Appointment of Nikki Baughan as Reviews Editor at Screen International; Simultaneous promotion of a senior international critic role.
Nikki Baughan has been appointed as the Reviews Editor at Screen International, effective immediately. This promotion comes after her successful tenure as Deputy Reviews Editor, where she worked closely with Fionnuala Halligan [1][2].
Baughan has been a valuable member of the Screen team since 2014, contributing to the publication in various editorial roles. Her leadership in the reviews section has helped maintain Screen’s authoritative voice in film criticism and has contributed to the magazine’s editorial strength and industry relevance [1][2][3][4].
In her new role, Baughan will report directly to Matt Mueller, editor-in-chief at Screen International. Mueller believes Baughan is ready to guide Screen’s reviews coverage to the next level [1].
Wendy Ide will also join Screen International as Senior International Critic, working alongside Baughan and Tim Grierson. Ide’s role will involve helping to shape and curate Screen’s market-leading reviews coverage [1]. Ide's extensive experience includes traveling to cover various international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, Rotterdam, Tokyo, Tallinn Black Nights, and CPH:DOX [1].
Tim Grierson’s specific role or contribution at Screen International was not identified in the provided search results, suggesting he may not currently hold a prominent editorial position there related to recent appointments or might be associated in a different capacity not documented in the sources [1][2][3][4][5].
All three (Ide, Baughan, and Tim Grierson) will contribute comment pieces and other writing throughout the year. They will also participate in Screen's awards season podcast [1].
This strategic strengthening of the publication's critical team reflects a commitment to elevating Screen International’s critical voice, expanding international film coverage, and sustaining its reputation as a key resource for the global film industry. Baughan’s tenure from contributing editor to reviews editor exemplifies internal development fostering continuity and depth in the publication’s critical work [1][2].
Fionnuala Halligan, who was previously the long-time reviews editor at Screen, left the publication in June 2022 to become the Director of International Programmes at Red Sea International Film Festival [1].
Before joining Screen, Baughan was an editor of movieScope and Film Review magazines. She has also contributed to various print and online publications including Sight and Sound and The List [1].
See-Saw Films, Element, and Monumental have joined Screen Summit’s trailblazing producers panel [1]. This announcement further solidifies Screen’s position as a leading platform for the global film industry.
Baughan expressed her pride in the growth and strengthening of the Screen reviews desk during her tenure, and she looks forward to continuing to contribute to the publication's success [1].
[1] Screen International, Various sources from 2025.
Entertaining movies-and-tv content is a key focus for Screen International, as evidenced by Nikki Baughan's new role as Reviews Editor, which she'll use to shape and curate Screen's market-leading reviews coverage. Wendy Ide, with her extensive experience in international film festivals, will also join Screen International in a similar role, contributing to the publication's strength and industry relevance in entertainment.
