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Discovering new short filmmakers
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Jo Duncombe, Film Programme Manager
Talk to me about
The Middle East and North Africa, short film travel grants, the UK Shorts portal and Lab support.
Contact
Email: joanna.duncombe@britishcouncil.org | Twitter: @Jo_duncs; @British_Film
About Jo
Jo manages short film, new talent programmes and our work in the Middle East and North Africa. She also works as a freelance curator, most recently at Birds' Eye View, championing women’s cinema. She was previously with the Independent Cinema Office and the London Short Film Festival.
Jo is also the UK programmer for the Victoria Film Festival and has worked as an impact strategist and fundraiser on documentaries including A Syrian Love Story.
Jo's favourite British film
A Syrian Love Story (2015), directed by Sean McAllister
Meet our team
Our team
The British Council film team is made up of film industry experts, together with selected freelance colleagues, working across genres and disciplines.