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Graham Fitzpatrick

Principal Officer

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Graham's responsible for the management of SEE including staff, funding, org development, programme development, the org's productions, and stakeholder engagement. First joining our previous incarnation Pilton Video as a YTS trainee in the early 90's, he has accrued considerable experience in filmmaking, talent development, and film education, and 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. 

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Published: 11th April, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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Laura Hofmans

Development Manager

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As SEE’s Development Manager, Laura's responsible for seeking out new philanthropic routes for funding, with a focus on increasing income though philanthropic donors, and trusts and foundations. Laura previously worked in the Traverse Theatre's development team, alongside freelance work in fundraising, translating, and producing. Also part of Creative Edinburgh’s Steering Group, Laura holds a BA (Hons) in Drama and Performance, an MA in Arts, Cultural and Festival Management from Queen Margaret University and attended the National Arts Fundraising School.

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Published: 25th January, 2023

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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Jo Johnstone

Administrator

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As SEE's Administrator, Jo's responsible for supporting the SEE team, learners, partners, and members of the public, overseeing administration of the org. Jo previously participated in several of our programmes as a young learner, including BFI Film Academy and Moving Image Arts, following which she completed a HND in Television at Edinburgh College, with previous experience in Administration at Clockwise Edinburgh Leith amongst others before joining SEE.

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Published: 19th October, 2021

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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Nichola Waygood

Finance Manager

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Our Finance Manager, Nichola's responsible for overseeing all financial processes and controls of SEE, finance reporting, and payroll. Nichola also works at Edinburgh Art Festival and Ingleby Gallery, with previous experience at several organisations including the Fruitmarket Gallery, Stills Gallery, PACE, Scottish Poetry Library, Vision Mechanics and Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust.

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Published: 11th April, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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Laura Findlay

Creative Engagement Officer

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As Creative Engagement Officer at SEE, Laura oversees our Set the Scene programme and other education programmes developing teachers and education staff. 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 Coordinator 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.

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Published: 11th April, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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Sean Young

Skills & Qualifications Officer

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Our Skills & Qualifications Officer, Sean's responsible for curriculum design, and delivery of key programmes including BFI Film Academy, Screen Progression 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 learning orgs across the UK. First developing as a young learner at programmes at our organisation, Sean holds a BA (Hons) Photography, Film and Television from Edinburgh Napier University. 

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Published: 11th April, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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Aron Cairns

Facilities Coordinator

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Our Facilities Coordinator, Aron oversees SEE's filmmaking equipment and resources, including technical support to all staff and learners, media management, bookings, rentals, and hire. First developing as a young learner on SEE programmes and subsequently working as an Assistant Tutor for the organisation, Aron progressed to study HND Photography at Edinburgh College.

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Published: 11th April, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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Jonathan Payne

Film Tutor

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One of our film tutors, Jonathan develops young people taking part in our Young Filmmakers Hub. First developed on SEE's Moving Image Arts programme as a young learner, he progressed to Edinburgh College of Art and graduated with a First Class Honours in BA(Hons) Film & Television and received two Royal Television Society awards.

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Published: 11th July, 2023

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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Mark Edwards

Film Tutor

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One of our Film Tutors, whilst still studying for his HND Media production qualification Mark made a short documentary about rural homelessness in his hometown of Banbury, England. The documentary went on to win a national award, and was entered into the National Curriculum for secondary schools in England as a teaching resource. After a few years working in the industry, Mark gained a Certificate of Education in Post-Compulsory Education. He has taught production based vocational learning and academic media and film studies at Further Education colleges in Oxfordshire for the last nineteen years. 

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Published: 6th November, 2023

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Jack Richardson

Digital Marketing Administrator

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As SEE’s Digital Marketing Administrator, Jack’s responsible for running the social media channels and overseeing SEE’s online presence. Previously part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival’s Young Critics programme, Jack holds an MA (Hons) Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh.

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Published: 27th July, 2023

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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Esme Haddrill Selman

Film Database Administrator

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Holding a First Class degree in BA (Hons) Film & Television from Edinburgh College of Art, Esme has worked with the likes of Edinburgh International Film Festival, Glasgow Short Film Festival, Sheffield DocFest and Aya Films, in a range of roles from programmer to juror. She is currently helping to develop the SEE archive in order to preserve the charity’s history and make it an accessible resource.

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Published: 30th October, 2023

Updated: 6th November, 2023

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