Producer

BTS photography: Jack Purcell

I worked in theatre production for over a decade, producing new writing across stage, stand up and cabaret. As well as taking ten shows to Edinburgh Fringe and managing their London previews and transfers, I also ran monthly female / queer scratch night LAUGH OR CRY at The Canvas on Brick Lane, London.

My most high profile project was the off-West End production of OLD FOOLS (by Tristan Bernays, BOUDICA at the Globe Theatre). It received multiple 5 star reviews and was The Independent’s “Pick of London Theatre” for the entirety of its run. 

And then COVID, and a move into film.

My Folkestone-based production company, Hag Films, specialises in climate content intended to rewild audiences. Our first short narrative film / proof of concept for a TV series, THE FOLKESTONE LADIES’ EROTIC FICTION CLUB, is currently being submitted for top tier festivals as well as pitching to TV commissioners. Directed by Emmy award winner Emelie Mahdavian, it stars Olivia Hallinan (Sugar Rush, Lark Rise to Candleford) and Bill Ward (Coronation Street, Emmerdale).
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Our first documentary short film, TRANSCENDENCE, is also in the process of submitting for festivals, after a work in progress screening at the Folkestone Documentary Festival.

Hag has a strong commitment to sustainability given our content remit. Both previous productions were hyperlocal and adhered to BAFTA albert guidelines. Our commitment to diversity is evidenced both on and off screen, particularly in the areas of female and trans representation.
As a psychologist, Mental Health First Aider, and wellbeing facilitator, I am also uniquely placed to support neurodiversity on set as well as ensuring adherence to The Film & TV Charity’s Whole Picture Toolkit.

You can follow our progress @wearehag on Instagram and TikTok.