Tom Wightman
Prior to this role, Tom worked at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) where he managed STOP PLAY RECORD, a London-wide commissioning programme for emerging filmmakers, from 2015 to 2018; during which time he commissioned, developed and executive produced 72 short films made by filmmakers aged 16-24 for Channel 4’s Random Acts series. The programme also provided free monthly workshops for young people interested in all aspects of filmmaking. Previously Tom also worked for the BBC and gained independent commissions as a Producer and Director in film and visual arts.
Get in touch with Tom at: bfinetwork@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Nicole Davis
Nicole studied Film & Literature at Warwick University before starting her career in marketing for a video-on-demand platform. Prior to joining the BFI NETWORK team at the ICO, Nicole has worked at the BFI, Creative Europe Desk UK, Film4 and as a producer at digital content agency Little Dot Studios where she produced podcasts on documentary filmmaking and anime and a video essay series for Prime Video UK. She is also a podcast host and interviews women working in the film industry for Best Girl Grip and works as a freelance writer.
Get in touch with Nicole at: nicole.davis@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk