Graham Fitzpatrick Development officer Expand Graham's 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]
Sean Young Skills & Qualifications Officer Expand Our Skills & Qualifications Officer, Sean's responsible for curriculum design, and delivery of key programmes including BFI Film Academy, Set the Scene 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]
Lara Richardson Facilities Coordinator Expand Our Facilities Coordinator, Lara oversees SEE's 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]
Jo Johnstone Business Support Administrator Expand Our Business Support Administrator, Jo's responsible for supporting the SEE team, learners, partners and members of the public, keeping our premises in order, and 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. [email protected]
Nichola Waygood Finance Manager Expand Our Finance Manager, Nichola is responsible for overseeing all financial processes and controls of SEE, 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]
Kaitlyn Roper Project Coordinator Expand Programme Coordinator for our Edinburgh City Film Education Programme, which includes Set the Scene: Filmmaking for Educators, Kaitlyn started her journey with SEE in 2015 on the BFI Film Academy Edinburgh programme, going on to be involved with SEE Youth, Write Shoot Cut and the FANS Youth Film Festival amongst other SEE programmes. Kaitlyn holds a BA (Hons) in Film from Edinburgh Napier University. [email protected]
Paul Sng Film Tutor Expand A documentary film tutor at SEE, Paul oversees development of learners on our In the Frame programme. As a filmmaker, his work is driven by methodical research, creative storytelling and a collaborative approach that strives for inclusivity and diversity in people and projects. His documentaries have been broadcast on U.K. television and screened at international festivals, and include Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain, Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle, and Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché. [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 and Set the Scene programmes. From Edinburgh Napier University, Brian holds a BA (Hons) Photography, Film and Television, and an MA Screenwriting at Screen Academy Scotland. [email protected]
Laura Findlay Project Manager Expand Currently on maternity leave, as a Project Manager at SEE, Laura oversees the Edinburgh City Film Education Programme 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]
Jenny Souter Film Tutor Expand A documentary film tutor at SEE, Jenny is part of the team delivering our In the Frame programme. During her career in film, she has worked in a variety of departments ranging from camera to editorial. Her production experience includes roles on Fast and Furious 9, Hobbes and Shaw, and The Lost King. Her documentary work includes Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché (assistant editor) and Year of the Dog (editor). Jennifer holds a BA (Hons) in Time Based Art & Digital Film from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. [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]