AUGUST NEWS

Hair Designer Camille Friend shares her creative process in transforming Halle Bailey's natural hair into Ariel's iconic locks.  

As the hair designer and personal stylist to Halle Bailey on The Little Mermaid, Camille's approach to this role was collaborative and adaptive. When she joined the project, Disney and Halle were seeking someone who could create her unique look and provide support throughout. After discussions and sketching ideas, Halle expressed her desire to embrace her natural hair. In London, they experimented with color and texture, supported by the patience and guidance of Rob Marshall and Disney. Through camera tests and continuous refinement, they achieved a beautiful result that truly reflects Halle's individuality and makes the look her own.

Full interview in our Autumn/Winter Issue’2023 penned by Fran Zerenghi…

Rise Announces UK Cohort for 2023 Mentoring Scheme

Rise, the award-winning advocacy group for gender diversity in the broadcast media technology sector, is excited to announce the pairings for its sixth annual mentoring scheme in the UK.

This year's mentoring programme caters to more UK participants than ever before and includes industry leaders from all areas of the media and entertainment technology industry, with a range of experience levels, ready to offer their expertise and guidance to 27 women.

This valuable scheme is made possible due the incredible support from industry sponsors for 2023/24 including BT Sport, Warner Brothers Discovery, ITV, AVID, BBC News, Black Magic Design, AE Live, Clear-Com, DPP, Deluxe, Grass Valley, Iron Mountain Entertainment Services, SKY, DAZN, Ross Video, SDVI, Gravity Media, Eluv.io, Calrec, Dalet, CVP, disguise, EVS, MOOV, Google Cloud, Red Bee, Vubiquity, netsight, Sony, Timeline TV, Pixotope, Brightcove, EMS Broadcast, ENVY, Broadfield, M2A Media, Pixelogic, Skyline, Tential and Splice. 

Acceptance to the programme grants members entry to a range of exciting benefits including face-to-face networking events, workshops and seminars throughout the six-month programme. Additionally, each mentor-mentee pairing provides a minimum of 12 hours of one-to-one time and personalised guidance. This diverse group of mentees, from the UK were chosen from over 200 applications.

Donna Smith, Managing Director of Rise, said: “We are excited to announce the first installment of this year's Rise mentor and mentee pairings. We have received an astounding level of interest for the 2023 programme and are excited to reveal final pairings in the coming weeks.”

Smith added: “We would like to extend a special thanks to our sponsors and mentors for offering their investment and support for this year's programme. The generosity of those that support the Rise programme is essential to allowing us to provide the work that we do.”

BSC Summer Lunch 9th July 2023

The British Society of Cinematographers Summer Lunch held on the 9th July 2023 was a delightful and memorable event. The gathering brought together esteemed cinematographers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was a pleasure to witness the induction of new members into the society, particularly celebrating the addition of two talented and accomplished female cinematographers. Their achievements contribute to the diversity and richness of the field, inspiring future generations. Congratulations to all the new members, and here's to the continued growth and success of the British Society of Cinematographers 

A special congratulations to Catherine Goldschmidt and Nicola Daley for their new BSC member appointments.

Cinegirl launch membership…

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Updates from Loop Talent

Loop Talent's new job sharing agents – Nikki Molloy and Zoe Martin – are developing their Line Producer, Production Manager, 1st AD and Intimacy Coordinator lists. Loop Talent have recently signed female Line Producers Alexandra Breede, Claire Gibson, Maryllis Gonzalez and Ingrid Litman, Production Manager Aimee Whelan, 1st AD Shelley Lankovits and Intimacy Coordinator Abigail Kessel.

1st AD Shelley Lankovits recently created her first completely female AD team on a HETV drama shot on location in the Caribbean – go Shelley!

Loop Talent Crew have recently expanded the technical departments, signing non-binary gaffer Hollie Mapp and female gaffer Sara (Xiao) Fu. 

Costume Designer Cathy Prior costumes', from hit TV show Derry Girls, are currently on display in a new exhibition in Derry. Some of the costumes on display include the Derry Girls twist on the Spice Girls, which saw Cathy’s design interpretation of a peace symbol replacing the classic Union Jack dress. Congratulations Cathy.

Women Behind The Camera - capturing the essence of the film industry through immersive workshops

Dive into the world of 35mm at One Stop Films, taught by the incredibly talented Filippo Maso and Jack Sands who have loaded for the last decade on some of the most famous feature films. The workshop was organised by Lulu Pollice with the help of volunteers Kirstin Hogg, Valentina Gonzalez, and Areesha Ibrar.

Sponsored by Kodak for the 16mm 100th anniversary and GBCT, this workshop features a special appearance by Ray Andrews ACO.

 Workshop 2

Explore the wonders of 16mm at Focus Canning, led by WBTC member focus puller Tamia Diaz and loader Léa Aubigne. The workshop was organised by Lulu Pollice with the help of volunteers Kirstin Hogg, Valentina Gonzalez, and Areesha Ibrar.

With the generous support of sponsors Kodak, GBCT, ARRI, CVP, and ACO and the wonderful cinematographer Laura Seward, Adam Singodia and Jake Gabby. 

A heartfelt appreciation to One Stop Films and Focus Canning, as well as their exceptional staff, for their unwavering support and dedication to championing women in the film industry. Your commitment paves the way for a more inclusive and empowering future. 

Cinegirl at Sundance Film Festival London 2023 

It was a joy to attend the London edition of the Sundance Film Festival. Hosted in the bustling heart of the city at Picturehouse Central and featuring a selection of titles from Sundance's January festival held in Utah, filmmakers from all over the world gathered to present their films and discuss their work. Highlights for me were the festival’s opening and closing night films: the former, Charlotte Regan’s delightfully turbulent SCRAPPER; the latter, the emotionally incisive and quick-witted YOU HURT MY FEELINGS, directed by Nicole Holofcener.

The Writers Lab

The only program of its kind in the world, The Writers Lab advances women screenwriters over 40, by advocating for change, demanding visibility & nurturing community.

TWL is a screenwriting competition, lab, incubation, plus community programming and acts of advocacy and activism. Cofounded by Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon in 2015, TWL is co-produced with New York Women in Film & Television.

 More info can be found here: https://thewriterslab.nyc/  

Check out our full interview with the Cofounder on our next Autumn/Winter Issue 2023