MEET OUR 2025 FESTIVAL SPEAKERS
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Writer, Actor, Access Coordinator, and the founder of The Dazey Hills Company
With over a decade of experience in film and TV both in front of and behind the camera. She has worked with the BBC, Netflix, Channel 4 and ITV, and is represented by Casarotto Ramsay & Associates.
A passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusion, Abbie has been recognised with the National Diversity Award (Positive Role Model for Disability) and was highly commended at the Women of the Future Awards in Arts & Culture.
At SISTALAND, Abbie will host a Safe Circle workshop:
Access Coordinators Demystified: Creating Inclusive Sets Without Fear of Getting It Wrong: A safe, welcoming space to ask the questions you’ve been too nervous to ask — and leave feeling confident about working inclusively on set.
Catch Abbie on both festival days.
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Founder and Creative Director at Tiny Studios.
Celia is a connector and culture builder within the creative industry. She is the Founder and Creative Director of Tiny Studios, a B-Corp production company focused on working with good people and brands. She is also the co-founder of Making Moves + Movies, a community championing female and non-binary creatives, and advocating for greater inclusivity, diversity, and transparency across film.Tiny Studios are proudly sponsoring The Power of No — a vital conversation on boundaries, burnout + saying no without guilt. Celia will be hosting this session, exploring how women are reclaiming their time and creative energy — and why the industry needs to catch up.
Catch Celia on day two.
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Multi-award-winning Production Designer, Art Director, and the Founder of SISTALAND.
An award-winning creative community and festival championing women and underrepresented voices across film, media, and the arts. With work spanning commercials, narrative film, and music, Nikita’s bold vision pushes boundaries and crafts stories that leave lasting impressions.
Passionate about building meaningful connections, she has grown SISTALAND from a grassroots network into a powerhouse platform of events, workshops, and a flagship festival, all designed to amplify diverse voices and create equal opportunities across the industry.
Whether on set or on stage, Nikita’s mission is clear: to reshape the creative landscape with authenticity, collaboration, and impact.
Catch Nikita on both festival days.
Call for Speakers - SISTALAND FESTIVAL 2026
We’re looking for bold, brilliant voices to join our line-up. If you have a story, skill, or perspective that can spark conversation and inspire change in the creative industries, we want to hear from you.
From panel discussions to hands-on workshops, we’re curating a programme that’s real, raw, and resonant. Whether you’re an industry pro, a boundary-pusher, or someone with lived experience to share — this is your space.