WFTV News & Blogs

Mar 14, 2022

WFTV launches 2022 Four Nations Mentoring Scheme

The Women in Film and TV (UK) launched its 2022 Four Nations Mentoring Scheme on Monday 14 March 2022, designed for mid-career women...

Mar 8, 2022

International Women's Day - why there is still much work to do

Progress has been made but we must acknowledge areas where substantial improvement is needed, says WFTV chair Liz Tucker To mark...

Oct 11, 2021

WFTV looks back at the achievements of Black female talent in the industry.

Black History Month is an annual global event observed in the UK in October to celebrate the culture, history and achievements of Black...

Aug 22, 2021

WFTV Pat Llewellyn Bursary Winner Laura Martin-Robinson's journey.

This week we’re delighted to announce that one of the films developed through our Pat Llewellyn Bursary Scheme is premiering on BBC One...

Jun 30, 2021

What Scotland is doing to level the playing field.

Documentary filmmaker Hannah Currie recently wrote a blog for Film & Campaign ahead of the launch of Scottish Documentary Institute’s new...

Jun 27, 2021

Diversity line up of the 2021 Euros presenters

WFTV CEO Katie Bailiff was asked to comment for an article in Sunday 27 June 2021's Observer newspaper about the increasingly diverse...

Apr 30, 2021

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.

Apr 25, 2021

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...

Feb 3, 2021

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...

Feb 25, 2019

Women make history at 2019 Academy Awards