Debra Wootton — Creative Producer, Digital Media Strategist & Advocate for Women in Animation and Film CEO, Webra Group | Founder, 529 Club | Executive Board Member, AWUK (Animated Women UK) | Member, ScreenSkills Animation Advisory Board | Founder & Board Member, UKFET (UK Film Education Trust) Debra Wootton is a pioneering creative producer, digital media strategist, and animation advocate based at Pinewood Studios, UK — working internationally across Greece, the USA, and Asia. As CEO of Webra Group, she has spent more than two decades at the intersection of film, animation, and education, building creative ecosystems that unite storytellers, animators, and cultural innovators from around the world. A self-described “busy bee” with boundless creative energy, Debra combines artistic vision with strategic insight. Her work spans animation production, creative festivals, training, and community initiatives — all aimed at empowering the next generation of filmmakers and animators. “We’re all building the future of storytelling together — connecting creativity, technology, and education so that everyone has a voice on the global stage.” — Debra Wootton 🌐 www.webragroup.com 🌊 www.bubblebuddiesbay.com ⸻ 🌟 Community & Industry Leadership 🎓 Founder & Board Member, UKFET (UK Film Education Trust) Debra co-founded the UKFET at Pinewood Studios, contributing her industry expertise to educational and creative outreach initiatives that connect film, schools, and digital learning. 🌐 www.ukfilmtrust.org 🧜♀️ Founder & Executive Board Member, AWUK (Animated Women UK) As one of the founders of AWUK, Debra has helped shape a national organisation dedicated to championing women in the animation and VFX industries. She continues to advocate for visibility, mentorship, and professional advancement opportunities for women working behind the scenes in animation and post-production. 🌐 www.animatedwomenuk.com 🎞️ Member, ScreenSkills Animation Advisory Board Appointed to the ScreenSkills Animation Advisory Board, Debra contributes to the national conversation on workforce development, skills policy, and training frameworks for the UK’s animation sector. 🌐 www.screenskills.com ⸻ 🎬 Cultural Initiatives & Events 🐝 Founder, the 529 Club Network (established 2009) Debra established the 529 Club at Pinewood Studios as a networking hub for filmmakers, animators, and creative professionals. Since then, it has evolved into a global community connecting film, media, and tech innovators. While its in-person gatherings at Pinewood became occasional after the pandemic, its international network continues to thrive online and through collaborative events worldwide. 🌸 Founder & Director, SIFCA (Saronikos International Festival & Friends of the Creative Arts), Greece (since 2022) Expanding her creative mission globally, Debra launched SIFCA — a non-profit community arts initiative and multicultural celebration of film, digital arts, and creative storytelling. Based in Greece, SIFCA fosters artistic exchange, workshops, and educational activities that bring together artists, producers, and educators from around the world. 🌐 www.sifca.gr Selected Highlights & Achievements 🎥 CEO, Webra Group (Pinewood Studios, UK) 🐝 Founder, 529 Club Network (2009–Present) 🎓 Founder & Board Member, UKFET (UK Film Education Trust) 🧜♀️ Founder & Executive Board Member, AWUK (Animated Women UK) 🧠 Member, ScreenSkills Animation Advisory Board 🎨 Founder & Director, SIFCA (Saronikos International Festival & Friends of the Creative Arts) 🌊 Creator, Bubble Buddies Bay – educational animation project with HCMR 💬 Dedicated to fostering creative collaboration through networks, mentorship, and education in the screen industries ⸻ ⸻ Connect with Debra Wootton 🌐 www.webragroup.com 🌊 www.bubblebuddiesbay.com 🎓 www.ukfilmtrust.org 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debrawootton 🧜♀️ AWUK (Animated Women UK) 🎞️ ScreenSkills Animation Advisory Board