Lively Mind is a new independent film label founded by writer-director Nate Camponi and producer-writer James Youd. We develop and produce feature films with distinctive, authored points of view built around character, atmosphere and stories that stay with you.

Nate’s film work includes The Masterplan and Footsteps of Tagore, alongside 20 years directing high-end commercials and winning awards at Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clio, The One Show, Creative Circle and LIA.

James’ production credits as both production manager and line producer span some of Britain’s most acclaimed film and television shows, including Patience, Victoria, DCI Banks, Gunpowder, No Offence, All Creatures Great and Small, Alma’s Not Normal, Anne, Jericho, Apostasy, Cucumber and Appropriate Adult.

Together, they write and develop original feature projects.