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Welcome to this week’s newsletter, with a round-up of upcoming events from Claudia Merhej, Head of Awards, Events and Partnerships. |
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Hi everyone,
I hope your week is off to a good start.
Firstly, I wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has submitted their work for this year’s WFTV Festival - we’re genuinely blown away by what’s coming in. The creativity, ambition, and range of voices across our membership is exactly why this festival exists, and we can’t wait to see your work up on the big screen. Stay tuned for more details and announcements about this year’s edition. |
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If you’re a part of a team and looking for an easy win this year, you might be interested in our Corporate Membership offering. It gives teams of 10 or more the opportunity to become WFTV Members at a 50% discounted rate. It’s a great way for organisations to support their teams and for more women to tap into everything WFTV has to offer together. If you’d like to discuss Corporate Membership, email Jessica today. |
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Finally, we all know that confidence is something many of us are still working on, which is why I’m really excited about our upcoming workshop, Fast Track To Fearlessly Finding Your Voice. It’s a one-day, practical session hosted by Tracy Forsyth for anyone who wants to speak up, be heard, and stop second guessing themselves in rooms that matter. There’s only a few places left, so book your place now. |
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WFTV is about championing women’s work and helping each other to take up space - on the screen, behind the scenes, and everywhere in between. I hope you’ll get involved, whether that’s through WFTV Festival, joining a workshop, or bringing your team along for the ride.
Have a great week,
Katie |
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Events round up with Head of Awards, Events & Partnerships, Claudia Merhej |
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Hello everyone,
Here’s a round up of some of the special events we’ve got in store for WFTV Members over the next few weeks. |
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On Tuesday 13 January we have our first Business of Film & TV event of the year with Michele Wolkoff, Creative Director of The Ink Factory. Our host Tracy Forsyth will discuss Michele’s career path, along with any current trends she’s noticing within the industry, and insights into the strategy, operations, and commercial aspects of her job. In her role as Creative Director, Michele defines, supervises, and is central to the realisation of The Ink Factory’s full slate of film and television projects managing the development and production team in the US, the UK, and around the world. |
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On Thursday 15 January, join WFTV for a behind the scenes look at the documentary Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers. Bringing together interviews, archival material and Wuornos’s own words, the film offers new insights to the life, crimes and treatment of Aileen Wuornos. Kirsty Cunningham (Executive Producer), Emily Turner (Director) and Jinx Godfrey (Editor), will join a panel chaired by Kate Ward (BBC Studios Managing Director Unscripted). Together they will be discussing the making of the film from idea to screen and sharing insight into the creative and collaborative decisions that shaped the documentary. |
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Looking ahead, on Monday 26 January join our introductory session to job-sharing with Michelle Reynolds, co-director at ReelTime Media. This informational session will explore why job-sharing is important and how it practically works. Based on research and extensive experience of job-sharers, Michelle will share best practice on flexible working and job-sharing, discuss the benefits job-sharing can bring to a production and look at how flexible working can retain diverse talent and sustain your career. See you at an event soon, Claudia |
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WFTV members - don’t forget you can access the WFTV Catch-Up Hub 24/7 and watch back more than 350 WFTV online events including Q&As, panel discussions, workshops and more. |
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Submissions are now open for he 79th edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival which will run from 13 to 19 August 2026.
Submit your work now |
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Film entries are now open for the inaugural Bristol Documentary Film Festival. Rooted in Bristol’s radical history, they’re looking for bold, crafted films that push boundaries.
Submit your project now |
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Channel 4 has launched The Creative Equity Drama IP Fund; designed to support Ethnically diverse led indies secure and develop IP.
Find out more and apply here |
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Film and Video Umbrella are recruiting for two Producers |
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| BBC Sport are looking for a Junior Production Manager in Salford |
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ITN is recruiting an International Development Executive |
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| Film + TV Charity are looking for a Mentally Healthy Productions Programme Co-Ordinator |
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