One of you, many of us.
Our Staff

Andy Harrower - Chief Executive

A highly experienced and well-regarded leader in the field of rights management, Andy has been championing the rights of creators for over 30 years. He joined Directors UK in May 2020 after a long career at PRS for Music where he was Director of Licensing. Andy has led negotiations with all the major UK broadcasters and SVOD companies and continues to do this at Directors UK. He is proud to be representing TV and film directors and working to create a world in which their talent and creativity is recognised and properly valued.

Favourite Film
A Matter of Life and Death
Favourite TV
Better Call Saul
Favourite Quote
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Paul Evans - Head of Industry Relations

Joining Directors UK from Bectu, Paul has spent ten years working as a trade union official in the film and TV industry, helping to negotiate landmark industry working agreements. He has extensive experience advising on freelance employment matters including tax, personal negotiations and dealing with workplace conflict. Paul started his career in publishing before working as an advisor on audiovisual policy to an MEP. He has also helped to establish a successful software development business specialising in membership services and representation. 

Favourite Film
Miller's Crossing
Favourite TV
Giri/Haji (or Match of the Day depending on the days' results)
Favourite Quote
"How terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the wise, Johnny." - Louis Cyphre in Angel Heart (borrowed from Oedipus Rex)

Ryan Laycock - Office and Administration Manager

Ryan graduated from from Sheffield Hallam University with a BA Honours Degree in Media in 2013. In his free time, he likes to produce music, play golf and tennis, and support his hometown football club, Sheffield Wednesday.

Favourite Film
Goodfellas
Favourite TV
Community
Favourite Quote
“Are you not entertained?” - Gladiator

Distribution

Simone Cammarota - Director of Distribution

Sim has worked at Directors UK for around 14 years, serving as Director of Distribution for the last three. In this role he is responsible for overseeing the work of the Distributions, IT and Membership teams and ensuring that payments are distributed accurately, efficiently and transparently. He has a BA in Modern History and enjoys playing hard rock songs on the guitar to unwind.

Favourite Film
Memento/Alien(s)
Favourite TV
The Sopranos/Game of Thrones/Hannibal
Favourite Quote
“Eleven. Exactly. One louder” - Spinal Tap

 

Nikki Hopper - Head of International

Nikki has worked at Directors UK for 19 years and is responsible for all aspects of the collection and distribution of members’ payments from foreign collecting societies. Prior to joining, she worked in publicity and marketing for various film companies including Warner Bros. and Artificial Eye. 

Nick Roberts - International Officer

Nick joined Directors UK in June 2018, and holds a background working in film distribution. He has a BA in Media Studies gained at the University of Surrey. Outside of his interests in film and TV, Nick enjoys listening to music, playing tennis and visiting art exhibitions.

Favourite Film
The Sea Inside/Oranges and Sunshine/A Better Tomorrow
Favourite TV
The Hour/Parks and Recreation
Favourite Quote
“The only thing better than a cow is a human! Unless you need milk. Then you really need a cow” - Walter Bishop, Fringe

Richard Anderson - Distribution Manager

Richard joined Directors UK in April 2016 as a Distributions Assistant, having moved to London from North East England where he grew up and studied at Newcastle and Durham University, gaining an MA in Philosophy focusing on Modern Aesthetics. He enjoys getting to as many gigs as he can, writing about and reviewing music, as well as spending as much time as possible cycling in and around London and snowboarding a little further afield.

Favourite Film
Hackers
Favourite TV
Futurama
Favourite Quote
“If you book them, they will come” - Wayne’s World 2

Jonathan Hart - Distribution Reporting Manager

Jonathan joined Directors UK as a Distribution Assistant in February 2015. When not monitoring television and tracing directors he loves going to the cinema, playing football and burying his head in a good book. Prior to joining, Jonathan previously worked for film and television in various production roles.

Favourite Film
Jaws
Favourite TV
Mad Men
Favourite Quote
“Boy, I got vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals” - Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid

Kate Parish - Membership Manager

Kate joined Directors UK in October 2012 as a Distribution Assistant, becoming Membership Officer in March 2016 and Membership Manager in July 2019. She’s responsible for registering all new Directors UK members, and overseeing the administrative side of the membership scheme. She read English Literature at the University of East Anglia, with a master’s in Medieval and Early Modern Textual Cultures.

Favourite Film
Jurassic Park/Gosford Park
Favourite TV
Ripper Street/Penny Dreadful
Favourite Quote
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Stephanie Alabi - Membership Administrator

Stephanie joined Directors UK in 2022 having previously worked in film and publishing. She has a BA (Hons) degree in Sociology and Media Studies and helps oversee the membership scheme administration, registering new Directors UK members and assisting with member events. In her spare time, she surrounds herself with media, watching television shows and films, playing games and editing. Stephanie uses she/her pronouns.

Favourite Film
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire / Mad Max: Fury Road
Favourite TV
The Expanse / Orphan Black
Favourite Quote
“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.” - – Richard Bach

Thomas Ashby - Distribution Assistant

Thomas joined Directors UK in February 2022 with a background in music licensing and account management. Tom has a BA in songwriting and spends much of his free time writing, producing, and performing folk, blues, and jazz.

Favourite Film
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Favourite TV
Breaking Bad
Favourite Quote
“Cool cool cool” - Abed from Community

Ifan Davies - Distribution Officer

Ifan joined Directors UK in February 2022. He graduated with a degree in History from Queen Mary, University of London. An avid film buff, he loves expanding his film knowledge and is always open to a good recommendation. He also enjoys reading, enduring the great pain that supporting Cardiff City inevitably brings, listening to music and running.

Favourite Film
2001: A Space Odyssey/ Wings of Desire/ The Passenger
Favourite TV
Breaking Bad/ Mad Men/ Ted Lasso
Favourite Quote
“All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.” - Blade Runner

Georgina Trott - Distribution Assistant

Georgina has been a member of the distribution team since May 2023. She graduated from Birmingham University with a degree in English Literature and Film Studies and is happy to be continuing her interest in film through her employment at Directors UK. When she isn't watching films, she enjoys walking, travelling and being outside as much as possible.

Favourite Film
The Souvenir
Favourite TV
Atlanta/ Twin Peaks
Favourite Quote
“You’re trying to kidnap what I’ve rightfully stolen” - The Princess Bride

Harri Ellington-Lewis - Distribution Assistant

Harri joined Directors UK in October 2023 with a background in administration. He graduated from Swansea University with a BA (Hons) in Media Studies and an MA in Creative Writing. He spends most of his time watching, thinking about, and getting into arguments about horror movies.

Favourite Film
Cruising
Favourite TV
Barry
Favourite Quote
… - Michael Myers, Halloween

Sara Boschetti - Distribution Assistant

Sara joined Directors UK in October 2023 after graduating with a MA in Creative Industries and Arts Organisation from Queen Mary, University of London. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, going to the theatre, and taking up new hobbies – right now mainly doing word searches and playing the guitar.

Favourite Film
The Golden Compass
Favourite TV
Young Sheldon
Favourite Quote
Now, if you two don’t mind, I’m going to bed before either of you come up with another clever idea to get us killed - or worse, expelled. - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Dan Barnes - Distribution Assistant

Dan joined Directors UK in 2023, shortly after completing his MA in Film Programming and Curating, because he's passionate about supporting all the talented artists that make the films and TV that we love. He's always been obsessed with film and an avid cinema-goer, but he also loves the theatre, live music, football and tennis, and sitting down with a good book.

Favourite Film
La La Land / Drive / In Bruges / (500) Days of Summer
Favourite TV
Lost / Only Fools and Horses / Friends / New Girl / The Good Place
Favourite Quote
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Communications and PR

Victoria Morris - Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Victoria is responsible for Directors UK’s public affairs and lobbying activity, ensuring that the voice of the directing community is represented to government and industry. She also oversees the work of the communications team in championing the craft of directing, raising the profile of Directors UK’s campaigning activity, and promoting the varied work of our distribution, campaigns and member services teams. Victoria first joined Directors UK in August 2008 as Head of Communications and Public Affairs, having previously worked in factual programme-making both at the BBC and freelance, and prior to that worked in Regional and Public Affairs at Carlton Television (ITV) and marketing.

Favourite Film
Back to the Future
Favourite TV
Killing Eve/W1A/Fleabag
Favourite Quote
“He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy” - Life of Brian

Niall Stewart - Public Affairs and Policy Manager

Niall has worked across policy, public affairs and research for EGIC, Independent Film Trust, Pact, the House of Lords and the European Parliament. He previously worked in film, television, radio and interactive. When working for the BBC he was a senior member of the BBC History online team, which won an Interactive BAFTA for Outstanding Factual Content, and he has worked for BBC Films, ITV, STV, Channel Four, Paramount Pictures, Grosvenor Films as well as a number of independent production companies. He has also produced two theatrically-released feature films.

Favourite Film
12 Angry Men
Favourite TV
Boys from the Black Stuff, Hill Street Blues, Breaking Bad
Favourite Quote
"You’re gonna need a bigger boat” - Jaws

Charlie Coombes - Head of PR and Corporate Communications

Charlie looks after our PR and external communications. She is the first port of call for all press requests. You can reach Charlie in the Press Office on 020 7845 9707 or [email protected]. Charlie uses she/her pronouns.

Favourite Film
While You Were Sleeping
Favourite TV
The Leftovers
Favourite Quote
“Sometimes it’s good to do what you’re supposed to do when you’re supposed to do it” - Frances Ha

Chris Young - Head of Digital Content

Chris joined Directors UK in March 2017 having previously worked in PR, journalism and publishing. He manages the digital output of Directors UK, including social media, website content, newsletters and podcasts. He has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Chris uses he/him pronouns.

Favourite Film
Happy Hour / Atlantics / The Thing
Favourite TV
Deadwood / Twin Peaks
Favourite Quote
“Make yourself one small republic of unconquered spirit.” - Rebecca Solnit

Hetty Partington - Digital Communications Manager

Hetty has been working within Marketing and Communications for over ten years, with her experience ranging from travel to the creative arts and Higher Education. She is excited to be joining the Directors UK team whilst covering the Digital Communications Manager role! Hetty uses she/her pronouns.

Favourite Film
The Royal Tenenbaums, Jurassic Park, Clueless
Favourite TV
30 Rock
Favourite Quote
“Life… finds a way” - Professor Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park

Michael Dyer - Digital Product Manager

Michael has been working in the Digital field for more than 20 years, holding positions everywhere from Copywriting and Illustration through to IT Support, Project Management and Software/Web App Production, before finding his groove as a Digital Product Manager for the last 5 years or so. He is a total gadget geek, with a love for all things techie. He has 2 adorable daughters named Mulan and Jasmine (11 and 7 years old respectively). His favourite past times in no specific order are music, martial Arts, PC gaming, and annoying his kids by dad dancing in front of their friends.

Favourite Film
Ghostbusters, Goodfellas, and Whiplash
Favourite TV
Scavengers Reign and Grand Designs
Favourite Quote
"If you are going down a road and don't like what's in front of you and you look behind and don't like what you see, get off the road. Create a new path!" - Maya Angelou

Georgia Berry - Communications and Digital Assistant

Georgia graduated with a BA in English Literature from the University of Liverpool and an MA in Mass Communications from Liverpool John Moores University. They previously worked in communications for a creative writing NPO. Georgia joined Directors UK in 2022, and works on a variety of communication outputs, including our social media and newsletter.

Favourite Film
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
Favourite TV
Twin Peaks
Favourite Quote
“Wherever. Whatever. Have a nice day.” - My Own Private Idaho

Campaigns

Natasha Moore - Head of Insight and Strategic Partnerships

Tash joined the Directors UK Campaign team in November 2017, after completing her master’s degree in Feature Screenwriting. With nearly twenty years in marketing, communications and PR to her credit, writing is her sustaining passion. As well as being creative ‘on the page’, she’s been known to crochet, make pickle, direct community theatre productions and sing.

Favourite Film
The Adjustment Bureau
Favourite TV
Outlander/Spooks/Firefly
Favourite Quote
“By Grabtha’s Hammer, you shall be avenged” - Galaxy Quest

Member Services

Laura Wykes - Director of Membership

Laura joined the Directors UK team in spring 2016 as the Head of Member Services and is responsible for member benefits, events and career development. With a master’s degree in film studies, many years as a film and events programmer at the British Film Institute, and having worked in publicity at several independent film distributors, Laura is looking forward to learning more about television. Laura’s a big fan of science fiction film, TV and literature, and has published and broadcast on the subject.

Favourite Film
The Shining/Alien/Gentlemen Prefer Blondes/Girlhood (and you’re lucky I’ve narrowed it down to four!)
Favourite TV
Absolutely Fabulous/Fringe
Favourite Quote
“I’ll have what she’s having” - When Harry Met Sally

Andrea Corbett - Head of Career Development and Skills

Andrea joined Directors UK in Spring 2016 and is responsible for all career development initiatives and skills development. She has a background in training and development within the UK film and TV industries, having previously managed the Creative Skillset Film Academy at the London Film School. Other previous roles include Skills Manager at Film London, Training and Events Officer at UK MEDIA desk, BFI, and training and development within the regions and nations at Pact, where she began her career. Andrea also worked in Ireland for three years as Head of Festivals at the Arts Council of Ireland and Executive Director at the Dublin Film Festival.

Favourite Film
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet
Favourite TV
Long Lost Family/Undercover
Favourite Quote
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Sean Thomas - Career Development and Skills Manager

Sean joined Directors UK in February 2017 as a Distributions Assistant and has been working in Member Services since September 2018. Sean graduated in 2015 with a BA (Hons) in History and has experience in both finance and television production. Sean is a big football fan, loves music and enjoys watching a range of different films and TV shows in his spare time. Sean uses he/him pronouns.

Favourite Film
Whiplash
Favourite TV
The Sopranos
Favourite Quote
"Make it simple, but significant." - Mad Men

Toyin Ayinde - Member Engagement and Events Manager

Toyin joined Directors UK in November 2020 and is responsible for delivering engaging events and ensuring members are across the wide range of benefits on offer. Prior to joining the team, Toyin was a freelance Events Producer for clients including; BAFTA, BFI and BBC. She also garnered on-set experience on feature films including; Mission Impossible: Fallout and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. In her spare time Toyin enjoys baking and in her mind believes herself to be better than Paul Hollywood – this is definitely not the case!

Favourite Film
The Matrix, Aladdin, Think Like a Man, The Incredibles
Favourite TV
Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Columbo, Bob’s Burgers
Favourite Quote
“You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.” - Inception

Finance

Jo Bromley - Chief Financial Officer

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Favourite Film
Favourite TV
Favourite Quote
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Andrea Marlowe - Financial Controller

Andrea joined Directors UK in February 2017. She comes from a mainly creative background having spent many years in advertising, architecture, film, animal charity and retail, in similar senior finance roles. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, and assists in ensuring the finance department runs efficiently and effectively. A big movies fan, Andrea loves comedy, sci-fi and anything Star Trek.

Favourite Film
Lost Boys/Top Gun/Avatar
Favourite TV
The IT Crowd/Green Wing/The Big Bang Theory
Favourite Quote
“Because I was inverted” - Maverick, Top Gun

IT

Bhavesh Mistry - Head of IT

Bhavesh is good with computers. When we lose our IP address he gives us his. Working in IT for over 15 years, for various industries, Bhavesh decided to make the big move to London in 2011 from his hometown of Leicester. Bhavesh’s last employment was for an international producer and distributor of music films and programming for cinema, television and physical media. Artists such as Queen, The Rolling Stones, and Eminem to name a few. Bhavesh’s ability to take risks and think outside the box brings a refreshing mind from traditional views of development and strategy.

Favourite Film
Avengers Assemble
Favourite TV
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV Series)/Stargate SG-1
Favourite Quote
“I do my best work stressed out and under pressure. Deep inside the mind is where you’ll find my buried treasure” - Method Man

Nicole Bandoo - Database and IT Support Officer

Nicole joined Directors UK in October 2016 as a Database and IT Support Officer. She provides day to day support to maintain the database and IT systems. She had previously worked within the charity fundraising sector after graduating with a BSc in Computer Systems Technology from the University of Westminster. Outside of work she enjoys going to the cinema, working out in the gym and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Favourite Film
Black Panther
Favourite TV
Queen of the South
Favourite Quote
“If you don’t know where you want to go, then it doesn’t matter which path you take” - Cheshire Cat, Alice in Wonderland
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