Alison Millar, a celebrated and accomplished documentary filmmaker, is distinguished by a prestigious collection of honors, featuring BAFTA, IFTA, RTS, and Prix Italia awards, thereby cementing her status as one of the most revered professionals in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As the founder of Erica Starling Productions Ltd, an independent documentary production company headquartered in Belfast, she has successfully established herself as a pivotal driving force in the industry.
Alison's remarkable career has been marked by an unwavering commitment to artistic expression and a boundless capacity for growth, as evidenced by her multifaceted endeavors within the realm of documentary filmmaking.
In the 1980s, Alison embarked on a pioneering journey, co-presenting the beloved and iconic arts and crafts series for children, Hartbeat, alongside the esteemed Tony Hart, a legendary figure in the world of art and education.
This formative experience laid the groundwork for her future success, as she honed her skills and cultivated a passion for storytelling that would ultimately guide her towards a career as a regular filmmaker for the esteemed Channel 4 investigative documentary series Dispatches.
