Biography

Alice Cabañas is the Head of BFI NETWORK, joining from Film Hub South West where she was a Talent Executive. Previously Alice worked with the British Council's film team, where she has was the Film Programme Manager, managing the short film and new talent support offer, including the travel grant scheme and an annual calendar of events for new and emerging UK filmmakers. Working closely with international programmers and buyers, Alice promoted UK short films across the globe. Alongside working with UK filmmakers, Alice looked after global exhibition projects, including running the EU Film Festival offer internationally.

Alice joined the British Council after three years with Encounters Festival, based in Bristol. Alice headed up communications, strategy and development for the Festival, and ran several year-round training and development initiatives for new and emerging filmmakers. Alice has also been a mentor for several new talent schemes within the creative sector including Guiding Lights and Re:Present.
- IMDb mini biography by: British Film Institute Official Site Bio