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James formed Unrestricted View with Felicity Wren in 1997 and UV became the resident theatre company at The Hen & Chickens Theatre in 1999 and remains so to this day. A filmmaker himself, James started Unrestricted View Film Festival in 2016.

Felicity formed Unrestricted View with James Wren in 1997 and UV became the resident theatre company at The Hen & Chickens Theatre in 1999 and remains so to this day. Felicity is also the Vice President for the International Screenwriter's Association and is based in LA.

Boo joined the Unrestricted View Film Festival team in 2023. With a background in independent film, live performance, and community engagement, Boo brings a particular focus on inclusive programming and accessibility. She is also a multi-award-winning actor, voice coach, and former PhD researcher in queer theory and socio-political philosophy.

Mark has been with Unrestricted View for many years. An experienced actor, Mark also is Festival Director for Rainbow Umbrella Film Festival.

Tony has been part of Unrestricted View Film Festivals since the start and in 2019 became Festival Director of our Horror Film Festival.