About Us
Step into a world where Christmas magic feels real again. We celebrate meaningful festive storytelling that connects people, supports independent filmmakers, and creates an uplifting space for audiences.
Our Mission
The Christmas Spirit Film Festival is a joyful celebration of festive storytelling on screen, bringing together film, music, and community to honour the timeless spirit of the season. Based in Birmingham, England, the festival welcomes filmmakers and audiences from around the world to share stories that capture warmth, hope, faith, joy, and reflection.
Beyond the red carpet and screenings, the festival includes masterclasses and drama workshops for children, creating opportunities for learning, creativity, and inspiration for the next generation.
Rhoda Wilson Productions
Building on an established creative foundation, the festival is a natural extension of Rhoda Wilson Productions. Established in 2013, the company has produced Christmas films and created the much-loved annual event An Evening Celebrating Christmas.
Our vision is for the festival to become a cherished annual tradition — a place where stories come alive, songs uplift the soul, and the true meaning of Christmas is experienced in a fresh and unforgettable way.
Meet the Team
The passionate people behind the magic of the Christmas Spirit Film Festival.
Rhoda Wilson
Festival Director
Rhoda Wilson is the Festival Director of the Christmas Spirit Film Festival and an established filmmaker and creative producer. Her work centres on storytelling, community-led cinema, and international collaboration. Through her leadership, the festival aims to provide a professional platform for festive storytelling while supporting emerging filmmakers globally.
“We're not here to follow trends - we're here to build something timeless. With a blend of creativity, strategy, and heart, we help ideas come to life.”
Anthony Kerr
Festival Technician
Anthony Kerr is the Technical Lead for the Christmas Spirit Film Festival, overseeing all screening and playback operations across the festival. With over 17 years’ experience in cinema exhibition and digital cinema mastering, he is responsible for film delivery, quality control, playlist preparation, and live playback.
His background includes work on major premieres and festivals across London’s West End, supporting projects for the BFI London Film Festival, BAFTA, and major studios.
Natesha Coke
Festival Manager
With over 20 years’ professional experience, Natesha Coke leads the operational delivery of the Christmas Spirit Film Festival. She is the Manager and Engagement Lead, responsible for overseeing logistics, scheduling, supplier coordination, event management, and oversight of the festival’s FilmFreeway submission process.
Ajifowoke Kazeem Dayo
Festival Consultant
Ajifowoke Kazeem Dayo is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, producer, distributor, and international film jury member with over a decade of experience championing African cinema globally. He is the Founder of Face of Africa Media Concept.
His feature films have screened internationally across Africa, Europe, and North America, winning multiple awards including Best Nollywood Film at TINFF, and have been licensed for major airlines and global streaming platforms.