Filmmakers

Amir is a film-maker with a strong track record of work for some of the most respected series of the BBC. He has a degree in Biology from Nottingham University, and an M.Phil in International Relations from Cambridge University… read more

Pippa started working in television in development at Carlton and Channel 4 before moving to the BBC in 1997 as Head of Drama Commissioning. Her commissions included State of Play, The Lost Prince, Cutting It, Daniel Deronda… read more

Signe was born in 1970. She has a Master’s degree in Communications and International Development Studies from Roskilde University, Denmark. She was the Editor of the magazine ZEBRA News, 1997-1998… read more

Deborah first worked for UNESCO-backed African publications before programming international film and arts festivals. She was a production assistant for David Puttnam’s company Enigma and went on to be Director of First Film Foundation, working with new directors from the UK, Europe, and USA, developing and executive producing… read more

Taghi Amirani is a documentary filmmaker and TED Senior Fellow 2010. He most recently released Coup 53, which has received critical acclaim with a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Taghi Amirani read physics at Nottingham University where for his final year project, instead of doing something in the lab… read more

In addition to several Bond movies, Callum’s credits include The Beach (Co-Producer), Skyfall, Spectre, and Into The Woods (Executive Producer). Callum McDougall p.g.a is a BAFTA Winner and Oscar Nominee Producer for 1917.

Waël is the executive creative director of Iambic Dream Films & Iambic Dream Inc., independent production companies producing music, film, and animation. He is an executive producer of… read more

Laura produced Hunger, which won the Camera D’Or at Cannes and was directed by Oscar and Turner Prize-winning artist Steve McQueen.

Omid Djalili is an actor/comedian who spends most of his time trying to keep his weight down by yoyo dieting and playing football in West London, still hoping to get spotted by Brentford Football Club… read more

Immy is a Brooklyn-based documentary director, producer, and teacher. Her films have received many honors, including an Academy Award nomination… read more