About

An Innovator, Founder and cultural agitator, Phil founded Head Gear in 2002. Since then, Phil has founded Bohemia Media, a film distributor of under-represented voices; and Bankside Films, an international sales company.

Phil’s favourite film of 2021 was Rebel Dread, and he is most looking forward to the release of Everything Everywhere All at Once.

After several years working in Mergers and Acquisitions, Daniel transitioned into the film industry via a master’s in Producing from the NFTS. He has since worked in a variety of roles in media finance, including roles at Ingenious Media and Head Gear Films.

Daniel’s favourite film of 2021 was Nobody, and he is most looking forward to the release of The Black Phone.

Prior to Head Gear, Sam worked at Ingenious Media where she evaluated projects and managed the financial closing of independent feature films and TV series across Europe, the US and Australia. Before that, Sam worked for Working Title and Prescience.

Sam’s favourite film of 2021 was Tick, Tick…Boom, and she is most looking forward to the release of Top Gun: Maverick.

Following a master’s in International Film Business at the London Film School, as well as a stint at the international sales outfit Hanway Films, Orlando joined the Head Gear team in 2019. Since then, he has been involved in the structured finance of over 50 films.

His favourite film of 2021 was Riders of Justice, and he is most looking forward to the release of The Innocents.

After obtaining a Bachelors of Law and working in corporate M&A and High Tech, Yoav completed a master’s in Producing for Film and Television at Royal Holloway and worked with a number of Sales and Production companies before joining Head Gear in 2021.

His favourite film of 2021 was The Last Duel, and he is most looking forward to the release of Silent Night.

Following his graduation in 2021, Denis left Ireland to combine his education in business with his passion for Film and TV. Working as an Analyst, Denis assists in and arranges funding for various projects, liaising closely with the producers from inception to completion.

His favourite film of 2021 was Dune, and he is most looking forward to the release of Babylon.

A film and TV executive with experience across both acquisitions and development, James also has a master’s degree from NFTS. He worked as an independent producer and then at Universal Pictures before joining Head Gear’s investment team. 

His favourite film of 2021 was Mass, and he is most looking forward to the release of Crimes of the Future.

After graduating from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Carine spent 10 years working in banking. Following a Master’s at the NFTS and various stints for studios and independents, Carine joined Head Gear where she monitors the company loans.

Carine’s favourite film of 2021 was Titane, and she is most looking forward to the release of Crimes of the Future.

Prior to Head Gear, Charlie was International Sales Director at London based Altitude Film as well as Focus Features. He joined Head Gear to help source projects across film and TV, and to provide key packaging services.

Charlie’s favourite film of 2021 was Another Round, and he is most looking forward to the release of Triangle of Sadness.