Sara Putt Associates is the leading UK independent agency representing behind the camera technical and production talent, from Producers and Directors through Heads of Department and Crew. For more than 30 years we have assisted our clients with securing work, building networks and career strategy. We are committed to supporting new and diverse talent through the unique Sara Putt Associates Trainee Scheme and Foundation. In 2021 alongside sister agencies Sayle Screen and The Artists Partnership we established The Partnership Group. Between us we represent above and below the line talent behind and in front of the camera, all with similar values, enabling us to work together to maximise opportunities for all of our clients.
Sara Putt
Agent & Managing Director
Sara established Sara Putt Associates in 1989 and has worked here as MD and Agent ever since. In 2021 The Partnership Group was formed between Sara Putt Associates, Sayle Screen and The Artists Partnership to maximise opportunities for all of their clients. Sara is Chair of BAFTA where she has been a Trustee since 2014. Sara is also a Trustee of the Film and TV Charity and sits on the Advisory Board of the British Film Commission. She was previously Deputy Chair of Women in Film and Television where she served on the Board for 8 years. Sara has also produced a number of short films including the BAFTA nominated “Tattoo”.
Kate Watson
Agent
Kate has worked with Sara for over 25 years helping to build up the Agency. She represents clients in both film & TV drama and has built up a steady list of great people; representing a number of departments including; 1st ADs, Editors, Costume Designers, Sound Mixers and Hair & Make-up Designers.
Laurily Adams
Agent
After graduating university Laurily worked within the video research department at ITV, followed by a stint with a touring theatre company. While working as a junior booker at London based model agencies ‘Rage’ & ‘Ugly’, she became interested in being a talent agent. In 2009 Laurily joined Sara & Kate as an office assistant, and is now an established agent, representing experienced Heads of Department as well as technicians.
Nia Hughes
Agent
Nia brings with her a wealth of knowledge, having previously worked representing freelance crew members as a London Production Division official at BECTU. With a background in fine arts, and a strong queer identity, Nia will focus on nurturing a diverse portfolio of clients as well as emerging grades within the industry.
Kelly Spearman
Agent
Kelly started her career in production, working on feature films out of Pinewood, Shepperton & Leavesden Studios. She widened her industry experience working for ARRI & Visual Impact before joining Sara Putt Associates in 2017. Kelly now works as an Agent, representing a variety of HODs whilst also overseeing SPA Crew.
Melissa Hill
Agent
Melissa joined Sara Putt Associates in 2018, bringing with her experience as a Hair & Make Up Artist on several short films. Quickly becoming an integral part of the Sara Putt network, Melissa has built strong relationships with industry professionals and clients. She is now in the process of expanding her own client list, which includes Heads of Departments as well as emerging talent.
Alex Gurney
Agent
Alex started his career on the camera floor at Take 2 Films, before moving to Pixipixel in 2017 where he initially worked as a client contact before working his way up to Head of Features & TV Drama with a focus on the camera department. Alex joined the Sara Putt team in January 2025 and is predominantly building a roster of DoPs.
Nicola Lees
Training and New Talent
Nicola provides career development workshops for our annual intake of 25 Trainees. She also runs our Foundation Scheme, which talent scouts people who are not eligible for our Trainee Scheme and who may be excluded from other industry schemes due to age, experience etc. Nicola currently has 100+ people working in all grades from entry to HoD, across HETV, film, unscripted and corporate projects.
Kiera Taylor
Office Executive
Kiera joined the Sara Putt team in 2022 on a short-term contract and quickly became an integral part of the agency. Working closely with Sara, she manages her busy diary, coordinates meetings and supports the day-to-day running of the office. She is also a key point of contact for clients and industry contacts. No two days are quite the same, and she’s always happy to turn her hand to whatever comes her way.
Ellice Read
Office Assistant
Ellice is the third generation in her family to work at Shepperton Studios and is a central member of the Sara Putt team. She oversees all client paperwork and collaborates closely with the accounts team to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Emily Richardson
Accounts
Emily has previous experience of working on feature films in the accounts department on projects such as Mary Poppins, 1917 and Ant Man 3. She is an integral part of the Sara Putt team, responsible for the smooth processing of invoices and client payments.
Lara Davey
Accounts
Lara has worked on feature films such as Sonic 4 and Beekeeper 2, working within construction accounts.
Olamide Ajisafe
Events
Olamide works part time with Sara Putt Associates alongside the Foundation Scheme. Olamide has worked her way up from Floor Runner to Director’s Assistant, and her credits include Top Boy, A Thousand Blows & scripted development with Water & Power Productions.
