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the Film and TV community through our online and print publications and Cinegirl Club.

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17/12/2023

Cheers to on 11 amazing years of uplifting Black creatives! 🎉 Kudos to - Founder of TBB (pictured far left) for your resilience, inspiration, and building this thriving community. Brava! 😘🥂 What a magical evening and so happy to be catching up with older friends too .network and meeting new ones ✨

Here’s to the strength of collaboration, creativity, and community. Keep shining, inspiring, and celebrating the magic of storytelling. 🎬✨

About The British Blacklist:
The British Blacklist LTD is a media platform that celebrates the work of UK-based Black creatives and those of the wider Diaspora who work across Screen, Stage, Literature, and Sound.

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10/11/2023

🌟Exciting News Alert!

Meet the newest addition to our Cinegirl family: Lauren Cissé (she/they) our recently appointed Events Coordinator! 🌈🎉

With a vision that aligns seamlessly with our values, Lauren joins us as the Events Coordinator, ready to bring even more magic to our vibrant community.

🎬✨ Let's extend a warm welcome to Lauren and celebrate the energy they bring to the table.

A little bit about Lauren 💫🩷

Lauren currently works in various capacities at forward thinking, barrier breaking companies such as Deaf & Disabled People in TV, The Neurodiverse Club and now Cinegirl Magazine!

As a biracial, q***r woman I have often found myself unable to fit in any particular place, but this is where my strengths lay. I value building relationships with creatives who are undefinable and pushing the boundaries on what we can achieve. My aim is to use the medium of film and television to tell new stories and amplify marginalised voices.

So far, she has worked with a variety of different producers and production companies such as Channel 4, BBC and Sky to name a few. Inclusivity is a driving force behind my work.

Over the past few years I have been selected as a runner up for my student short film ’17’ at Hastings & London Rocks International Film Festival, Best Student Film category and as a Trailblazer in London Lift Off Film Festival.

07/11/2023

We are thrilled to announce more Cinegirl Partners… 💫

💙 Emergence Films is a development and production company based in the US and UK, committed to championing female-identifying filmmakers and historically underrepresented storytellers from around the world.

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💛6fr From The Spotlight puts wellbeing and mental health at the heart of your production. Its vision is to bring about real change in the film and TV sector by promoting, designing and implementing positive working cultures. The team combines its industry knowledge with training as mental health, wellbeing, leadership and employment law experts to deliver insightful support to your production and crew.

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About Cinegirl Partners: Our exciting new partnership programme is all about nurturing collaboration and celebrating diversity in the world of film and television. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant community where talents and ideas flourish.

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05/11/2023

Harbor is excited to welcome Tia Perkins as Head of Production, Advertising. This key hire reflects Harbor's dedication to delivering exceptional creative solutions and pushing advertising production boundaries.

Perkins brings a remarkable career, including iconic projects like the CG "Chantix Turkey," live-action, and interactive campaigns for brands such as HP, Gatorade, and M&Ms. Her portfolio features prominent brands like Estee Lauder, Jack Daniels, M&Ms, Nissan, Chantix, American Express, and Lululemon. She maintains relationships with major agencies like Publicis, The Martin Agency, Digitas, Leo Burnett, Havas, Y&R, McCann, Good Kid, and The Community.

Her commitment to workplace inclusivity led her to create the "What’s Next" Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion group, providing a platform for BIPOC voices and fostering a sense of belonging within the workplace. Throughout her career, she has been a dedicated mentor, spearheading internship programs and nurturing emerging talent in the industry.

Commenting on her new role at Harbor, Perkins stated, "I’ve been seeking to join a place that is making waves in advertising. The more I heard the name Harbor, the more curious I became to see if this was the place I could call home. Harbor not only has premium talent, but they share a common vision/goal that everyone is working towards. It makes you want to be here and be a part of it. “

01/09/2023

And just like that your Cinegirl Newsletter is out ✨📮

30/08/2023

“ .illustration is a culmination of a year of work behind closed doors. The illustrations are finally out and for you and your friends to enjoy, whether on stickers, prints or tote bags! I hope it brings some energy into yours or your friend's life” - Founder of .illustration

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Soak in the vibrancy of these palpable fragments of in all of our printed issues - exclusively for ✨🩵

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25/08/2023

Film & TV, Culture, Events, and Cinegirl
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22/08/2023

Fire of Love: A Romantic Ode to the Primordial Fire of Love reminds us that human beings often feel they are adjacent to, rather than living in, the natural world.

Written, produced and directed by this documentary crafts an intimate portrait of French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Kraffit, the daredevilish sweethearts who devoted their lives to uncovering terrestrial secrets. 'What is it, they ask, that makes the Earth's heart beat, its blood flow?' On 3 June 1991, the Kraffs were caught in the pyroclastic flow of Mount Unzen as it erupted, tragically killing them and 41 others.

It is through their close-up studies that Katia and Maurice contributed profound insight into the mysteries of nature. But their story also questions the presumed chasm that exists between scientific discovery and art, as it traverses a far more elusive in-between.

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18/08/2023

The BIGGEST Virtual Production Show Ever!

On August 3rd, 2023, SMPTE embarked on an unforgettable journey at the BIGGEST Virtual Production Show, presented by . The event at the XR Studios Los Angeles, showcased innovative techniques that redefine entertainment. Watch to relish the immersive world of virtual production once again.

Christina Nowak .am_xtina Director of Client Relations - Film & TV , ambassador and Co-Producer & Presenter, told us: “Virtual production is reshaping the way we create stories, bringing imagination to life in ways we never thought possible.”

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Photos courtesy of Disguise KSOLE Photography and .engelskind

17/08/2023

CVP / ARRI Operating Workshop

Cinegirl SS23 Issue 🗞️

ARRI's Camera Stabilizer Systems (CSS) offer both directors and cinematographers new angles and storytelling options. For more than 20 years, the original ARTEMIS has been a reliable tool, trusted by the industry. Now the ARTEMIS 2 continues that success story and expands on it through new features and a simple upgrade path to TRINITY 2.
Between them, these two rigs cover all applications and on-set requirements, from feature films and TV series to commercials and live broadcasts
With ARRI's second generation of TRINITY and ARTEMIS, camera movement, connectivity, power management, user interface, and balance options are all enhanced. This new modular system offers a quick and easy upgrade by transforming the purely mechanical ARTEMIS 2 into the hybrid TRINITY 2. which adds electronic stabilisation for an even more comprehensive range of movements and angles.

Straight off the back of the BSC Expo, ARRI organised a women-only workshop for a group of camera operators. This diverse group came together to get hands-on with the new TRINITY 2 and ARTEMIS 2. Stemming from varied backgrounds and experiences, the participants heard first-hand from CSS Product Manager Curt Schaller about the best operating practices and how to maintain one's own personal well-being as a successful operator.

Read on at cinegirl.net

07/08/2023

Exciting news! The 67th BFI London Film Festival (4-15 October 2023) is thrilled to open with SALTBURN, directed and written by Emerald Fennell. Starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, and more, the film's international premiere is on 4th October at Royal Festival Hall.

An Amazon Studios and MGM production, it hits cinemas on 24 November.

Don't miss this beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire.

The festival showcases an array of talents, and we can't wait to share it with you in London and across the UK this October! 🎥🍿

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Photo 02: Courtesy of Amazon Studios & MGM

29/07/2023

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28/07/2023

Cinegirl Summer Party
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Celebrating our vibrant community, embracing the joy of summer, and indulging in all-things delightful! Thank you everyone for being the driving force behind positive change and empowering the next generation of filmmakers! 💫❤️🥂

Big shout-out to incredible Cinegirl Ambassadors .teh.dop and - for joining us and for their unwavering dedication and passion in uplifting women and equity in the film and TV industry 💫

📸 Thank you our incredibly talented and kick-ass photographer, for capturing moments that breathe life and bring magic to our visuals. We are grateful for your exceptional talent and the invaluable contributions you make to our team. Here's to many more captivating shots and inspiring collaborations ahead 💫

🫶🏻Thank you to our fantastic sponsors 🫶🏻

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28/07/2023

Cinegirl Summer Party
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Celebrating our vibrant community, embracing the joy of summer, and indulging in all-things delightful! Thank you everyone for being the driving force behind positive change and empowering the next generation of filmmakers! 💫❤️🥂

Big shout-out to incredible Cinegirl Ambassadors .teh.dop and - for joining us and for their unwavering dedication and passion in uplifting women and equity in the film and TV industry 💫

📸 Thank you our incredibly talented and kick-ass photographer, for capturing moments that breathe life and bring magic to our visuals. We are grateful for your exceptional talent and the invaluable contributions you make to our team. Here's to many more captivating shots and inspiring collaborations ahead 💫

🫶🏻Thank you to our fantastic sponsors 🫶🏻

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28/07/2023

Cinegirl Summer Party
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Celebrating our vibrant community, embracing the joy of summer, and indulging in all-things delightful! Thank you everyone for being the driving force behind positive change and empowering the next generation of filmmakers! 💫❤️🥂

Big shout-out to incredible Cinegirl Ambassadors .teh.dop and - for joining us and for their unwavering dedication and passion in uplifting women and equity in the film and TV industry 💫

📸 Thank you our incredibly talented and kick-ass photographer, for capturing moments that breathe life and bring magic to our visuals. We are grateful for your exceptional talent and the invaluable contributions you make to our team. Here's to many more captivating shots and inspiring collaborations ahead 💫

🫶🏻Thank you to our fantastic sponsors 🫶🏻

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26/07/2023

All Eyes on ESEA!Penned by Caroline Hodge
With the success of Everything Everywhere All at Once, it cannot be denied that East and South East Asian (ESEA) actors are having their moment in the spotlight. But ESEAs are more than just actors or directors or fight choreographers; they can be found in every department throughout the media industry. BEAM Network is helping to turn that ray of light on British ESEAs working behind the scenes by creating a supportive community that uplifts everyone.

ESEAs are one of the smallest minorities involved in the industry. Project Diamond’s data in 2021 showed that the percentage of ESEAs working off screen in television was redacted due to how small the sample size was. This is the drive for why BEAM Network was founded - to support those who feel isolated, unrepresented and who wanted to connect with others who shared their unique experience.

While our meet-ups remain popular, we are hoping to expand and diversify our events even further. If you would like to assist or invite BEAM Network to one of your events, or if you feel you could give some of your time for mentoring, or offer a one-off workshop, please reach out via email: [email protected].

We are a community created by its own members, so if you are of East and South East Asian heritage and wish to join or perhaps run your own meet-ups, we would love to see you at www.wearebeam.network.

Read on at Link in Bio 🔗♡

23/07/2023

for the day peeps 😬✄

19/07/2023

STRAIGHT 🎱 - THE ONE SUPER 8 CARTRIDGE NO EDITING FILM COMPETITIONPenned by

If you are in film, you just have to do a straight 8.

Get a super 8 camera and a roll of film, and you are ready. The whole concept is to shoot your film in camera, without any editing or post production. Obviously there is no sound-sync on 8mm. And, if selected, you get to see your film for the first time at the premiere. The screening for the best 8 is in Cannes during the Film Festival.

It’s hard and nerve-wracking, but it’s the most exciting and creative challenge for any film lover.

Straight 8 has no limitations in terms of genre or narrative. The straight 8 collection is a fantastic array of different approaches and unexpected ideas; a looking glass of cinema as a rich and diverse artform.

In 2020, I directed my straight 8 A Portrait, a biopic doc about Christopher Hughes, Derek Jarman’s cinematographer. Despite the battered camera and, honestly, the complete terror of having no clue of what we were filming, we made the best 8.

It has been one of the most precious experiences for me. The film did very well in other festivals too (proving that you don’t have to have a big budget to bring a worthy story to the screen) and I felt like I found a community of like-minded film lovers in the straight 8 crowd. But mostly, making a straight 8 really taught me a couple of key lessons about filmmaking in general: the best story is often closer to you than you expect, and not having full control actually allows for true creative freedom.

In the photo: Sticks & Balls by Jacqueline Wright & Alice Lowe (London, best 8 2007) One of my all time favorites! Playfully naughty song and witty use of in camera editing and…balls.

Read on at Link in Bio 🔗♡

16/07/2023

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14/07/2023

Seven Winters in TehranDirected by Steffi Niederzoll
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A masterfully paced story told with immense sensitivity, director Steffi Niederzoll gains unprecedented access to examine the case of nineteen-year-old Reyhaneh Jabbari from her arrest and prolonged incarceration through to her trial and death sentence, after the man who attempted to r**e her died from injuries inflicted in self defense.

Featuring secretly obtained video and audio recordings from inside Iran, the film provides a nuanced insight into the misogyny that pervades the height of Iranian civil society and the dangers facing those who seek to challenge these power structures. Niederzoll documents the Jabbari family’s fraught struggles with the Iranian justice system as they campaign for Reyhaneh to be released, with this hard-hitting investigative journey finding heart in heartfelt tributes from Reyhanyeh’s family and fellow inmates who recall her strength in the face of intense coercion and abuse.

Read on at Link in bio 🔗

11/07/2023

Welcome to The Cinegirl Club, a place where authentic events take place, bringing talent and industry together.Our members will network, unwind, receive industry guidance - resulting in genuine contacts and relationships.

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⏺CINEGIRL CLUB IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PANAVISION⏺

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09/07/2023

BSC Summer Lunch 〰️ 9th July 2023

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welcomes new members and - congratulations ladies ❤️👏🏻🎥⭐️

09/07/2023

In Conversation with Sophia Gibber - London & Rome Based Producer Penned by

A ray of sunshine with a brilliant sense of humour and an inspiring career. Read on to discover the life and work of Producer Sophia Gibber.

Denise Di Castro (DDC): What sparked your interest in film production?

Sophia Gibber (SG): At first I wanted to write music for films. Before university, I ended up in Miami for two months, working for a small film festival. And watching the film submissions, I just thought, I want to be making movies. At Oxford University I studied English. At the time, the film society was tiny. It had one Canon 5D and about eight members with a lot of passion. I made a short film during my final year. I was always very drawn to storytelling and human behaviour - my dissertation focused on the origin of character and how the portrayal of character developed in Elizabethan and Jacobean drama. As a producer, I like to be on board for the whole adventure and go on a journey with my filmmakers. By finding a book, script, writer or idea, and working from the ground up, I love to find a way to transform a story into something that goes on screen and resonates with audiences.

Read on at Link in Bio 🔗

07/07/2023

❤️💬 via Caroline Winkler .

05/07/2023

Fire of Love: A Romantic Ode to the PrimordialPenned by
Written, produced and directed by Sara Dosa, this documentary crafts an intimate portrait of French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft, the daredevilish sweethearts who devoted their lives to uncovering terrestrial secrets. ‘What is it’, they ask, ‘that makes the Earth's heart beat, its blood flow?’ On 3 June 1991, the Kraffts were caught in the pyroclastic flow of Mount Unzen as it erupted, tragically killing them and 41 others. It is through their close-up studies that Katia and Maurice contributed profound insight into the mysteries of nature. But their story also questions the presumed chasm that exists between scientific discovery and art, as it traverses a far more elusive in-between.

Read on at Link in Bio 🔗

03/07/2023

Human Rights Watch Film Festival Penned by
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival (HRWFF) bears witness to human rights violations in direct storytelling and exposé form, creating an invaluable platform for individuals on both sides of the camera. The HRWFF’s 2023 program investigates pressing human rights abuses from some of the most difficult-to-access parts of the world, combining meticulous investigative filmmaking, determined film subjects and urgent stories in a series of timely documentaries shining a light on vulnerable communities and damning injustices, encouraging audiences to engage with and advocate for human rights wherever they are abused, oppressed, or denied altogether. Here are two films that stood out as highlights.

Read on at Link in Bio 🔗

02/07/2023

The Inspiring Story of MADAM Films – an Empowering Female-led Production Company Penned by

MADAM Films has been operating since 2013 to provide a personal, tailored and hands-on approach to UK production service, built on a foundation of deeply held production industry experience. All projects are passionately and attentively looked after from brief to delivery, meaning that client service and production expertise are continually cared for and at the top of their agenda from start to finish. Three women - Pippa Bhatt, Michelle Stapleton and Carly Stone - founded MADAM after observing an industry absence of service production led by producers experienced in working within the agency/client/director dynamic. The desire was to bring this knowledge to a flexible production service, with a collaborative and 360 degree approach. All three founders are parents, thus their aim is to create an inclusive working environment in the industry as well.
Anna Halasz (AH): How did you get the idea to start MADAM Films? How do you know each other?
Carly Stone (CS): My first point is, we know each other very well. We all met at a former company called Crossroads Films, where I was the MD and Pippa was New Business Director. I was about to go off on maternity leave and we had a project come in that was quite difficult, due to the scale and longevity of it. We were introduced to Michelle to assist; she had taken some time out of the industry to focus on parenting. She produced the job for us and then ended up covering my maternity leave as well.

I’ll never forget the words Michelle said to me: You're working so hard for someone else, why don't you think about doing it for yourself?

Read on at Link in Bio 🔗

30/06/2023

Sugar High Penned by
Sugar. The human race loves it. And it’s not our fault. Our bodies are designed to run on carbohydrates and we are inherently attracted to these in the form of sweetness. This worked well for early humans who only got sugar from raiding a wild beehive or foraging for seasonal berries and fruits. The big problem for us in the 21st century is that sugar is in many everyday foods and it’s ruining our health.

Modern food provides us with an abundance of highly processed carbohydrates, as well as added sugars into wonderfully marketed packaging, that hides the reality of what we are putting in our mouths. So called ‘health foods’ like granola, health bars, sports drinks, rice crackers, salad dressings, and low fat products are all high in carbohydrates and various forms of (usually hidden) sugars. Companies hide sugar by listing a few forms of it in the ingredients list (to make each amount look small) or use words like rice or corn syrup. If a food has an added ingredient that ends in ‘-ose’ (maltose, sucrose, fructose, dextrose), then it contains sugar.

The glycemic load
When we eat sugar and refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and processed foods, we give our body a rapid spike in blood sugar. This results in the brain producing a surge of dopamine, which is similar to the way the brain reacts to substances such as he**in and co***ne.

Furthermore, with a rapid rise in blood sugar, our pancreas releases insulin to take the sugar from our blood and use it as energy. If we don’t use this as fuel, it will be stored mainly in the liver and muscle as glycogen (a short term fuel store) or as fat (a long term energy reserve).

Read on at Link in Bio 🔗

29/06/2023

❤️🙌🏻 🎤Frances Conroy in Belle Noir (American Horror Story)

28/06/2023

Zelda Wynn Valdes - You know her costumes, but do you know her name?Penned by

Whether its Regina George, Elle Woods or Bridget Jones, the film industry has included the iconic pl***oy bunny costume in its movies time and time again, but it may shock you to discover that this iconic look was commissioned to designer Zelda Wynn Valdes who was racially segregated and hidden away from the white clients at the boutique in which she worked. Her clothes, however, ended up being anything but hidden; they have been seen and celebrated on screens, stages, and magazines globally.

When Hugh Hefner decided to open a nightclub in Chicago in 1960, a silk negligee was his uniform of choice for the women who would work for him. It wasn’t until his business partner Victor Lownes insisted that waitresses should dress as bunnies to match their publication, that Valdes was contracted to create the bodysuits and bunny ears which would become symbolic of American pop culture and the first commercial uniform to be registered by the United States Patent and Trademark office. But Valdes’ relationship with the business mogul didn’t end there. Ever the businesswoman, Valdes took the opportunity she had working with Hefner to expand her business and used the nightclub as a catwalk to display her clothes in, in an event known as ‘Zelda and the Playboy’.

Read on at Link in Bio 🔗

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🎉✨ The CineRenaissance Tech Event Reel ✨🎉 What an incredible evening it was at the CineRenaissance Tech Event! 🌟 On Wednesday 20th March, Cinegirl and Renaissance Studios came together for a celebration of Black women in tech - a vibrant gathering where innovation collided with community, and all were welcome to join the conversation💡 The event was a catalyst for change, designed to “shift the needle” on female contributions within the tech industry, inspiring the next generation of creators and artists to step boldly into this dynamic field🎨 @renaissancestudios_brixton @tamaratbc @specialkwrites @laurenlcisse @panavisionofficial @escapestudios @molinarepost @i.am_xtina @bebedierken @women_behind_the_camera 🎥 @sarah.teh.dop

Lights, camera, intersectional feminism! 💫 Join us as we shine a spotlight on films that pass and don’t the Bechdel test and why it’s an important part of the conversation for on-screen diversity 🌈 The Bechdel test evaluates representation of women in fiction. Three rules must be satisfied for a work to pass the test. 1) at least two women are named and featured 2) these women talk to each other 3) they discuss something other than a man. Do these films pass the Bechdel test? And do your favourite films pass? Drop your answers below ⬇️ Let’s find out! #iwd2024 #internationalwomensday #womenbehindthecamera

Just an afternoon at @digital_orchard reading @cinegirlmag latest AW issue 🎬🗞️🐾😸 📸 @hannahnicoledrewphotos @digital_orchard

Dive into the #Saltburn film trailer, Directed by #emeraldfennell with us! Tell us your thoughts below 💫

Dive into the #Saltburn film trailer directed by #emeraldfennell with us! Tell us your thoughts below 💫🎬

Cinegirl’s October Newsletter out now 🍂🛼 As the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, we warmly welcome you to the autumn edition of our newsletter. It’s a season of transformation, much like the exciting changes happening here at Cinegirl. …more in your inbox 💫

Are you attending the BFI London Film Festival 2023? Stay abreats of all things filmmaking ✨ Pick up a copy of @cinegirlmag and @britishcinematographer at the #bfishop 🗞️🎬❤️ 📸 @sophiejayneox