Strategic Commercial Advice in the Creative Sector
Grey Seal Media is a specialist advisory company that provides a bridge between the global film, television and music community and the wider corporate and financial world.
Founded in May 2020, we have grown to be a significant and trusted presence in film, television and music in the UK.
By leveraging our experience and unique market position, we are remarkably effective at helping our clients with whatever they need.
Our aim is simple: to use our combined knowledge for the benefit of people whose calls we really want to return.
OUR SERVICES
MEET THE Team
Clare Hardwick
CEO
Clare has undertaken various roles in complimentary segments of the film and television industry to give her an unusually comprehensive understanding of the media landscape.
Her diverse client list includes media companies of all sizes, high-profile and emerging talent and media executives who seek her counsel in relation to the both their own deals and for strategic input into their companies and projects.
Luke Hill
Head of Music
It is an open secret that Luke sometimes wishes he had been a music producer. But if he had done that, several highly-acclaimed artists would not be making music today.
GRAMMY winning musicians, BAFTA breakthrough producers, writers, authors, animators, podcasters, talent agencies and record labels all rely on Luke for his approachable, pragmatic insight and willingness to roll up his sleeves and work through challenges together.
Mair Williams
Head of Legal, Governance & Risk
Mair is a dual qualified lawyer (England and California) and accredited mediator with over 15 years’ experience of resolving issues for a wide range of clients.
Used to dealing with the unexpected and urgent, she has the emotional sensitivity and commercial intelligence to think about the big picture when dealing with the immediate issue.
She also provides policies, procedures and training in relation to money laundering, tax evasion, employee rights, whistleblowing & misconduct. Mair retains her credentials so that you can get privileged legal advice quickly and efficiently when it matters most.
Sara Durante
Head of Business Operations
Sara is a business operations executive with over 20 years of experience in the Film & TV sector across the UK, US and Italy, including roles in HR, board management, communications, C-Suite support, and content development and production.
Sara spearheads the provision of bespoke support to start ups in a professional and approachable way ensuring that, from an organizational perspective, companies are exit-ready from day one.
She deeply cares about helping shape companies where founders can focus and thrive, and employees feel seen, supported and included and everyone is ultimately able to deliver their best work.