In this inspiring episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual welcomes DB Morgan, Creative Director of Underdog Crew Studios — a groundbreaking filmmaking and creative arts studio based in Colchester. With a mission to empower underrepresented and minority groups, db Morgan is reshaping the landscape of filmmaking and championing mental health advocacy through storytelling.

They dive into:

• Underdog Crew Studios CIC — How db Morgan is creating a platform where filmmakers, artists, and creatives can thrive, telling stories that truly reflect the richness of diverse experiences.
• A Personal Mission — As a screenwriter, author, and multi-award-winning film director — and a mental health survivor and anxiety advocate — db shares how personal experience has fueled the vision for a more inclusive and supportive creative industry.
• Funding the Dream — Learn how Underdog Crew Studios secured over £75,000 in grants from the Arts and Culture Grant, Act & Weave Accelerator, and Community 360 Grant, showcasing the hunger for sustainable, inclusive storytelling.
• Empowering the Next Generation — Discover how the studio provides free technical training and creative classes led by emerging industry professionals, equipping marginalised youth with the skills and confidence to succeed.
• Film as a Force for Good — Explore how professional filmmaking can serve as a platform for mental well-being advocacy and spark important conversations through powerful, inclusive narratives.

Tune in for a journey into how creativity, advocacy, and community building can converge to shape a better future for film and the arts.

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🕒 Key Talking Points

• Building an inclusive creative platform in Colchester.
• db Morgan’s journey from mental health survivor to film industry innovator.
• Securing grants and funding to drive community-led film initiatives.
• Empowering marginalised youth through free training and mentorship.
• Using film as a medium for mental well-being and social change.