ABOUT SUSANNA

Susanna is a London-based freelance producer / director specialising in documentaries and narrative-led films.

She has a passion for telling compelling, thoughtful and real stories which celebrate life and aim to inspire. Her first documentary, Keep Moving, has been recognised with the audience award at the Berkshire International Film Festival, MA, USA in 2023.

Following a degree in Biology and a MSc in Science Media Production, Susanna Kidd Films was founded in 2023. Susanna collaborates with a team of talented freelancers, overseeing the entire production process from idea conception to final delivery. She creates bespoke content for her clients, forming close, collaborative relationships with them and producing stories that deeply resonate with viewers.

SUSANNA’S STORY

Susanna’s fascination for people’s stories and lived experiences come from the good fortune of her exposure to environmental and cultural diversity from a young age. Her parents are of dual nationality (New Zealand and Britain), and she was brought up in Hong Kong, an international and vibrant city. She has a huge amount of appreciation for, and connects with, a wide variety of cultures and people.

PASSIONATE

Thinking outside the box

CREATIVITY

Purpose-driven to make films with an impact.

VALUES

Always finding the fun and joy in any situation.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Compassion and consideration

EMPATHY

CONNECTION

Establishing long-lasting relationships and creating films that withstand the test of time.

ADVENTURE

The courage to push the boundaries and strive for more .

  • “Susanna charmingly conveyed in 38 minutes a lifetime of achievement, ambition, fun and the love of our parents whilst making the creative process seem easy. A genuine triumph, a real pleasure and a fine legacy.”

    TOBYN, BEN AND BIANCA THOMAS

  • “Susanna has produced a number of films for the Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation over the last 18 months. We have been hugely impressed with her work; the final outputs are of the highest quality and the way in which she engaged with us during the production was excellent. Not only is it all very professional, but she quickly assimilated the vision and we felt she shared our passion for our work, which is not only important to us personally, but this was also reflected in the final versions. She is also very amenable and easy to work with. I would thoroughly recommend her.”

    TIM SHUTT, DIRECTOR, ARUNDEL CASTLE CRICKET FOUNDATION

  • “I’m beyond pleased with the content and quality of the short film Susanna curated for my yoga business. Her creative vision and professionalism were second to none from start to finish. Her detailed mood and storyboards sparked an exciting flow of ideas which were then streamlined by her knowledgeable direction. Any prior hesitations or anxieties I had about getting behind the camera evaporated as soon as we got going! Her infectious, encouraging and warm energy quickly helped me feel very relaxed and confident. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to help bring my thoughts and ideas to life. Thank you so much Susanna!”

    SOPHIE DEAKIN, DOWN WITH DEAKS

  • “Susanna's creative vision and experience in filmmaking make her a trusted partner and a formidable storyteller.”

    JAMIE WILD, OWNER OF FERAGAIA AND JAMES WILD SCULPTURES