Emma Simpson (UK)
Head of Acquisitions and Development
Journeyman Pictures

Emma is the Head of Acquisitions and Development at Journeyman Pictures.

For over 15 years Emma has helped to grow Journeyman Pictures as a leading international sales agent with a diverse catalogue of top independent documentaries. With a particular focus on acquisitions and projects in development, Emma is experienced in offering editorial advice, producing edits and developing global, multi-market release strategies with filmmakers. Emma has appeared on juries, panels and roundtables at multiple leading festivals around the world.


Company Bio

Journeyman Pictures is a global sales agent and distributor of documentaries and news. For 35 years the company has represented award-winning independent filmmaking and journalism, placing our films in festivals, cinemas, educational spaces, on TV and digital platforms around the world. We represent some of the top factual directors and producers in the world, as well as act as an agent for TV channels including BBC, Al Jazeera, ABC Australia and PBS. Journeyman’s films have won Emmy’s, BAFTAs, Sundance and other festival awards, and been Oscar short-listed.