Charlie Read
Founder, Upstream
Charlie Read is the founder of Upstream, a consultancy helping founder-led production companies navigate structural change and build sustainable growth through brand partnerships and brand-funded content.
He began his career as a producer before moving into senior leadership across advertising, content and entertainment. A founding leadership team member at Channel 4’s award-winning in-house agency 4Creative, he helped develop operating models that reduced costs, improved quality and opened new commercial opportunities.
Charlie later co-founded The Outfit, a branded entertainment studio working with global brands including Honda, Suzuki, Diageo and McDonald’s, which was acquired in 2024.
Today, he works with production company founders, creative leaders and investors to develop credible brand-funded propositions and operating models that support long-term resilience.
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Dogstar Film and Media Exchange 2027
5 and 6 May 2027, Manchester
Venue to be announced
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