Phillip Bergson

Phillip Bergson is a film critic, broadcaster, lecturer and script analyst with decades of experience across international cinema. A respected voice in the film industry, he has worked extensively as a script assessor, casting consultant and festival programmer, as well as coordinating international film premieres, festival campaigns and publicity for feature films, documentaries and shorts across the UK, Europe, the Balkans, North America, Japan and the Middle East.

Phillip has also specialised in the adaptation and refinement of English subtitles for international films, helping bring world cinema to English-speaking audiences. Alongside his work as a critic and journalist, he has served on numerous international festival juries and has long championed emerging filmmakers and global cinema through his writing and festival collaborations.

Recognised by the British Film Institute as a voter for the prestigious Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time poll, Phillip is celebrated for his breadth of knowledge and lifelong commitment to international film culture. He continues to write on cinema and festivals around the world, bringing a unique perspective shaped by decades at the heart of the global film community.