We are enablers, facilitators and generators of action. We make things happen.
PEMMA is a London-based media arts education and consultancy company, operating globally with a team of experts from across England, Germany and France. With each project we form lasting connections with trainees, project interns and participants who become part of our growing pool of local associate experts.
We combine backgrounds in filmmaking, media and arts education, photography, anthropology and social work.
Having delivered projects for more than 20 years in more than 50 countries worldwide, our team has extensive experience of working with vulnerable people from diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientation, abilities and age groups.
We are passionate about what we do and flexibly adjust to any given situation or context.
Our Team
Kerstin Rickermann
Founding Director, Engagement & Participation Consultant, Expert in Participatory Video & Film
Based on her rich and global body of work as the co-founder and director of Glocal Films, Kerstin set up PEMMA with a view to explore other forms of media and collaborations.
Kerstin pairs professionalism and creative vision with a global perspective that she delivers with a high degree of flexibility and ease. She combines backgrounds in Anthropology, Social Work and Filmmaking.
Peter Blach
Project Manager, Expert in film production, directing and editing
Peter has 25 years of experience working in TV and video production and has written and directed numerous shorts and feature length films.
He specializes in producing trailers, short format documentaries and delivering training programs for the next generation of filmmakers.
Foteini Foteinaki
Project Manager, Media & Arts Educator, Expert in Film, Photography and Arts
Foteini is an experienced filmmaker, editor and arts facilitator, combining qualifications in Arts & Design Education, Animation and Photography.
She has a passion and huge drive for constant learning and exploration of digital media and shares her knowledge with clarity and ease. She allows participants to master new skills with confidence and explore new forms of expression without technical constraints.
Susanne Heincke
Project Manager, Expert in Photography and Audio Productions
Susanne is an artist and media educator with a specialization in photography and sound. She has studied photography and social work and has extensive experience in designing and facilitating arts programs for museums, schools and universities.
Susanne always thinks outside the box and enables participants to connect with their own artistic voice and each other.