Tilly Walnes, ICO

Head of Exhibitor Development

Tilly leads on devising, developing, fundraising for and managing the ICO's programme of professional development opportunities for the UK's independent film exhibition sector. She has worked at the ICO since 2007.

Tilly is a Clore Fellow 2010/11 supported by the Cultural Leadership Programme. As part of her Fellowship, she was seconded to the Victoria & Albert Museum where she worked on their international strategy for China, India and the Middle East. Before joining the ICO, Tilly spent three years working in the Education department of the British Film Institute, where she organised academic, professional and public courses and conferences. Prior to that, she worked as a consultant for a marketing agency.

Tilly holds a BA in French and Philosophy and an MA in the History of Film and Visual Media. When she's not at work or watching movies, Tilly can be found either glued to her sewing machine or geeking out online.

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