Samantha Andie Bennett

Samantha Bennett (she/her) manages the Industry Focus programme and talent development labs at Glasgow Film Festival (GFF), the biggest film festival in Scotland and 2nd biggest in the UK. The Industry Focus programme has become a major hub for the screen sector in Scotland, and the UK, and since Samantha took on the role, the Industry Focus programme has grown by 79% and attendance has over doubled. 

Samantha is hugely passionate about supporting the growth and success of the Scottish Film & TV industry and highlighting the wealth of talent working within it. Through her work with GFF, she is able to support this passion by ensuring that the Industry programme continues to be the space for opportunity, knowledge and support for the local industry.