FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
& FILM PRODUCER
For over 30 years Thom Palmen has been curating, directing and producing international film and arts festivals.
From Europe to China he has developed and managed a wide range of short, long and mixed media events. From the earliest stages of concept to final award night, Thom delivers world class experiences within budget.
Thom works with sponsors, creators and performers to build sustainable festivals for years to come. He advises various arts organizations and helps empower the next generation of filmmakers and artists.
Thom has advised events all over the world including The Golden Tree International Documentary Film Festival in Paris.
The four day Film Festival sees over 4,000 entrants compete in seven categories. Thom has helped many other organizers produce events in multiple languages and across different cultures. For 5 years he was the General Secretary of the European Coordination of Film Festivals (ECFF) in Brussels and has an impressive list of international contacts and collaborators.
Thom speaks and writes English, French, Swedish, German and Dutch fluently. He works with funders and organizers at all stages of the festival process. His experience of award winning international production and distribution delivers success at every level.
