Kirsten is an established producer who spearheads esc films’ organisational development. She’s skilled in working with clients, developing relationships and keeping film production schedules on track.

Tom is an award-winning filmmaker, drama facilitator, actor, writer, director and producer. He co-founded esc films in 1999 and has shared his work globally at 34 universities in 13 countries.

Michael has worked as a camera operator and editor both in Northern Ireland and in the US, and has produced, written and directed features, short films and documentaries.

Karen has been working in Belfast and the US for the last 10 years as a filmmaker and animator. She also teaches Moving Image Arts.

Stuart is a film editor and documentary programmer for the Belfast Film Festival with nine feature docs under his belt.

Joel is an animator and multi-disciplinary artist whose work has been broadcast on channels such as BBC ONE, CBBC, Channel 4, Discovery and ZDF.

Don Leeson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Relations Agency and an experienced management consultant.

Moyra is an English teacher at Wallace High in Lisburn, as well as being a part-time counsellor and full-time mum.

Neil is a retired business banking manager, with many years of mentoring youth and young adults.