09.15 - 10.00
ENTRANCE TUNNEL
Doors open
Registration & Welcome
Grab a coffee, say hello + chat
10.00 - 10.10
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Welcome to the BE YOU Festival
Tomasz Witkowski & Jaisica Lapsiwala, Co-founders, Soho Media Club
Muki Kulhan, Chief Innovation Officer, XR Producer & Creative Technologist
10.10 - 10.25
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Mapping out what’s happening in media right now
What are the current trends and disruptors in media and what are the drivers and forces behind them?
Join us for a dynamic dive into the macro and micro trends impacting you and your role. You’ll discover where the money is moving, where the innovation is and get a glimpse into the latest in TV, streaming, and AI.
Claire Tavernier, Senior Media Advisor and Chair, UK Film & TV Charity
Maureen Kerr, Partner, Arthur D. Little
10.25 - 11.10
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StrategIES & schemes unwrapped
When it comes to broadcaster initiatives and cultural change, there seems to be a huge minefield of information out there and navigating what opportunities exist in the industry, what kind of talent is in demand at the moment, where to go and how to do it, can be overwhelming.
In this session, we unwrap:
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From social mobility to representation of ethnic minorities, what is the strategic approach to move the dial?
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What opportunities exist in these organisations?
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How can young talent access these opportunities?
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What data is there to illustrate the impact?
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Marcia Williams, Executive Director, Equity & Inclusion, Channel 4
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Sonny Hanley, Director, ITV Academy, ITV
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Marcus Ryder, CEO, Film & TV Charity
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David Carrigan, Group Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing, Sky
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Moderator: Jasmine Dotiwala, Media Industry Inclusion and Equity Leader
11.10 - 11.45
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The Futuremakers: Giving a voice to a new generation
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The power of collaboration: How broadcasters and content creators together can transform the viewing experience
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Building bridges, not barriers - How can we overcome barriers of making the transition into broadcast?
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How can traditional TV support young, exciting content creator talent from all across the UK?
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Recognising and managing the cultural barriers
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Cimran Shah, Commissioner, Channel 4
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Munya Chawawa, Satirist, Presenter & Producer
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Kalpna Patel-Knight, Senior Head of Commissioning, Entertainment, BBC
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Moderator: Islah Abdur-Rahman, Actor, Filmmaker, Creative Producer
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12.05 - 12.10
The Inclusion Dellusion
by Soho Media Club
Documentary preview
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13.30 - 13.35
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Act One: A Constant State of Confusion
Dhruti Shah, Multi-Award-Winning Journalist and Author
13.30 - 14.00
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Autism, racism, and learning to read at 18. In Conversation with Professor Jason Arday.
Jason Arday is remarkable and his story is inspiring. Jason shares his journey of being diagnosed with Autism at age three, learning to read and write at the age of 18, and how his indomitable will led to him being appointed as Cambridge’s youngest Black professor at age 37.
We'll chat to Jason about the importance of purpose and empathy, his drive for intersectional and racial equality and what he believes needs to change to break down structural barriers, change mindsets and accelerate positive change.
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Jason Arday, Professor of Sociology of Education, University of Cambridge
Moderated by: Annika Allen, Head of DE&I, All3Media
14.00 - 14.35
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In Conversation with Alex Brooker: Disability representation: How can we get it right?
The Last Leg has promoted positive disability representation since its launch during the 2012 Paralympics and the show has done a huge amount of work in normalising disability in media, but there’s obviously a long way to go before representation is anywhere near where it should be in mainstream media.
Cimran Shah talks to Alex Brooker about how the Last Leg has broken down disability barriers to become a mainstream success and what still needs to be done in the industry to get disability representation, behind and in front of the camera, right.
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Alex Brooker, Journalist and Presenter
Moderated by: Cimran Shah, Commissioner, Channel 4
14.35 - 15.15
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How reality TV Is helping the cause of LGBTQ+ rights
LGBTQ+ representation on and off screen has made progress but there’s still plenty that hasn’t been done before, that should be. Our panellists discuss the cultural shift, the importance of representation at all levels of production and how to keep the momentum going. We discuss:
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How they are championing the development of LGBTQ+ representation
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How do we rewrite the rules of representation?
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“Not just who is represented, but how”: Why is it important to use LGBTQ+ crews in your programmes?
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What have the challenges been so far?
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How can we get more queer voices heard
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Cara Bruce, Producer, I Kissed a Girl
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Ryan Lanji, Curator, Host, Personality
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Kitty Scott Claus, Drag Performer, Actor and Television Personality
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Aoife Smyth, Actor, Writer
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Moderator: Adeel Amini, Founder of TV Mindset & Chair of Coalition for Change
15.15 - 15:55
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LIVED EXPERIENCES: Career Journeys
We go under the hood to discover how to get into the notoriously difficult fields of TV and film.
Learn what skills are needed to become a TV & Film maker and how to work your way up to that dream job (even if you don’t know what it is yet!)
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This is an opportunity for anyone, from industry veterans to new and rising talent, to hear industry experts share their personal career stories and then ask the panel for invaluable advice on navigating the industry, overcoming obstacles and making it.
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Ebele Tate, Writer-Director Producer
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Franky Murray Brown, Filmmaker, Dalton's Dreams
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Danielle Goff, Producer, Lunar Pictures
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Moderated by: Roses Okhipo, Freelance Producer
15.55 - 16:00
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Act two: growth
Spoken word
Jake Whyte, Creative Artist
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16.30 - 16:45
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Empowering storytelling through technology.
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Vincent Steenhoek , Cofounder, Sr. Consultant, Framesync
Phil Griffiths, Education Lead, Project Manager, Framesync​
16.45 - 17:15
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Taking creativity to new heights: Lights…Camera… Artificial Intelligence?!
We’re excited to see what is next for AI, so we’ve brought together a panel of creative technologists who are pushing the boundaries with AI. We will lift the lid on how they’ve been embracing the capabilities of AI and addressing its limitations thoughtfully.
If you are keen to explore the endless opportunities in the world of the AI world, this session is for you.
Raoul Lumb, Partner, Tech, IP & Digital Rights, SMB
Rich Welsh, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Deluxe
Jadey Duffield, Writer, Director, Stuntwomen and Founder of DreamMore Films​
Moderator: Muki Kulhan, Chief Innovation Officer, XR Producer & Creative Technologist
17.15 - 17:45
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How to be a blockbuster movie editor
A movie isn't complete until it's been edited and few people know this better than feature film editor, Col Goudie. Having recently completed editing Argylle, Col joins us to talk about their craft, their career, the importance of collaboration and what it takes to make it as a successful editor.
This session is unplugged, therefore we ask you to refrain from taking any images or recordings during the session.
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Col Goudie BFE, Feature Film Editor
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18.05 - 21:00
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party
Drinks, music + unwind
celebrate the day with music and drinks!
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11.15 - 12:30
Workshops: The Baby Box
Get Yourself a Free headshot!
Get ready to strike a pose and capture your best side at our awesome Free Headshot session—where you'll score a professional headshot that will make you shine.
Hendrik Rojas, Director, Filmmaker, Video Editor & Photographer
13.30 - 14:15
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Ask Me Anything…Development
How do you write, prep and pitch for your unscripted show?
Pitching a new show can be a challenging and competitive process, but with the right knowledge, strategies and prep, you can increase your chances of success. Having a great idea is just the beginning. Knowing who to pitch, when to pitch and how to pitch are all equally as important.
If you have questions on development and pitching, come along to this informal and interactive session, where the Fulwell 73 team will be on hand to give you tangible tips and advice and share experiences and stories to help you enhance your development and pitching skills, so you can increase your chances of success.
Send us your questions in advance or come armed with curiosity on the day!
Email us your questions for the Fulwell 73 team on team@sohomediaclub.com
Murray James, Creative Director, Unscripted, Fulwell 73
Rachel Arnold, Creative Director, Fulwell 73
Jon Green, Creative Director, Fulwell 73
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14.30 - 15:15
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​Film & TV Charity Workshop:
Supporting The Industry’s Mental Health
Join Sophie Freeman, Toolkit Engagement Officer, and Manie Moolman, Service Delivery Manager from the Film and TV Charity for this special session, focusing on how the Charity’s services and resources can help support the mental health of people working behind the scenes. Following a difficult year, with the production downturn, cost-of-living crisis, and strikes in the US, many freelancers and permanent staff have seen a huge impact to their wellbeing. Join us for a breakdown of how the Charity can support your mental and physical health, financial wellbeing, and bring good working practices to your set.
Sophie Freeman, Toolkit Engagement Officer, Film & TV Charity
Manie Moolman, Service Delivery Manager, Film & TV Charity
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15.30 - 16:15
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Show me the money: finding the funding for your big idea and how to make it attractive
It can often feel like you’re navigating the funding streams without a paddle and you’re left wondering when the conversation will convert into a contract.
Join Film and TV specialists, James Greenslade from SMB media law firm and Samuel Ampah from Alliotts Accountancy for a practical, purposeful workshop that will guide you through the process, feeling confident secure funding for your next project.
During this workshop, we’ll cover:
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IP and protecting ideas
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Conversation to contract -the paperwork
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Funding streams- the available options
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What to do when it goes wrong
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The big broadcasters vs streamers
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James Greenslade, Partner, Media, SMB
Sam Ampah, Junior Manager - Media Sector, Alliotts
Tolu Stedford, Chief Executive Officer, Story Compound
16.30 - 17:15
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Overcoming mindset blockers for leadership success
How we see ourselves does not always align with how others see us. By cultivating self-awareness and recognizing common workplace misbehaviors, we can begin to bridge the gap. In this workshop, we’ll begin to explore the most common blockers to success and how they show up for you and your peers. We’ll offer real-world examples on how the blockers have impacted individuals and how they overcame them and we’ll explore how to release some of these blockers.
In this interactive workshop, you'll:
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Learn the science behind perception
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Explore ways to examine who we are Vs others think we are
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Understand how our habits can significantly impact our success
Shawn Chrisman, Ph. D
Kim Spikes, ACC
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