Stewart French is the founder of Fly On The Wall, responsible for the conception, development, and operational delivery of its film projects and production systems.
Since 2015, he has led the evolution of Fly On The Wall’s production model, integrating artistic direction, technical methodology, and institutional collaboration into a repeatable delivery framework. As Director, he oversees both the artistic direction of each project and the development of the methods through which performance is translated into film.
He has led the delivery of over 300 films and recordings in partnership with institutions including the V&A, British Library, and Science Museum, and with internationally recognised artists such as Marc-André Hamelin, Angela Hewitt, and Viktoria Mullova. His work is characterised by long-form continuity and high production standards.
His approach is informed by analytical research into music, perception, and recording technology, drawing on his background in mathematics at the University of Cambridge. His work has been featured on BBC Newsnight, BBC Four, Apple Music, and publications including The Times, Gramophone, and BBC Music Magazine.
Prior to founding Fly On The Wall, he built an international performing career as a classical guitarist, including appearances as a soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra across the UK, with two appearances at the Royal Albert Hall, and recordings for labels including Harmonia Mundi USA and Naxos.
Ivan Moshchuk is a pianist and cultural producer, and Director of Research and Innovation at The Fly On The Wall Trust.
His work centres on research-driven development and institutional partnerships, with particular emphasis on the conceptual and methodological processes involved in translating complex musical ideas into film.
Before joining The Fly On The Wall Trust, he established an international performing career, appearing as a soloist in major venues including the Concertgebouw, Suntory Hall, and the Accademia Filarmonica Romana. In 2017, he conceived and led Detroit Sessions, a self-directed project combining performance, recording, and immersive presentation, which marked the beginning of his collaboration with Fly On The Wall.
Within The Fly On The Wall Trust, Ivan works at the intersection of artistic vision and institutional presentation, collaborating with artists and cultural organisations to develop and deliver new approaches to musical documentation and collaboration.
His approach is informed by his recently completed doctoral research at the Royal Academy of Music, which examined how live musical performance can be translated into filmed form. This research informs his contribution to The Fly On The Wall Trust, bringing a research-led perspective to the development of new projects.