Portfolio:
Gary Thompson

Cables & Cameras

GARY THOMPSON

Cultural Curator | Film Programmer | Creative Strategist

Founder, Cables & Cameras

Gary Thompson is a cultural curator, filmmaker, and strategic arts leader dedicated to reshaping the landscape of British film, subcultures, and institutional curation. As the founder of Cables & Cameras (est. 2018 in Bristol), he has built a vital company addressing systemic gaps for People of Color (POC) representation within the arts. Operating at the intersection of grassroots community impact and high-level cultural strategy, Thompson collaborates fluidly with cinema , galleries, public sector funders, and educational institutions across the UK and internationally.

His multidisciplinary practice bridges authentic community narratives with elite public presentation. Recent high-profile achievements include producing the major This is Jungle/D&B exhibitions at the Royal West of England Academy (RWA) in Bristol, alongside international editions in Bilbao and Hannover.

He has also collaborated on major cultural extensions like Beyond the Bassline UK with the British Library and Centre for Black Humanities, and spearheaded international showcases like A.T.L.A.N. connecting Bristol film makers  with South African talent.

A trusted voice in the creative sector, Thompson co-authored The Art and Sound of the Bristol Underground and contributes to key policy frameworks like the Bristol UNESCO City of Film Monitoring Report and Reframing the Frame: Interpreting the Past, Present, and Future of Black Film in Bristol. With over two decades of transformative experience, Thompson has spoken at BAFTA Connect roundtables, and partners with galleries and institutions aiming to diversify programming, deepen audience engagement, and build progressive international bridges.

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