WFTV launches award for female talent in post-production

WFTV has launched this year’s Elouise Carden Rising Star Award to highlight and nurture female talent in post-production.
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As a lack of female representation in the film and TV industry is particularly noticeable in post-production, WFTV is highlighting new female talent in this area.
This year’s award is in partnership with Viacom International Studios.Â
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Nominees are required to have worked in the industry for up to five years and have made a real impact on colleagues and/or clients. The award recognises someone who consistently goes above and beyond the expectations of the role and shows a genuine curiosity and passion for post-production.
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The roles eligible for the award are:Â
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• Junior Audio Assistant?Â
• Junior Facilities AssistantÂ
• Junior Online Editor / ColouristÂ
• Junior Post ProducerÂ
• Junior Technician / Machine Room AssistantÂ
• VFX AssistantÂ
• RunnerÂ
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The winner of this award will receive a ÂŁ2,000 bursary which can be used for training, professional development and equipment to further their career in post. The nominations will be considered by an industry jury; the winner will be announced at a special event in July.Â
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Nominations will close on Monday 24 April, 2023, 11:00am.Â
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Elouise Carden (d. 2020) was the joint MD and co-owner of Rapid Pictures and Radiant Post Production. Elouise was passionate about nurturing new talent, and in particular women working in post-production. This award is in honour of Elouise and is being launched in partnership with Rapid Pictures and Radiant Post Production.Â
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CEO of WFTV Katie Bailiff said: “We are delighted once again to be honouring Elouise Carden with this post production award which recognises new talent – a subject very close to Elouise’s heart. By spotlighting women at this early stage in their career we hope to encourage more women into the post- production pipeline.”
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