Bart
Yates
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company
Blinkink
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position
Founder & EP
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website
about the jury
Bart Yates is an Executive Producer and a founder of Blinkink, a production company & entertainment studio that specialises in innovative mixed-media filmmaking and animation. They produce commercials, music videos and content for top agencies, record companies, broadcasters & brands. Blink Industries, their entertainment division, develops and produces original long-form TV with major streamers and studios.
Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Bart started his career in music and advertising, prior to founding Blinkink in 2005. Over the last two decades he has helped shape the evolution of their talent, culture and capabilities as they’ve grown into one of the UK’s top independent studios. Along the way, they’ve won BAFTAs, Annies, UKMVAs, and an Emmy, alongside advertising awards including a Cannes Lions Grand Prix, multiple D&ADs and British Arrows.
