About

Prior to Head Gear, Charlie was the International Sales Director at London based Altitude Film. He also worked in sales and distribution at Focus Features. He joined Head Gear to source film and TV projects, offer packaging services.

Charlie’s favourite film of 2024 was Conclave, and he is most looking forward to the release of Mickey 17.

Prior to Head Gear, Iris worked on the Production team at the BFI Film Fund focusing on debut features and immersive content. She worked at Discovery Networks International and as a production freelancer. Iris is currently on the Post Production Supervisor course at NFTS.

Iris’ favourite film of 2024 was Bye Bye Tiberias, and she is most looking forward to the release of I Love Boosters.

Prior to joining Head Gear’s investment team, Walid spent several years in consulting & finance. He first pivoted into film by writing and directing some short films. Walid has a B.B.A in finance & theatre from Emory University and a MSc in finance from Imperial Business School.

Walid’s favourite film of 2024 was Conclave, and he is most looking forward to the release of One Battle After Another.

Following his graduation in 2021, Denis left Ireland to start his first job in the film industry as part of the investment team at Head Gear. Working as an Analyst, Denis manages and arranges funding for various film and TV projects, liaising closely with the producers from inception to completion.

Denis’ favourite film of 2024 was The Substance, and he is most looking forward to the release of Bugonia.

A film and TV executive with experience across both acquisitions and development, James also has an MA in Marketing, Distribution, Sales and Exhibition from the NFTS. He worked as an independent producer and then at Universal Pictures before joining Head Gear’s investment team. 

James’ favourite film of 2024 was Love Lies Bleeding, and he is most looking forward to the release of Moss & Freud.

Alex has a BA in Classics from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining Head Gear, he spent seven months travelling around Central and South America. As an Investment Analyst, he collaborates with producers and developers to secure financing for projects spanning Film, TV, and Video Games.

Alex’s favourite film of 2024 was La Chimera, and he is most looking forward to the release of Eddington.

Millie studied Film Production at the University of Gloucestershire and has been passionate about storytelling since her time on the BFI Film Academy programmes. Before joining the team, she worked across various film departments, including roles in casting, VFX production, and
sound design.

Millie’s favourite film of 2024 was My Old Ass, and she’s most looking forward to the release of 28 Years Later.

Gianna holds a BCom in finance and strategy from McGill University. After graduation, she pivoted into the film industry and spent time travelling before relocating to the UK. Her experience has spanned film production, PR, and festival delivery across Canada and the UK, including work at TIFF and BFI Flare.

Gianna’s favourite film of 2024 was Challengers, and she is most looking forward to the release of Frankenstein.

Prior to joining Head Gear, Carlotta worked at LIPSYNC Post as an Assistant Development Producer, supporting the Head of Department and Financial Director across a diverse slate of film and television projects. She previously graduated from the University of Westminster with a
degree in TV Production and has since produced several short projects with a team of emerging filmmakers.

Carlotta’s favourite film of 2024 was One Life, and she is most looking forward to the release of The Odyssey.

Eve studied Film Studies, English Literature, and Theatre Studies at A-Level before working as a freelance social media manager for Film and TV marketing campaigns. She is overjoyed to combine her passion for creativity and fascination with storytelling as part of the Marketing & Communications team.

Eve’s favourite film of 2024 was Dune: Part 2, and she is most looking forward to the release of Deliver Me from Nowhere.