Paul Hexter

Film Operations Manager

I am the BFI’s Film Operations Manager, with line management responsibility for the Lab Operations and Film Conservation Specialist teams. I’m currently seconded as the BFI Project Lead for the National Lottery – Heritage Innovation Fund, until October 2024.

Naturally, I am passionate about the conservation and preservation of film, as well as the equipment and processes that support it. Throughout my career I have coached and trained conservators and technicians in processes and practices relating to moving image and sound.

Areas of interest include:

Film Conservation and Preservation | Film Identification, Inspection, Examination, Restoration, Preparation | Film Scanning | Technical Selection | Accessioning | Printing & Processing | Film Cleaning | Cataloguing

Ergonomics for Film Conservators | Innovation | Time to Think | Wellbeing | Culture Champion | Coaching Culture | Meditation.