The Co-Founders
CARLA BUCKINGHAM - WEBSITE EDITOR
Carla Buckingham (Right) is 36 and a mother of two children (eldest is 15 and youngest is 2 years old) and is currently studying for a BA Hons in Television Production at the University for the Creative Arts. She started in the film and TV industry 15 years ago as an actress then went on to be a script writer. Her first feature film was optioned twice however, she did not get the guidance that she needed to go further in her career at the time and the options expired.
COOKIE GREENWOOD - HEAD OF MEDIA
Cookie Greenwood (Left)is mother of 3 boys (eldest is 20, 14, and 9 years old) she started out as a photographer as she was inspired by underwater photography. Her first commission was at a holiday park and years later had commissions with the Rob Knox film
festival and the red carpet event for 'Top Boy'.
Both of these women know the challenges that are faced when trying to make it In the creative world and it was that reason which inspired them to create this platform to help others.
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Ambassadors
Nicole Faraday |
Nicole Faraday is an award winning television, film and theatre actress and singer.
Statement
I am delighted to be an ambassador and founder member for new initiative WIFE. As an actress and performer in the public eye I feel the empowering and support of women in the tv and film industry is vital moving forward in a sector in which we have traditionally been under represented on both sides of the camera. With Carla and Cookie at the helm, here's hoping that WIFE continues to positively motivate and put a spotlight on our female role models and entrepreneurs for a future of equality and representation.
Spotlight
www.spotlight.com/41378973-5342
Website
www.nicolefaraday.co.uk
Statement
I am delighted to be an ambassador and founder member for new initiative WIFE. As an actress and performer in the public eye I feel the empowering and support of women in the tv and film industry is vital moving forward in a sector in which we have traditionally been under represented on both sides of the camera. With Carla and Cookie at the helm, here's hoping that WIFE continues to positively motivate and put a spotlight on our female role models and entrepreneurs for a future of equality and representation.
Spotlight
www.spotlight.com/41378973-5342
Website
www.nicolefaraday.co.uk
Ruth Adams
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Ruth Adams is an Actress, she has featured in films and TV roles for many years. Has appeared at Stratford "Fing's ain't wot they use'd t'be" Films “My Name is Lenny and Jack Mulligan. she is currently in pre-production with a variety of TV shows and supports many charities. Spotlight www.spotlight.com/8467-9086-3082 |
Helen Curston
Statement
I worked in factual production for the BBC for almost 14 years and remember all too well how difficult it was to get started. The phrase ‘it’s who you know’ was often very appropriate to a career in the media, so by allowing women who are experienced in the industry to inspire and connect with those who are just beginning is so important. I know there were moments when I wanted to give up and felt it was never going to happen, but as I gradually made contacts and gained confidence I managed to work my way into working for the BBC, moving up the ranks until I became Producer/Director and Series Director.
The reason I now work in Higher Education is to try to share some of the knowledge and experience I gained, but without organisations such as WIF&E, the job of ensuring new female talent can make it into the industry can be difficult.
Networking is so important, but so daunting when you start out, so I feel that this is a real chance to provide a platform for new talent to link up with mentors and provide information and inspiration which can take them to the next level and launch the new generation of Film and Entertainment creators and creatives. I am proud to know Carla and even prouder of what she is trying to do – ii is about time that the ‘glass ceiling’ was smashed down, and just maybe this is a way to do that.
Jennifer Preston |
Jennifer is an actress and writer who has trained at the Royal Central School of speech and Drama and has many years of stage and screen acting experience.
She appeared in Sky Amazon’s ‘Britannia’ and in SyFy channel’s TV series ‘12 Monkeys’ and has just filmed an episode of Amazon Originals ‘Wheel of Time’.
She starred in the title role of the feature film ‘Susan’ which has, to date, won 18 awards in international film festivals including four for best actress. She played a lead role in the short film ‘Nora’ which was screened at the BGI IMAX as part of the NHS 70th birthday celebrations, and for which she won a best actress award. She was also recently awarded best supporting actress for the feature film ‘British Made’.
When not acting, Jennifer writes screenplays and young adult non fiction and watches Arsenal with her two sons in North London.
She is also a qualified coach and does both life coaching and corporate executive performance coaching. She also has several years of corporate experience leading and developing business teams.
Statement
It’s exciting to be joining WIF&E as it builds its membership and networking opportunities. I especially love how It has great ambitions to provide women coming into the industry with a springboard to succeed in spite of the many challenges that exist. Our mentors will share their knowledge and experience, act as sounding boards and support other women to progress. This is an organisation being Built by women for women ( with a few awesome men welcome too!).
And for as long as possible we will make all our events free or by voluntary donation for those who can afford to support others.
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