short film Archives - Raising Films https://www.raisingfilms.com/tag/short-film/ Supporting parents and carers in the UK screen sector Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:50:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.raisingfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-raising-films-favicon-32x32.png short film Archives - Raising Films https://www.raisingfilms.com/tag/short-film/ 32 32 Raising Films Ribbon: Sweetpea https://www.raisingfilms.com/raising-films-ribbon-sweetpea/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:11 +0000 https://www.raisingfilms.com/?p=35201 We are thrilled to announce a new Raising Films Ribbon, awarded for some brilliant work supporting parents and carers in TV! Director Ella Jones has nominated producer extraordinaire Zorana Piggott, line producer Emma Biggins, and the rest of the brilliant team at See-Saw for the way they supported her return to work directing the second [...]

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]]> Interview with Naomi Waring, Screenwriter & Director https://www.raisingfilms.com/interview-with-naomi-waring-screenwriter-director/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:50:41 +0000 https://www.raisingfilms.com/?p=35178 We are so proud to support the launch of a new series of online fireside chats with inspiring parents and carers working in the screen industries, hosted by Elinor Coleman of Ask Mother Productions. The first chat, on July 16th at 8pm will be with writer and director Naomi Waring. Please register for the event [...]

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]]> Mini Productions – making shorts and supporting parents https://www.raisingfilms.com/mini-productions-making-shorts-and-supporting-parents/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:34:30 +0000 https://www.raisingfilms.com/?p=26556 Producer April Kelley is the founder of Mini Productions, the latest recipient of our Raising Films Ribbon. Ahead of going into production on two short films - DO THIS FOR ME and JUST IN CASE - April talked to Raising Films about the working practices herself and her business partner Sara Huxley, have put [...]

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]]> To shoot, or not to shoot when baby is on the way https://www.raisingfilms.com/to-shoot-or-not-to-shoot-when-baby-is-on-the-way/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:41:19 +0000 https://www.raisingfilms.com/?p=26005 Clare Shields is an independent producer and together with her husband Alex runs Sixty Clicks Productions. The saying ‘it takes a village’ applies so vividly here as Clare and Alex, embarking on their second short narrative film together, faced a decision on timing. Lining up all the elements for production had been a three-year [...]

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]]> Manjinder Virk on creativity during lockdown https://www.raisingfilms.com/manjinder-virk-on-creativity-during-lockdown/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:17:07 +0000 https://www.raisingfilms.com/?p=23229 On set for WITH LOVE FROM CALAIS; Annemarie Lean-Vercoe on camera, Manjinder directing her daughter, Lyla. Director Manjinder Virk shares her experience of making her latest film, 23 DAYS, entirely in lockdown with her all-female team, how they collectively made creative decisions while balancing childcare and home schooling and how sometimes making films can [...]

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]]> Kim Albright shares parenthood and production https://www.raisingfilms.com/kim-albright-production-parenthood/ Thu, 30 May 2019 15:24:59 +0000 https://www.raisingfilms.com/?p=18505 Kim Albright took some time out (fuelled by caffiene and sugar) to write a piece for Raising Films about production and parenthood. Thanks Kim, over to you! One kid is asleep (I think, I hope!), the other at forest school (for 2 ½ hours, YES!) and I’m sitting here with a cup of tea [...]

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]]> Screenwriter Amy Rich on how long-term illness inspired her short film script https://www.raisingfilms.com/screenwriter-amy-rich-on-how-long-term-illness-inspired-her-short-film-script/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:39:53 +0000 http://www.raisingfilms.com/?p=15359 Screenwriter Amy Rich talks to us about how a serious illness and long-term care for a family member can simultaneously put the brakes on creativity while inspiring cathartic output. This is the first in a series of stories from our community about caring. If you have something to share with us please get in touch. [...]

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]]> Testimonial: Kate Cheeseman https://www.raisingfilms.com/testimonial-kate-cheeseman/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:26:48 +0000 http://raising.leap.eco/?p=4401 Nearly 18 months ago, I took part in the first Making It Possible event put on by Raising Films and went for a wonderful day in Edinburgh. It was a day that gave me the courage and direction to return to the job I loved and had fought so hard to succeed in. That day [...]

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]]> Testimonial: Jennifer Monks and Michelle Eastwood https://www.raisingfilms.com/testimonial-jennifer-monks-and-michelle-eastwood/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 08:45:23 +0000 http://www.raisingfilms.com/?p=10167 It was a manic Monday in the To Know Him production office – 7 days from the start of principal photography. I was about to go out on a tech recce and I got the text! Michelle (my producing partner) had given birth! It was official – not only was I now the last member [...]

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]]> Film and Television Charity Family Support Fund Awardee Rosie Toner – On Bridging their Childcare Needs https://www.raisingfilms.com/ctbf-family-support-fund-awardee-rosie-toner-on-bridging-their-childcare-needs/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:19:03 +0000 http://raising.leap.eco/?p=9468 Rosie is an Artist/Filmmaker who has screened her work at venues including the ICA, Tate Liverpool and Camden Arts Centre as well as the international festival circuit. Rosie is currently in development with her first feature film The Saviours funded by Film Agency Wales. * I found out about Raising Films and the Film and [...]

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