Holly Tarquini Freelance Member

Experienced event and project manager with over 12 years leading complex, multi-venue film festival and industry events. Skilled at juggling logistics, managing diverse teams, and delivering high-profile programmes on time and (often under) budget. Expert in volunteer and stakeholder coordination, supplier negotiation, and audience engagement. Proven track record of driving inclusivity, sustainability, and equity through thoughtful programming and accessible events.

A passionate and innovative leader dedicated to empowering personal and professional growth. With extensive experience as a coach, facilitator, and public speaker specialising in business and ADHD coaching and championing diversity, particularly in film. Founder of the F-Rating a pioneering initiative that promotes women’s representation both on-screen and behind the camera, working to amplify the voices of all underrepresented groups.

Particularly adept at managing teams, connecting people, and solving problems quickly and efficiently. Naturally entrepreneurial, driven by integrity, honesty, and a passion for creating a more equitable and sustainable planet.

Other areas of expertise include

★ Coaching
★ Facilitating
★ Public Speaking
★ Mentoring
★ Project Management
★ Strategic Planning
★ Action Learning Facilitation

Regularly speaking on topics such as the F-Rating, women’s representation in film, and the importance of diverse storytelling, a featured speaker at/in:

★ TEDxYouthBath
★ BBC Radio
★ WOW – Women Of the World Festival
★ BFI
★ NYU
★ ICO
★ DirectorsUK
★ Into Film
★ This Way Up Conference
★ Various film festivals, cinemas, universities, and schools around the world.

Always looking for opportunities to make the world more equitable, sustainable, and inclusive, one story at a time.