Meet the Team
Lara Leslie
Cultural Value Partner
Lara is an artist, videographer, and animator with 20 years of experience working in film and animation studios. Lara set up Press Play Films C.I.C in 2016 when she moved to Sussex with her young family. Lara has always had a resounding interest in the capacity of art, animation, and film to benefit the social, educational, and creative lives of others. This has led her to focus increasingly on working with young people with SEND and other complex needs.
Sophie Forster
Academic Partner
Sophie is a neuroscientist specialising in the study of attention, with a focus on neurodiversity. She was drawn to Lara’s work, captivated by the opportunity to explore how real-life tasks can be made more effective and engaging.
Ainsley McNally
Research Fellow
Kaira Rubit
Research Fellow