Trainer, project manager and artist-producer
I designed, managed and co-taught two 12-week professional development courses in the theory and practice of film programming, funded by Creative Skillset and supported by Goldsmiths, University of London.
Participants think about the meaning and purpose of programming, and take on practical projects that culminate in researching and running their own film screening events. Course alumni have gone on to work for BFI, MUBI, Film London and Fringe! Queer Arts & Film Festival.
In 2014 I curated an installation and event series for London Design Festival at the V&A Museum, exploring how design alters our perception of reality.
I developed the programme by working with architects, galleries, universities and artists. As well as developing the film programme (sponsored by MUBI), I curated a week-long installation of short films showcasing cutting-edge motion graphics, CGI environments and digital art. Continue reading “CURATOR, DESIGN ON FILM”
The Nigerian video film industry – aka Nollywood – is the world’s second largest film industry, yet until recently very few people outside of the African diaspora had heard of it.
In 2010 I curated and managed a six-night festival of Nigerian video film – the first festival of its kind in the UK. Acting as a public celebration of Nollywood’s global achievements, the festival included a panel discussion featuring film-makers, broadcasters and academics, as well as screenings introduced by industry insiders. Continue reading “FESTIVAL DIRECTOR, NOLLYWOOD NOW”
In 2014-15 I joined BFI Film Audience Network to coordinate the marketing, monitoring, evaluation and project budgets for the nationwide blockbuster season Sci-Fi: Days of Fear & Wonder. Continue reading “PROJECT MANAGER, BFI SCIENCE FICTION SEASON”
Screening arthouse, cult, world cinema, trash and a lot of sing-alongs, Deptford Film Club won a commendation for best film programming at the 2012 Film Society of the Year Awards.
My first big arts project, this is where I learned how to secure funding, do market research, manage event licensing, run tech equipment, design posters, plan marketing campaigns, develop industry contacts – and curate cinema. Continue reading “DIRECTOR, DEPTFORD FILM CLUB”
I am a founder member and regular producer for this annual ten-day local film festival. Launched in 2012, the volunteer-run festival is produced, for free, by and for residents of New Cross and Deptford in southeast London. Continue reading “PRODUCER, NEW CROSS + DEPTFORD FREE FILM FESTIVAL”
In 2013 I joined the programming team for Film Africa, London’s African film festival. To celebrate 21 years of Nigerian video film, I ran a programme of films and talks at South London Gallery, and edited a Nollywood at 21 zine. Continue reading “PROGRAMMER, FILM AFRICA”
Inspired by projects exploring alternative forms of film exhibition, in 2015 I put together a programme of the internet’s funniest, cutest, silliest YouTube cat videos. Continue reading “CURATOR, CAT VIDEO FILM FEST”
In 2013 I was asked to set up a free family film club to bring new customers to the Big Red Pizzeria in Deptford, London. I provided legal and technical advice, curated and managed two film seasons, and created design templates for posters and flyers. Continue reading “PROGRAMME CONSULTANT, BIG RED CINEMA”
To celebrate the 450th anniversary of the playwright Christopher Marlowe’s birth, I organised a screening of Derek Jarman’s film adaptation of Edward II – inside St Nicholas’ Church, Deptford, where Marlowe lies buried in an unmarked grave. Continue reading “CURATOR, Jarman’s EDWARD II”
In 2014, Friends of Crystal Palace Subway commissioned me to run a film screening event for their Heritage Lottery Inspired by the Subway project. I put together an evening of 3½ films starring the palace, the park and the subway, framing Crystal Palace as a magical zone of pleasure and transformation. Continue reading “PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT, CRYSTAL PALACE AT THE MOVIES”
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