Creative Scotland
Katharine Simpson is an experienced professional in the film and cultural sector, currently serving as the Screen Officer for Audience Development at Creative Scotland since May 2021. Prior to this role, Katharine was the Festival Director at Film i Skoven, where responsibilities included curating a large cultural festival aimed at families. Additional experience includes positions as Project Lead for Creative Childhood in Aarhus and Account Manager at Useeum, alongside directing a Nordic film distribution network at Doc Lounge. Katharine also produced programs for Dundee Contemporary Arts and played key roles at Current TV and DOC SOCIETY. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Film & Television Studies and English Literature from the University of Glasgow, with additional training in various industry-focused programs.
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Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here. We do this through funding, development, advocacy and influence and we distribute funding from the Scottish Government and the National Lottery. We want Scotland to be a country where excellence and experimentation across the arts, screen and creative industries is recognised and valued; everyone can access and enjoy artistic and creative experiences; places and quality of life are transformed through imagination, ambition and an understanding of the potential of creativity; ideas are brought to life by a diverse, skilled and connected leadership and workforce; Scotland is a distinctive creative nation connected to the world. For further information on Creative Scotland please visit www.creativescotland.com.