Workshop with Megan Hine
Wild + Ready: A Survival Guide for Women Filming in Remote Locations
A practical, confidence-building workshop for women stepping into outdoor, remote, or challenging environments — from UK fields to deserts, rainforests, and mountain tops. Led by survivalist and expedition leader Megan Hine, this session equips you with the essentials to stay safe, comfortable, and in control while focusing on your creative work.
Hands-on workshop (60–90 mins) with practical demos, small-group exercises, and Q&A.
What you’ll learn:
Safety & Security Essentials – situational awareness, reading your environment, solo/crew travel habits, and personal security kit.
Feminine Hygiene & Comfort in the Field – smart ways to manage periods, privacy, and hygiene in all conditions.
Basic Outdoor Skills – packing light, water purification, weather protection, and what to do if plans change.
Thrivalist Mindset – staying resilient, managing fear and fatigue, and making clear decisions under pressure.
Workshop with Sonia Wargacka
RADICAL IMAGINEERING
A creative Lab where Imagination meets Action
What if your boldest ideas weren’t “too much” but exactly what the world needs? In this interactive workshop, Sonia Wargacka invites you to stretch the limits of your imagination and experiment with turning radical concepts into tangible change.
Workshop (60mins) with practical tips and Q&A.
Together, we’ll:
Break the mould – challenge assumptions and dismantle creative blocks.
Prototype the impossible – play with tools and frameworks to bring visionary ideas to life.
Rewire culture – explore how imaginative thinking can shift narratives and spark movements.
Expect a mix of playful exercises, group ideation, and practical takeaways you can apply to your work, activism, or creative practice.
This isn’t just about dreaming—it’s about doing.
About Sonia
Bristol-based producer and activist whose credits span global TV hits like Sex Education (Netflix), Industry (BBC/HBO), and His Dark Materials (BBC/HBO). Alongside prestige drama, she champions stories with impact—producing award-winning projects like the documentary Rave On for the Avon, the horror short Hungry Joe, and What Was She Wearing?, a film tackling sexual harassment in schools.
She co-founded DoesItFeelGood.com, a global social impact video company, creating films across five continents for organisations driving positive change. With a Master’s in Humanitarianism, Conflict, and Development, and as a familiar face on Polish TV charity broadcasts, Sonia blends storytelling with activism to entertain, challenge, and inspire.
A practical, confidence-building session that helps you ditch the small talk
Networking IRL: From Awkward to Authentic
A practical, confidence-building session that helps you ditch the small talk and feel more at ease when connecting in person. Learn simple techniques to approach new people, start genuine conversations, and leave behind the pressure of “networking” in favour of creating authentic, lasting relationships. You’ll also pick up tips and tricks on how to stand out and be memorable for all the right reasons.
About Amanda
Amanda is a screenwriter and story consultant whose work spans TV, film, and development projects with major companies including Apple, BBC, Channel 4, and Zero Gravity Group. She’s written 23 episodes of Apple/BBC TV, ghostwritten and script-edited over 90 projects, and collaborated with names like Olivia Colman, Ed Sinclair, Tristram Shapeero, and Carol Kolb. Alongside her industry experience, Amanda shares practical strategies on building confidence, navigating creative industries, and connecting authentically with others.
Workshop (60mins) with practical tips and Q&A.
