I have contributed to the success of high-profile productions, emphasizing budget-conscious strategies and high production values. My expertise includes managing complex productions, managing large teams, developing commercial strategies, funding models and optimising financial outcomes for challenging and large scale ambitious projects.

Experience

  • International Production Consultant & Executive Producer at Freelance
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    • Provided comprehensive budget and feasibility analyses for large-scale reality and unscripted series targeting US networks and streamers. • Conducted detailed budget reviews to ensure financial viability and compliance with industry standards. • Offered specialized tax relief consultancy to optimize financial outcomes for production companies. • Collaborated with Heads of Departments (HODs) to deliver technical consultancy, enhancing project execution efficiency.

  • Head of Production Consultant at Idle industries
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Managing Director at Bloody Norah TV Services
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

    - At Bloody Norah TV Services, I spearheaded the delivery of comprehensive production solutions for major networks and broadcasters. - By collaborating closely with Creative Directors, we transformed concepts into reality, consistently achieving high production values while remaining budget-conscious. - We deliver the business and commercial strategy for the client through developing, winning and delivering commissions. - Projects; Next Level Chef, Game of Games, Mental Samurai, Masterchef, Destination X, Big Brother exemplify our capability to manage complex productions from inception to pitch to final delivery.

  • Production Consultant at Spirit Studios
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

  • EIC, Co-EP at Bloody Norah TV
    May 2024 - Sep 2024 · 5 mos

    EIC launched series of project following girls football tournament [live event & location filming in UK]. Sky Sports & Sky Max.