robert hutchinson

I am Co-Founder of The Gay Happiness Project, a non-profit 8-week life-skills group training programme for gay men. The course, based on the four pillars of mindfulness, positive psychology, applied neuroscience and self-compassion, is proven to increase happiness and life satisfaction. ★ LBGT EMPOWERMENT COACHING I especially enjoy working with a diverse range of people, and some clients find my personal experience of gay life and identity helpful.

Media planning consultancy and support to A+E EMEA networks

Short film consultant to Turner Movies annual TCM Classic Shorts film prize. Reviewed and evaluated entries, making recommendations for the final shortlist for the competition.

* Set up the on-air presentation and interstitial airtime management for FilmFour from channel launch. Responsible for the on-air presentation plus the selection and scheduling of short films for the channel. * Key Achievements & Responsibilities: * Established presentation procedures for the new channel * Established planning, prioritisation, and process for campaign and media planning * Managed short film inventory requirements against overall schedule requirements * Researched and recommended short films for acquisition * Approved short film compliance certification in line with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code * Superuser and user acceptance testing for Channel 4's new presentation scheduling system, trialled on FilmFour * Launched Channel 4's second channel FilmFour * Launched FilmFour World and FilmFour Extreme

Operational direction of the transmission output for BBC1, BBC2 and BBC Worldwide.