Matthew Bates(V)
- Talent Agent
- Additional Crew
Matthew Bates has worked at Sayle Screen since the mid-1990's representing writers and directors working in film, TV and theatre. He also enjoys representing dramatic rights in a wide range of books.
After getting an English Literature degree, he qualified as a lawyer. He has an interest in stories and storytellers, which combined with the rigour of his legal training serves him well as an agent.
He aims to work closely with his clients, helping to nurture newer talent and to support and guide more established writers and directors. Strong relationships with producers, managers and agents in America mean he can help clients with opportunities outside of the UK too.
He is always excited about taking on energetic, distinctive new clients and keeps his eyes open for writers and directors with bold, compelling voices.
After getting an English Literature degree, he qualified as a lawyer. He has an interest in stories and storytellers, which combined with the rigour of his legal training serves him well as an agent.
He aims to work closely with his clients, helping to nurture newer talent and to support and guide more established writers and directors. Strong relationships with producers, managers and agents in America mean he can help clients with opportunities outside of the UK too.
He is always excited about taking on energetic, distinctive new clients and keeps his eyes open for writers and directors with bold, compelling voices.
