I'm a film and TV journalist and video editor with 15 years of experience across print, online, TV, podcasts, and radio. I’ve interviewed a wide range of stars and creators, from Kristen Stewart and Denzel Washington to Spike Lee, James Cameron, and Ryan Coogler, and I’m the Contributing Editor and monthly columnist at Empire Magazine. I also write for Variety, British GQ, Screen International, Daily Mirror, Heat, MTV, and Total Film Online. I mentor emerging critics through the London Film Festival Critics' Mentorship Scheme and contribute as a voting member to the London Film Critics’ Circle, BAFTA, and BIFA. In addition to reporting and features, I host and moderate Q&As, co‑host a weekly podcast, and regularly contribute film criticism on radio. My work blends sharp analysis with a passion for storytelling, and I’m committed to elevating diverse voices within cinema and TV.

Amon Warmann

I'm a film and TV journalist and video editor with 15 years of experience across print, online, TV, podcasts, and radio. I’ve interviewed a wide range of stars and creators, from Kristen Stewart and Denzel Washington to Spike Lee, James Cameron, and Ryan Coogler, and I’m the Contributing Editor and monthly columnist at Empire Magazine. I also write for Variety, British GQ, Screen International, Daily Mirror, Heat, MTV, and Total Film Online. I mentor emerging critics through the London Film Festival Critics' Mentorship Scheme and contribute as a voting member to the London Film Critics’ Circle, BAFTA, and BIFA. In addition to reporting and features, I host and moderate Q&As, co‑host a weekly podcast, and regularly contribute film criticism on radio. My work blends sharp analysis with a passion for storytelling, and I’m committed to elevating diverse voices within cinema and TV.

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I’m a film and TV journalist and video editor with 15 years of experience across print, online, TV, podcasts, and radio. I’ve interviewed a wide range of stars and creators, from Kristen Stewart and Denzel Washington to Spike Lee, James Cameron, and Ryan Coogler, and I’m the Contributing Editor and monthly columnist at Empire Magazine. I also write for Variety, British GQ, Screen International, Daily Mirror, Heat, MTV, and Total Film Online. I mentor emerging critics through the London Film Festival Critics’ Mentorship Scheme and contribute as a voting member to the London Film Critics’ Circle, BAFTA, and BIFA.

In addition to reporting and features, I host and moderate Q&As, co‑host a weekly podcast, and regularly contribute film criticism on radio. My work blends sharp analysis with a passion for storytelling, and I’m committed to elevating diverse voices within cinema and TV.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contributing Editor & Columnist at Empire Magazine
March 1, 2018 - Present
Wrote multiple film and TV reviews across genres; produced major features (e.g., Judas and the Black Messiah, The Harder They Fall); conducted high‑level talent interviews for print and podcast; featured on Empire’s podcast and live shows; authored a monthly 'Black in Focus' column focusing on major talking points and film recommendations.
Writer and Interviewer at Variety
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Covered major events including UK premieres and conventions; conducted high‑profile interviews (e.g., Kathleen Kennedy, Rosario Dawson) and broke worldwide news during the period.
Q&A Host / Moderator at Independent engagements
October 1, 2018 - Present
Conducted on-stage interviews with major talent for clients including BAFTA, Curzon, Netflix, Paramount, Disney, Warner Brothers, and StudioCanal.
Co-host, Interviewer, and Editor at Fade To Black Podcast
March 1, 2021 - Present
Co-hosts each episode, conducts interviews with stars and directors, and edits the podcast weekly.
Film Critic at TalkSport Radio
February 1, 2018 - Present
TalkSport’s chief film critic, delivering live reviews of new releases on radio weekly.
Writer at GamesRadar / Total Film News
October 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Wrote and self-edited 4-5 film/TV news articles per day using CMS; selected stories and crafted SEO-friendly headlines.
Film Critic & Interviewer at HeyUGuys
June 1, 2012 - December 1, 2016
Wrote over 30 reviews and produced more than 50 video interviews for red carpet premieres and junkets, interviewing talents such as Hans Zimmer, Keira Knightley, and Gary Oldman.
Film Critic & Writer at CineVue
April 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Wrote previews and reviews for upcoming releases; interviewed high‑level talent including Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Education

BSc (Hons) in Sports Sciences at Brunel University, Uxbridge
September 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
A Levels at Kingswood School, Bath
September 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
GCSEs (10 subjects including English and Mathematics) at Kingswood School
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026

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