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Hi, I’m Thomas Craig, a Creative Director, Film Producer, and Educational Leader with over 20 years’ experience across film production, screenwriting, programme leadership, and creative consultancy. I’ve led projects from concept to delivery, mentored writers and filmmakers, and collaborated with industry and public-sector partners to deliver impactful programmes. I bring strong festival programming, funding evaluation, and strategic delivery experience, blending creative vision with rigorous project management and clear stakeholder communication.…Hi, I’m Thomas Craig, a Creative Director, Film Producer, and Educational Leader with over 20 years’ experience across film production, screenwriting, programme leadership, and creative consultancy. I’ve led projects from concept to delivery, mentored writers and filmmakers, and collaborated with industry and public-sector partners to deliver impactful programmes. I bring strong festival programming, funding evaluation, and strategic delivery experience, blending creative vision with rigorous project management and clear stakeholder communication.

Thomas Craig

Creative Director, Film Producer, Writer, +7

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Hi, I’m Thomas Craig, a Creative Director, Film Producer, and Educational Leader with over 20 years’ experience across film production, screenwriting, programme leadership, and creative consultancy. I’ve led projects from concept to delivery, mentored writers and filmmakers, and collaborated with industry and public-sector partners to deliver impactful programmes. I bring strong festival programming, funding evaluation, and strategic delivery experience, blending creative vision with rigorous project management and clear stakeholder communication.…Hi, I’m Thomas Craig, a Creative Director, Film Producer, and Educational Leader with over 20 years’ experience across film production, screenwriting, programme leadership, and creative consultancy. I’ve led projects from concept to delivery, mentored writers and filmmakers, and collaborated with industry and public-sector partners to deliver impactful programmes. I bring strong festival programming, funding evaluation, and strategic delivery experience, blending creative vision with rigorous project management and clear stakeholder communication.

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Hi, I’m Thomas Craig, a Creative Director, Film Producer, and Educational Leader with over 20 years’ experience across film production, screenwriting, programme leadership, and creative consultancy. I’ve led projects from concept to delivery, mentored writers and filmmakers, and collaborated with industry and public-sector partners to deliver impactful programmes.

I bring strong festival programming, funding evaluation, and strategic delivery experience, blending creative vision with rigorous project management and clear stakeholder communication.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Programme Leader / Senior Lecturer (BA Hons Film & High-End Television Production) at University of Derby, Derby

August 1, 2014 - Present

Senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, delivery, and quality of the undergraduate film production programme, including curriculum design, industry engagement, and project delivery. Embedded real-world production workflows and client-based projects; built industry partnerships and led quality assurance and programme enhancement.

Creative Consultant / Film Producer at Big Brain Films, Burton on Trent

June 1, 2016 - Present

Independent consultancy providing creative development, script consultancy, and production mentoring to writers, filmmakers, and organisations. Advises on story development, production planning, budgeting, funding applications, and project delivery.

Academic & International Experience at Multiple Institutions (UK & International), United Kingdom / International

September 1, 1997 - Present

Delivered teaching, workshops, and academic leadership across multiple UK and international institutions, including curriculum delivery, adult education, quality leadership, and guest lecturing.

Film Funding Evaluator / Production Mentor at Malta Film Commission, Malta

November 1, 2013 - March 1, 2016

Industry-facing role evaluating funding applications, advising on creative and production viability, and supporting funded projects through development and delivery within a national film funding framework.

Programme Director at The Repton Film Festival, Repton

December 1, 2021 - Present

Senior leadership role directing the annual arts and literature festival, curating the programme, securing sponsorship, managing partnerships, coordinating events, and delivering public screenings, talks, and workshops.

Selected Creative Credits at Various, Various

March 1, 2017 - Present

Selected credits across feature films, documentary and short-form work as writer, producer, director, script consultant, and production mentor.

Programme Leader / Senior Lecturer (BA Hons Film & High-End Television Production) at University of Derby

August 1, 2014 - Present

Senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, delivery, and quality of undergraduate film production programmes; designed and delivered industry-aligned curricula and assessments; managed academic and technical staff; delivered mentoring and creative supervision in film production and screenwriting; embedded real-world production workflows; built and maintained partnerships with industry and external organisations; led quality assurance, programme review, and enhancement activity.

Creative Consultant / Film Producer at Big Brain Films

June 1, 2016 - Present

Independent consultancy providing creative development, script consultancy, and production mentoring services to writers, filmmakers, and organisations. Advising on story development, production planning, funding applications, and project delivery, supporting projects from early concept through development and production within the independent film sector.

Film Funding Evaluator / Production Mentor at Malta Film Commission

November 1, 2013 - March 1, 2016

Industry-facing role supporting the development and production of film projects through evaluation, mentoring, and strategic advice. Responsible for assessing funding applications, advising on creative and production viability, and supporting funded projects through development and delivery. Collaborated with filmmakers, producers, and public-sector stakeholders within a national film funding framework.

Programme Director at The Repton Film Festival

December 1, 2021 - Present

Senior leadership role responsible for the direction, programming, and delivery of an annual arts and literature festival. Responsibilities include curating the programme, securing sponsorship, managing partnerships, coordinating events, and delivering public-facing screenings, talks, and workshops.

Lecturer / Academic Leader at Various Institutions (UK & International)

November 1, 1997 - Present

Delivered teaching, workshops, and academic leadership across multiple UK and international institutions, including undergraduate and postgraduate film and media programmes; curriculum delivery, adult education, quality leadership, and guest lecturing; supported international teaching and cultural exchange initiatives.

Selected Creative Credits at Various

March 1, 2017 - Present

Selected credits include feature films, alongside documentary and short-form work as writer, producer, director, script consultant, and production mentor.

Educator / Visiting Lecturer at Various Institutions (UK & International)

September 1, 1997 - Present

Delivered teaching, workshops, and academic leadership across multiple UK and international institutions, including undergraduate and postgraduate film and media programmes. Experience includes curriculum delivery, adult education, quality leadership, and guest lecturing, alongside international teaching and cultural exchange activity.

Malta Film Funding Evaluator / Production Mentor at Malta Film Commission

November 1, 2013 - March 1, 2016

Industry-facing role supporting the development and production of film projects through evaluation, mentoring, and strategic advice. Responsible for assessing funding applications, advising on creative and production viability, and supporting funded projects through development and delivery, in collaboration with filmmakers, producers, and public-sector stakeholders.