Head of Learning at Into Film
Jennifer Johnston is Into Film’s Head of Learning UK, and Head of Programme, Northern Ireland, leading the Curation, Training, Resources, Filmmaking, Careers and Educational Research teams.
In addition to her work with Into Film, Jennifer recently stepped down from her 10-year role as CCEA’s Principal Moderator of Moving Image Arts and remains involved in the subject through the subject advisory panel. Jennifer sits on the board of Northern Ireland Screen, the principal funding body for film production and culture in Northern Ireland. Jennifer has post-graduate qualifications in Education, Online Learning and Film and Visual Studies.
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