Unique voices. Original Stories

Nick Cohen – Filmmaker

Nick Cohen is an award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of Cove Media, developing distinctive, character-driven film and television with an international outlook.

Raised in Southeast London within immigrant communities, his work explores migration, identity and resilience, often through a lens of dark humour. His early practice included documentary and verbatim projects with organisations such as the Refugee Council and Migrant Resource Centre, establishing a long-term commitment to socially rooted storytelling.

His work has received strong critical recognition, including a glowing reviews for London Unplugged, described as a “harsh and humane” portrait of the capital (The Times) and 'recalls the French new wave.' (Radio Times)  His debut feature Beginners Luck, co-directed with James Callis, premiered at the BFI London Film Festival and secured a UK theatrical release. He has also directed for the BBC on flagship continuing dramas 'Eastenders' and 'Doctors' being part of the team which won unprecedented number of British Soap Awards for the latter.

An alumnus of the BBC Drama Academy, Nick has worked across the BBC, Channel 4, the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, combining screen and stage experience with a strong focus on development and collaboration with actors. His work is defined by a distinctive tonal balance of humour and emotional depth.

Helen Veale - Producer

Helen Veale is a London-based creative leader, producer and co-founder of Cove Media, with over 25 years’ experience at the forefront of the UK television industry.

She co-founded and led an independent production company Outline through sustained creative and commercial success, culminating in its acquisition by a new group. She went on to establish and run a Nations and Regions indie, delivering more than 90 hours of network television, and has developed and executive produced multiple global hit formats alongside BAFTA Awards and Royal Television Society Awards-nominated series. As a Group Board Director, she oversaw an annual turnover exceeding £16 million, combining creative vision with strong commercial and operational leadership.

Helen is recognised for her exceptional leadership and strategic insight, with a track record of delivering high-value, multi-million-pound productions on time and to budget, while building lasting relationships with broadcasters, talent and partners across the UK, the US and internationally. She has a particular strength in identifying and nurturing talent, and in forging successful collaborations with actors, brands and agencies.

Alongside her production work, Helen is an advisory board member of the Edinburgh TV Festival where she curates panels and works with leading industry voices. She has also contributed to the Creative Diversity Network’s Project Diamond advisory panel, supporting initiatives to improve representation across the industry.

At Cove Media, Helen brings a wealth of experience across creative, strategic and business leadership, working alongside her co-founders to build a dynamic, internationally focused production company committed to bold storytelling and meaningful collaboration.