Meet the Panelists: Why the Independent Maker Scene Still Dominates Craft

Presented by Little Black Book, this panel brings together leaders from Framestore, Furlined, FINCH and The Sweetshop to explore why independent makers continue to lead the way in creative production - and how their bold, unfiltered approach to craft keeps raising the bar for the entire industry.

On Thursday 19th June at 10:30am, speakers from the production and post worlds will take to the LBB & Friends Beach stage in a panel presented by Little Black Book titled, ‘Why the Independent Maker Scene Still Dominates Craft’.

We’ve seen holding companies, agencies, and brands increasingly invest in their own production capabilities - but time and again, it’s the independent makers behind the world’s most celebrated creativity who steal the spotlight with their ingenuity and peerless polish.

In this craft-first panel, LBB’s managing editor, EMEA, Alex Reeveswill sit down with some of the most influential names in independent production and post, exploring what a thriving indie scene really brings to the table - and why its spirit of freedom, fearlessness, and invention is raising the bar for creativity across the industry.

Alex will be joined by:

- Mike McGee, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Framestore​

- Diane McArter, President, Furlined​

- Nick Simkins, Executive Producer, FINCH​

- Lucy Powell, Executive Producer,The Sweetshop