Meet your careers team

Fiona is Head of Careers for Creative Futures at MetFilm School, initiating and developing a wide range of career enhancing initiatives for all students. She hosts a number of high-profile masterclasses bringing a range of diverse and inclusive industry guests to BIMM university. Fiona also secures exciting partnerships with a large number of film, TV and digital media companies providing multiple work experience and employment opportunities for students and graduates – giving them the tools and information that puts students in the best possible position for success in the industry.

Fiona’s experience starting out as a producer’s assistant in features, moving onto producing music videos for Creation Records and then to directing and shooting documentary films for the BBC, ITV, C4 and C5 gives her a full overview of the industry and enables her to identify employment trends and opportunities developing in the industry for the benefit of students.

Best Film:

Moonrise Kingdom – one of many Wes Anderson delights

Best Job:

Runner on Deacon Blue music video at the legendary Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom

Judith Suckling is Head of Careers and Industry at MetFilm School Manchester. Having worked in various Production Management teams in the TV & Film Industry in Manchester for more than 10 years, she has a wealth of experience and knowledge to call upon.

She has previously worked in a variety of genres and for several different companies throughout her career. These include feature films (Hush, Goal III), drama (Shameless, Paradox, Little Crackers), documentary (Making Bradford British, Coach Trip) and also children’s television (Hacker Time, Sam & Mark’s Big Friday Wind Up, Marrying Mum and Dad).

Judith has just completed her Master’s in Creative Writing. She has also written a YA (young adult) novel and has numerous articles published in a variety of publications.

Margo is the Careers Manager for MetFilm School Brighton and supports all industry activity from specialist guests to career advice & support.

Margo trained as a dancer and theatre practitioner before stepping into assistant directing, having worked on short films, feature films, commercials and unscripted entertainment for the likes of BFI, BBC, Warp Films, Netflix, Amazon Studios and Sky. Margo is also a screenwriter and director, having received film funding from BBC New Creatives, Channel 4 Random Acts, Arts Council England and the BFI.

As a filmmaker herself, Margo has an active involvement in the UK industry, which paired with years of first-hand production experience, enables her to support our students and kick-start their own careers.

Joe’s background for the past few years has been Scripted Development and Creative Outreach within HETV. His remit consisted of helping early-stage writing and production talent help develop their Films, TV Pilots, Shorts, Plays to any other form of creative writing you can think of – along with providing workshops to charities, youth centres and other educational establishments. Before this, Joe was on TV Sets working in the AD (Assistant Directors) Team and Locations Team. Joe loves working with people at the beginning of their creative journey and it’s why the role of Careers Manager really excites him. With him, nothing is a silly question and at this stage, it’s important to get as much stuff wrong to then learn and move forward as it is important for us to get things right.

Peter Becker is an Anglo-German actor with a background in journalism, film production, and education. He trained at the Ernst Busch Academy and worked in casting and production. His screen credits include One Trillion Dollars, Babylon Berlin, Bad Banks, and WIR (ZDF). He has performed at major theatres like the National Theatre (London), Deutsches Theater, and Thalia Theater. As a voiceover artist, he collaborates with BBC, ARTE, and global brands. A certified Communication Trainer and Mental Health First Aider, he lectures in Acting at BIMM University Berlin.

Lucy is a Screenwriter and Careers Manager. Throughout her career Lucy has worked as a Runner, First AD and Casting Associate. Lucy has worked in High End TV, Feature films, Short films and Animation. She recently completed a Diploma in Screenwriting at The National Film and Television School. Her short films have been shown at festivals and competitions including a nomination for The David Thomas Awards.

Lucy has been with MetFilm School Birmingham since its conception and has been involved in building the schools connections with Filmmaking within the Midlands area.

We believe that to effectively guide young performers on their journey through training and into the world of professional performing arts, firsthand industry experience is vital.

Laura has walked the walk; from a childhood spent developing skills through auditioning and landing a role at a prestigious arts school; to life in the spotlight as a girl band member and songwriter; all the while exercising her passion for training and educating young performers. This makes her uniquely placed to guide graduating BIMM students on their next stage of their journey; connecting them with industry partners and theatre agents or directly to job contracts.

Adam trained as an actor at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, graduating in 2015. Since then he has enjoyed working in TV, Theatre, and voiceover. He has also worked overseas on board cruise ships as a guest vocalist. Prior to his role at Performers he has worked as a casting assistant and freelance acting coach and director in various colleges. Adam is delighted to be inspiring and guiding the Performers College students into professional work.

Kirsty trained at Drama Studio, London after studying Drama and Theatre Arts at Birmingham University where she graduated with a first class honours degree.

She worked predominantly in theatre, including a number of West End shows such as The Mousetrap and The Canterbury Tales for The Royal Shakespeare Company. She was directed by Sir Peter Hall in Mrs Warren’s Profession and worked for the Oxford Shakespeare Company for a number of seasons with roles including Rosalind in As You Like It and Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing. Television work includes The Bill and Trial and Retribution. Most recently Kirsty has been working on a series of science fiction audiodramas for Amazon’s Audible, the first episodes of which will be ready to air in early 2024.

Katie’s journey began at London’s prestigious LSMT, setting the stage for an illustrious 17-year career in the industry (so far!)

Over the years, she’s had the honour of collaborating with amazing talents in the industry, including the likes of Sheridan Smith, Glenn Close, and Emma Thompson. Her repertoire boasts an impressive array of TV, film, and theatre credits.

Katie’s credits include Les Misérables (Queens Theatre) and Les Misérables – The All-Star Concert (Sondheim Theatre) – an event screened globally in cinemas. She’s also taken on roles such as Chiffon in the Menier Chocolate Factory’s award-winning rendition of Little Shop of Horrors (subsequently transferred to the Duke of York’s Theatre), Helen in Fat Pig directed by Neil LaBute at The Comedy Theatre, Bridget Baines in A Chorus of Disapproval (UK tour), Sylvia in Stepping Out (UK tour), Big Sue in Taboo (Brixton Clubhouse), Shen Shen and covering Madame Morrible in Wicked (UK tour), Sweeney Todd (ENO), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Royal Festival Hall), Hattie in Kiss Me, Kate (Opera North), Mary in Sunset Boulevard (ENO), Bumblescratch (Adelphi), and Keely in Pete ‘n’ Keely (Tristan Bates Theatre).

Katie most recently can be seen in Paddy Power adverts across the UK and Ireland, Casualty as well as the Hulu & Disney Plus series, The Ashley Madison Affair.

Katie’s journey began at London’s prestigious LSMT, setting the stage for an illustrious 17-year career in the industry (so far!)

Over the years, she’s had the honour of collaborating with amazing talents in the industry, including the likes of Sheridan Smith, Glenn Close, and Emma Thompson. Her repertoire boasts an impressive array of TV, film, and theatre credits.

Katie’s credits include Les Misérables (Queens Theatre) and Les Misérables – The All-Star Concert (Sondheim Theatre) – an event screened globally in cinemas. She’s also taken on roles such as Chiffon in the Menier Chocolate Factory’s award-winning rendition of Little Shop of Horrors (subsequently transferred to the Duke of York’s Theatre), Helen in Fat Pig directed by Neil LaBute at The Comedy Theatre, Bridget Baines in A Chorus of Disapproval (UK tour), Sylvia in Stepping Out (UK tour), Big Sue in Taboo (Brixton Clubhouse), Shen Shen and covering Madame Morrible in Wicked (UK tour), Sweeney Todd (ENO), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Royal Festival Hall), Hattie in Kiss Me, Kate (Opera North), Mary in Sunset Boulevard (ENO), Bumblescratch (Adelphi), and Keely in Pete ‘n’ Keely (Tristan Bates Theatre).

Katie most recently can be seen in Paddy Power adverts across the UK and Ireland, Casualty as well as the Hulu & Disney Plus series, The Ashley Madison Affair.