Rowan Woods is a curator, editorial strategist and senior film and TV executive. She has worked across the UK and international sector for Festivals including the BFI London Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and Edinburgh TV Festival, where she most recently served as Creative Director. She has also previously worked for the British Council, BFI and in both programme making and commissioning for the BBC. Rowan is a proud Hackney resident and passionate about mentoring the next generation and facilitating access to arts and culture for all.
“I’m really excited to be joining Eastside as a Trustee. The passionate team punch above their weight delivering extraordinary work across London and nationwide, and I’m looking forward to doing my best to support them in their mission to empower and inspire young people through access to the arts.”