Heather Paterson – 2020 Jury

Sheffield Short Film Festival is proud to introduce the very first judge for our inaugural 2020 festival.

Heather Paterson will judge the Best Queer Short award.

One of the original co-founders of Pride Sheffield, Heather is currently chair of the LGBT+ hub of Sheffield’s Equality Hub network and has worked with LGBT+, women’s and equality groups for 20 years. Her passion, commitment and energy devoted to championing diversity is an inspiration.

Currently she brings people in the region together through her work with the Equality Hub Network. She also uses her regular column in Exposed Magazine and sizeable online following to champion and promote the work of groups and campaigns across the region.

Sheffield Shorts is proud to have Heather on our jury panel.