The King’s Speech Producers Awarded Honorary Fellowships
In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the creative industries and as ambassadors for Ravensbourne, Gareth Unwin and Simon Egan from Bedlam Productions have been awarded Honorary Fellowships from Ravensbourne, the university sector college innovating in digital media and design.
Both Ravensbourne alumni, Unwin and Egan have maintained a close relationship with the institution whilst developing successful careers in film and television production. Most notably, they produced this year’s smash hit film The King’s Speech starring Colin Firth and Jeffrey Rush, that went on to win numerous awards internationally.
Photo: (l-r) Gareth Unwin, Simon Egan, Bedlam Productions
In awarding the Honorary Fellowships at their annual Convocation Ceremony, Ravensbourne’s Director Professor Robin Baker OBE said:
“An Honorary Fellowship is an award we offer to outstanding individuals who have made a real difference to the success of Ravensbourne. Gareth and Simon have forged incredibly successful careers and we are very proud that they started these careers at Ravensbourne. They are an inspiration to our students now and in the future.”
In receiving their awards Simon and Gareth said:
“This is such an incredible honour we are both very proud of this achievement and look forward to helping contribute to Ravensbourne’s further growth and ability to deliver industry-ready practitioners with an insatiable work ethic.”
For more information contact Jill Hogan, Head of Marketing and Communications, Ravensbourne: 07912 99312
About Bedlam Productions
Bedlam is a London based independent production company specialising in high quality feature dramas, documentaries and television programming for international broadcasters. Receiving wide acclaim with the feature film The King’s Speech – which grossed over $400 million worldwide and won more than 70 international awards, including the Academy Award for Best Film – the company is also known for a number of documentaries in the UK and abroad.
With a significant development slate, Bedlam is set to supply a wide selection of commissions for theatrical and broadcast release, and will next be seen with a major commission for National Geographic International, while also working with David Seidler – writer of The King’s Speech – on his next screenplay.
Founding members Simon Egan and Gareth Unwin graduated from Ravensbourne in 1995 and maintain a warm relationship with both the college and its students.
Photo: (l-r) Gareth Unwin, Professor Robin Baker, Simon Egan
