WISE WOMEN FREE WORKSHOPS: 'MAKING IT HAPPEN!'
Every two months, Wise Women will be hosting an evening with trailblazing women who have made incredible achievements in their field by following their dreams and making it against all odds. The evening will be hosted on the Wise Women Platform and is free to attend.
Upcoming Free Workshops
We will be announcing a new Workshop soon. Please check out this page for updates, or write to our colleague Emma for more details.
How to Book a Place
Email Emma at: emma@wisewn.com
Previous Workshops
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.
