Lindsay Poulton

Lindsay is Head of Documentaries at The Guardian where she commissions and curates the Guardian’s documentary strand including the Oscar-winning Colette and BAFTA-winning The Black Cop.  Before commissioning, Lindsay worked as a filmmaker and journalist for more than 15 years. Her broad portfolio demonstrates her wide interests, from investigations to innovative creative documentaries, from Bangladesh to Birmingham.  Her work has been recognised with numerous awards and shown at The White House as well as festivals around the world including Sundance, Tribeca, Sheffield DocFest, and IDFA.

BIFA Roles

2023 Jury Member