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Touche Feature Event

Actress Parvinder Shergill is holding a launch event for her new feature film Touche on Monday 9th November. The event will feature a Q&A and networking session with industry professionals.

Book your spot now by emailing parvinder.shergill@hotmail.co.uk

WFTV freelance community: an extra 10% off GrowthLab London

GrowthLab London brings the UK independent content sector together for one day at the Barbican on Tuesday 17 November. Book meetings with commissioners from BBC, Netflix, ITV, Channel 4, Disney+, UKTV, Apple TV and 5 in the Commissioner Zone, and pitch projects to distributors and finance partners in the Market Hall.

On the Main Stage: Kate Phillips (BBC) in conversation with Clive Myrie, Kevin Lygo (ITV), Gary Lineker and Tony Pastor on The Rest Is Football, and Simon Heath on 15 years of Line of Duty. Plus ten practical masterclasses on AI, branded content and digital growth.

The team have kindly offered WFTV members WFTV Members: 15% off for Final Early Bird tickets. Choose the final early bird ticket and enter code WFTV15.

Freelancers also already save 50%, and the WFTV community gets an extra 10% off the freelancer ticket with code WFTV10.

Expanding the Gaze

Expanding the gaze is a new conversation series about representation and perspective on screen. On Wednesday 14 October, actor and producer Rosie Skuse will be joined by Cherish ‘Chez’ Oteka, the BAFTA-winning filmmaker behind The Black Cop; casting director Hannah Marie Williams, whose work spans film, television, commercials and theatre; and actor, writer and director Shakira Newton, whose one-woman show Things I Can Laugh About Now received two Black British Theatre Awards nominations. They'll discuss who gets seen, whose stories are told and how casting, performance and filmmaking shape the perspective we see on screen.

There will be an audience Q&A and time to network afterwards. The event is at Sir Devonshire Square Hotel in London, on 14 October from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

The team are kindly offering WFTV members free tickets using the code GAZING.

Booking and further details are here: Expanding the Gaze on Eventbrite.

Chapters x FILM + TV Charity Panel & Networking Event

We are excited to share the details of Chapters second charity fundraiser event in partnership with the Film + TV Charity.

The Panel & Networking Event will take place on Tuesday 6th October at Emerald Theatre, Embankment 7-11pm. Chapters are creating a fundraising event for the Film & TV Charity to help support the vital resources they offer but also to help solidify the UK as an industry that supports the people behind its success.

Panel Host:

Naomi May is a culture editor, journalist and moderator. Formerly an editor for Elle UK, she writes for The Guardian, The Times and Vogue, and hosts the RIXO Book Club alongside leading events for the BFI, Faber and Channel 4.

The Panel:

Roopesh Parekh (Producer) ‘VisionQuest’, ‘His Dark Materials’, ‘Bait’
Sheila Nortley (Head of Drama & EP at Osun Group) ‘Stay Close’, ‘Supacell’, ‘I Am Mary’
Lee Groombridge (Producer) ‘Pillion’, ‘Bird’, ‘Medusa Deluxe’
Karl Liegis (Head of Production at 60Forty Films) ‘Last Seen', 'Down Cemetery Road', ‘Hijack’
Francesca Reidy (Production Manager) 'Conclave', 'Secret Service', 'After the Hunt'

Book Tickets

Call for Producer:

Producer needed for collaboration and initial application for WFTV Short film fund needed, working with Writer/Director and DOP on intergenerational solidarity between Queer people of colour and the reclamation of joy.

Please contact Deviji at fjaan8815@gmail.com ASAP if interested.

Call for Producer:

Producer needed for collaboration and initial application for WFTV Short film fund. If you’re interested in short film Dog Woman, email Emily at emily@emilywoof.co.uk if interested.

Call for Northern Ireland Producer:

Northern Ireland Producer needed for collaboration and initial application for WFTV Short film fund needed, working with Writer/Director on female inter generational sci-fi, thriller, drama.

Please contact me at creativelyworkinghughes@gmail.com by 1st October.

Women Over 50 On Screen

We’d really like to hear directly from actresses aged 50 and over about their experiences of working in film and television today. Statistics can tell us part of the story, but they can’t tell us what actresses are actually experiencing — how opportunities change as they get older, the kinds of roles they are being offered, and whether they feel their experience and talent continue to be valued.

The survey is open to all actresses aged 50+, and we particularly want to encourage actresses in their 60s, 70s and beyond to take part. It’s incredibly important that their voices and experiences are properly represented. By hearing directly from actresses themselves, we hope to build a clearer picture of what is really happening and use those first-hand experiences to help inform and shape what we do next.

Share your insights and experiences in the below survey.

Complete the Survey

Call for Short Films: Join the Movement to Build Emotional Intelligence in Children!

UK Charity Be Kind Movement uses the power of short films and the teaching of kindness to build emotional intelligence skills in children and young people that equip them with vital life skills to deal with challenges in the playground and in later life, as adults.

We work with a number of filmmakers, and have an ongoing requirement for short films especially animation and live action to expand our catalogue for the Kindness in Schools Programme™, which reaches primary and secondary school children.

We are particularly interested in animated shorts for children aged 4-6 years, exploring themes like kindness, courage, empathy, resilience, caring, and responsibility. We are looking for shorts that have completed a 2-3 year festival circuit run so are available for school screenings.

If you have films that align with these values or want to partner with us, please get in touch with Laura: films@bekindmovement.co.uk

Be Kind Movement’s work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV6MwwbvwS8

W: https://www.bekindmovement.co.uk/films-for-schools

Together, we can nurture kindness and emotional growth through the power of film.

ReCARE TV Research

The AHRC-funded research project ReCARE TV: Reality Television, Working Practices and Duties of Care - which members may remember from a WFTV talk in 2023 - is now moving into the anlysis and findings stage.

The research team would love to speak with a WFTV member who has experience in entertainment law and contracts, particularly in relation to reality television. They are seeking advice. A small fee may be available.

The project's findings are due to be published in the autumn, and the team would also be keen to return to WFTV to share their insights with members once the research is launched.

If you're able to help, please contact Professor Helen Wood at h.wood3@aston.ac.uk

Pilot Script & Series Development Support- WFTV Member Shout Out.

With an international background, I am a writer-focused script consultant working across different genres and cultures, with a genuine passion and commitment for nurturing new talent.

I love combining open, exploratory work with grounded guidance. My goal is to bring the writers’ voice and core ideas to life while providing support to shape them in the structure of a personal, compelling script.

Alongside my ongoing script editing and mentoring work in film, I’m currently expanding my practice to include TV and series development.

I’m offering a small number of TV-focused Zoom sessions over the coming months at an introductory rate, supporting writers and early-stage projects with pilot scripts, series ideas and story development.

My sessions for short and feature film projects also remain open.

You can find out more about my work and read testimonials on gaiascripteditor.com

Credits available on request.

If you’d like to discuss a project, get in touch to book a free introductory call at gaiameucci@gmail.com

Career Coaching Discount for WFTV UK Members

We are pleased to announce a new offer for our members from Karmjit Kaur, a qualified career development coach and a member of the WFTV UK Board of Directors.

Karmjit is offering a discount on her one-to-one career coaching sessions to all WFTV members. The coaching sessions are designed to help you navigate your career, whether you are early on in your career, trying to break into the industry, or a mid-career professional looking to step up and upskill.

Karmjit, the co-founder of the mentoring and careers advice platform The Lowdown, has extensive experience in the film and TV industry. She has delivered career development-themed workshops and sessions for clients across the industry and is familiar with the specific challenges and trends, including freelancing, building networks, and stepping into leadership roles. Her coaching focuses on supporting women, minorities, and underrepresented professionals.

Karmjit is offering a heavily discounted rate of £60 per 1-hour coaching session.

To find out more and book a free, no-obligation discovery call with Karmjit, please visit her website: the-lowdown.org/coaching.

In your booking, please ensure you state you are a WFTV member and would like to redeem the discounted rate.

Online Support Space for ADHD & Autistic Women in the TV Industry

🌟 Introducing a Monthly Free Online Support Space for ADHD & Autistic Women in the TV Industry, Supporting Our Community🌟

Member Chloe Dean is launching a free, monthly online event created specifically as a safe, supportive space for ADHD and autistic women working in the TV industry.

These sessions will be a place where you can:

Share your experiences, challenges, and successes without judgment
Discuss industry shifts, personal growth, and the unique hurdles we face in this field
Build connection and community with others who truly understand the journey
Collaborate on practical tools, strategies, and insights to support our well-being and careers

While the focus is on creating community and open dialogue, it is as a vital step in developing resources and tools tailored to your needs—solutions that empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

This is a space for you — completely free, entirely online, and a place to be seen, heard, and supported by others who truly get it.

If you're interested, email chloe@clickpost.tv for more details.

SPOTLIGHT - FREE ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP FOR WFTV MEMBERS

To celebrate our partnership with Spotlight, they are giving our members a one year free membership!

Need a walkthrough? Contact casting@spotlight.com and they'll happily provide a demo!

WFTV Member Launches - Script Savvy

WFTV member Leana Arrell announces their new venture - Script Savvy - a script consultation service which offers guidance, feedback and critique for scripts. With different levels of feedback - from just a couple of pages of feedback from a read-through, all the way to in-depth mentoring and development for your script. For more information or to get a quote, please get in touch at hello@script-savvy.com.

Follow Script Savvy on Facebook here.

WFTV Member - Podcast Call Out

One of our members is looking for podcast guests across the next 12 months to sit down with other creatives in the same fields to chat about career progression and breaking down their industries.

The catch is that one is early career and the other mid/senior. Each conversation will be moderated and hopefully we’ll all learn something at the end of it all.

This is a self-funded project but the podcast has been awarded a small grant to help with costings.

They are looking for all kinds of guests from pre production and post production job titles.

If you want to impart wisdom, or gain some please email sfearonmelville@gmail.com or DM @sabrinafearonmelville on Instagram.

FLICKD: the social app for all film & TV lovers

Imagine you could easily connect with other TV & film lovers for free in a safe place online without distractions or clunky user experiences? flickd has launched its free app in UK for iOS and Android users, hoping to transform the experience for TV and film enthusiasts across the world.

What is flickd?
flickd is an app for the TV & film community, a “movie/tv club 2.0” which includes both film and TV shows and delivers an intuitive and modernized user experience which puts its users first, alongside their favorite content. There is no single safe place built with film+TV lovers in mind, where users can openly share opinions and enter discussions with a user-first content-forward clean and modernized UX. flickd is a modern-day Goodreads but for film and TV instead of books – the user discussions and content are connected and at the centre of the app, letting film and TV fans discuss all aspects of the content in depth, learn from each other and share thoughts on specific scenes in a safe online setting.

Who founded flickd?
flickd was founded in 2024 by Matilde Neffe out of a strong need to create a user-centric app for all TV & film lovers like herself, to come together and have discussions around content, as well as track what they're watching in one single place. After 10 years at Amazon, Matilde decided to leave the company and pursue her passion for film & TV.
While at Amazon, she gained extensive experience at Prime Video, working with studios to integrate their content onto Prime Video's selection, and leading the team responsible for personalization and recommendation of content across iOS, Android, Fire TV and smart TVs. Next, she worked closely with startups at AWS and then with Product and Engineering in the development of the search functionality of the Amazon app on both iOS and Android, leveraging cutting-edge technology like automated speech recognition and GenAI technologies.

Chapters Agency & Diary Service

Chapters Agency & Diary Service represents freelancers in Film, Drama and Commercials, both in London and regionally across the UK.

They have now extended their regional crew representation to include Northern Ireland and applications are open.

Feel free to get in touch with an email and CV to cv@chapterspeople.co.uk or call to find out more on 020 87471203.

chapterspeople.co.uk | @chapterspeople

Black Women in Post Production (BWIPP) Network

Are you a Black/Black Mixed heritage woman or non-binary creative working or aspiring to work in Post Production. Join the Black Women In Post Production Network for free here.

By joining their community, you'll gain access to a wealth of resources, tools and support systems in a safe, inclusive digital space.

Together, we're shaping the future of their industry by connecting Black female and non-binary talent to opportunity and building networks that are all too often out of reach.

You'll receive an invite to their Community Hub and have the option to join their talent directory too!

For allies, advocates and industry friends that wish to support their work and be invited to their networking events, please sign up to their mailing lis.

Listen to BWIPP Network on Spotify here.
Watch BWIPP Network on YouTube here.
Follow on Instagram: @bwippnetwork

WFTV member has set up a WFTV Short Film Club group chat

Casey has put together a WFTV Short Film Club group chat in order to find collaborations, ask questions about funding or just general support and queries.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, please fill in the form here with your details.

Join the Messy Collective - London’s messiest writers collective

The three founders of Messy Collective are known as the Messy Women and organise events and online spaces in their own chaotic fashion because they adore the quirky, hot-but-doesn’t-know-it community they’ve built, and want to help talented artists connect and create great work.

They run monthly drinks for writers and collaborators, plus other events
Run a WhatsApp group for writers and collaborators to chat, celebrate and commiserate
Their newsletter will consist of invites to events, monthly writeealongs, workshops and live reads of new work.

Find out more here.

Actors' Children's Trust - Fund for actors who are parents

The Actors’ Children’s Trust (ACT) funds actors who are parents. ACT pays for children’s activities, support for specialist educational needs and disabilities, kit, IT and lots more.

ACT may be able to make work more feasible by paying childcare costs of up to £600 per child per month, or the cost of seeing your family when you are working away from home. You don’t have to be on benefits. Gross household income (plus general savings over £6k) should total less than £45,000 in the last 12 months. Charity grants are not taxable and don’t affect benefits.

Send the confidential contact form on actorschildren.org or email robert@actorschildren.org.