Anna Thomson is a renowned film director with a prolific career spanning over three decades, having directed more than thirty films for various networks and platforms.
Her extensive portfolio includes directing documentaries for ITV, Channel 5, Channel 4, Sky Arts, and BBC, such as Long Lost Family: The Unknown Soldier, Portillo's Hidden History of Britain, A Great British Air Disaster, Portrait Artist of the Year, Al Murray's German Adventure, Patisserie with Michel Roux, World War 2: The Last Heroes, and Objects of Desire.
In addition to her documentary work, Anna has directed feature-length documentaries, including Yoghurt Utopia, which received backing from Sundance, as well as short fiction and branded content.
Recently, she transitioned to executive producing, overseeing the production of Tea with Bettany Hughes for Google Arts & Culture, and two one-hour films, Treasures of Malta and Treasures of Greece, for BBC Worldwide and Channel 4.
Anna has been actively involved in the film industry, serving as Vice-chair of the Directors UK Board and regularly contributing to and hosting their events. As a former trustee of the Directors Charitable Foundation, she has led directing workshops in schools.
Anna is also a graduate of ScreenSkills' prestigious Series Producer Programme, solidifying her expertise in the field of television production.
