About this episode

Anna Smith interviews four influential women in the film industry, discussing their careers and the importance of female friendships.

In this bumper episode, Anna speaks to four film heavyweights from across the globe. From the head of a renowned London film studio to a top Hollywood magazine publisher, these women are leaders in their respective fields and join us to discuss their remarkable career trajectories. Anna catches up with Dea Lawrence, the Publisher and Co-President of Variety, about how she is shaping the iconic publication’s future. She also welcomes Jen Smith, the CEO of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, to talk about improving the safety of creative working environments. And she takes a trip down memory lane with old friends Rebecca Hawkes and JoJo Dye, who are brimming with rollicking stories from their early years in Cannes. They also just happen to be Head of Elstree Studios and Director of the Global Entertainment Awards, respectively. Get ready for a masterclass in film business as each of our guests offers golden advice, taken from illustrious, decades-long careers. They also discuss the importance of female friendships and name the legendary on-screen women that inspire them. CIISA: https://ciisa.org.uk/ Elstree Studios: https://www.elstreestudios.co.uk/ JoJo Dye…

Topics covered

• International Women's Day
• female leadership
• film industry
• career trajectories
• female friendships

Keywords

• Variety
• Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority
• Elstree Studios
• Global Entertainment Awards

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