Industry Progression Manager
Hello! Great to e-meet you! I am an upbeat and positive individual who is passionate about the power of film as a learning tool and being able to connect aspiring filmmakers with the necessary tools and contacts to empower them to achieve their goals. I currently lead on Film Trainee Finder at ScreenSkills, a nationwide training program which matches feature films being shot across the UK with Trainees across all different craft areas of film production, allowing them to develop and hone their craft whilst working on a live production set.
I was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium where I attended an international school and grew up in a multicultural environment. After graduating from university in London, within a short space of time I gained a wide range of experience in film development, production, distribution and film festivals in the UK and US, working alongside some of the industry's most renowned producers and talent. I now focus on the intersection of film and education within the industry, combining the two things I am most passionate about.
When not in the office or at the cinema, I can often be found out of London, on a hiking trip, or travelling to a new city each month.
If you have any questions about Film Trainee Finder, please feel free to drop me an email at tom.holmes@screenskills.com
Safe Management of Productions
First Option
1 Apr 2019 - 1 Apr 2024
Industry Progression Manager - London Screen Academy
Sep 2020 - Present
Youth Media Programme Maanger - Media Trust
Sep 2019 - Aug 2020
Film Trainee Finder Lead - ScreenSkills
Oct 2016 - Aug 2019
Admissions Assistant - Met Film School
May 2015 - Oct 2016
Assistant Jury Coordinator - Sundance Film Festival
Jan 2015 - Feb 2015
Guest Services Coordinator - Edinburgh Film Festival
Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
World Documentary Associate - Film Office - Sundance Film Festival
Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Runner - Working Title
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Development Intern - Unanimous Entertainment
Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
Development Intern - RAW TV
May 2013 - May 2013
Development Intern - Number 9 Films
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Office Runner - Studiocanal
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Documentary Filmmaking - 6 Months - Met Film School
Sep 2016 - Present
Producing - Certificate - Met Film School
Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
Film and Television Studies - BA (Hons) - Brunel University
Sep 2009 - Jul 2012