[FULLY BOOKED] Women in Sound: In Person Networking and Q&A panel

WFTV members working in sound are invited to this special in-person event at Bleat Post Production house where they’ll have the opportunity to explore the finishing houses’ studio and workspaces firsthand. There will be a panel discussion + Q&A, followed by tours and general networking.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Nina Hartstone and include previous WFTV award winners Judi Lee-Headman and Kate Davis, and ENVY audio assistant Katie-Louise Davis. There will also be an intro from founder of Bleat Post Production, Sarah Withers.

Thursday 5th October, 18:30

Bleat Post Production, 1-3 Sheep Ln, London E8 4QS (nearest overground: Cambridge Heath & London Fields)

Event Schedule:

18:30 – 19:00 Arrivals

19:00 – 19:15 Seated for Panel Discussion

19:15 – 20:00 Panel Discussion (30-minute discussion followed by 15-minute audience Q&A)

20:00 – 21:00 Bleat Studio tours & General Networking

Bleat Post Production

Bleat is a family-owned, boutique post-production facility specialising in world-class delivery services.

With a forty year history in the music, media, film and television creative industries Sarah, Max and Tristin have created a uniquely warm and welcoming atmosphere for our clients, with an outstanding team focussed on operating at the very highest standards.

Bleat delivers fast and efficient technical expertise to allow clients to create the best workflow for their projects. The purpose-built and unique environment is supported by the technical standards demanded of world-class end-to-end scripted, commercial, and documentary post-production.

Bleat’s welcoming client bar also also offers an extra touch of hospitality, and they regularly host industry social events.

Bleat was built with sustainability in mind and is pending B Corp and Albert certification.

Nina Hartstone

Nina Hartstone is a Supervising Sound Editor, with over 30 years in the industry. Having started out in the cutting rooms at Pinewood Studios as a trainee, she worked her way up through the sound editorial ranks. She is now passionate about nurturing the next generation of sound creatives, with a particular focus on encouraging diversity through equal representation. The importance of sound to the viewer’s immersive experience have driven her to develop and implement innovative ways of recording, designing and editing sound for film. In 2019, this work was recognised with Academy Award™, BAFTA, AMPS and MPSE wins for sound editing on the film 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. With credits including films such as ‘Gravity’, ‘Enola Holmes’ and 'Moonage Daydream', Nina has created unique sound experiences for every genre. Her most recent project is the hotly anticipated Emerald Fennell film, ‘Saltburn’.

Judi Lee-Headman

Judi’s career spans over 30 years, first as a boom operator, studio sound engineer and then production sound mixer. Over the years Judi worked on everything from documentaries, continuing drama, live studio sound and eventually setting her sights on drama and feature films.

Judi's recent projects include. "Red White and Royal Blue," a feature currently screening on Amazon starring Uma Thurman. ‘Joan is Awful’ from season 6 of the iconic Black Mirror series, starring Salma Hayek and "SAS Rogue Heroes," a project that earned her a BAFTA nomination earlier this year.

But perhaps one of the most exciting chapters in Judi's career is the latest instalment of the iconic Star Wars saga, "The Acolyte." This highly anticipated series boasts a stellar cast, including Amandla Stenberg of Hunger Games fame and Lee Jung Jae, known for his role in Squid Game.

In September 2022, Judi joined the National Film and Television School as Head of Location Sound. Sharing her passion for the craft with the next generation of sound professionals.

Kate Davis 

The recipient of the WFTV ‘Creative Technology’ Award in 2019 and one of few female dubbing mixers in the country, Kate has worked in Post Production for over 25 years, falling in love with audio as a runner at BBC Birmingham and now mixing some of the UK’s most popular factual, entertainment and arts programmes including Travelman: 48 Hours in…, DNA Journeys and Glastonbury: 50 Years and Counting.  After discovering her passion for sound and the difference it can make, Kate learnt her trade and attention to detail whilst working on Birmingham’s high end drama output, later adapting those skills working on faster turnaround shows like Countryfile, Gardeners World and Hairy Bikers.

Kate’s been Head of Audio at Directors Cut Films for the past 11 years and was nominated for a BAFTA in 2019 for her work on the Classic Albums Amy Winehouse: Back to Black film.

Katie-Louise Davis

As a classical musician, and a first-class honours Music Production and Sound Engineering graduate, Katie-Louise’s past endeavours have naturally led her towards a future with sound.

Alongside her studies at Point Blank Music School, her career began as a Junior Sound Engineer at Lana Banana studios, specialising in ADR & voice-over.

She’s had the pleasure of recording and editing for the likes of Disney, Discovery, and the BBC. She’s also had the opportunity to gain experience in the short form industry, leading voice-over sessions for advertisements.

This experience led her to an Audio Assistant role at ENVY post, Soho London, where post production has become her area of expertise. She’s highly motivated and excited to continue her journey to carve out a successful career as a Dubbing Mixer and Sound Editor.

This event is for existing WFTV members only.

If you are not a member and would like to join, membership costs just £100 + VAT/yr , please click here or email admin@wftv.org.uk

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