About Us
Simon Haycock
Founder
Simon’s decade in the film and TV industry as an actor, voice artist, and producer has equipped him with a deep understanding of creative, development and production processes. This hands-on experience in entertainment is complemented by his roles in product and project management within the finance and technology sectors, including positions at global companies like Accenture, Barclays, and Deutsche Bank. His diverse background enables him to uniquely address the challenges in entertainment development, bringing a comprehensive perspective to his leadership at Ovassa.
Simon Haycock
Founder
Simon ‘s decade in the film and TV industry as an actor, voice artist, and producer has equipped him with a deep understanding of creative, development and production processes. This hands-on experience in entertainment is complemented by his roles in product and project management within the finance and technology sectors, including positions at global companies like Accenture, Barclays, and Deutsche Bank. His diverse background enables him to uniquely address the challenges in entertainment development, bringing a comprehensive perspective to his leadership at Ovassa.
Picture this:
A Hollywood assistant – a creative at heart – surrounded by a sea of spreadsheets, hustling to keep pace with the industry’s relentless flow. Amidst this, important details were at risk of being overlooked, and precious creative time was being sucked away by data entry and the relentless tangle of organizational work. That was the daily reality for my wife and her team. They needed something better, something that understood not just the how, but the why of their work.
So we built Ovassa.
Think about your typical week
The coffee meetings are more than just chats; they’re opportunities to understand your contacts’ tastes and what they’re in search of, paving the way to your next big project. The mountainous weekend read that’s actually a treasure hunt to reveal the next hit screenplay or emerging talent. The film festivals are networking goldmines where you build connections and gather insights on industry tastes and trends. Ovassa is crafted for all these moments. It streamlines the essential tasks, empowering you to keep track of who’s looking for what and their unique preferences, making each part of your creative journey less burdensome and more exhilarating.
Our goal is simple:
free up your time.
Time that you can spend diving into scripts, connecting with people, and maybe even grabbing a moment for yourself. We're not here to add to your workload; we're here to make it more manageable; more intuitive.
This is not just another tool
in the entertainment industry.
It’s a response to its unique needs and rhythms. Born from real-life frustrations and a deep understanding of the industry’s nuances, Ovassa is for your weekend read, those late-night laptop screenings, the early-morning pitch prep, and everything that comes in between.
We invite you to explore Ovassa.
Give it a try, not just as a new system, but as a partner in your creative process. Let’s work together to make the administrative side of entertainment as seamless and engaging as the creative side. Let’s bring back the joy and excitement in every aspect of your work.
