The Team

Ben Jenkins

Founder CEO

Gaffer, Lighting Desk Operator

Ben is the Founder Co-CEO, and is an Established TV industry insider working as a gaffer, lighting desk operator and spark in the UK’s HETV and Motion Picture sectors. His HETV credits include Wolf Hall; Rivals; Silo; Under Saltmarsh; Industry; Sex Education and many more. His major motion pictures: Havoc and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & 4. Ben gaffered the BBC Wales’ General Election coverage 2024and is a TommyBars® representative. Read more…

Ben is design lead for Protempod an innovative zero carbon power solution for the TV and film industry. Read more…

Ben also works as a domestic and commercial contractor offering net zero installation qualifications in solar, EV and battery energy storage systems. Read more…

Frances Jenkins

Founder CEO

Researcher, Lighting Technician

Frances is the project co-ordinator for the Greening the Screen research project.

Frances background in research, PR and business consultancy and has been running creative industries ventures in 2006. She holds MA in Communication Media Practice and PR at Swansea University and MBA level certification from Cambridge Judge Business School in Circular Economies and Sustainability Strategies. Frances participated on the Cardiff Capital Region Strategic Growth Programme 2024 - 2025, gaining foundational chartered manager status.

Frances is a practicing professional musician, continuously teaching music since 2006 with a 100% pass record for ABRSM examinations and students who have won scholarships to prestigious schools. Read more…