Experience

The Garden Cinema

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Festivals & Partnerships Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Leeds International Film Festival

• Leeds, United Kingdom

• Senior Programmer

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  LIFF is England’s largest regional film festival, with over 45,000 attendees. In 2021 the festival celebrated its 35th anniversary with over 300 screenings and events over 15 days. LIFF is a recognised festival in the short film categories for both the Academy Awards and BAFTA. -Researching and curating feature films for the Official Selection, with a focus on new filmmaking and diverse voices from around the world. -Programming year-round previews -Managing the festival’s film database, adding new titles and requesting screeners -Liaising with distributors and sales agents and negotiating booking terms -Managing 'The Leeds Short Film Awards,' including the BAFTA & Academy Award Qualifying competitions -Managing a team of freelance short film programmers -Programming the Academy Award qualifying International Short Film Competition -Building international partnerships and arranging for guest programmes by leading festivals. -Reviewing film submissions for which we receive over 5000 -Planning industry events which include networking drinks, panels and masterclasses from leading experts -Coordinating the Short Film Awards Ceremony - Coordinating the short film juries and festival speakers -Welcoming visiting filmmakers and hosting introductions and Q&A's. -Writing copy for the festival website, guide, newsletter and social channels. -Working with venues, partner organisations, educational institutes and key sponsors -Audience development



Shooting People

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer- New Shoots International

  • Feb 2022 - Sep 2022

• Head of Talent Development, Marketing & Film Partnerships

  • Dec 2018 - Feb 2022



The Garden Cinema

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Film Programmer

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  The Garden Cinema is a new independent art-house cinema, that was due to open in London in 2020. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this has been put on hold. We were working on a programme that combined new releases, alongside retrospective seasons and events. I was also over-seeing our festival partnerships. The Garden Cinema is a new independent art-house cinema, that was due to open in London in 2020. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this has been put on hold. We were working on a programme that combined new releases, alongside retrospective seasons and events. I was also over-seeing our festival partnerships.



London Indian Film Festival

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Industry & Partnerships

  • Dec 2018 - Mar 2019



British Film Institute (BFI)

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 400 - 500 Employee

• London Film Festival- Press & Industry Venue Coordinator

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2018

  -On site management of the Press & Industry Screenings at Picturehouse Central and the BFI -Overseeing a team of volunteers -Implementing data collection -On site management of the Press & Industry Screenings at Picturehouse Central and the BFI -Overseeing a team of volunteers -Implementing data collection



Underwire Festival

• Entertainment

• Film Selection Team

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Watching and judging film submissions for the programming team. • Attending discussion meetings • Watching and judging film submissions for the programming team. • Attending discussion meetings



Bradford Literature Festival

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venue Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  -On site management of large scale events such as talks by Carol Ann Duffy, Jackie Kay and Jeanette Winterson. -Introducing talks -Supervising volunteers and delegating tasks -Greeting speakers and guests -Overseeing hospitality and the green room -Stage Management and liaising with technical team -Working with partner venues -Liaising with box office -Creating daily reports -On site management of large scale events such as talks by Carol Ann Duffy, Jackie Kay and Jeanette Winterson. -Introducing talks -Supervising volunteers and delegating tasks -Greeting speakers and guests -Overseeing hospitality and the green room -Stage Management and liaising with technical team -Working with partner venues -Liaising with box office -Creating daily reports



London Indian Film Festival

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Manager

  • May 2018 - Jul 2018

  The UK and Europe’s largest South Asian film festival takes place at venues across London including the BFI, Barbican and Picturehouse Central. • Managing the guest budget, travel and accommodation • Welcoming visiting filmmakers and overseeing hospitality • Creating guest welcome packs • Liaising with hotel and car sponsors • Coordinating press interviews, industry events and sponsored dinners • Coordinating complimentary tickets and RSVP’s • Maintaining up to date databases, including invites and daily schedules • Managing the car bookings • Arranging hair and makeup for red carpet events • On site management of film screenings



Sheffield DocFest

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venue Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  * Managing large scale film events and talks at one of the festival's largest venues- Sheffield City Hall Ballroom. * Being the face of the festival and greeting speakers and talent * On site management of talks with high profile speakers including Mary Beard and Guy Martin * On site management of the the festival's awards ceremony. * On site management of the World Premiere of Gaika's live score for Black Mother. * Delegating volunteer roles and ensuring that volunteers worked effectively and had a fun experience. * Liaising with the venue staff and technical team to coordinate appropriate technical set up * Overseeing the green room * Running through technical requirements and timings * Completing daily reports * Liaising with box office



Hyde Park Picture House

• Leeds, United Kingdom

• Duty Manager

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  The Hyde Park Picture House is one the oldest independent cinemas in the UK, it celebrated its centenary in 2014. - Venue and Box office management - Ensuring the smooth running of the cinema and film screenings - Supervising and training volunteers - On site management of a range of events, including live performances, charity screenings and community functions - Working closely with educational organisations and societies The Hyde Park Picture House is one the oldest independent cinemas in the UK, it celebrated its centenary in 2014. - Venue and Box office management - Ensuring the smooth running of the cinema and film screenings - Supervising and training volunteers - On site management of a range of events, including live performances, charity screenings and community functions - Working closely with educational organisations and societies



Sheffield DocFest

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Programmer

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  I previewed and pre-selected documentary submissions of varying lengths (features, mid-length and shorts) for the festival's Director of Programming. I previewed and pre-selected documentary submissions of varying lengths (features, mid-length and shorts) for the festival's Director of Programming.



No Gloss Film Festival

• Volunteer Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2013



Sheffield DocFest

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Sheffield Doc/Fest is one of the world’s largest documentary festivals, welcoming over 2000 industry delegates. - Working closely with the Events Manager to organise and oversee the smooth-running of all events, networking drinks and parties at Doc/Fest 20 - Handling guest lists and updating event schedules and notices - Liaising with industry partners and organisations to arrange the appropriate technical aspects and catering for each event. - On site to manage the events- welcoming speakers and industry delegates, in addition to supervising the volunteers.



Independent Cinema Office

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Training and Events Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Supporting the Head of Exhibitor Development and the Training and Events Officer to deliver training courses for staff of independent cinemas, film festivals and film societies. - Assisting in the planning and logistics of four training courses across the UK: cultural film programming, digital marketing, understanding and developing cinema audiences, and distribution and exhibition for producers - Arranging course networking dinners and drink receptions - Logistics: venue research and liaison, accommodation, catering and travel arrangements - Marketing: tweeting, 3rd party websites and cross promotion with industry partners and colleagues - Handling registrations and producing course materials - Onsite events coordination- greeting attendees, technical setup, ensuring smooth running of events, being a point of contact for venue and catering staff - Reporting and evaluation: collating participant details, evaluation and diversity data selecting photographs, creating surveys on Survey Monkey - Collecting box office data from independent cinemas and festivals -Assisting at ICO Screening Days at BFI Southbank with 900 delegates over three days



Up North Short Film Night

• Producer

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2013

  I produced a monthly short film night championing the work of Northern filmmakers I produced a monthly short film night championing the work of Northern filmmakers



Don't Panic Leeds

• Film and Arts Editor

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013



Leeds International Film Festival

• Leeds, United Kingdom

• Venue Coordinator

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2012



Sheffiled Documentary Festival

• Festival Assistant

  • May 2012 - Jun 2012



Future Shorts Leeds

• Organiser

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012



Sixteen Films

• Office Assistant

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2011