Previous Events
SHOUT CYMRU 2025
We were so delighted to Partner with IRISH FILM & TV UK, SHOUT CYMPRU & GRAVIDA COLLECTIVE for our first Welsh female focussed Mental Health Film Festival & Masters At Work Workshop in Pontypridd.
We enjoyed amazing female films telling stories of resilience with women supporting women. It was a pleasure to be welcomed by the Consul General of Ireland in Cardiff, Denise McQuade, who introduced the Event.
A million thanks to Irish Filmmakers Patricia Kelly, Denise Deegan & Maeve Murphy who thrilled the audience with their film screenings, lively Q & A's & inspiring talks, all followed by networking.
This is what some of the totally engaged audience said:
"We need more events like this in Wales. I was blown away by the programme and people who were in the room. It was so interesting to meet Irish Filmmakers as we would love to work more with Ireland and Irish Filmmakers."
"An inspiring Event."
"I was absolutely drawn in from the beginning of the film screenings. It was special to have the Irish filmmakers in the room and to be able to talk with them."
"I can't wait for the next Event!"
"I just want to say thank you to everyone who brought this experience to us. I love the idea of challenging conversations around mental health through film – for me, it was powerful, inspiring, and meaningful."
"The films were so funny and moving at the same time. It was such a relief to see issues on the screen that I could relate to and discuss afterwards with the Filmmakers."
We at Wise Women are looking forward to collaborating with our partners in the future on more stimulating events supporting women.
COMING INTO YOUR POWER - CELEBRATING YOUR WORTH
In Partnership with Shout Celebration, The Mental Health Film & Arts Festivals, we marked Mental Health Awareness Month with the online workshop: COMING INTO YOUR POWER - Celebrating Your Worth, on Thursday 29th May 2025 from the Wise Women Platform.
Carey Fitzgerald met Performance Mindset Coach for Film/TV/Theatre, West End Mindfulness Coach, Author & Business Woman Of The Year, Brenda Shankey.
Brenda showed us how to channel your own inner power and learn to be unafraid of pursuing whatever it is that brings you joy. Through mindfulness and meditation we enjoyed a very relaxing workshop.
This is what some of the audience had to say:
“I had a stress headache all day and that was just what I needed, I slept for a whole seven hours afterwards!”
“I found her meditation extremely powerful. I was rendered almost unconscious! I slept for about 12 hours, and my head is very clear today.”
“Thank you very much for the phenomenal session with Brenda last night. I found her incredibly interesting.”
“Thank you very much for providing the session at no charge, as well as your other sessions. This is so generous.”
Online St Patrick's Day Workshop
In partnership with IFTUK and in celebration of St Patrick's Day we enjoyed an informative and animated evening with renowned published writer of nine novels and numerous award-winning screenplays, Denise Deegan, and multi-award-winning writer/director Maeve Murphy.
These legendary women thrilled the audience with stories of their experiences and anecdotes on how they arrived to where they are today. Our audience spanned from the USA, Germany, Italy, France, Ireland and the UK and this is what some of them said:
"What an inspiring event, thank you for sharing with us!"
"Thank you, this has been a fascinating evening."
"Maeve and Denise have been so generous with their advice and tips and even shared their contacts with us. Thank you so much."
Online Masterclass in Celebration of St Brigid's Day
In Partnership with IFTUK St Brigid's Film Festival, on the 28th January 2025, Wise Women enjoyed a packed online masterclass from the Wise Women Platform. Sadly, because of the violent storms in Ireland resulting in no power or water, legendary Casting Director Maureen Hughes was unable to jump on. Producer Edwina Forkin & Global Distribution Expert, Tara Gaule thrilled the participants with their insight into the film & TV industry and their respective roles on TIS THE SEASON TO BE IRISH .
This is what the audience said:
"Thank you so much for sending , it was wonderful! Great to get all of your insight on things. It's a pity Maureen couldn't make - she is the Queen of casting in Ireland and has certainly paved the way for those behind her." - Tracy Coogan
"I really enjoyed the session and Q & A this evening, thanks so much." - Pat Garrett
"Thank you so much for adding me to the event, it was priceless! Amazing women in an amazing industry for sure" - Gillian Fischer
"I very much enjoyed listening to the discussion last night. It was so helpful to get a behind the scenes look at tv & film production." - Jackie Pulford
"Thanks so much for organising the talk last night—it was really insightful, and I took away a lot of valuable information." - Aidan O'Callagan
Edwina Forkin
Carey Fitzgerald
Tara Gaule
VERDIGRIS - A Case Study
On the 18th June in partnership with Irish Film & TV UK and from the Wise Women Platform,
Patricia Kelly (writer/producer/director), Geraldine McAlinden (lead actress) & Tania Freimuth (Director of Photography) shared their experiences with Carey Fitzgerald on how they managed to create the multi-award-winning Irish feature film.
With 5 IFTA Nominations, 9 Major Festival prizes and 10 Festival selections to date, the audience was thrilled to hear how this ground breaking film is taking the world by storm.
“What an inspiring story! This workshop was entertaining and enlightening. Congratulations to all involved.”
Siobhan Murphy, Executive P.A.
“Such an interesting evening, it has spurred me on to follow my dream of making my debut film.”
Aoife O’Sullivan, Writer
“I’m a big fan of Irish Film and it was great to hear the process involved in making and marketing an independent film.”
Lynne Raimbault, CEO, Picnics & Vines
