I’ve been saying for years I don’t want to go the expected funding route for @asraifilm 🧜♀️ (likely failed grant applications followed by private equity investors). But why don’t I want to raise money that way? Well if I have investors, their needs (ROI) become priority. Decisions have to be made that benefit the film financially- over decisions that may benefit the film & cast/crew in other ways… Like visibility. I’ve seen time & time again filmmakers getting screwed when it comes to selling the film. They work the hardest, see the least amount of cash & then the films hardly get seen. Films being uploaded on every TVOD service & then disappearing into the machine. That’s not what I want for this project. That’s not what I want for my team. 🥺 I’ve had my heart set on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding around 100k & then using tax credits for post. Yup 100k. That’s a scary number. I’ve previously raised just under 20k combined over other projects. I know how much work crowdfunding takes & how it heavily relies on the support of your communities. I also know the cost of living crisis is a real thing in the UK right now. Many people are on tough times. So I’m scared. I’m scared of trying to raise an astronomical amount of money. Scared of trying & failing. Scared of looking crazy. Of bruising my ego 🤣 But you know what is more scary? Never trying. I actually have a plan forming, to raise enough to shoot the Victorian & 1800 Italian sequences. That’ll be around 20k. 🤞🏼 A less scary number. But still a lot. I also have an idea for incentives- instead of 20 different options- mostly posters/hats/crap most people don’t want (& cost me a lot time & money to process 🥲) Instead I’m going to create a mini collectible newspaper, like I made for @herclubcannes (that went down so incredibly well, even better than I’d ever imagined!! 🥰) I’ll include mermaid artwork, delicious fantasy imagery, a mini story, a poem & some info about our team & our dream ♥️ We’d need to sell around 1k copies for that first chunk of cash. Not a small number. But I’m gonna try 🥹 So here’s me, putting my faith before my fear. The work begins. 🙏🏼
If you want to change your ✨life✨ (& your career!) then it starts with the three Ps- The PLACES you go The PEOPLE you meet Your PERSPECTIVE on life 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 @actorsproexpo was a breath of fresh air, meeting so many professional, grounded & generous actors. Thank you to the @femalefilmclub for giving me a platform to share about @yesshecannes 🩷 I am grateful to have had so many eye opening & inspirational conversations through the Networking area, that I have gained a renewed confidence in the industry & the future of our performers ✨🥰🙏🏼 Amazing work also of @weaudition for headline sponsoring this event 👏🏼 If you didn’t make it this year- I highly recommend putting this one in your calendar for 2025 📆 #weauditionactorsproexpo #weauditionactorsproexpo2024 #yesshecannes #vshowcards #alistfestivalcoach #actorsnetwork #actorsproexpo
If you want to change your ✨life✨ (& your career!) then it starts with the three Ps- The PLACES you go The PEOPLE you meet Your PERSPECTIVE on life 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 @actorsproexpo was a breath of fresh air, meeting so many professional, grounded & generous actors. Thank you to the @femalefilmclub for giving me a platform to share about @yesshecannes 🩷 I am grateful to have had so many eye opening & inspirational conversations through the Networking area, that I have gained a renewed confidence in the industry & the future of our performers ✨🥰🙏🏼 Amazing work also of @weaudition for headline sponsoring this event 👏🏼 If you didn’t make it this year- I highly recommend putting this one in your calendar for 2025 📆 #weauditionactorsproexpo #weauditionactorsproexpo2024 #yesshecannes #vshowcards #alistfestivalcoach #actorsnetwork #actorsproexpo
If you want to change your ✨life✨ (& your career!) then it starts with the three Ps- The PLACES you go The PEOPLE you meet Your PERSPECTIVE on life 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 @actorsproexpo was a breath of fresh air, meeting so many professional, grounded & generous actors. Thank you to the @femalefilmclub for giving me a platform to share about @yesshecannes 🩷 I am grateful to have had so many eye opening & inspirational conversations through the Networking area, that I have gained a renewed confidence in the industry & the future of our performers ✨🥰🙏🏼 Amazing work also of @weaudition for headline sponsoring this event 👏🏼 If you didn’t make it this year- I highly recommend putting this one in your calendar for 2025 📆 #weauditionactorsproexpo #weauditionactorsproexpo2024 #yesshecannes #vshowcards #alistfestivalcoach #actorsnetwork #actorsproexpo
If you want to change your ✨life✨ (& your career!) then it starts with the three Ps- The PLACES you go The PEOPLE you meet Your PERSPECTIVE on life 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 @actorsproexpo was a breath of fresh air, meeting so many professional, grounded & generous actors. Thank you to the @femalefilmclub for giving me a platform to share about @yesshecannes 🩷 I am grateful to have had so many eye opening & inspirational conversations through the Networking area, that I have gained a renewed confidence in the industry & the future of our performers ✨🥰🙏🏼 Amazing work also of @weaudition for headline sponsoring this event 👏🏼 If you didn’t make it this year- I highly recommend putting this one in your calendar for 2025 📆 #weauditionactorsproexpo #weauditionactorsproexpo2024 #yesshecannes #vshowcards #alistfestivalcoach #actorsnetwork #actorsproexpo
If you want to change your ✨life✨ (& your career!) then it starts with the three Ps- The PLACES you go The PEOPLE you meet Your PERSPECTIVE on life 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 @actorsproexpo was a breath of fresh air, meeting so many professional, grounded & generous actors. Thank you to the @femalefilmclub for giving me a platform to share about @yesshecannes 🩷 I am grateful to have had so many eye opening & inspirational conversations through the Networking area, that I have gained a renewed confidence in the industry & the future of our performers ✨🥰🙏🏼 Amazing work also of @weaudition for headline sponsoring this event 👏🏼 If you didn’t make it this year- I highly recommend putting this one in your calendar for 2025 📆 #weauditionactorsproexpo #weauditionactorsproexpo2024 #yesshecannes #vshowcards #alistfestivalcoach #actorsnetwork #actorsproexpo
If you want to change your ✨life✨ (& your career!) then it starts with the three Ps- The PLACES you go The PEOPLE you meet Your PERSPECTIVE on life 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 @actorsproexpo was a breath of fresh air, meeting so many professional, grounded & generous actors. Thank you to the @femalefilmclub for giving me a platform to share about @yesshecannes 🩷 I am grateful to have had so many eye opening & inspirational conversations through the Networking area, that I have gained a renewed confidence in the industry & the future of our performers ✨🥰🙏🏼 Amazing work also of @weaudition for headline sponsoring this event 👏🏼 If you didn’t make it this year- I highly recommend putting this one in your calendar for 2025 📆 #weauditionactorsproexpo #weauditionactorsproexpo2024 #yesshecannes #vshowcards #alistfestivalcoach #actorsnetwork #actorsproexpo
✨Life has a much bigger plan for you ✨ Beyond your wildest dreams 🙌🏼 You just gotta go get it baby 🎥♥️ So blessed for this incredible opportunity & all those who made it possible- will be announcing all soon 🥹🙏🏼 #yesshecannes #filmmakerlife #filming #filmschool #blessed #howtoworkshopysc #femalefilmmaker #womeninfilm #cannesfilmfestival2024 #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes
My undying gratitude to the women who make us feel 💯 Hair & Make up isn’t just about “feeling pretty”. It’s about building us up. Helping us feel confident. & especially the words they pour into us just before our big moments. So thank you @gracehairmakeup for being everything I needed & more. And thank you @mariashevtsova for this amazing gift. Cheers to the women uplifting others 🙏🏼♥️ #yesshecannes #herclubcannes #femaleempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #womenempowerment #cannesfilmfestival
life is 5% what happens to us & 95% how we react to it 🙏🏼✨ #reflection #cannesfilmfestival #yesshecannes #femaleempowerment
Oh boy 2024 has been a season of SO MANY CHANGES already… It’s painful letting go of what you think the plan is for you. It’s painful not knowing what lies ahead 🥲 But nothing changes until we change. And I can feel BIG changes happening in my core. In my heart. In my soul. In my words, in my thoughts, in my actions. Its Healing. Restoration. Boundaries. Rebuilding. And now I’m buckling up for yet another new season 🩷 #knowyourworth #changeyourlife #transformationinprogress #valueyourself
Someone at my workshop commented “if this is only the second time you’ve ever done this- you were born to do this” I can’t tell you how much that resonated, deep in my heart ♥️ When I was a child my Dad told me, my favourite words were “can I help?” It’s always been a part of who I am. I feel so blessed to be aligning my core values with @yesshecannes through the launch of our How-To Workshops. It is an honour to be given more opportunities to touch lives & help more people thrive in their film careers ♥️✨ This is the beginning of something ✨beautiful✨ @yesshecannes @festivaldecannes #yesshecannes #femalefilmmakerfriday #femalefilmmaker #womeninfilm #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #cannesfilmfestival2024
“People don’t buy what you do, they buy WHY you do it” ✨- Simon Sinek That’s why it’s so important to discover & share your WHYs, in order to build authentic connections. Elevating a belief or idea with draw people in who hold the same values, as you work together for a cause bigger than yourselves 🎥🙏🏼♥️ @yesshecannes workshop in partnership with @londoniff 🎥 @lee_mj_daley #yesshecannes #shesquad #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #cannes2024 #filmfestival #londonfilm #filmlondon #womeninfilm #womeninfilmandtv #womenempowerment #femaleempowerment #femalefilmclub #femalefilmmaker
THANK YOU 🎥♥️✨ Amazing to work with such a kind, supportive & professional team for our @yesshecannes How-To Cannes Workshop with @metfilmschool ♥️✨ Sarah and Olivia from MetFilm School were so attentive, helpful and encouraging- from organising the workshop booking, providing updates and promoting to their students, all the way through to helping pack away. Thank you for being such excellent hosts! 🥰 The MetFilm Students were also super engaged and I enjoyed connecting with them during and afterwards. I’m excited to connect further with them at @festivaldecannes in future 👏🏼 I couldn’t recommend MetFilm School highly enough 🎥♥️ How wonderful to have such a strong, supportive organisation shaping future filmmakers 🙌🏼✨ #yesshecannes #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #cannesfilmfestival2024 #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #femaleempowerment #femaleempowermentquotes #womeninspiringwomen #womeninfilm #metfilmschool #metfilmschoollondon #metfilmschoolberlin #metfilmleeds #metfilmlife
Community is the foundation to ✨success✨ To truly thrive in this industry, you need to find your people. There is so much power in coming together with a shared goal. 🙌🏼♥️ Our incredible She Squad 2024 came together with the support of @luminofilmsofficial at @festivaldecannes to unite & elevate the female voice at our Cannes Meet Up 🙌🏼 And because of the huge strength of our community, our #shesquad is now re-opening its doors! Not only are we expanding to offer year round support, online meetings, meet ups & partner benefits- but we are also officially launching our She Squad Retreats! An opportunity to come together with other women in film, share experiences, seek advice & build authentic connections! For more information on joining our She Squad comment SQUAD below 🙏🏼 For more information on applying for our Retreat comment RETREAT below! United we are all stronger 🙏🏼♥️✨🎥 Huge thanks to She Squad member @aidagolghazi for capturing this footage for us 🎥♥️ #yesshecannes #femalefilmmakers #femaleempowerment #femalefilmmakerfriday #womenempoweringwomen #femaleempowerment #womeninfilm
Is @festivaldecannes calling you? The red carpet, the networking, the parties, the panels, the knowledge, the opportunities- ✨the magic of cinema✨ Prepare for the most prestigious film festival in the world, at our How-To Cannes Intensive Workshop hosted at the @metfilmschool Ealing Studios, London 🎥💃✨ For more details on how to join us, follow link in bio 😎🙌🏼 #yesshecannes #shesquad #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #cannes2024 #filmfestival #londonfilm #filmlondon #womeninfilm #womeninfilmandtv #womenempowerment #femaleempowerment #femalefilmclub #femalefilmmaker
🚀 All Systems are GO! 💥 4 years after our first ever workshop, partnering with Equity back in 2020, we have RELAUNCHED 🫨🙌🏼 Bringing filmmakers tips & tricks on how-to overcome imposter syndrome, hacking your mind-body relationship to reduce stress, SMART planning & much more- co-hosted at @genesiscinema by @londoniff with guest panellists Festival Director & Producer @natashamarburger Actors Festival Coach & Film Director @a_list_festival_coach & Producer & founder of @shorts2features @enricont In small groups, we worked through interactive tasks to uncover how your values can align with your work & the importance of creating authentic connections ✨🙏🏼 Following our second Workshop, this time with @metfilmschool students, we are delighted to be hosting a Cannes Intensive Workshop at the MetFilm School, Ealing Studios, London, in April. 🥳🥳🥳 Equipping you with advice, information, skills & support to help you thrive at @festivaldecannes join us to level up your festival experience 🤩 💃 📸 For more information on our Cannes Intensive Workshop, comment METFILM below 🎥♥️✨ #yesshecannes #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #cannesfilmfestival2024 #cannes2024 #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #femaleempowerment #femalefilmmakerfriday #femalefilmmaker #womeninspiringwomen #womeninfilm #womeninfilmandtv #filmworkshop 🎥 @lee_mj_daley
Due to HUGE demand- we have decided to offer our Cannes Workshop ONLINE! ✨✨✨🩷 Not only can you join from ANYWHERE in the world- via the Zoom link- but we will be recording the session so you can view on Catch up after the Workshop! This Cannes Workshop will be covering the basics of the festival & how it works, understanding what the @mdf_cannes has to offer, where to go during the day/evening if you don’t have plans & mastering your mindset to set you up for success! 🙏🏼 We will also be answering questions & offering opportunities to connect ahead of the festival with other attendees! This Workshop is open to all genders 🙏🏼✨ ALSO- we are excited to be partnering with the @femalefilmclub who are offering 20% off for all FREE Networking Space Members 🥳 It’s simple & easy to join the FFC to receive your discount! 💰 COMMENT: WORKSHOP below & we will DM you full details on how to get tickets & how to join the FFC Free Networking Space! 🎟️ COMMENT: FFC if you are already a Networking Space member & would like details on how to claim your discount code! @yesshecannes & the @femalefilmclub are passionate about empowering women in film through this online Workshop together 🙏🏼✨🩷 #yesshecannes #shesquad #marchedufilm #marchédufilm #marchédufilm2024 #cannes #cannesfilmfestival #cannesfilmfestival2024 #femalefilmmakerfriday #femalefilmmaker #shecan #yesshecan #thefutureisfemale #womenempowerment #femaleempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #femalefilmclub #ffc #thefemalefilmclub #cannesworkshop
We are officially opening Pre-Registration for the 2024 SHE SQUAD! 🥳✨ We know Cannes is still 49 days away! But after receiving almost 100 applications last year- we are determined to get prepared early this year! Especially as our Membership this year is BIGGER & BETTER than EVER! 🤩🤩🤩 In addition to providing a Member profile hosted on our social media platforms, an invitation to our Meet Up & Photoshoot at our Villa & access to our community support group, we are hosting pre & post Cannes zoom calls, offering exclusive discounts & much more! 🎥♥️✨ Comment SHE SQUAD to receive more information about becoming a member! 🥰🙏🏼 The first 3 pre-registration applicants will also receive a FREE ticket to our HOW-TO CANNES INTENSIVE WORKSHOP on April 13th at @metfilmschool London. Our mission is to CELEBRATE INSPIRE & EMPOWER women to attend & thrive at @festivaldecannes #yesshecannes #shesquad #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #cannes2024 #filmfestival #londonfilm #filmlondon #womeninfilm #womeninfilmandtv #womenempowerment #femaleempowerment #femalefilmclub #femalefilmmaker
Happy #internationalwomensday to all our amazing #shesuqad past members & future members for 2024! Wishing you all success, happiness & peace in your lives & careers for many years to come ✨🙏🏼 We are so excited for what we’re able to offer our SHE SQUAD at @festivaldecannes this year 🎥♥️ Comment SHE SQAUD to register your interest in joining the 2024 @yesshecannes community ✨🎟️ #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #cannesfilmfestival2024 #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #womeninspiringwomen #womeninfilm #womeninfilmandtv #femalefilmmakerfriday #femalefilmclub
Invest in ✨ yourself ✨ Don’t put up with accommodation that doesn’t serve you at @festivaldecannes this year 🎥🙏🏼 Join a COMMUNITY 👯♀️👯♀️ Relax by the Pool 💦 Prepare with our Workshops, over a communal breakfast 📝🥐 Rise & stretch with meditation & a vegan cacao drink 🧘♀️ Enjoy welcome & closing drinks 🥂 COMMENT: VILLA for more information 🎥✨🙏🏼 #yesshecannes #luminofilms #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #cannesfilmfestival2024 #cannes #womeninfilm #womenincannes #shesquad #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #femaleempowerment #femalefilmmakerfriday
Why is is other industries get fun weekends away to recharge whilst building on their professional relationships- and yet we in film we are still lacking? We have some writers retreats & a few “make a film” trips- but nothing like this- that is less focused on “doing” the work & more focused on building you up, so that you are supported to go back into your jobs feeling refreshed, inspired & empowered. Are you looking to connect with other Women in Film on a new, deeper level? 🙏🏼 Do you need a break from the constant hustle? Would you like to spend the weekend enjoying pampering, boosting your dopamine, connecting authentically & grounding yourself, whilst refocusing your intentions & sharing your love of Cinema? Well our SHE SQUAD RETREAT is here to give you the much needed community & support to help you thrive! Built around our mission of CELEBRATING, INSPIRING & EMPOWERING women in film, all activities throughout the weekend have been carefully curated to strengthen you for success. Comment RETREAT below for more information, or head to our LINK 🔗 in bio. #yesshecannes #SHESQUAD #cannesfilmfestival #cannesfilmfestival2024 #femalefilmmakerfriday #femalefilmmaker #shecan #yesshecan #thefutureisfemale #womenempowerment #femaleempowerment #womeninfilm #indiefilmmaker #indiefilm #filmmakerspodcast #filmlondon #londonfilm
If anyone wants to call me up to come Direct something – ANYTHING – I’m there 😅 Was such a pleasure jumping on this collaborative project to Direct Episode 2. I wish I had more opportunities to sharpen my skills- without all the other work that goes with making your own projects 🙃 Looking forward to returning for Ep 5! 🙏🏼 @beforewegraduateseries #director #directorforhire #indiefilmmakers #indiefilm #directorsguildofamerica #filmdirector
You ✨BELONG✨ We are all just human beings. Storytellers. Coming together to connect, share life & find our tribes to create movie magic with 🎥🙏🏼✨ It can feel overwhelming going to festivals, especially @festivaldecannes but when you start to understand the value you bring, the unique perspective you hold & the powerful voice you own, it becomes easier to believe that you belong in that space, just as much as those around you ♥️✨ That you deserve to take up space. So take it 🤩 Shoutout to @amycuddy for your powerful Ted-Talk which inspired this section on strengthening mindset 🙌🏼 Comment WORKSHOP for details on our How-To Cannes Intensive Workshop 🎥✨ hosted at @metfilmschool Video from @yesshecannes HOW-TO WORKSHOP at @genesiscinema in partnership with @londoniff & guest panelists @natashamarburger @enricont @shorts2features @a_list_festival_coach 🎥 @lee_mj_daley #yesshecannes #shesquad #cannesfilmfestival #festivaldecannes #cannes2024 #filmfestival #londonfilm #filmlondon #womeninfilm #womeninfilmandtv #womenempowerment #femaleempowerment #femalefilmclub #femalefilmmaker #tedtalks #amycuddy #mindset #powerpose #dramycuddy #womensupportingwomen
