Helen Wright
Producer and Programme Coordinator, Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF)
Key Expertise: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Programming
Other Expertise: Working with Staff and Volunteers
Helen co-founded and has worked on 6 annual editions of SQIFF, undertaking work including devising and implementing overall strategy, programming, recruiting and managing staff, fundraising, and building partnerships with a wide range of external organisations.
Helen has a particular expertise in engaging LGBTQIA+ audiences with successes in this including growing SQIFF from a new festival to one attracting an audience of just under 5000, and gaining praise for its innovative and inclusive approach. Additionally, Helen has built experience in engaging particularly Deaf and Disabled audiences through developing access measures made available at SQIFF. Her expertise sits across different areas including fundraising, marketing, monitoring and evaluation, programming, working with staff and volunteers, as well as audience engagement and education.
Other Expertise: Working with Staff and Volunteers
Helen co-founded and has worked on 6 annual editions of SQIFF, undertaking work including devising and implementing overall strategy, programming, recruiting and managing staff, fundraising, and building partnerships with a wide range of external organisations.
Helen has a particular expertise in engaging LGBTQIA+ audiences with successes in this including growing SQIFF from a new festival to one attracting an audience of just under 5000, and gaining praise for its innovative and inclusive approach. Additionally, Helen has built experience in engaging particularly Deaf and Disabled audiences through developing access measures made available at SQIFF. Her expertise sits across different areas including fundraising, marketing, monitoring and evaluation, programming, working with staff and volunteers, as well as audience engagement and education.