Future

Industry

New ways of working 

Cultural

Talks

The drum agencies 4 growth

[Jennifer Byrne](https://www.instagram.com/jennbyrne_/) has a decade of commissioning and development experience working at the forefront of moving image, across editorial, branded, online publishing, broadcast TV and long form documentary.
_____
She's passionate about telling stories in new and impactful ways and discovering and developing new directors. Jennifer is currently Head of Video at The Face magazine after previously working as Head of Development at SOMESUCH and Head of Video at Dazed where she got to work with some of the worlds best talent in front of and behind the camera.

#P13insidetrack : Jennifer Byrne

Jennifer Byrne

[Akinola Davies Jr.](https://www.instagram.com/akinoladaviesjr/) is an award winning filmmaker, writer & video artist. Some might know him from working with Blood Orange, Tim & Barry, Kenzo, or from his documentary for Carhartt WIP which follows the footsteps of Fela Kuti, Nigeria’s most political musical icon, amongst other things.
_____
His work is situated between West Africa and the UK as he identifies as a member of the global diaspora who is situated within the margins of being part of both worlds. Akin tries to delicately navigate the collision of both colonial and imperial tradition and whilst advocating a return to indigenous narratives.
_____
He explores themes of community, race, spirituality, identity and gender, telling the stories that bridge the gap between traditional and millennial communities. These themes come with a duality: that of necessity and urgency in regards to the medium of storytelling.
____
There is a large emphasise on a necessity for clear intention in concepts and a willingness to experiment with form: the preparation and meticulous research for his films assume a central role and are critical to his image manufacturing. He draws from aspects of collective, individual memory and lived experience.

Your Questions Answered

P13insidetrack akin davies

Akinola Davies

Dean Bryce has almost 20 years of experience in the music business. His journey started as management assistant for MJ Cole, The Cinematic Orchestra & Roots Manuva before he wrangled an A&R position at the iconic label Ninja Tune - bringing in a few Mercury Prize winning artists and creating Ninja Tune dance imprint record label Technicolour Records which helped bring Peggy Gou to prominence.
_____
He then moved on to be the global head of music at @boilerroomtv before founding [Don’t Sleep](https://www.instagram.com/dont.sleep.music/) - a London based music venture that supports global creators who push culture forward. This is done at every stage of the creative journey: discovery, publishing, management and records. They look after exciting musicians such as Berwyn, Bad With Phones, Smasher and Shadez the Misfit.

#P13insidetrack: Dean Bryce

Dean Bryce

Born in Dublin, now based in London, [L.A. Ronayne](https://www.instagram.com/ronayne/) comes with a lucky 13 years of experience in content, digital creative and editorial for fashion and lifestyle brands, working with the likes of YOOX, adidas, H&M, G.H. Mumm and more recently Pride in London.
____

In 2016, she was elected onto the D&AD Board of Trustees and named one of Campaign Magazine's Female Creative Trailblazers.
____

Before joining Anomaly in 2019, where she is now Group Creative Director, she taught the Digital Storytelling Masterclass for D&AD, served as a contributing editor of Riposte magazine and CDed at Stink Studios.

p13insidetrack LA intro

L.A. Ronayne

THE DRUM AGENCIES 4 GROWTH FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 2020