Wowbagger Productions was set up by Sara Kenney in 2011 to tell stories through TV, films, comics and immersive experiences. For 25 years Sara has worked in science engagement in science orgs (e.g. Environment Agency/ Wellcome Trust) and as a filmmaker on documentaries, drama and animation (BBC, Channel 4, Discovery). Sara is an Honorary member of staff at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine & guest lecturer at Cambridge University (CRASSH); Imperial College (Surgical Education) & Manchester University (History/Science Communication).

Why Wowbagger? I was struggling to find a name for the company so thought ‘Don’t Panic’ and turned to the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy for inspiration. I approached the ‘Douglas Adams Estate’ and shared my ambitions for the company and asked if it would be possible to use any of the character names from the books. They said yes and told me their preferred name and thus ‘Wowbagger Productions’ was born.

"A man can dream can't he?" ― Wowbagger, whenever someone points out the impossibilities of fulfilling his self-appointed goal.

(https://aliens.fandom.com/wiki/Wowbagger_the_Infinitely_Prolonged)

ADVISORY BOARD

Juice Aleem: One of the finest MCs the UK has ever produced. Director of AfroFlux, Co-Director High Vis Street Culture Festival, Co-Director of B-Side Hip Hop Festival.

Gill Auchinvole: has over 25 year’s experience working in youth work, service-user involvement and child protection. She is currently a Social Worker for East Sussex County Council, supporting and teaching Student Social Workers.

Sarah Iqbal: Public Engagement consultant interested in exploring pathways to build capacity in science engagement in India and developing creative, inclusive and participatory approaches towards building an equitable, healthy and sustainable future.

Michelle Martin: Commissioner and Exec Producer podcasts for Audible UK. Previously a BBC producer in Science, making over 350 radio shows and podcasts for BBC Radio 4, World Service and 6Music.

Joe Mugford: known professionally as Joe Muggs is a British music journalist, writer and DJ. He is a frequent contributor to The Guardian, The Wire, FACT magazine, and other music journalism outlets.

Alison Sampson: is an architect and illustrator who lectures and exhibits internationally on the reciprocal relationships between comics and architecture. As a graphic artist, she works with publishers including Image Comics, DC Vertigo, Dark Horse, Boom! Studios and IDW.

Anita Shervington: Founder of BLAST Fest, a pioneering pop-up festival exploring science and technology through Black arts and culture. Science + Cultural Organiser and Engagement Strategist working at the intersection of science, social justice, culture and creativity. https://www.blastfest.org.uk/