What We Do.

Big Minded is a creative company with a unique approach to development. 

We have a different business model to traditional production companies... Big Minded devise the format in-house, pitch direct to the broadcaster and with tangible interest will then collaborate with the commissioning team to approach and ultimately partner with a relevant production company who would use their pedigree and expertise to produce.

Who We Are.

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Jolene Ellis

Owner, Big Minded

Having headed up development teams at MTV, Pulse and most recently Yalli, Jolene's most acclaimed successes include co-devising the BAFTA winning Celebrity Juice and helping develop MTV's highest rating show ever, Geordie Shore. She has over 10 years experience in the television industry, developing and producing across multiple genres including studio, panel shows, reality, digital and comedy entertainment.

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Chris Graves

Owner, Big Minded

Chris has worked across multiple productions and headed several development teams in his 13 years in television. Production credits include Big Brother, The Naked Chef, MTV music specials, festival coverage and Dirty Sanchez plus T4 specials and ITV1's Ministry of Mayhem. Since co-devising ITV2's BAFTA- winning Celebrity Juice Chris has gone on to secure numerous development funds for indies including Whizzkid and Argonon as well as creating the acclaimed Channel 4 reality series, Being N-Dubz.  

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