Graham Fitzpatrick Development officer Expand Graham is responsible for the management of SEE including staff, funding, org development, programme development, the org's productions, and stakeholder engagement. Joining the org as a YTS trainee in the early 90's, he has accrued considerable experience in filmmaking, talent development and film education, and has delivered a wide slate of short film, documentaries, TV programmes and client productions. As a filmmaker Graham’s work has screened worldwide, winning film festival and BAFTA Scotland awards, and he holds a PG Cert with distinction in Screenwriting from Screen Academy Scotland. [email protected]
Laura Findlay Project Manager Expand A Project Manager at SEE, Laura oversees the Edinburgh City Film Education Programme, Moving Image Arts, and the Edinburgh and Lothians Schools Film Competition. Previously, Laura worked as a lecturer in English and Film Studies at the University of Dundee, as well as an independent researcher and writer, and Project Coordintaor for Sistema Scotland. From Dundee University Laura holds an MA (Hons) English, MLitt in Writing Culture and PhD in Traumatic Expression in Sound, Word, and Image. [email protected]
Lara Richardson Facilities Co-ordinator Expand Our Facilities Coordinator, Lara oversees the organisations' filmmaking equipment, edit suites, rooms and resources, including technical support to all staff and learners, media management, bookings, rentals and hire. Lara also supports the delivery of many of our programmes and productions in an Assistant Tutor and Editor capacity. Lara holds an HND Creative Television Production from Edinburgh College. [email protected]
Brian Robinson Film Tutor Expand One of our Film Tutors, Brian develops learners on our Moving Image Arts AS level course, as well as delivery on our BFI Film Academy courses. From Edinburgh Napier University, Brian holds a BA (Hons) Photography, Film and Television, and an MA Screenwriting at Screen Academy Scotland. [email protected]
Sharon Sorensen Film Tutor Expand One of our Film Tutors, Sharon oversees development of learners in animation. Her previous experience includes working in both the creative and production sides of the industry for clients including Walt Disney Films, the BBC, Paramount Comedy, MTV and Channel 4. As an experienced Moving Image Educator and workshop leader for all ages, she has a specialism in animation, and developing those living with learning disabilities. Sharon holds a BA (Hons) Visual Communication - Animation from Edinburgh College of Art. [email protected]
Sean Young Skills & Qualifications Officer Expand Our Skills & Qualifications Officer, Sean is responsible for curriculum design, and delivery of key programmes including BFI Film Academy, Edinburgh City Film Education Programme and bespoke partnership projects. He delivers and assesses Arts Award, SQA and BFI/Screen Skills Preparing to Work in the Film Industry qualifications, also acting as an internal moderator for the BFI supporting film orgs across the UK. Sean holds a BA (Hons) Photography, Film and Television from Edinburgh Napier University. [email protected]
Nichola Waygood Finance Manager Expand Our Finance Manager, Nichola is responsible for overseeing all financial processes and controls of the organisation, financial reporting and payroll. Nichola also works at Edinburgh Art Festival and Stills Gallery, with previous experience at a number of organisations including the Fruitmarket Gallery, PACE, Scottish Poetry Library, Vision Mechanics and Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust. [email protected]