Catch Up Hub
This hub is where you can find recordings of all of the WFTV online events together, in one handy place. This is a collection of Q&As, panel discussions, workshops and more.
Meet the Producer:
TV Dramas with Jessica Rhoades
This session featured our host Michelle Stein in conversation with producer, Jessica Rhoades.
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Michelle and Jessica discussed Jessica’s career path, along with any current trends she’s noticing within the industry, and insights on funding and developing projects.
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Meet the Commissioner (Scripted):
Gwawr Lloyd, Drama Commissioning Editor, Channel 4
Watch back host Janet Awe will be in conversation with Gwawr Lloyd, Acting Senior Commissioning Editor and Wales Lead at Channel 4, discussing the current landscape of scripted drama in TV, her thoughts on what makes a great show and sharing insights on how to get a project commissioned.
In Conversation with Janicza Bravo Moderated by Lena Dunham
Watch back the award-winning director, writer, and producer, Janicza Bravo, with moderator Lena Dunham.
Janicza discussed her latest directing project and British television debut, BBC drama series The Listeners, which is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
The Chase: What Makes a Hit TV quiz show?
What are the ingredients to making a hit quiz show format?
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Watch this event with Executive Producer Helen Tumbridge (Eurovision, Generation Game) and Line Producer Caroline Sale (Big Brother, Ninja Warrior). With a special focus on The Chase which this year celebrates 15 years on ITV, join us for a behind the scenes look at making a successful quiz show.​
The event was hosted by journalist and broadcaster Kelly-Anne Taylor.
Transitions and your finances with
SJP Wealth Management
Transition is always with us, whether it’s in our domestic life; having to deal with relationships; a growing family; ageing parents, or in our careers; between jobs; looking for work; changing structures within the office – we are always having to adapt and re-adapt ourselves to the world around us. But there are some central tenants that are key to our future selves, and financial security is one of them.
Associates of SJP Wealth Management Limited Emily Man and David Croft advised how to keep your goals for the future in focus as you travel through transition and how you adapt to make sure that you keep yourself on the rails.
Fast Track to Fearlessly Fit for the Future: The 3 Ps of a Successful Portfolio Career in the Creative Industries
Watch back this session of Fast Track to Fearlessly Fit for the Future online events with Senior Leadership Coach Tracy Forsyth.
The focus of this session will be - Self-Leadership: The 3 Ps of a Successful Portfolio Career in the Creative Industries.
Watch back this discussion focusing on Where The Light Gets In, a LumoTV short film made by a combination of both Deaf and hearing cast and crew members.
Director Clare-Louise English, lead actor Katie Erich, cinematographer Sarah Thomas Moffat and exec producer Rachel Drummond-Hay discussed some of the challenges and considerations they experienced when making a short film in BSL such as working with a BSL Consultant on the translation process and on set, working with actors on translation and the creative process when working with BSL-Authenticity of language on screen. The panel was moderated by Michelle Stein.
Please note that this event was BSL interpreted and captioned.
Audience Analytics: Collecting the Data You Need
This was a part two of a workshop series and was facilitated by Brough Johnson, Co-founder of Narrative Muse, a company that specialises in audience analysis for today's viewers.
This is an opportunity for writers, directors, and producers like yourselves to be more equipped with the information you need to enhance your credibility.
Miss Scarlet: Q&A with Rachael New,
Patty Lenahan Ishimoto &
Kate Phillips
Watch back this conversation with writer and creator, Rachael New, executive producer, Patty Lenahan Ishimoto and lead Kate Phillips on the hit PBS series Miss Scarlet.
The panel shared a behind the scenes insight to the making of Miss Scarlet and bringing the Victorian drama to global audiences.
WFTV ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024
Watch back the WFTV Annual General Meeting 2024 that took place 12 September 2024.
Wilding: Q&A with Natural History Producer Gaby Bastyra + Screener
Watch back this Q&A discussion with natural history producer Gaby Bastyra on her recent documentary feature film, Wilding.
WFTV The Art of the Pitch Using Analytics for Writers and Directors
Today, there's a bigger expectation than ever that Writers and Directors will have a well-crafted pitch. In this session, we’ll discuss key areas to elevate your pitch including audience analytics, the essentials of a deck, and tips to help commissioners and buyers feel more at ease backing original stories.
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The workshop was facilitated by Brough Johnson, Co-CEO of Narrative Muse, a company that specialises in audience analysis for today's viewers. This is an opportunity for Writers and Directors like yourselves to be more equipped with the information you need to enhance your credibility.
WFTV Press & Marketing Masterclass for Filmmakers with Wendy Mitchell
Press, Publicity and Marketing remains a mystery to many filmmakers – but it’s easy to use press opportunities to spread the word about your film at many stages of your film’s journey – from pre-production to production to the festival and cinema releases.
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Journalist and film festival expert Wendy Mitchell offers practical advice about everything from film stills and posters, to titles and synopsis used from pitching stage onwards, and how to hire and work with a publicist to make the most of your festival or local premiere.
The Art of the Pitch Using Analytics for Producers
Today, there's a bigger expectation than ever that Writers and Directors will have a well-crafted pitch. In this session, we’ll discuss key areas to elevate your pitch including audience analytics, the essentials of a deck, and tips to help commissioners and buyers feel more at ease backing original stories.
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The workshop was facilitated by Brough Johnson, Co-CEO of Narrative Muse, a company that specialises in audience analysis for today's viewers. This is an opportunity for Producers like yourselves to be more equipped with the information you need to enhance your credibility.
Dune: Part Two Q&A with producers mary parent and tanya lapointe
This conversation with Producers Mary Parent and Tanya Lapointe about their work on Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve’s brilliant conclusion to Frank Herbert’s novel Dune. Dune: Part Two completes the cautionary tale of Paul Atreides’ rise to power. Vengeance, prophecy, fervent followers and political manipulation lead Paul to abandon the pull of love and his conscience to accept a fate he knows will destroy so much.
WFTV Meet the Producer: Feature Films with Sarah Brocklehurst
In this strand of WFTV events, members are invited to Meet the Producer. This session will feature our host Michelle Stein in conversation with award winning feature film producer, Sarah Brocklehurst.
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Michelle and Sarah will discuss Sarah’s career path, along with any current trends she’s noticing within the industry, and insights on funding and developing projects.
Equal Play: Disability Inclusion in Film and TV with Lily Ahree Siegel, Lindsey Dryden and Clare Baines
Equal Play is an award-winning documentary which explores the transformative power of sports for disabled people through the stories of two British children. Shown on Channel 4 during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the film follows Marley and Tammy who face daily exclusion from sport and physical education at school because of their disabilities but fight against discrimination as they discover the transformative power of sport.
Over 45% of the shooting crew and HODs across the entire production identified as disabled, and Director Lily Ahree Siegel, Disability Consultant Lindsey Dryden and BFI Disability Inclusion Lead Clare Baines will discuss the making of the film, including how it was developed in accordance with disability guidelines. The panel will be in conversation with Wendy Mitchell.
Sweet Bobby & American Nightmare: In Conversation with the Factual Directors
WFTV members are invited to this online discussion on directing documentaries with Netflix's Sweet Bobby director, Lyttanya Shannon and American Nightmare directors Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgins.
Writers’ Group: In conversation with Davina Earl, Head of Development and Executive Producer at Quay Street Productions
Watch this conversation with Davina Earl, Head of Development and Executive Producer at Quay Street Productions.
Hosted by Christina Pickworth (Agent, Imagine Talent), Davina will be discussing her career so far and role at Quay Street Productions, as well as current trends she is spotting in drama and scripted TV and advice for writers navigating the industry.
Meet the Producer: British Features with Gabrielle Tana
In this strand of WFTV events, members are invited to Meet the Producer. This session will feature our host Michelle Stein in conversation with Oscar-nominated and Bafta-winning film and television producer, Gabrielle Tana.
Michelle and Gabrielle will discuss Gabrielle’s career path, along with any current trends she’s noticing within the industry, and insights on funding and developing projects.
Anora: In Conversation with Mikey Madison & producer Samantha Quan
Watch this conversation with lead actor Mikey Madison and producer Samantha Quan on Sean Baker's latest feature film, Anora.
The Man With A Thousand Face: Q&A with the Creative Team
Watch back this Q&A panel discussion with the creative team behind the documentary film, The Man With A Thousand Faces. The Q&A will include editor Sophie Brunet and DoP Zara Popovici.
Writers’ Group: In Conversation with Michelle De Swarte, Creator of Spent
For this writers’ group, we were joined by actor, writer and comedian Michelle De Swarte.
In conversation with Christina Pickworth, Michelle discussed her career journey so far, balancing the roles of being a comedian, writer and actor and creating and starring in her recent critically acclaimed series for BBC Two, Spent.