Routes into Screen, with Owen Tooth, Amanda Graham and Sarah Leigh

Our Focus Forward and Inclusive Lens projects kick off with a joint opening event.

Sarah Leigh, of Inclusivity Films, will welcome director Owen Tooth and writer Amanda Graham to talk about their routes into the screen industry.

Find out more about Sarah, Owen, Amanda in the 'Lineup' section above.

Who is this for?

It is aimed at

• Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent (DDN) screen production talent and
• Commissioners or makers of screen content, whether you are a production company, broadcaster, museum, agency, etc
• Organisations that are trying to improve wellbeing in the screen and wider cultural sectors.

What will happen?

Owen and Amanda will be asked: what advice would you give to your less experienced younger self?

We hope that, whilst not sugarcoating the challenges, guests will leave the event feeling motivated and equipped with some practical know-how as they continue to follow or support careers in screen.

There are more details of what to expect in the 'Agenda' above.

Format

• This will be a panel discussion
• There will be no breakout rooms
• People can ask questions in the Q&A section
• Or people can raise their hand to ask a question
• It's fine to join with your camera off if you wish
• We will cap numbers at 30

Event Access

• When you book your tickets, you will be asked about any access requirements you have.
• BSL interpretation is available.
• Auto-captions are provided for all sessions.
• There will be no breakout groups at this event.
• You are welcome to join the meeting hosts in person (hybrid) at their Newcastle office.
• If you'd like to be joined by a supporter / PA, they'd be welcome. There is no need to book a second ticket. Just forward the meeting link to them.
• The recording of the event will be available to view afterwards via our webpage: beaconfilms.org.uk/focusforward
• Notes of the event will be circulated to all attendees afterwards.
• For any other access-related questions, please contact Will Sadler (will@beaconfilms.org.uk)

More about Beacon Films, Focus Forward and Inclusive Lens

Beacon Films supports the talents of disabled and neurodivergent filmmakers. Find out more here.

Focus Forward supports disabled and neurodivergent creatives to take the next steps in their screen career. Find out more here

Inclusive Lens is a learning space for creative and cultural organisations who want to improve inclusion for Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent production talent. Find out more here

Beacon Films defines the screen industry in it's broadest sense; from those engaged in the process of film and TV productions at every level to individual videographers working as self-shooters; from feature films and high end drama, to productions for museums, galleries and corporate organisations.

In the spirit of 'nothing about us without us', at each meeting we survey attendees to find out what proportion identify as Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent.