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L-R: (Top) Jane Moore, Priya Sahathevan, (Bottom) Vicky Stanbury, Natalie Usher
Heading into 2025, Film London welcomed Jane Moore, CEO, Vertigo Films, Priya Sahathevan, Senior Media and Legal Executive, Vicky Stanbury, Executive Director, Commercial & Operations of the Imperial War Museums, and Natalie Usher, Film and TV Legal Consultant, to its Board of Directors.
Having held senior positions across their respective fields, the new members bring invaluable expertise to Film London, helping drive strategic support in areas of international film and TV production and distribution, screen archiving, legal services, public sector regulation and AI innovation in the creative industries. The appointments contribute to Film London’s commitment to preserving London’s history on film, whilst ensuring the ongoing success of the screen industries amidst rapid technological developments in the wider sector.
Outgoing members Geraldine Atlee, Jeff Jacobs, Judith Chan, Frances Trought, completed their tenures on Film London’s board at the end of 2024. The incoming board members, whose roles include responsibilities as charitable trustees, have held senior positions at leading organisations in the cultural and media sector, including Ingenious Media, Sky News, Lee & Thompson, Creative Scotland, The Landmark Trust, UK Film Council and the Imperial War Museums. Their appointments enhance Film London’s reach and influence across key sectors in the capital’s screen industries.
I am delighted to welcome Jane, Priya, Vicky and Natalie as Film London board members and charitable trustees, all of whom bring exceptional insight and expertise to their new roles. Thanks to the specialist support of each new member, Film London can ensure it remains at the forefront of the capital’s creative sector, as our screen industries continue to evolve toward exciting new possibilities. The counsel of Jane, Priya, Vicky and Natalie in international film and TV production, archive, legal and regulation within the creative and public sector will help us develop strategies that best reflect the diversity and ingenuity of our industry. Enormous thanks go to our outgoing board members for their commitment and support, it has been invaluable.Adrian Wootton OBE, Chief Executive of Film London
I am thrilled to be welcoming new members to our Board of Directors, bolstering the collective expertise of our team with distinctive perspectives and insight. Each member brings an expert, sector-specific vision, enhancing Film London’s ability to embrace change and innovation across our screen industries. A tremendous thank you goes to our outgoing members whose commitment has helped drive Film London forward over the past few years.Daniel Battsek, Chair of Film London
Jane Moore, CEO, Vertigo Films, said:
“Joining the Board of Film London is an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of one of the most exciting and influential creative industries in the world. I’m proud to be part of a team that’s committed to pushing boundaries and making space for voices that need to be heard.”
Priya Sahathevan, Senior Media and Legal Executive, said:
“Film London does brilliant work in nurturing and future-proofing the screen industries in the capital. I am excited to join forces with Daniel and the wider Film London board at this critical moment, when the creative industries face huge opportunities, but also a number of headwinds for investment, talent development and navigating AI and technology change.”
Vicky Stanbury, Executive Director, Commercial & Operations at the Imperial War Museums:
“I am delighted to become a Trustee of Film London, supporting a community and promoting a sector that were fundamental to the early part of my career.
It’s an exciting time to join Film London. Its work in supporting talent, developing creativity and promoting London as a global production hub across the creative industries, makes it critical to the Government’s industrial strategy. With my specific experience outside the sector, I also look forward to contributing to Film London’s commercial initiatives and, via London’s Screen Archives, to bringing film heritage alive for London.”
Natalie Usher, Film and TV Consultant, said:
"I am delighted to be appointed to the Board of Film London. I am passionate about London and it's an honour to be part of the organisation's work as the UK capital's screen industries agency. Having recently celebrated its 20th birthday, I am excited to work with Daniel, Adrian and the rest of the Board as we look towards 2030 and continue Film London's trailblazing work to support the capital's screen industries, talent and culture."