Film team

Gareth Ellis-Unwin, Head of Film and Animation

An Academy and BAFTA award-winning Producer, Gareth leads on the delivery of the Future Film Skills 10-point action plan and sets the overall strategic direction for the Film Skills Fund. He is a voting member of BAFTA, Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and the Producers Guild of America, and a long-standing member of BECTU and the Production Guild of Great Britain.

Helen Shreeve, Head of Programmes
helen.shreeve@screenskills.com

Helen is the main point of contact for the Future Film Skills 10-point action plan.

Jane Saunders, Mentoring manager
jane.saunders@screenskills.com

Jane is the best person to contact if you are interested in finding out more about being a mentor or mentee.

Emma Turner, Continuing Professional Development Mentor
emma.turner@screenskills.com

Works with industry to identify skills gaps and shortages, funding appropriate training across the UK to ensure that professionals advance their careers.

Tariq Wahr, Film Production Liaison Manager
tariq.wahr@screenskills.com

Liaises with film producers, indies and studios outlining the benefits of contributing to the Film Skills Fund. He is also responsible for overseeing Trainee Finder and Film Make a Move.

Rebecca Hanser, Production Liaison Coordinator
rebecca.hanser@screenskills.com
Works with liaison manager on tracking productions and maintaining relations with the film industry.

Nicole Christou, Film Administrator
nicole.christou@screenskills.com

Provides administrative support for the film team and Trainee Finder. Works across many projects within the film unit and offers practical support to individual trainees whilst on placements.