Mike Leigh Cooper

17/12/2025

I recently attended my annual 'check-up' and IMS Ratings Clinic. It’s how we make sure the data I gather for major UK brands is always consistent and accurate.

I wrote about the surprising value of this professional standard, especially how it helps analysts quickly adapt to new business environments (whether a factory or a lab!) and keeps us all speaking a common language.

Take a look at the full story on my website: https://buff.ly/DwwVuae

Learn how IMS accreditation guarantees objective data, consistent outcomes, and credibility for productivity analysts. Essential reading for industrial engineers and resource planners.

24/09/2025

I used to tell stories with a camera. Now, I find them in the data.
Eighteen months ago, I completely changed careers, moving from video production to become a productivity analyst.

It's been a steep learning curve, and in my new article, I'm sharing my top five takeaways. You might be surprised by what I've learned about the power of small changes and the importance of people skills in a data-driven role. Give it a read! https://buff.ly/wbXSLLu

16/11/2022

The wonderful & energising Aesthetica Short Film Festival have released this year's trailer that I shot at

The top unexpected highlight was an award-winning film director's comments on their personal journey to the festival and why it's so special to them. How they described it resonated with me in such a way I had to join in and confirm I had similar feelings!

One people, one planet 🌍

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For an informative, social and community-focused week in beautiful York, you can't go far wrong with tickets to the BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival.

See you next year?

04/11/2022

I'm back at with my trusty camera, interviewing talented delegates, informative masterclass speakers and gathering content for the annual promo video.

If you're at the festival and would like to share your ASFF Experience, give me a nudge and I'll gladly capture your story.

If you're not at the festival and love short films or learning about filmmaking, XR and more, attend online, view the program, and more at https://linktr.ee/asffestival

27/10/2022

Madam Misfit "Skin You're In" came out recently on Electro Swing Thing.

To celebrate, my profile image is me on set in her fancy chair when we were shooting the music video at Helmsley Arts Centre w/ InkBlot Films

📸 Photography by Darcy

For anyone who knows me, you'll appreciate how much I really love (alongside the metal, chill, hip hop, trip hop & more) and this shoot introduced me to

As a side note, I got to see an Electro Sing band and enjoy a 1920's night at the annual dinner earlier in October (see my banner). That was a the most dancing I've done behind a camera...ever😍

Madam Misfit is back with a soulful reminder to celebrate yourself just the way you are, promoting body confidence amongst all and delivering a feel-good gui...

14/10/2022

Tried to discreetly change a few pics on here and Facebook shouted about it...I'm more on LinkedIn: come and join me if you're not there already

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18/09/2020

I was delighted to speak with Anna Wallace on BBC Radio York earlier today about my membership of York Past & Present, a vibrant and active local heritage group in , with whom I've collaborated with in the past.

Have a listen here and take a look at BBC Sounds for interviews with other members from every day this week.

Thanks to the team for having me :)

22/07/2020

If you're in or linked to York and want to see the magic we can make happen with a citizens community fund, take a look at this and donate.
It's certainly in my interests - will you join me as a supporter?

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