Upcoming events
-
Girls On Film 2026 Awards
02/02/2026 6:00PM
Girls On Film has championed representation in the film industry for years. The annual Girls On Film Awards shine a spotlight on excellence in women-led filmmaking, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the work of women and marginalised genders across all aspects of film.
Bringing together leading creatives, industry figures, and audiences from around the world, the awards honour those transforming the landscape of cinema and inspiring change through their craft and vision.
Past Events
Anna Smith, Leah Clarke, Lucy Sullivan, Nicola Hicks, Tahra Zafar. Photo: @charleston51
Girls On Film x The Thing With Feathers
18/11/2025
Recorded at our special screening on 18 November at Vue West End, this live episode features host Anna Smith in conversation with the extraordinary women shaping the new feature film THE THING WITH FEATHERS, adapted from Max Porter’s award-winning novel.
Anna speaks with artist and author Lucy Sullivan, sculptor and Crow designer Nicola Hicks, producer Leah Clarke, and creature and costume effects specialist Tahra Zafar. Together, they discuss the challenges women face in their fields, the artistic processes behind their work, and the importance of creative communities.
Directed by Dylan Southern and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Vinette Robinson, and David Thewlis, THE THING WITH FEATHERS is a lyrical story of love, loss, and the strange paths to healing.
Special thanks to Vue Lumiere for partnering with us, and to everyone who attended this inspiring event.
Girls On Film’s seventh birthday at Stephen Webster Jewellers
14/10/2026
We celebrated Girls On Film's seventh birthday at a wonderful party thrown for us by the lovely Stephen Webster Jewellers in their stylish hidden speakeasy, the No Regrets Lounge.
The evening included an intimate conversation hosted by Anna Smith with filmmakers Jane Pollard and Iain Forsyth, who shared insights into their new documentary Broken English, and previous works.
A heartfelt thank you again to all at Stephen Webster for hosting us, and cherished Girls On Film sponsors and friends who came along and made our birthday so special. We loved seeing you there!
Hedda Lornie Archbold, Anna Smith, Alex Burunova, Abi Harris, Sarah Brocklehurst. Photo: Johanna Gunnberg
2025 Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival
26/10/2025
Girls On Film’s Anna Smith hosted a Women in Leadership panel at the 2025 Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival.
Our brilliant panelists included filmmaker Alex Burunova (Satisfaction), BAFTA-nominated producer Sarah Brocklehurst (The Outrun), and Abi Harris, founder of Altitude Management.
Q&A panel with host Anna Smith, director Nia DaCosta, actors Nina Hoss, Tessa Thompson and Imogen Poots. Photo: Amy Webster
Girls on Film x Hedda
13/10/2025
Girls On Film held an exclusive screening of Nia DaCosta’s daring new feature, Hedda — a bold, modern twist on Ibsen’s classic starring Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, and Imogen Poots.
We sat down with the phenomenal women who made the movie so special to chat about Hedda’s gender-flipped storytelling, the layers of race and power woven through the film, and how to reinvent a classic for today.
2025 Nominees Announcement
08/01/2025
Girls On Film, hosted a reception at Madera at Treehouse London on 8 January 2025 to officially announce the nominees for the 2025 Girls On Film Awards.
The evening brought together a distinguished group of industry leaders, including award-winning directors, actors, producers and publicists, to celebrate excellence in filmmaking and champion gender equality, inclusion and diversity across the screen industries.
Thanks for joining us there!
2025 Cannes Film Festival Party
15/06/2026
It was a pleasure to bring together the vibrant Girls On Film community for our special Girls On Film Cannes Do on 15 May 2025.
The networking evening was filled with inspiring conversations and a strong sense of solidarity among women in film and their allies, reflecting the supportive, inclusive spirit at the heart of the Girls On Film community.
We are deeply grateful to our incredible partners whose continued support makes these moments possible and helps strengthen and elevate everything we do.
2024 Cannes Film Festival Party
29/05/2025
We were delighted to welcome friends, supporters and members of the Girls On Film community to our Girls On Film party during the Cannes Film Festival on 29 May 2024. The evening was a joyful celebration of women in the film industry, bringing together creatives and industry leaders to connect, share festival highlights and celebrate one another’s work.
The event featured speeches from Girls On Film host Anna Smith, Col Needham (IMDb) and Rebecca Hawkes (Elstree Studios), offering reflections on the festival and the importance of community within the industry. We extend our sincere thanks to the Global Entertainment Awards, powered by AMD, for creating the event highlights video, and to The Members Club in Cannes for hosting the evening.
We are also grateful to our valued sponsors Elstree Studios, HLA Agency, IMDb and JJD Consultancy for their continued support. A special Girls On Film podcast episode featuring highlights direct from the Cannes Film Festival is available now.
Girls On Film at Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival
Girls On Film is returning to the sunny shores of Mallorca for the 2025 edition of EMIFF! More details soon…
Girls On Film at Latitude Festival!
Live podcasting recording from Latitude Festival on Friday 24th July (time tbc) with special guests Romola Garai and Jane Horrocks.
Girls On Film x The Groucho Club
The Groucho Club invites members to an evening celebrating the greatest 'It Girl' of all time, Twiggy.
On Tuesday, 24 June, join Girls On Film podcast host Anna Smith in conversation with award-winning director and actor Sadie Frost, whose documentary Twiggy tells the story of this iconic figure in her own words.
This event welcomes mods, rockers, and cinephiles of all genders!
Girls On Film Cannes Do 2025
Girls On Film co-founders Anna Smith and Hedda Lornie Archbold are thrilled to host an exclusive drinks event for our community in Cannes this year, sponsored by IMDb, JJD Consultancy, Jane Owen PR, The House of Oria and Lilac Grove Entertainment.
WOMEN OF MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
We are joining with our friends at Paramount Pictures to give you a chance to be at a live in-person conversation with Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Angela Bassett, who will be on stage talking to Girls On Film host Anna Smith on Sunday 11 May at 7:30pm at a Central London location, for a deep dive into the power, presence and portrayal of women in one of cinema’s biggest action franchises, the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE films.