London, 20 February 2024 – Barbie and Poor Things lead the way at the third annual Girls On Film
Awards, which took place on 20 February 2024 at Regent Street Cinema in central London.

The awards were hosted by Anna Smith with Girls On Film co-founder Hedda Lornie Archbold. Monica
Dolan, Ronni Ancona, Sarah Gavron, Mia Bays, Col Needham, Mark Kermode and Nitin Sawhney were
among the presenters.

The summer smash hit Barbie took home both the Production Design and Publicity Awards, for Warner
Brothers, at tonight’s awards ceremony with the new category for Costume Design won for the
exceptional work done by British costume designer Holly Waddington for Poor Things. Emma Stone
also won the Female Orgasm on Screen Award, sponsored by Intimacy On Set, for her exceptional
journey of discovery in the acclaimed film.

Molly Manning Walker won the Cinematography Award, supported by media partner British
Cinematographer, for Scrapper and the Composer Award, supported by media partner Scala Radio,
went to Mica Levi for The Zone of Interest.

The Female Friendship in Screen Award went to Nyad starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster
depicting 64-year-old marathon swimmer Diana Nyad’s attempts to become the first person ever to
swim from Cuba to Florida. The ensemble Cast Award went to Bottoms.

The Girls On Film Ally Award, awarded to a male ally in the film industry who has demonstrated great
commitment to the representation of women this year and sponsored by IMDb, went to William Oldroyd
for Eileen. Reclaim The Frame, who champion marginalised perspectives in cinema, won this year’s
Activist Impact Award,

The Fiction Feature Award, sponsored by EON Productions, went to Celine Song’s exquisite Past Lives
and the Feature Documentary Award went to Kokomo City.

Reflecting the ethos of the Girls On Film podcast, hosted by Anna Smith, the awards reward excellence in
women-focused films in the fields of diversity, inclusion and the representation of women and people of
marginalised genders.

The voters for the Girls On Film Awards 2024 were predominantly leading and diverse women film critics
from around the UK, and male film critics who are allies and have appeared on the Girls On Film podcast.

The Girls On Film Awards were hosted by Anna Smith and Hedda Archbold on 20 February 2024 at
Regent Street Cinema in Central London, days after the EE BAFTA Film Awards and in the run-up to
International Women’s Day. The ceremony was attended by nominees, patrons and previous award
winners.

*** ENDS ***

NOTES FOR EDITORS:
2024 WINNERS
Fiction Feature Award, Sponsored by EON Productions – PAST LIVES
Documentary Feature Award – KOKOMO CITY
Female Friendship Award – NYAD
Ensemble Cast Award – BOTTOMS
Girls On Film Ally Award Sponsored by IMDb – WILLIAM OLDROYD, EILEEN
Composer Award supported by media partner Scala Radio – MICA LEVI, THE ZONE OF INTEREST

Cinematography Award supported by media partner British Cinematographer Magazine – MOLLY
MANNING WALKER, SCRAPPER
Publicity Award – BARBIE, Warner Bros. UK Publicity
Production Design Award – SARAH GREENWOOD & KATIE SPENCER, BARBIE
Costume Design Award – HOLLY WADDINGTON, POOR THINGS
Activist Impact Award – RECLAIM THE FRAME
Female Orgasm Award sponsored by Intimacy On Set – EMMA STONE with Emma Stone, POOR
THINGS

COMMENDATIONS
Documentary Feature Award – Another Body
Female Friendship Award – Polite Society
Girls On Film Ally Award Sponsored by IMDb – Paris Zarcilla, Raging Grace
Composer Award supported by Scala Radio – Emily Levienaise-Farrouch, All of Us Strangers
Costume Design Award – Jaqueline Durran, Barbie
Activist Impact Award – We Are Parable

FULL LIST OF NOMINEES in the GIRLS ON FILM AWARDS 2024
Fiction Feature Award (Last year’s winner: Aftersun)

• ANATOMY OF A FALL
• BARBIE
• PAST LIVES

Documentary Feature Award (Last year’s winner: Nothing Compares)

• ANOTHER BODY
• KOKOMO CITY
• THE ETERNAL MEMORY

Female Friendship Award (Last year’s winner: The Woman King)

• HOW TO HAVE SEX
• NYAD
• POLITE SOCIETY

Ensemble Cast Award (Last year’s winner: The Woman King)

• BARBIE
• BOTTOMS
• HOW TO HAVE SEX

Girls On Film Ally Award Sponsored by IMDb (Last year’s winner: Sebastián Lelio)

• DAVY CHOU, RETURN TO SEOUL
• WILLIAM OLDROYD, EILEEN
• PARIS ZARCILLA, RAGING GRACE

Composer Award supported by media partner Scala Radio (Last year’s winner: Hildur Guðnadóttir for Tár and Women Talking)

• LAURA KARPMAN, AMERICAN FICTION
• MICA LEVI, THE ZONE OF INTEREST
• EMILIE LEVIENAISE-FARROUCH, ALL OF US STRANGERS

Cinematography Award supported by media partner British Cinematographer Magazine (Last
year’s winner: Ari Wegner for The Wonder)

• ASHLEY CONNOR, POLITE SOCIETY
• MOLLY MANNING WALKER, SCRAPPER
• ARI WEGNER, EILEEN

Publicity Award (Last year’s winner: Aftersun: MUBI with Organic for Theatrical & DDA for Awards
Publicity)

• BARBIE, Warner Bros. UK Publicity
• RYE LANE, Searchlight Pictures with Organic PR and VAMP
• TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING, Modern Films with Jon Rushton PR and CAMP Films roadshow and social media trail

Production Design Award (Last year’s winner: Kave Quinn for Catherine Called Birdy)

• SARAH GREENWOOD & KATIE SPENCER, BARBIE
• SHONA HEATH & JAMES PRICE, POOR THINGS
• TAMARA DEVERELL, PRISCILLA
• SUZIE DAVIES & CHARLOTTE DIRICKX, SALTBURN

Costume Design Award (New category)

• HOLLY WADDINGTON, POOR THINGS
• JACQUELINE DURRAN, BARBIE
• STACEY BATTAT, PRISCILLA

Activist Impact Award (Last year’s winner: Akua Gyamfi, The British Blacklist)

• RECLAIM THE FRAME
• TAPE COLLECTIVE
• WE ARE PARABLE

Female Orgasm Award sponsored by Intimacy On Set (Last year’s winner: Emma Thompson, Good
Luck to You Leo Grande)

• PHOEBE DYNEVOR with Alden Ehrenreich, FAIR PLAY
• STEPHANIE HSU with Alexander Hodge, JOY RIDE
• ALISON OLIVER with Barry Keoghan, SALTBURN
• EMMA STONE with Emma Stone, POOR THINGS

Girls On Film thanks

• Category sponsors
• EON Productions
• IMDb
• Intimacy On Set
• Media sponsors DDA Group
• Media partners
• British Cinematographer magazine
• Scala Radio
• Time Out
• Reception sponsors
• Brixton Brewery
• Cameo Launch
• Sponsors in kind
• Regent Street Cinema
• Andrew Jose Salon
• Party sponsors Pizzeria Mozza

Contact

Hedda Archbold, co-founder and executive producer, Girls On Film
hedda.archbold@girlsonfilmpodcast.com

THE GIRLS ON FILM PODCAST ANNOUNCES THE NOMINEES OF THE GIRLS ON FILM AWARDS 2024

London, January 2024 – Barbie and Poor Things lead the way in the nominations for the third annual Girls On Film Awards, which take place on 20th February 2024 at the Regent Street Cinema in Central London. Reflecting the ethos of the Girls On Film podcast, hosted by Anna Smith, the awards reward excellence in women-focused films in the fields of diversity, inclusion and the representation of women and people of marginalised genders. 

The summer smash hit Barbie is nominated across five categories including Fiction Feature Award, Ensemble Cast Award, Production Design Award, Costume Design Award and the Publicity Award for Warner Bros UK Publicity. The new category for Costume Design shows recognition for the exceptional work done this year by British costume designer Jacqueline Durran for Barbie who is nominated alongside Holly Waddington for Poor Things, and America’s Stacey Battat for Priscilla.
Poor Things is also nominated in the Production Design Award category with Emma Stone, up for the Female Orgasm Award sponsored by Intimacy On Set. This year, this category has four rather than three nominees and includes Phoebe Dynevor in Fair Play, Stephanie Hsu in Joy Ride and Alison Oliver in Saltburn.

The intimate scenes in these films reflect the complex and sometimes problematic relationships we have with ourselves and each other and provide much food for thought.

Molly Manning Walker’s How to Have Sex is nominated across both the Ensemble Cast Award and Female Friendship Award with Manning Walker herself also nominated in the Cinematography Award supported by media partner British Cinematographer Magazine for Scrapper.

Girls on Film is delighted to see a number of films released this year by male directors about complex women, many in support of women’s empowerment. The Girls On Film Award for Male Ally sponsored by IMDb yields a diverse group of male directors including William Oldroyd (Eileen), Paris Zarcilla (Raging Grace) and Davy Chou (Return To Seoul). 

Reclaim The Frame, who champion marginalised perspectives in cinema, Tape Collective, launched as a response to the lack of representation on screen and We Are Parable, who champion Black Cinema from around the world, are recognised as part of this years’ Activist Impact Award category. 

The voters for the Girls On Film Awards 2024 were predominantly leading and diverse women film critics from around the UK, and male film critics who are allies and have appeared on the Girls On Film podcast.

The Girls On Film Awards will be hosted by Anna Smith and Hedda Archbold on 20 February 2024 at Regent Street Cinema in Central London, just after the EE BAFTA Film Awards and in the run up to International Women’s Day. The ceremony will be attended by nominees, patrons and previous award winners. Tickets will be available on the Regent Street Cinema website for the Girls On Film community and the public from 27 January.

2024 Nominees 

Fiction Feature Award (Last year’s winner: Aftersun)

• ANATOMY OF A FALL
• BARBIE
• PAST LIVES

Documentary Feature Award  (Last year’s winner Nothing Compares)

• ANOTHER BODY
• KOKOMO CITY
• THE ETERNAL MEMORY

Female Friendship Award (Last year’s winner: The Woman King)

• HOW TO HAVE SEX 
• NYAD
• POLITE SOCIETY

Ensemble Cast Award (Last year’s winner: The Woman King)

• BARBIE
• BOTTOMS
• HOW TO HAVE SEX

Girls On Film Ally Award Sponsored by IMDb (Last year’s winner: Sebastián Lelio)

• DAVY CHOU, RETURN TO SEOUL
• WILLIAM OLDROYD, EILEEN
• PARIS ZARCILLA, RAGING GRACE

Composer Award supported by media partner Scala Radio (Last year’s winner: Hildur Guðnadóttir for Tár and Women Talking)

• LAURA KARPMAN, AMERICAN FICTION
• MICA LEVI, THE ZONE OF INTEREST
• EMILIE LEVIENAISE-FARROUCH, ALL OF US STRANGERS

Cinematography Award supported by media partner British Cinematographer Magazine (Last year’s winner: Ari Wegner for The Wonder)

• ASHLEY CONNOR, POLITE SOCIETY
• MOLLY MANNING WALKER, SCRAPPER
• ARI WEGNER, EILEEN

Publicity Award (Last year’s winner: Aftersun: MUBI with Organic for Theatrical & DDA for Awards Publicity)

• BARBIE, Warner Bros. UK Publicity
• RYE LANE, Searchlight Pictures with Organic PR and VAMP
• TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING, Modern Films with Jon Rushton PR and CAMP Films roadshow and social media trail

Production Design Award (Last year’s winner: Kave Quinn for Catherine Called Birdy)

• SARAH GREENWOOD & KATIE SPENCER, BARBIE
• SHONA HEATH & JAMES PRICE, POOR THINGS
• TAMARA DEVERELL, PRISCILLA 
• SUZIE DAVIES & CHARLOTTE DIRICKX, SALTBURNa

Costume Design Award (New category)

• HOLLY WADDINGTON, POOR THINGS
• JACQUELINE DURRAN, BARBIE
• STACEY BATTAT, PRISCILLA 

Activist Impact Award (Last year’s winner: Akua Gyamfi, The British Blacklist)

• RECLAIM THE FRAME
• TAPE COLLECTIVE
• WE ARE PARABLE

Female Orgasm Award sponsored by Intimacy On Set (Last year’s winner: Emma Thompson, Good Luck to You Leo Grande)

• PHOEBE DYNEVOR with Alden Ehrenreich, FAIR PLAY
• STEPHANIE HSU with Alexander Hodge, JOY RIDE
• ALISON OLIVER with Barry Keoghan, SALTBURN
• EMMA STONE with Emma Stone, POOR THINGS

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THE GIRLS ON FILM PODCAST ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE GIRLS ON FILM AWARDS 2023: 

THE WOMAN KING, AFTERSUN AND THE WONDER LEAD THE WAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LONDON – 23 FEBRUARY 2023

The Woman King and Aftersun triumphed at the second annual Girls On Film Awards, rewarding exceptional women in cinema. Actor Sheila Atim attended the ceremony at London’s The Garden Cinema to accept two awards for The Woman King: for Best Ensemble Acting sponsored by Netflix, and Best Female Friendship On Screen. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood said of the award: “Thank you, Girls On Film, for this very cool honour. We are so, so proud of this film, not only because it shows how women have this innate warrior within them, but also shows the incredible power of sisterhood”. 

The Woman King star Viola Davis was also awarded the Feminist Superhero award, given to a disruptor of inequality in the entertainment industry who has changed the landscape of the film industry. In the year that The Woman King was overlooked by the Academy Awards, Girls On FIlm is proud to have recognised this remarkable feature, as well as nominating another omission from the Oscar list: Chinonye Chukwu’s extraordinary Till. 

Aftersun director Charlotte Wells followed her BAFTA win with the award for Best Feature Film  Sponsored by EON Productions, while the Aftersun publicity team also won Best Publicity Campaign.

The Wonder featured in two winning categories: Best Cinematographer for Ari Wegner (also for her work on The Power of the Dog) as well as the The Girls On Film Ally Award sponsored by IMDb, for director Sebastián Lelio. Meantime exec producer Lucy Pullin picked up the award for  Sinead O’Connor documentary Nothing Compares. Its director Kathryn Ferguson said, “We just want to say a humongous thank you for this award, we are very thrilled and honoured […] I want to thank Sinead O’Connor, she has been an inspiration to me since I was a young Irish girl”.

Girls On Film is committed to representation and activism, and the winner of the Diversity Badge of Honour was Akua Gyamfi, for her tireless longtime work with The British Blacklist and beyond. Commended for their work on representation were film and TV critic Ashanti Omkar and sound editor and activist Emma Butt. The climax of the night was the coveted Best Female Orgasm sponsored by Intimacy on Set. Emma Corrin, who is non-binary but plays a female character, was highly commended for their work in Lady Chatterley’s Lover. “We commend them for their exquisite work as an actor and also for their activism,” said hosts Anna Smith and Hedda Archbold of Corrin. 

The overall winner of the Orgasm award was for the film Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, performed by Emma Thompson with co-star Daryl McCormack. Writer Katy Brand said of the win, “We talked a lot about Nancy’s orgasm in the redrafting of the film… [asking]… should she even have an orgasm? Should she have it with Leo?… And in the end, it seemed that she ought to have this orgasm as a moment of just purely private pleasure, just for her. And that felt really right. And so I’m really glad that you agree.”

The ceremony on 23 February 2023 was sponsored by EON Productions, IMDb, Intimacy on Set and Netflix. Sponsors in kind were The Garden Cinema and Head Gear Films sponsored the reception. Media partners were Deadline.com, Time Out, Scala Rado and British Cinematographer magazine. Guests included Kave Quinn, who won the new award for production designer for Catherine Called Birdy; composers Nainita Desai and Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch; directors Philippa Lowthorpe, Waad al-Kateab and Charlotte Colbert; and actors Kerry Fox and Afi Okaidja (Rocks).

The winners are:

1. Best Female Friendship On Screen:

The Woman King, Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood

2. Best Documentary Feature:

Nothing Compares, Directed by Kathryn Ferguson

3. Best Production Design:

Kave Quinn for Catherine Called Birdy

4. Best Composer:

Hildur Guðnadóttir for Women Talking and Tár

5. Best Cinematographer:

Ari Wegner ASC for The Wonder and The Power of the Dog

6. Ensemble Acting Sponsored by Netflix:

The Woman King, Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood

7. The Girls On Film Ally Award sponsored by IMDb:

Sebastián Lelio for The Wonder 

8. Best Feature Film Sponsored by EON Productions: 

Aftersun, Directed by Charlotte Wells

9. Best Publicity Campaign:

Aftersun, MUBI with Organic for Theatrical & Awards Publicity and DDA for Awards Publicity 

10. Diversity Badge of Honour:

Akua Gyamfi – Founder, The British Blacklist

11. Feminist Superhero:

Viola Davis, Actress and activist

12. Best Female Orgasm sponsored by Intimacy on Set:

Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, Emma Thompson (with Daryl McCormack) 

The ceremony will be podcast on Girls On Film soon after the event and can be found at podfollow.com/girls-on-film. Below are full details including citations.

1.Best Female Friendship On Screen – WINNER The Woman King, Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

(previous year’s winner: Booksmart)

Citation: The Woman King is a powerful film that shows a tangible connection between many female characters, and two women in particular, who have been through a great deal together in life and who support each other through unimaginable challenges with grace and humour. It is a rare historical film that shows female sensitivity, bonding and friendship, that feels ground-breaking and unprecedented in its depiction of strong, complex,

multi-generational Black women fighting for each other – physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Nominees:

• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – directed by Ryan Coogler. 

With Letitia Wright and Lupita Nyong’o as Shuri and Nakia

• Girl Picture aka Girls Girls Girls (Tytöt tytöt tytöt) – directed by Alli Haapasalo.

*Commended 

• With Aamu Milonoff, Eleonoora Kauhanen, Linnea Leino as Mimmi, Rönkkö and Emma
• She Said – directed by Maria Schrader. 

With Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor

• The Silent Twins – directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska. 

With Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance as June and Jennifer Gibbons

• The Swimmers – directed by Sally El Hosaini.

With Nathalie Issa as Yusra Mardini and Manal Issa as Sara Mardini 

• The Woman King – directed  by Gina Prince-Bythewood. 

With Viola Davis and Sheila Atim as Nanisca and Amenza

2.Best Documentary Feature – WINNER Nothing Compares, Directed by Kathryn Ferguson

(previous year’s winner: For Sama)

Citation: This year’s crop delivered an incredible selection of documentaries. Girls On Film adored all these films but there was one that clearly moved the voters especially deeply. Nothing Compares is an inspiring and moving feminist documentary about activism. The jury was impressed by filmmakers’ sensitive treatment of this untold story of a musical icon. It was edited with flair to create a poignant story relevant to today. 

Nominees:

• All The Beauty And The Bloodshed – directed by Laura Poitras
• Fadia’s Tree – directed by Sarah Beddington
• Fire of Love – directed by Sara Dosa
• Last Flight Home – directed by Ondi Timoner
• Nothing Compares – directed by Kathryn Ferguson

3.Best Production Design – WINNER Kave Quinn for Catherine Called Birdy

(new category)

Citation: For Catherine Called Birdy, Kave Quinn has built a world rich in detail and as spirited and colourful as the film’s protagonist. The vibrancy of the locations echoes the playful, anarchic spirit of the film as a whole, and you get a real sense of how life may have been in its period. The house expresses dimensions of the protagonist’s personality, and imagination, as they evolve throughout this entertaining and delightfully feminist film.

Nominees:

• Katie Byron for Don’t Worry Darling
• Ruth de Jong for Nope
• Catherine Martin & Karen Murphy for Elvis
• Florencia Martin for Babylon and Blonde
• Kave Quinn for Catherine Called Birdy

4.Best Composer – WINNER Hildur Guðnadóttir for Women Talking and Tár

(previous year’s winner: Nainita Desai)

Citation: Hildur Guðnadóttir wrote not one but two scores this year, which could not be more different. In Tár, she proves herself a mistress of understated suspense, in Women Talking, her music develops complex issues of trauma, reconciliation with the past, and the freedom to move on to a brighter future. In both, she demonstrates the courage and versatility to deal with complex subjects and psychologically intense dramas. There is a lack of sentimentality and an intellectual heft to her work in film that marks her out. 

Nominees:

• Chanda Dancy for Devotion and I Wanna Dance With Somebody 
• Hildur Guðnadóttir for Women Talking and Tár
• Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch for Living
• Aska Matsumiya for After Yang
• Amelia Warner for Mr Malcolm’s List

5.Best Cinematographer – WINNER Ari Wegner ASC for The Wonder and The Power of the Dog

(new category)

Citation: Our voters said that the work of Ari Wegner has gone from strength to strength. She is nominated for The Wonder and The Power of the Dog, in which she uses moody, intimate yet bold imagery. She can take the viewer effortlessly from a dark, draughty attic with a dying girl, to sweaty, opium-induced dreams of loss, to a brassy, frost-bitten Irish countryside, whilst retaining a unity within the film. She has an exquisite eye for tone and composition.

Nominees:

• Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 
• Hélène Louvart AFC for Nezouh and Mother and Son 
• Kate McCullough ISC for The Quiet Girl
• Polly Morgan ASC BSC for The Woman King
• Ari Wegner ASC for The Wonder and The Power of the Dog
• Rina Yang BSC for Nanny
• Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS for Elvis

6.Ensemble Acting Sponsored by Netflix – WINNER The Woman King

(previous year’s winner: Rocks)

Citation: The Woman King features an incredible central cast, some of whom have been guests on the Girls On Film podcast before. They were perfectly cast and worked tirelessly on this project to make it a hugely successful collaboration. The phenomenal cast don’t shy away from the action; instead, they embrace it, not only to show insurmountable strength but heart and empathy among their varied roles. The voters felt this was a beacon of what can be achieved with a majority of women behind the camera as well as in front of it, giving us a dazzling display of the strength and power of women who work together and support each other emotionally and in this case, physically.

Nominees:

• Causeway – Jennifer Lawrence, Brian Tyree Henry, Linda Emond, Jayne Houdyshell
• Gangubai Kathiawadi – Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz
• She Said – Zoe Kazan, Carey Mulligan, Samantha Morton, Jennifer Ehle, Patricia Clarkson
• Triangle of Sadness – Charlbi Dean Kriek, Harris Dickinson, Woody Harrelson, Dolly De Leon
• The Woman King – Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega
• Women Talking – Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Rooney Mara, Ben Whishaw, Frances McDormand

7.The Girls On Film Ally Award sponsored by IMDb Awarded to a male screenwriter/director for a complex female screen character – WINNER Sebastián Lelio for The Wonder.  

(previous year’s winner: Bo Burnham)

Citation:  Sebastián Lelio is a writer/director who has proven over time to have a real commitment to the portrayal of complex female characters which evidence a deep understanding of the inner emotional lives of women. He also frequently works with talented female writers and has proven himself a true collaborator and ally of women in the industry, not least with the exceptional film The Wonder.

Nominees:

• Colm Bairéad for The Quiet Girl
• Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All At Once
• Sebastián Lelio for The Wonder
• Jordan Peele for Nope

8.Best Feature Film Sponsored by EON Productions – WINNER Aftersun, Directed by Charlotte Wells

(previous year’s winner: Booksmart)

Citation: Aftersun director Charlotte Wells announces herself as one of the most striking cinema voices of our times. She re-energises the word ‘evocative’ – this is cinema that magically allows each viewer to imprint their own experiences onto it. It is skilfully crafted, especially in its devastating final 15 minutes where the director alchemises all of the film’s images, sounds, and fractured moments into something utterly sublime and heartbreaking. It is an intimate masterpiece. 

Nominees:

• Aftersun – directed by Charlotte Wells
• Ali & Ava – directed by Clio Barnard
• Corsage – directed by Marie Kreutzer
• Till – directed by Chinonye Chukwu
• The Woman King – directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood
• The Wonder – directed by Sebastián Lelio

9.Best Publicity Campaign – WINNER Aftersun, MUBI with Organic for Theatrical & Awards Publicity and DDA for Awards Publicity 

(previous year’s winner: Misbehaviour)

Citation: The win for Aftersun in this category represents a real collaboration between different companies, to bring a very deserving debut film into the spotlight. Our voters also loved that the campaign reflected the personal nature of the film. 

Nominees:

• Aftersun – MUBI with Organic for Theatrical & Awards Publicity and DDA for Awards Publicity
• Good Luck To You, Leo Grande – Lionsgate with WDW Entertainment
• Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – Netflix with Organic Publicity
• Till – Universal Pictures with Organic Publicity 
• Triangle of Sadness – Curzon, Lionsgate and Charles McDonald

10.Diversity Badge of Honour – WINNER Akua Gyamfi – Founder, The British Blacklist

(previous year’s joint winners: Michaela Coel and Ruth Madeley)

Citation: Akua Gyamfi has tirelessly worked industry-wide for many years. She has advocated for representation and opportunities for Black British Talent, giving so much of her time and energy for a passion project that has become an industry movement. Her commitment to the cause is inspiring and has shown real results, with much more to come.

Nominees:

• Emma Butt – Sound Editor and activist 

*Commended

• Akua Gyamfi – Founder, The British Blacklist
• Ashanti Omkar – Journalist 

*Commended

• Gina Prince-Bythewood, Director – The Woman King
• Ben Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of the British Film Institute (BFI)
• Agnieszka Smoczyńska – Director – The Silent Twins

11. Feminist Superhero – WINNER Viola Davis, Actress, producer and activist

(previous year’s winner: Mia Bays)

Citation: Viola Davis has a deep commitment to feminism. She expresses it in every role she chooses, in the films she chooses to produce, and in her powerful and rousing speeches on equal rights. The youngest and first Black American EGOT, she is one of the smartest women in the business. She’s always been a powerhouse but she has emerged as a real feminist superhero, whether delivering a toweringly physical performance or speaking out against endemic racism and colourism in the film industry. If you haven’t seen her rousing speech at the Women’s March in LA, seek it out now.

Nominees:

• Viola Davis, Actress and activist
• Ita O’Brien, Founder of Intimacy on Set 

*Commended

• Sarah Polley, Director, Women Talking
• Emma Thompson, Actress and activist
• Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, journalists and authors

12. Best Female Orgasm sponsored by Intimacy on Set – WINNER Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, Emma Thompson (with Daryl McCormack) 

(previous year’s winner: I’m Your Man)

Citation: ”The word ‘brave’ is overused when we talk about women showing sexuality on screen, especially older women”. So said one of the voters for Good Luck To You, Leo Grande. It is so rare to see scenes of female pleasure that are utterly about them. The intimate scenes were not played for laughs or titillation, but showed that the deep joy of sex can happen at any age. The writing allowed the actress to explore her nascent sexuality in her own unique way, which was a delight to watch, and Emma Thompson simply owned this performance, bringing tenderness and authenticity to it. 

In Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, the orgasm is the fulfilment of the protagonist’s development that we follow throughout the film, and is the culmination of an internal emotional shift for her. The film also features a couple relationship that starts as a transactional one and deepens toward an equal partnership. It’s empowering and bracingly refreshing.

Nominees:

• Don’t Worry Darling – Florence Pugh (with Harry Styles)
• Girl Picture aka Girls Girls Girls (Tytöt tytöt tytöt)  – Linnea Leino with Aamu Milonoff
• Good Luck To You, Leo Grande – Emma Thompson (with Daryl McCormack)
• Lady Chatterley’s Lover – Emma Corrin (with Jack O’Connell) 

*Commended

• Piggy aka Cerdita – Laura Galán with Laura Galán
• The Wonder – Florence Pugh (with Tom Burke)

ABOUT THE GIRLS ON FILM AWARDS:

The Girls On Film Awards reward excellence in the field of feminism, inclusion and diversity, female representation and the female gaze. Girls On Film particularly want to celebrate the representation of diversity and of complex female characters on screen. 

Girls On Film applaud and champion all female-led, female focused films but want to hand out their own awards to the films and individuals that they feel deserve particular plaudits. The eligibility period was for films released between 1 January 2022 – 1 March 2023. Nominees are selected by leading film critics and the winners are selected by Girls On Film.

Girls On Film would like to thank The Garden Cinema for their generous support of the Girls On Film Awards, and their principal partners Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer for their continued support.

ABOUT GIRLS ON FILM:

A fun, feminist film show, Girls On Film was launched by co-founders Hedda Archbold and Anna Smith to answer an urgent need to amplify female voices in film. Hosted by Anna Smith – film critic, broadcaster and former President of The Critics’ Circle – and exec produced by Hedda Archbold, it brings female film critics together with actors, filmmakers and activists to give a fresh perspective on gender in the movies. 

The podcast has produced over 140 episodes, been nominated Best Live Podcast at the British Podcast Awards, been featured in Deadline, Time Out and The Guardian, and on Radio 4, Sky News, and BBC Breakfast. It was picked out as one of the top four film podcasts in the world by iNews. 

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ABOUT OUR SPONSORS:

EON Productions is the British film production company best known for the James Bond film series, and female-focused films such as Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool and Till.

IMDb (www.imdb.com) is the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows and celebrities. Products and services to help fans decide what to watch and where to watch it include: the IMDb website for desktop and mobile devices; apps for iOS and Android; and X-Ray on Prime Video. IMDb also produces IMDb original video series and podcasts. For entertainment industry professionals, IMDb provides IMDbPro and Box Office Mojo. IMDb licences information from its vast and authoritative database to third-party businesses worldwide; learn more at developer.imdb.com. IMDb is an Amazon company. For more information, visit https://www.imdb.com/press and follow @IMDb.

Col Needham, Founder and CEO, IMDb said: “I am delighted to support the Girls On Film Awards in 2023. The Girls On Film podcast provides a brilliant platform for female filmmakers and female film critics. It’s fun, entertaining and well-informed, and the team’s commitment to representation, diversity and inclusion means they always bring a fresh and fascinating perspective to the films they discuss. IMDb celebrates diverse movies and TV shows, talent and filmmakers, and we are proud to support Girls On Film in their endeavour to champion great films made by, and about, women,” 

Intimacy on Set provides services to TV, film, and live performance for the production and creation of scenes with intimacy, sexual content, and nudity. Founded in 2018 by the UK’s leading Intimacy Practitioner, Ita O’Brien. The company has continued to expand both nationally and internationally and now has fully accredited Intimacy Practitioners and a growing number of Intimacy Practitioners in training, under the Intimacy on Set umbrella, all over the world. 

Everyone who joins Intimacy on Set, and who has undergone the Intimacy on Set accredited training programme, are world class practitioners who have demonstrated that they can navigate the both physical and emotional journey of the creation of intimate content. They can responsibly and safely deliver the intimate content as envisioned by the director, the storytelling, and each character. Intimacy on Set are leaders in the field, whose skills and rigorous training demonstrate best practice. Their goal is for their bespoke guidelines to be adopted by the industry worldwide advocating for safe, fair, and dignified work for everyone. 

Intimacy on Set have worked on numerous high-profile productions across Theatre, TV and Film and has been widely covered in the national and international media as the leading spokesperson in this space, productions include:

Theatre: Live Performance: Manor (National) – the first time an IC was employed on a production there, The Crucible (National), Spring Awakening (Almeida), Theodora (Royal Opera Company) – the first time an IC was employed on a production there, The Rape of Lucretia (Britten Pears Arts/ Royal Opera Company), Like Water for Chocolate (Royal Ballet Company) and Ruination (Lost Dog/Royal Ballet Company).

TV: Normal People (BBC3/Hulu), I May Destroy You (BBC/HBO), It’s A Sin (Channel 4), Sex Education Seasons 1&2 (Netflix), Gangs of London (Sky Atlantic), The Great (Hulu), Brave New World (Peacock/Sky One), Conversations With Friends (BBC3), Dangerous Liaisons, (Starz) and The Serpent Queen (Starz).

Film: The Dig (Netflix), The Last Duel (Walt Disney Studios), Lady Chatterley’s Lover (Netflix), Empire of Light (Neal Street Productions) and Magic Mike’s Last Dance (Warner Brothers).  

Ita O’Brien, founder and Intimacy Practitioner, said: “Intimacy on Set is delighted to be sponsoring this award for Girls On Film and stands behind their intention to increase the visibility of female focused screen narratives, and to celebrate all voices both in front of and behind the camera. It is wonderful both to be supported by Hedda and all at Girls On Film, as well as to be supporting and sponsoring Girls On Film with the Best Female Orgasm award. It is an honour to celebrate these incredible women bringing their talent to telling these human stories, and in particular the stories of our lives as women.”

Netflix is one of the world’s leading streaming entertainment services with 231 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

ABOUT OUR IN-KIND SPONSORS:

The Garden Cinema, opened in March, screens repertory seasons and new releases from around the world. Being truly independent, we choose films that are worth seeing, films you’d be happy to see more than once. Films of all genres that are true to life, well made, that left us feeling better or wiser for having seen them. With two screens and a spacious bar area for discussions and events, we’re a destination for everyone interested in film.
Erifili Missiou, Film Programmer, The Garden Cinema, said: “The Garden Cinema is thrilled to host the Girl On Film Awards for the second year running! The podcast has been highlighting women directors for years and is an essential contributor towards a healthier industry ecosystem.”

ABOUT OUR RECEPTION SPONSORS:

Head Gear Films (headgearfilms.com) are one of the top leading financiers in the UK for independent film and TV. Since their inception in 2002, they have been led by their key principles – to be producer-friendly, quick, responsive, and bespoke. These principles have taken them from financing two films a year, to over forty a year.  

Phil Hunt, founder of Head Gear Films, said: “I’m delighted to support what have rapidly become very prestigious awards, which put a spotlight on the much-needed voices of women, something we wholly support at Head Gear Films, as do our sister companies, Bankside Films, and Bohemia, which amplifies marginalised voices. Anna and the Girls On Film team are making a real difference to so many.”

ABOUT OUR MEDIA PARTNERS:

British Cinematographer magazine is a Europe-leading magazine dedicated to the art and craft of international cinematography. The flagship title, enjoyed by a global readership spanning 56 countries, is endorsed and distributed to leading industry partners including the British Society of Cinematographers. Each issue is packed with news and insight into the world of cinematography, from behind-the-scenes features from top film and TV productions to masterclasses from industry experts, and much more. It’s an essential read for anyone with an interest in filmmaking.

Zoe Mutter, editor, British Cinematographer magazine said: “As the Girls On Film podcast continues to go from strength to strength, British Cinematographer is delighted to join forces with the fantastic team on their awards event. Celebrating talent and championing diversity across the filmmaking community is our passion and we’re honoured to partner on the newly introduced Girls On Film cinematography category to continue shining a light on the incredible work this industry produces,” 

Deadline Hollywood (Deadline.com) first began in March 2006 as Deadline Hollywood Daily. The site was purchased by PMC in 2009 and has since become an authoritative source for breaking news in the entertainment industry, regularly included on lists of top entertainment websites. Influential industry thought leaders and key decision-makers in the entertainment, financial and other business fields track Deadline.com for news breaks multiple times a day. Due to its avid audience, Deadline.com’s postings regularly receive more reader comments than all entertainment industry news sites combined.

Scala Radio is an entertainment radio station that breaks the mould of classical music in the UK. Presenters include Penny Smith, Angellica Bell, Mark Kermode, Mark Forrest and Simon Mayo. Alongside familiar masters such as Mozart, Beethoven and Bach, you can expect to hear contemporary works including film, TV and video game scores, showtunes from musicals and instrumental re-workings of pop and rock songs by the likes of Justin Timberlake, Led Zeppelin and Dua Lipa. You can listen to Scala Radio on Digital Radio across the UK, on smart speaker, on the Scala Radio app and at Scalaradio.co.uk

Jenny Nelson, Programme Manager, Scala Radio said: “Scala Radio is delighted to team up with the Girls On Film Awards 2023 to celebrate creative women in cinema. The Best  Composer award is particularly close to our hearts as we’re committed to championing women composers across the station. The talented nominees have set a high bar in the world of film scoring and I don’t envy the judges picking the winner!”

Time Out Media’s multiple digital and physical channels span websites, mobile, social media, videos and Live Events. Across these channels, Time Out distributes its high-quality content – written and curated by a global team of local expert journalists – around the best food, drinks, culture, art, music, theatre, travel and entertainment in 333 cities and 59 countries. Since its launch in 1968, Time Out has become a global brand that advertisers and consumers love and trust.

Phil de Semlyen, Global Film Editor, Time Out said: “Girls On Film isn’t just a vital campaigning voice for female-led filmmaking, it’s a brilliant listen – a movie podcast with its fingers on the pulse, holding Hollywood to account on a weekly basis.”

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NOTES FOR EDITORS:

Girls On Film is an HLA production. 

Executive producer: Hedda Archbold, https://hlaagency.co.uk/

Host: Anna Smith http://annasmithjourno.com/

Principal Partners: Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer

About HLA Agency:

HLA Agency produces audio podcasts, videos, films and live events, and provides bespoke, sole agency to its clients. For more information visit https://hlaagency.co.uk/

Contact details:
Executive Producer at HLA Agency Hedda@HLAagency.co.uk, (+44) 07801 074181

ENDS.

THE GIRLS ON FILM PODCAST ANNOUNCES THE NOMINEES OF THE GIRLS ON FILM AWARDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LONDON – 23 JANUARY 2023

LISTEN TO THE GIRLS ON FILM PODCAST HERE.

The Woman King and The Wonder lead Girls On Film Awards nominations. 

The Woman King and The Wonder lead the way in the nominations for the second annual Girls On Film Awards, which take place on 23 February 2023 at The Garden Cinema in Central London. 

Reflecting the ethos of the Girls On Film podcast, the awards reward excellence in female-focused films. The categories differ slightly from the usual, to spotlight the women who are sometimes under-represented in awards season. Nominees are selected by leading film critics and the winners are selected by Girls On Film. 

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King has scored five nominations, including Best Feature sponsored by EON Productions, Best Female Friendship On Screen and Best Ensemble Acting sponsored by Netflix. The Wonder received four nominations, including Best Cinematographer for Ari Wegner, and The Girls On Film Ally Award sponsored by IMDb for director Sebastián Lelio. 

In a surprise turn, The Wonder star Florence Pugh has been nominated twice in the same category: for Best Female Orgasm sponsored by Intimacy on Set for The Wonder and for Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling. This category spotlights responsible and authentic depictions of female pleasure, and the award will be presented by Intimacy Coordinator Ita O’Brien. Other nominees in this category include Good Luck To You, Leo Grande’s Emma Thompson, who is also nominated for the Feminist Superhero award for her body of work and her activism. Girls On Film are pleased that their nominations this year include excellent films that some other awards bodies or groups have overlooked, notably Causeway, Girl Picture and Women Talking.  

Hosted by Anna Smith and Hedda Archbold at The Garden Cinema in Central London in the run up to International Women’s Day, the ceremony will be attended by nominees, patrons, and last year’s award winners including head of the BFI Film Fund Mia Bays, director of For Sama Waad Al-Kateab, director of Misbehaviour Philippa Lowthorpe, composer Nainita Desai, and Rocks actress Afi Okaidja.

This year the awards have expanded in several ways. Girls On Film are delighted to welcome five sponsors, four media partners, and three patrons, and two new categories are added to celebrate the work of women behind the camera: 

• Best Production Design
• Best Cinematographer

SPONSORS:

Four of our categories are sponsored this year. They are generously supported by EON Productions, IMDb, Intimacy on Set and Netflix:

• Best Feature sponsored by EON Productions
• The Girls On Film Ally Award sponsored by IMDb
• Best Female Orgasm sponsored by Intimacy on Set
• Best Ensemble Acting sponsored by Netflix

The Girls On Film Awards are also supported by our in-kind sponsors:

• The Garden Cinema
• Head Gear Films

MEDIA PARTNERS:

We have the solid support of new media partners this year, two of whom are supporting a particular category:

• British Cinematographer magazine is media partner for the Best Cinematographer category
• Deadline is media partner for the overall Girls On Film Awards 2023
• Scala Radio is media partner for the Best Composer category
• Time Out is media partner for the overall Girls On Film Awards 2023

PATRONS:

We are thrilled to welcome three patrons of the Girls On Film Awards:

• Amma Asante, film director

• Kirsten Niehuus, CEO, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg. Kirsten said: “I am very proud to be a patron of the Girls On Film Awards. The awards honour women in the film industry who have made a change, and work hard every day to keep pushing the boundaries for women, as it is unfortunately still not a no-brainer that all genders should be treated equal.”

• Tricia Tuttle, former director of the London Film Festival and head of fiction at NFTS. Tricia said: “Girls On Film is doing such important work, celebrating and spotlighting the contributions of women within contemporary cinema, and doing so with such knowledge, passion and warmth through the podcast. And now the Awards give us an opportunity to reflect on female creatives’ stunning achievements from the previous 12 months, across the crafts, in front of and behind the camera.”

The nominees are:

Best Feature Film sponsored by EON Productions 

(previous year’s winner: Booksmart)

Aftersun – directed by Charlotte Wells

Ali & Ava – directed by Clio Barnard

Corsage – directed by Marie Kreutzer

Till – directed by Chinonye Chukwu

The Woman King – directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood

The Wonder – directed by Sebastián Lelio

Best Documentary Feature 

(previous year’s winner: For Sama)

All The Beauty And The Bloodshed – directed by Laura Poitras

Fadia’s Tree – directed by Sarah Beddington

Fire of Love – directed by Sara Dosa

Last Flight Home – directed by Ondi Timoner

Nothing Compares – directed by Kathryn Ferguson

Best Female Friendship On Screen 

(previous year’s winner: Booksmart)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – directed by Ryan Coogler. 

With Letitia Wright and Lupita Nyong’o as Shuri and Nakia

Girl Picture aka Girls Girls Girls (Tytöt tytöt tytöt) – directed by Alli Haapasalo. 

With Aamu Milonoff, Eleonoora Kauhanen and Linnea Leino as Mimmi, Rönkkö and Emma

She Said – directed by Maria Schrader. 

With Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor

The Silent Twins – directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska. 

With Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance as June and Jennifer Gibbons

The Swimmers – directed by Sally El Hosaini.

With Nathalie Issa as Yusra Mardini and Manal Issa as Sara Mardini 

The Woman King – directed  by Gina Prince-Bythewood. 

With Viola Davis and Sheila Atim as Nanisca and Amenza

Best Ensemble Acting Sponsored by Netflix 

(previous year’s winner: Rocks)

Causeway – Jennifer Lawrence, Brian Tyree Henry, Linda Emond, Jayne Houdyshell

Gangubai Kathiawadi – Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz

She Said – Zoe Kazan, Carey Mulligan, Samantha Morton, Jennifer Ehle, Patricia Clarkson

Triangle of Sadness – Charlbi Dean Kriek, Harris Dickinson, Woody Harrelson, Dolly De Leon

The Woman King – Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega

Women Talking – Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Rooney Mara, Ben Whishaw, Frances McDormand

The Girls On Film Ally Award sponsored by IMDb – awarded to a male screenwriter/director for a complex female screen character or a man who has given exceptional support to women in the industry.

(previous year’s winner: Bo Burnham)

Colm Bairéad for The Quiet Girl

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All At Once

Sebastián Lelio for The Wonder

Jordan Peele for Nope

Best Composer 

(previous year’s winner: Nainita Desai)

Chanda Dancy – Devotion and I Wanna Dance With Somebody 

Hildur Guðnadóttir – Women Talking and Tár

Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch – Living

Aska Matsumiya – After Yang

Amelia Warner – Mr Malcolm’s List

Best Cinematographer 

(new category)

Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 

Hélène Louvart AFC – Nezouh and Mother and Son 

Kate McCullough ISC – The Quiet Girl

Polly Morgan ASC BSC – The Woman King

Ari Wegner ASC – The Wonder and The Power of the Dog

Rina Yang BSC – Nanny

Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS – Elvis

Best Publicity Campaign 

(previous year’s winner: Misbehaviour)

Aftersun – MUBI with Organic for Theatrical & Awards Publicity and DDA for Awards Publicity

Good Luck To You, Leo Grande – Lionsgate with WDW Entertainment

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – Netflix with Organic Publicity

Till – Universal Pictures with Organic Publicity 

Triangle of Sadness – Curzon, Lionsgate and Charles McDonald

Best Production Design 

(new category)

Katie Byron – Don’t Worry Darling

Ruth de Jong- Nope

Catherine Martin & Karen Murphy – Elvis

Florencia Martin – Babylon and Blonde

Kave Quinn – Catherine Called Birdy

Diversity Badge of Honour – for achievement in the area of industry representation and inclusion 

(previous year’s joint winners: Michaela Coel and Ruth Madeley)

Emma Butt – Sound Editor and activist

Akua Gyamfi – Founder, The British Blacklist

Ashanti Omkar – Journalist

Gina Prince-Bythewood, Director – The Woman King

Ben Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of the British Film Institute (BFI)

Agnieszka Smoczyńska – Director – The Silent Twins

Feminist Superhero – for commitment to equality and representation through their activism and work

(previous year’s winner: Mia Bays)

Viola Davis, Actress and activist

Ita O’Brien, Founder of Intimacy on Set

Sarah Polley, Director, Women Talking

Emma Thompson, Actress and activist

Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, journalists and authors

Best Female Orgasm sponsored by Intimacy on Set – for thoughtful, meaningful and authentic depictions of female pleasure  

(previous year’s winner: I’m Your Man)

Don’t Worry Darling – Florence Pugh (with Harry Styles)

Girl Picture aka Girls Girls Girls (Tytöt tytöt tytöt)  – Linnea Leino with Aamu Milonoff

Good Luck To You, Leo Grande – Emma Thompson (with Daryl McCormack)

Lady Chatterley’s Lover – Emma Corrin (with Jack O’Connell)

Piggy aka Cerdita – Laura Galán with Laura Galán

The Wonder – Florence Pugh (with Tom Burke)

ABOUT THE GIRLS ON FILM AWARDS:

The Girls On Film Awards reward excellence in the field of feminism, inclusion and diversity, female representation and the female gaze. Girls On Film particularly want to celebrate the representation of diversity and of complex female characters on screen. 

Girls On Film applaud and champion all female-led, female focused films but want to hand out their own awards to the films and individuals that they feel deserve particular plaudits. The eligibility period was for films released between 1 January 2022 – 1 March 2023. Nominees are selected by leading film critics and the winners are selected by Girls On Film.

Girls On Film would like to thank The Garden Cinema for their generous support of the Girls On Film Awards, and their principal partners Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer for their continued support.

ABOUT GIRLS ON FILM:

A fun, feminist film show, Girls On Film was launched by co-founders Hedda Archbold and Anna Smith to answer an urgent need to amplify female voices in film. Hosted by Anna Smith – film critic, broadcaster and former President of The Critics’ Circle – and exec produced by Hedda Archbold, it brings female film critics together with actors, filmmakers and activists to give a fresh perspective on gender in the movies. 

The podcast has produced over 140 episodes, been nominated Best Live Podcast at the British Podcast Awards, been featured in Deadline, Time Out and The Guardian, and on Radio 4, Sky News, and BBC Breakfast. It was picked out as one of the top four film podcasts in the world by iNews. 

Follow Girls On Film at: 

Podfollow

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

ABOUT OUR SPONSORS:

Netflix is one of the world’s leading streaming entertainment services with 231 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

EON Productions is the British film production company best known for the James Bond film series, and female-focused films such as Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool and Till.

Intimacy on Set provides services to TV, film, and live performance for the production and creation of scenes with intimacy, sexual content, and nudity. Founded in 2018 by the UK’s leading Intimacy Practitioner, Ita O’Brien. The company has continued to expand both nationally and internationally and now has fully accredited Intimacy Practitioners and a growing number of Intimacy Practitioners in training, under the Intimacy on Set umbrella, all over the world. 

Everyone who joins Intimacy on Set, and who has undergone the Intimacy on Set accredited training programme, are world class practitioners who have demonstrated that they can navigate the both physical and emotional journey of the creation of intimate content. They can responsibly and safely deliver the intimate content as envisioned by the director, the storytelling, and each character. Intimacy on Set are leaders in the field, whose skills and rigorous training demonstrate best practice. Their goal is for their bespoke guidelines to be adopted by the industry worldwide advocating for safe, fair, and dignified work for everyone. 

Intimacy on Set have worked on numerous high-profile productions across Theatre, TV and Film and has been widely covered in the national and international media as the leading spokesperson in this space, productions include:

Theatre: Live Performance: Manor (National) – the first time an IC was employed on a production there, The Crucible (National), Spring Awakening (Almeida), Theodora (Royal Opera Company) – the first time an IC was employed on a production there, The Rape of Lucretia (Britten Pears Arts/ Royal Opera Company), Like Water for Chocolate (Royal Ballet Company) and Ruination (Lost Dog/Royal Ballet Company).

 TV: Normal People (BBC3/Hulu), I May Destroy You (BBC/HBO), It’s A Sin (Channel 4), Sex Education Seasons 1&2 (Netflix), Gangs of London (Sky Atlantic), The Great (Hulu), Brave New World (Peacock/Sky One), Conversations With Friends (BBC3), Dangerous Liaisons, (Starz) and The Serpent Queen (Starz).

Film: The Dig (Netflix), The Last Duel (Walt Disney Studios), Lady Chatterley’s Lover (Netflix), Empire of Light (Neal Street Productions) and Magic Mike’s Last Dance (Warner Brothers).  

Ita O’Brien, founder and Intimacy Practitioner, said: “Intimacy on Set is delighted to be sponsoring this award for Girls On Film and stands behind their intention to increase the visibility of female focused screen narratives, and to celebrate all voices both in front of and behind the camera. It is wonderful both to be supported by Hedda and all at Girls On Film, as well as to be supporting and sponsoring Girls On Film with the Best Female Orgasm award. It is an honour to celebrate these incredible women bringing their talent to telling these human stories, and in particular the stories of our lives as women.”

IMDb (www.imdb.com) is the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows and celebrities. Products and services to help fans decide what to watch and where to watch it include: the IMDb website for desktop and mobile devices; apps for iOS and Android; and X-Ray on Prime Video. IMDb also produces IMDb original video series and podcasts. For entertainment industry professionals, IMDb provides IMDbPro and Box Office Mojo. IMDb licenses information from its vast and authoritative database to third-party businesses worldwide; learn more at developer.imdb.com. IMDb is an Amazon company. For more information, visit https://www.imdb.com/press and follow @IMDb.

Col Needham, Founder and CEO, IMDb said: “I am delighted to support the Girls On Film Awards in 2023. The Girls On Film podcast provides a brilliant platform for female filmmakers and female film critics. It’s fun, entertaining and well-informed, and the team’s commitment to representation, diversity and inclusion means they always bring a fresh and fascinating perspective to the films they discuss. IMDb celebrates diverse movies and TV shows, talent and filmmakers, and we are proud to support Girls On Film in their endeavour to champion great films made by, and about, women,” 

ABOUT OUR IN-KIND SPONSORS:

The Garden Cinema, opened in March, screens repertory seasons and new releases from around the world. Being truly independent, we choose films that are worth seeing, films you’d be happy to see more than once. Films of all genres that are true to life, well made, that left us feeling better or wiser for having seen them. With two screens and a spacious bar area for discussions and events, we’re a destination for everyone interested in film.

Erifili Missiou, Film Programmer, The Garden Cinema, said: “The Garden Cinema is thrilled to host the Girls On Film Awards for the second year running! The podcast has been highlighting women directors for years and is an essential contributor towards a healthier industry ecosystem.”

ABOUT OUR RECEPTION SPONSORS:

Head Gear Films (headgearfilms.com) are one of the top leading financiers in the UK for independent film and TV. Since their inception in 2002, they have been led by their key principles – to be producer-friendly, quick, responsive, and bespoke. These principles have taken them from financing two films a year, to over forty a year.  

Phil Hunt, founder of Head Gear Films, said: “I’m delighted to be supporting what have rapidly become very prestigious awards, which put a spotlight on the much-needed voices of women, something we wholly support at Head Gear Films, as do our sister companies, Bankside Films, and Bohemia, which amplifies marginalised voices. Anna and the Girls On Film team are making a real difference to so many.”

ABOUT OUR MEDIA PARTNERS:

Deadline Hollywood (Deadline.com) first began in March 2006 as Deadline Hollywood Daily. The site was purchased by PMC in 2009 and has since become an authoritative source for breaking news in the entertainment industry, regularly included on lists of top entertainment websites. Influential industry thought leaders and key decision-makers in the entertainment, financial and other business fields track Deadline.com for news breaks multiple times a day. Due to its avid audience, Deadline.com’s postings regularly receive more reader comments than all entertainment industry news sites combined.

British Cinematographer magazine is a Europe-leading magazine dedicated to the art and craft of international cinematography. The flagship title, enjoyed by a global readership spanning 56 countries, is endorsed and distributed to leading industry partners including the British Society of Cinematographers. Each issue is packed with news and insight into the world of cinematography, from behind-the-scenes features from top film and TV productions to masterclasses from industry experts, and much more. It’s an essential read for anyone with an interest in filmmaking.

Zoe Mutter, editor, British Cinematographer magazine said: “As the Girls On Film podcast continues to go from strength to strength, British Cinematographer is delighted to join forces with the fantastic team on their awards event. Celebrating talent and championing diversity across the filmmaking community is our passion and we’re honoured to partner on the newly introduced Girls On Film cinematography category to continue shining a light on the incredible work this industry produces,” 

Scala Radio is an entertainment radio station that breaks the mould of classical music in the UK. Presenters include Penny Smith, Angellica Bell, Mark Kermode, Mark Forrest and Simon Mayo. Alongside familiar masters such as Mozart, Beethoven and Bach, you can expect to hear contemporary works including film, TV and video game scores, showtunes from musicals and instrumental re-workings of pop and rock songs by the likes of Justin Timberlake, Led Zeppelin and Dua Lipa. You can listen to Scala Radio on Digital Radio across the UK, on smart speaker, on the Scala Radio app and at Scalaradio.co.uk

Jenny Nelson, Programme Manager, Scala Radio said: “Scala Radio is delighted to team up with the Girls On Film Awards 2023 to celebrate creative women in cinema. The Best  Composer award is particularly close to our hearts as we’re committed to championing women composers across the station. The talented nominees have set a high bar in the world of film scoring and I don’t envy the judges picking the winner!”

Time Out Media’s multiple digital and physical channels span websites, mobile, social media, videos and Live Events. Across these channels, Time Out distributes its high-quality content – written and curated by a global team of local expert journalists – around the best food, drinks, culture, art, music, theatre, travel and entertainment in 333 cities and 59 countries. Since its launch in 1968, Time Out has become a global brand that advertisers and consumers love and trust.

Phil de Semlyen, Global Film Editor, Time Out said: “Girls On Film isn’t just a vital campaigning voice for female-led filmmaking, it’s a brilliant listen – a movie podcast with its fingers on the pulse, holding Hollywood to account on a weekly basis.”

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NOTES FOR EDITORS:

Girls On Film is an HLA production. 

Executive producer: Hedda Archbold, https://hlaagency.co.uk/

Host: Anna Smith http://annasmithjourno.com/

Principal Partners: Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer

About HLA Agency:

HLA Agency produces audio podcasts, videos, films and live events, and provides bespoke, sole agency to its clients. For more information visit https://hlaagency.co.uk/

Contact details:
Executive Producer at HLA Agency Hedda@HLAagency.co.uk, (+44) 07801 074181

ENDS.