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WFTV's statement on sexual misconduct, bullying and harassment in the film and TV industry

AmyLouise Godby

Apr 30

WFTV's statement on sexual misconduct, bullying and harassment in the film and TV industry

A statement from WFTV and our CEO Katie Bailiff on bullying and harassment in the film and TV industry.

Why Diversity in TV and Film Sound Production Matters

Nina Bhalla

Apr 25

Why Diversity in TV and Film Sound Production Matters

WFTV member, dubbing mixer and sound designer Emma Butt has written an article for our newsletter based on some research she was inspired...

Nina Bhalla

Apr 1

It's Upskilling April

Throughout April WFTV will be hosting a special event series on upskilling, with talks, workshops and 1-2-1 clinics designed to develop...

WFTV

Mar 11

WFTV launches Four Nations Mentoring Scheme

The scheme is designed for women looking to take a significant step in their career - 41 mentees have been selected from across the four...

This year’s winner could be a female… that’s right female!

Nina Bhalla

Feb 3

This year’s winner could be a female… that’s right female!

WFTV are thrilled that three female film directors have today made history by being nominated as best director at this years Golden Globe...

2020 WFTV Pat Llewellyn Bursary Fund Open for Applications

Nina Bhalla

Nov 30, 2020

2020 WFTV Pat Llewellyn Bursary Fund Open for Applications

We are now accepting applications for the third year of the WFTV Pat Llewellyn Bursary Fund.

A new letter from the Prospect Union to the Chancellor

Nina Bhalla

Nov 30, 2020

A new letter from the Prospect Union to the Chancellor

Our campaign to highlight the three million forgotten freelancers and self-employed workers left with no government support continues....

Introducing new WFTV Events Strand: How to use social media effectively

AmyLouise Godby

Aug 27, 2020

Introducing new WFTV Events Strand: How to use social media effectively

We’re introducing a new strand, How to use social media effectively which will focus on how you can best use the wide range of social...

Nina Bhalla

Aug 25, 2020

WFTV backs Coalition for Change

As announced at 2020 Edinburgh TV Festival (25 August), WFTV along with major broadcasters and other TV industry bodies are backing a...

AmyLouise Godby

Jul 12, 2020

Nominate Today! 2020 WFTV Awards

We are delighted to announce that the nominations window for the 2020 WFTV Annual Awards is now open. The annual event, now in its 30th...

5 things to embrace with the changing landscape of Film Festivals we learnt from Katie McCullough.

AmyLouise Godby

Jul 9, 2020

5 things to embrace with the changing landscape of Film Festivals we learnt from Katie McCullough.

In June, we got to hear from Katie McCullough, the founder of Festival Formula about the global film festival circuit and how it has adapted

WFTV’s recommendations for the changes needed to the SEISS and CJRS

Nina Bhalla

Jul 6, 2020

WFTV’s recommendations for the changes needed to the SEISS and CJRS

With thousands of taxpayers being left with no income during in Covid-19, and no access to Government support, last week Jamie North set...

WFTV launches new Social Media Campaign on National Freelancers Day

Nina Bhalla

Jun 19, 2020

WFTV launches new Social Media Campaign on National Freelancers Day

Women in Film and TV (UK) launches a new campaign on National Freelancers Day to highlight the huge number of freelancers and...

Nina Bhalla

May 18, 2020

WFTV Freelancer Survey Results

Today, we announced the shocking results of our survey, that was open to both men and women in the UK Film and TV industry. The survey...

WFTV Board Member, Emma Thomas, Recognised with British Academy Television Craft Special Award

AmyLouise Godby

Apr 28, 2020

WFTV Board Member, Emma Thomas, Recognised with British Academy Television Craft Special Award

A WFTV member for 20 years & a board member for almost 10, Emma was this week honoured with the British Academy Television Craft Special Awa

WFTV Membership Survey Reveals over 90% of Members have lost their Income

Nina Bhalla

Apr 2, 2020

WFTV Membership Survey Reveals over 90% of Members have lost their Income

Today, Women in Film and TV (UK) announced the results of their membership survey, which shows the devastating impact of the Covid-19...

5 Top Tips From Our Mentoring Scheme About How to Hone Your CV

Nina Bhalla

Mar 20, 2020

5 Top Tips From Our Mentoring Scheme About How to Hone Your CV

Every year, Patricia comes in to the WFTV office to run a workshop with our mentees to help them write effective CVs that get noticed

WFTV inaugural mentoring scheme for Northern Irish women sponsored by Netflix

Nina Bhalla

Mar 12, 2020

WFTV inaugural mentoring scheme for Northern Irish women sponsored by Netflix

The seven Northern Ireland women who have been selected for the Women in Film and TV (WFTV) pioneering new mentoring scheme for Northern...

Industry Leaders back the launch of WFTV’s 2020 Mentoring Scheme in Association with Screenskills

AmyLouise Godby

Mar 6, 2020

Industry Leaders back the launch of WFTV’s 2020 Mentoring Scheme in Association with Screenskills

Today, Women in Film and TV (UK) launched its 2020 mentoring scheme in association with ScreenSkills, which has set new industry...

AmyLouise Godby

Dec 9, 2019

2019 WFTV Awards: Meet Our Winners

On Friday 6 December 2019 the 29th Women in Film & Television (UK) Awards took place at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Hosted for the...

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