Testimonials

I’m very grateful to my clients, peers and collaborators for providing the following testimonials about my work.

“Anna has displayed what I think is the most important of ambitions, to take her voice and her intelligence, with all the insight and eloquence that she has crafted over the years, and using it to lift up others so that they might be heard. Whether geared towards the artist filmmaker, the industry professional or the audience member Anna is skilled at adapting and evolving her approach while never compromising her own skill.”

Wendy Cook, Head of Cinema, Hyde Park Picture House

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Anna Kime since her move to Sheffield in 2014 and can attest to her dedicated involvement in a range of film, arts and community projects within the city in that time, as a professional, an artist and a volunteer. Most recently, Anna was an active and generous participant on the Pandemic Response Programme, a (largely peer to peer) CPD programme and network for women working in film exhibition, run by Birds’ Eye View on which participants (including myself) benefited from the contributions Anna brought. What Anna brings to the projects she commits to is not only big picture thinking, but just as importantly deep consideration and care, particularly for the people involved: be they the beneficiaries or the teams within the organisation itself.”

Melanie Iredale (she/her) Director, Birds’ Eye View

Navigating the Wild West: Campaigning with Dial F for Freelancer

Earlier this month I wrote a blog post for the Independent Cinema Office on Dial F for Freelancer’s work and a recent industry event I hosted. Trying to summarise the discussion that was densely packed with specialist detail and impassioned concern for freelancers was a challenge. I hoped to convey the spirit of the event…

Hebden Bridge Film Festival this weekend

From Friday to Sunday Hebden Bridge Film Festival will be online. I’m delighted to be hosting a panel looking at narrative and care in making documentary films. We had hoped to do this in person last year. The disappointment in cancelling that event at the onset of the pandemic is quelled by looking forward to…

Preparing for BtM Conference

Tomorrow and on Wednesday I’ll be taking part in the Beyond the Multiplex conference. I’ve been preparing for the sessions I’m hosting, rereading the speakers’ papers and becoming acquainted with Padlet, which is new to me. Here’s a preview of the two discussions I am chairing. Audience choice, programming and digital platforms 14:10, Tuesday 2nd…

Beyond the Multiplex

I’m working with the project team on the final stages of AHRC funded Beyond the Multiplex: Audiences for Specialised Film in English Regions. This includes a conference on 2nd and 3rd March where I’ll host a closing session exploring the research project’s recommendations in light of the conference discussions. Find out more about the conference…

Preparing for Sheffield Creative Guild Sessions

I was really gratified to find I am fully booked for the business planning advice sessions I am hosting for Sheffield Creative Guild this month. I’ve been preparing for the first set of bookings tomorrow and really excited to meet the practitioners. Sarah Grace Dye I am really looking forward to meeting Sarah, I love…

Dial F for Freelancer

This is a project I’m so proud to be part of. Dial F for Freelancer is a platform dedicated to UK & Irish film exhibition and distribution freelancers.

Sea Change

A professional and personal development lab for women in the film industry set on the Isle of Tiree In September I was incredibly lucky to produce Sea Change Development Lab. I worked with Jen Skinner who runs Screen Argyll and founded Sea Change. Jen had a clear vision to bring talented women together in a…