Meet the Team

The Glowflare team works collaboratively across festival planning, partnerships, delivery and audience experience. Together, we help shape the festival and support its continued growth.

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Daniel Smales

Founder

Daniel supports the festival’s direction, identity, and long-term development within independent film.

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Nathan Lockwood

Festival Team

Nathan contributes to planning and delivery, helping create a welcoming and professional festival experience.

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Julie Waudby

Festival Team

Julie supports the organisation of the festival and helps deliver an event that reflects Glowflare’s values.

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Billi Wilson

Festival Team

Billi contributes to the collaborative delivery of the festival, supporting audiences and filmmakers alike.

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Spencer Hawken

Festival Team

Spencer brings industry insight and experience, contributing to Glowflare’s wider ambitions.

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Peter Blunden

Festival Team

Peter supports the wider team effort, helping strengthen the foundation behind the festival’s delivery.

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Kevin Haldon

Festival Team

Kevin supports the festival through collaboration and a shared commitment to quality and storytelling.

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Carrie Kendall

Festival Team

Carrie helps support the audience experience and contributes to the ongoing development of the festival.

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Explore the festival

Learn more about why Glowflare exists, what happens across each season, who brings the festival together and where the event takes place.

Our Mission

Our purpose, values and commitment to independent horror filmmaking.

Season Timeline

Follow submissions, announcements, programme releases and festival weekend.

Meet the Team

Meet the people responsible for programming, planning and delivering the festival.

The Venue

Find venue information, travel guidance, accessibility details and visitor facilities.