A SNEAK PEAK
INSIDE THE FESTIVAL
We're building something bold, beautiful, and completely unlike anything the industry has seen. Here’s a glimpse into the zones and sessions that will shape the festival — designed to feed your creativity, fuel your next move, and connect you with your people.
DAY ONE THEME:
SHAKE THE SYSTEM🔥
The Creative Exodus is Real
Why Women + Underrepresented Talent are Leaving, and Why We’re Not Going Quietly. A bold state-of-the-industry address on burnout, representation, and building what we need instead.
Fail Big, Bounce Hard
The Rejection Stories You Don’t See on Instagram. A candid conversation about career flops, fragile egos, and starting again — stronger.
Pitch Without Permission
Reclaiming Your Power When the Industry Says “No”.
From gatekept funding to ignored DMs — how do you
keep pitching, building and owning your vision?
Mental Health is NOT up for Negotiation
Protecting Your Peace in an Industry That Thrives on Burnout. Burnout, breakdowns, and boundaries — tools for surviving and thriving.
Build the Sh*t You Want to See
From Idea to Impact: How to Create Work That Actually Pays Off. A practical session for creatives who want to stop waiting and start building.
ROLL CREDITS, RAISE THE ROOF
A curated short film showcase + afterparty DJ set. Work by underrepresented filmmakers, followed by cocktails, convos and vibes.
DAY TWO THEME: POWER IN THE PROCESS 💥
Creative Labour
What Motherhood Teaches Us About Making (and Sustaining) Great Work. A raw conversation on juggling babies, deadlines, and ambition.
The Power of No
Boundaries, Burnout + Saying No Without Guilt. How women are reclaiming their time and creative energy — and why the industry needs to catch up.
From Freelancer to Founder
Build a Brand That Reflects Your Mission. For creatives ready to stop being ‘just a hire’ and start shaping culture.
Radical Rest is Resistance
We end by slowing down. A closing session to reflect, reset, and restore before we go back out there.
Make Room for Us
Access, Inclusion & the Future of Representation in Film & Media. Unpacking the systemic issues — and spotlighting those doing it differently.
FESTIVAL ZONES
From hands-on tech and ADHD-friendly workshops to radical rest zones and real talk about the industry, our festival is split into curated spaces designed
to nourish every part of your creative life.
A festival of creative fire, yes —
but also care, cashflow, and community.
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💘 SELF LOVE STUDIO
Mirror work meets career work.
A calm, nourishing space where attendees can check in with themselves — emotionally,
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🧠 CREATIVE CHAOS, MEETS CLARITY
Designed by and for neurodivergent minds, this zone celebrates the beautiful mess of living and creating with ADHD.
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🛒 SPEND WITH INTENTION. SUPPORT YOUR SISTAS
A curated pop-up marketplace featuring female, queer, and non-binary founded brands.
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🤑 The Money Room
Talk money without shame. A warm, shame-free space for getting real about money in creative work. Drop-in finance clinics (rates, taxes, funding apps).
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🎥 TRY THE TECH ZONE - HANDS ON. FEAR OFF
A “tech petting zoo” — An interactive, play-first space for creatives to get familiar with the tools of the trade — no judgment, no gatekeeping.
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💡BEHIND THE ROLE - WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY DO?
An informal, drop-in space where working creatives break down their roles, tools, and daily realities — from gaffers and DOPs to intimacy coordinators, HMU artists, and ADs.
SAFE CIRCLES | CLOSED-DOOR WORKSHOPS *Not everything needs a panel. Some things need space.
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BRAVE CONVERSATIONS
Facilitated, small-group workshops focused on the emotional, physical, and ethical realities of working in film and creative spaces — led by trained professionals (e.g. intimacy coordinators, access specialists, mental health practitioners).
These are not talks or debates — they’re intentionally designed as low-pressure, safe, trauma-informed spaces for real sharing, learning and reflection.
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INTIMACY ON SET - SAFETY, POWER + CONSENT
What is an intimacy coordinator and when should you have one? How to navigate grey areas around touch, vulnerability, and power. Consent practices for all departments — not just actors.
Dealing with unsafe past experiences on set.
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ACCESS IS CULTURE
Designing Projects That Don’t Leave People Behind. Understanding access riders, neurodivergent needs, and chronic illness considerations. Making call-outs, sets, and contracts more accessible.
What “inclusive” actually looks like in practice (beyond legal minimums)
Real talk: How to make space without shame when we’ve got it wrong
OTHER HAPPENINGS ACROSS THE FESTIVAL
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A drop-in portrait space offering professional headshots with creative flair — think less stiff corporate, more real-you-but-polished. Shot by women and non-binary photographers in collaboration with stylists and MUAs from the community.
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A quiet, comfy area for 15–20 minute 1:1 drop-in mentoring chats with seasoned creatives — directors, producers, agents, accountants, etc. Members book slots to get advice, feedback, or support on specific goals or projects.
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A live, interactive networking zone where attendees can post upcoming projects or browse open call-outs for collaborators. Think creative classifieds meets job board meets vision board — IRL.
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A living installation where attendees can write, draw, or collage what they want the future of the industry to look like.
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A cosy, quiet space for screenwriters or journaling sessions. Daily “writing sprints” or prompts. Opportunity to leave a page of your script behind and get feedback. Also helpful for introverts and thinkers who need a bit of quiet balance.
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A mini media team (community-sourced!) to document behind-the-scenes — not just highlights but real moments. Photographers, Videographers, or even a social content squad.
Doubles as a mentorship space for green creatives learning doc or media production. Content to be shared in real-time or used post-festival.