A new partnership to support mid-career women in film, television and digital media has been announced.
Screen Alliance North and Women in Film and TV will work together to support an industry mentoring scheme designed for women looking to take a significant step in their career.
The organisation is funding places for 7 women from across the region, so they can join the 6-month scheme, which offers one-to-one mentoring with senior industry professionals, peer-to-peer training, and bespoke career development workshops.
“The work that Women in Film and TV do is critical in empowering women in the media. Through their mentoring initiative, which supports women across the UK, they help women to advance in their careers, improve their networks and give them the opportunity to learn from leading professionals in the industry,” said Caroline Cooper-Charles, Chief Executive of Screen Yorkshire and lead partner for Screen Alliance North.
Screen Alliance North is funding 4 places for women in below-the-line roles. Additional Liverpool Film Office, North East Screen, and Screen Manchester, have provided funding for 3 more places for above-the-line roles.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Screen Alliance North to offer seven dedicated places in the North of England on our Four Nations Mentoring Scheme,” added Katie Bailiff, CEO of Women in Film and TV.
“We are passionate about developing mid career female talent in the north and look forward to bringing together a diverse cohort to supercharge their careers.”
