Gemma Ward

Business Operations Manager, Liverpool Film Office

Gemma Ward joined Liverpool City Council in 2003, working at the prestigious Town Hall as Venue & Event Manager.

She was responsible for delivering commercial bookings as well as many high profile Civic events such as Freedom of the City Ceremonies for Jurgen Klopp and Jimmy McGovern, and the city’s annual Service of Remembrance. Part of this remit covered the many filming projects which shot in the building and in 2020 she joined the Liverpool Film Office.

Gemma’s current remit covers reporting to a number of stakeholders, both regionally and nationally, across a number of major projects the Film Office is currently delivering.

Session | Behind the Scenes with Liverpool Film Office: Managing Projects in the Film and Television Industry

Zoe Rubert, Helen Morgan, and Gemma Ward from the Liverpool Film Office will provide an exclusive insight into the dynamic world of film and TV production management.

From coordinating the logistics of blockbuster shoots to supporting local independent filmmakers, the trio will showcase the critical project management skills that keep Liverpool at the forefront of the screen industry. Learn what it takes to manage projects such as The Batman, Taylor Swift’s pop promo and The Responder. With expertise spanning production logistics, freelance crew support, and business operations, Zoe, Helen, and Gemma will share their experiences collaborating with independent filmmakers and Hollywood directors alike, while meeting performance KPIs and a range of stakeholder expectations.

Their presentation will inspire attendees with practical lessons on balancing creativity, efficiency, and stakeholder alignment in projects in one of the UK’s most exciting creative sectors.