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Film makers capture imagination
Matt McGough, managing director of Ithica Films, says there is great opportunity for collaboration in Middlesbrough’ s Boho Zone.
Ithica Films is one of a number of creative businesses thriving in Boro’ s digital and creative Boho Zone. Director Matt McGough, from Middlesbrough, studied Television Production Professional Practice at Teesside University, graduating in 2006, and was employed in film-making before launching Ithica Films in May 2014.
The business moved to Boho One in May 2015 and has delivered film projects in heavy industry, healthcare, retail products, banking & public sector.
Ithica Films has now moved into larger offices on the ground floor at Boho One – which is the company’ s fourth expansion in three years.
Matt’ s ultimate aim is to grow his team significantly over the next four years.
“ We managed to maximise every bit of space we had, but we needed additional editing facilities, secure kit storage and meeting areas,” says Matt.
“ We’ ve always been one step ahead of ourselves in terms of office space, but this was an opportunity to jump three or four steps ahead.
“ This move raises our game and we can look at bringing more people into the business.
“ It’ s also helped to create more space for our clients to spend more time with us in our environment.
“ It helps to take them out of all the distractions they’ re dealing with in their day-to-day business so they can be properly focused on the work we’ re doing with them.”
Matt says his company hasn’ t looked back since originally moving to the Boho Zone.
“ The second you move into Boho One, you automatically raise your game, because of the companies around you and the mentality of the businesses that are here,” he reflects.
“ You get a lot more opportunity for collaboration, which has built up over time, and there’ s a great atmosphere and community here.”
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Following a period of fast growth, The Creative Alchemist, Ithica Films, Appamondo and Virtual Armor have all expanded, while staying firmly put in Middlesbrough’ s Boho One building.
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The move has seen Virtual Armor relocate to the second floor of Boho One, Ithica Films triple their existing office space with a new
M location on the ground floor, The Creative Alchemist move into new
Y space boasting an additional 240 sq ft with access to an outdoor terrace and, finally, Appamondo will expand into a new office
CM almost treble the size of their previous home- taking a full floor in
MY the front tower. The combined success of the businesses in Boho One has been CY phenomenal, with the four companies attracting new clients and
CMY adding to their workforce in 2016.
Lisa Holt, MD at The Creative Alchemist, says:“ It’ s great to see so many digital and creative businesses experiencing this level of growth – it’ s testament to the sense of community and business benefits that Boho One and Boho Five offer their tenants.
“ Lots of businesses in here are growing and expanding by working together – it’ s the best place to be for digital and creative businesses on Teesside.”
Businesses interested in relocating to Boho One or Boho Five can call 01642 224706 or email five @ boho. zone to arrange a viewing.
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