Following studies in Fine Art (Photography) and then Economics Jo Blair has worked in cinema exhibition for over ten years, initially at Oasis Cinemas and Zoo Cinemas. In her current position as Senior Programmer at City Screen,  Jo programmes several cinemas including the prestigious Duke of York in Brighton and The Rex in Berkhamsted. Over the years she has programmed many different kinds of films and events and worked with various film festivals with a view to expanding the range of cinema programmes. This has included working with Art Angel at Ritzy Brixton on Matthew Barney Cremaster Cycle installations and screenings; a current collaboration with the Serpentine Gallery at the Gate cinema in Notting Hill; and pioneering the new Vive Le Cinema initiative across Picturehouse cinemas.

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