TOM ROSS
Director / Event Organiser
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Tom has just finished training at ICTheatre (Brighton) for a degree in Musical Theatre. While training at University, Tom loved getting involved with various film projects and music events and maintained a focus on helping support community based projects within his local area. Over Christmas he will be joining British Pantomime Cruises playing the role of ‘Buttons’.
To finish his degree, Tom created his first film ‘Listen,’ to explore how mental health was explored and discussed within local communities. It was this community based project that inspired our event ‘New Genesis’ as Tom wanted to support local film makers in his area with an event to celebrate all the hard work that goes on across Brighton’s film courses.
TOM ROSS
Director
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Tom finished training at ICTheatre (Brighton) in 2024, for a degree in Musical Theatre. While training at University, Tom loved getting involved with various film projects and music events and maintained a focus on helping support community based projects within his local area. In December 2024, he joined the British Pantomime Cruises playing the role of ‘Buttons’.
To finish his degree, Tom created his first film ‘Listen,’ to explore how mental health was explored and discussed within local communities. It was this community based project that inspired our event ‘New Genesis’ as Tom wanted to support local film makers in his area with an event to celebrate all the hard work that goes on across Brighton’s film courses.
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Tom is the Director of New Genesis, overseeing the whole of our organisation, from operational duties to being our Event Organiser for our yearly 'New Genesis Film Festival.'
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At events, you may find Thomas greeting guests, and welcoming you to the event on the stage/at the front of the venue.
ISAAC MCKENNA
Senior Producer
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Isaac Finished his degree in 2024 at The University of Brighton, in Film. Isaac specialises in the production phase of narrative short films and commercial works, with a diverse portfolio, he utilises skills from a commercial experience to streamline and continue to support the wider team to make New Genesis a reality.
Isaacs role at New Genesis is the Senior Producer, which means, his responsibilities involve making our events a success, including spearheading our yearly 'New Genesis Film Festival'. In Toms absence, he also acts as our Deputy Director, supporting with the operation of New Genesis, including overseeing our volunteers and staff.
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At events, you may find Isaac greeting guests, and welcoming you to the event on the stage/at the front of the venue.
BENJAMIN ROSS
Marketing and Development Manager
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Benjamin is primarily a photographer, but also a student at Medway School of Arts, having recently completed a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and now studying a HND in Photography. He has a wealth of experience in community-focused projects, including serving as the Director of outreach for a grassroots organisation, a freelance creative practitioner and has recently participated in 3 community based exhibitions. Benjamin is currently involved in and running a project in Kent, developing free to use exhibition spaces for students, residents and young creatives.
Benjamin joined our project initially to use those skills to assist us in marketing, aiming to enhance our overall publicity. Since then he has gone on to become our Marketing and Development Manager, overseeing the brand New Genesis, and looking into the future exploring our development. Within his role, he oversees all marketing efforts, through promoting events, networking and thinking of new strategies to attract attention to New Genesis, including developing our organisation through suggestions and research.
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At events, you may find Benjamin working behind the scenes to make the day a success, and/or greeting you near the check in area.
ALISHA KING
Social Media Manager
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Alisha is primarily a photographer/videographer, she does a lot of headshot work and regularly takes on the role of DOP on short films. she previously studied at the Screen and Film school Brighton, where she completed a Top-Up in film production, achieving a 2:1 in her degree. she has participated in 2 of the Brighton 48 hour film challenge projects. Additional to this work, she also teaches Film and TV at the Pauline Quirke academy, for over 3 years, she's been delivering these sessions to passionate young creatives in Sussex! Alisha has joined the team at New Genesis to oversee our Social Media channels, serving in the role of Social Media Manager, using her skills and experience to help publicise New Genesis Film Festival.
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At events, you may find Alisha greeting guests, and creating content for our social media channels.