CMF Coffee Chat with Mel Rodrigues

Mel is an award-winning business leader, media practitioner and inclusion consultant, with over 25 years’ experience across the screen and digital sectors.

She is chief executive of Creative Access, where she leads work to open access in the creative industries through internships, mentoring and career development for under-represented talent.

Mel began her career in television, working across a range of productions and leadership roles, including creative diversity lead at Channel 4 and producer of the BBC’s Digital Cities initiative. She is also the founder of Gritty Talent, a tech platform addressing inclusion in TV and film.

A passionate advocate for equity in the creative industries, Mel brings a wealth of experience in building inclusive talent pipelines and shaping the future of the sector.