LAST MINUTE WONDERS

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Executive Producer | Chief Executive of Last Minute Wonders

Cherene Bracegirdle-Smith

Based in the North West, Cherene is an executive producer who brings a distinctive blend of creative vision and operational excellence to Film & TV—ensuring every project is both artistically compelling and commercially robust.

With deep expertise in the financial, legal, and logistical foundations of production, she takes a strategic, solutions‑focused approach that maximises value and mitigates risk. Known for her decisive mindset and ability to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. A trusted, neurodivergent female leader and a safe pair of hands, she is committed to delivering with credibility, transparency, and commercial insight at every stage.

Her grounding in production accounting spans High‑End TV for ITV, Netflix, and the BBC, with credits including The Long Shadow(2023), A Kind of Spark(2023), Champion(2023), The Listeners(2024) and Can You Keep a Secret?(2026). 

Her leap into Executive Producing has been defined by momentum: BAFTA & BIFA qualifying Hide (2024) BIFA qualifying The Lace (2025). With The Nomophobe (2026), Hazard Perception (2026) and The Pen That Will Not Bow (2026) hitting the festival circuit this year. 

Cherene has been recognised by the Women’s Business Awards as Winner of Business Mum of the Year 2025. 

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