The Young Women’s Film Academy
@ywfacademy.bsky.social
UK charity supporting girls and young women to share stories, change lives and make the world a better place through film.
www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
February half term
FREE film making and creativity for girls and young women ages 12+
Sign up -
docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
We will be looking at how giving support means calling out stereotypes, challenging discrimination, the Manosphere and how we are exploring this in our social action film
FREE film making and creativity for girls and young women ages 12+
Sign up -
docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
We will be looking at how giving support means calling out stereotypes, challenging discrimination, the Manosphere and how we are exploring this in our social action film
February 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
February half term
FREE film making and creativity for girls and young women ages 12+
Sign up -
docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
We will be looking at how giving support means calling out stereotypes, challenging discrimination, the Manosphere and how we are exploring this in our social action film
FREE film making and creativity for girls and young women ages 12+
Sign up -
docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
We will be looking at how giving support means calling out stereotypes, challenging discrimination, the Manosphere and how we are exploring this in our social action film
Thursday 26th February / 10am - 3pm / Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Ln, Washington NE38 8AB.
We will also be running a free workshop the Newcastle/Northumbria Half term week as well - promo coming soon
For more info, email beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk.
We will also be running a free workshop the Newcastle/Northumbria Half term week as well - promo coming soon
For more info, email beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk.
January 22, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Thursday 26th February / 10am - 3pm / Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Ln, Washington NE38 8AB.
We will also be running a free workshop the Newcastle/Northumbria Half term week as well - promo coming soon
For more info, email beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk.
We will also be running a free workshop the Newcastle/Northumbria Half term week as well - promo coming soon
For more info, email beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk.
17th January 11am - 1pm @newcastle arts centre
Saturday club is back!
This weekend we’ll be back together again looking at how we’re going to take 2026 by storm. We’ll be planning a short film project and looking at our big annual theme for 2026. LET’S GO!!
Saturday club is back!
This weekend we’ll be back together again looking at how we’re going to take 2026 by storm. We’ll be planning a short film project and looking at our big annual theme for 2026. LET’S GO!!
January 14, 2026 at 3:08 PM
17th January 11am - 1pm @newcastle arts centre
Saturday club is back!
This weekend we’ll be back together again looking at how we’re going to take 2026 by storm. We’ll be planning a short film project and looking at our big annual theme for 2026. LET’S GO!!
Saturday club is back!
This weekend we’ll be back together again looking at how we’re going to take 2026 by storm. We’ll be planning a short film project and looking at our big annual theme for 2026. LET’S GO!!
⭐⭐⭐Happy 2026!⭐⭐⭐
Future Lasses and Saturday Club will be starting again this month.
Follow the link in bio to find out more about the groups on our website.
Future Lasses and Saturday Club will be starting again this month.
Follow the link in bio to find out more about the groups on our website.
January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
⭐⭐⭐Happy 2026!⭐⭐⭐
Future Lasses and Saturday Club will be starting again this month.
Follow the link in bio to find out more about the groups on our website.
Future Lasses and Saturday Club will be starting again this month.
Follow the link in bio to find out more about the groups on our website.
Thankyou for being part of our year everyone! Here's to more in 2026! ❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐
December 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Thankyou for being part of our year everyone! Here's to more in 2026! ❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐
We made prints inspired by #ReclaimTheNight
Too many women have their lives stolen from them because of violence.
2 to 3 women are killed every day in this country and behind that statistic there are daughters, sisters, mothers and friends, all with names, faces, families, and futures, now lost.
Too many women have their lives stolen from them because of violence.
2 to 3 women are killed every day in this country and behind that statistic there are daughters, sisters, mothers and friends, all with names, faces, families, and futures, now lost.
December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We made prints inspired by #ReclaimTheNight
Too many women have their lives stolen from them because of violence.
2 to 3 women are killed every day in this country and behind that statistic there are daughters, sisters, mothers and friends, all with names, faces, families, and futures, now lost.
Too many women have their lives stolen from them because of violence.
2 to 3 women are killed every day in this country and behind that statistic there are daughters, sisters, mothers and friends, all with names, faces, families, and futures, now lost.
We need your help to create our next film! Come and join us on the 3rd December for an open table discussion on the theme of ‘The Manosphere’ We want to hear your voices and stories! #manosphere
November 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We need your help to create our next film! Come and join us on the 3rd December for an open table discussion on the theme of ‘The Manosphere’ We want to hear your voices and stories! #manosphere
The Young Women’s Film Academy are growing our team and are looking for a freelance videographer/editor/producer to join us on this exciting journey.
Go to youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
for more info.
Go to youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
for more info.
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Young Women’s Film Academy are growing our team and are looking for a freelance videographer/editor/producer to join us on this exciting journey.
Go to youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
for more info.
Go to youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
for more info.
Today is The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. We wear white ribbons to raise awareness about gender-based violence against women.
#noexcuse
More info can be found here:
unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/theme
#noexcuse
More info can be found here:
unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/theme
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Today is The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. We wear white ribbons to raise awareness about gender-based violence against women.
#noexcuse
More info can be found here:
unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/theme
#noexcuse
More info can be found here:
unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/theme
This winter, invite the Young Women’s Film Academy into your school
🎬 We’ll screen IMPACT — a powerful short film made by local young women
💭 Students will then discuss the themes of the film
👗They’ll design their own upcycled festive outfit using repurposed clothing.
🎬 We’ll screen IMPACT — a powerful short film made by local young women
💭 Students will then discuss the themes of the film
👗They’ll design their own upcycled festive outfit using repurposed clothing.
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This winter, invite the Young Women’s Film Academy into your school
🎬 We’ll screen IMPACT — a powerful short film made by local young women
💭 Students will then discuss the themes of the film
👗They’ll design their own upcycled festive outfit using repurposed clothing.
🎬 We’ll screen IMPACT — a powerful short film made by local young women
💭 Students will then discuss the themes of the film
👗They’ll design their own upcycled festive outfit using repurposed clothing.
THIS WEEK!
Saturday club 11am-1pm
Newcastle Arts Centre
See you there!
Saturday club 11am-1pm
Newcastle Arts Centre
See you there!
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
THIS WEEK!
Saturday club 11am-1pm
Newcastle Arts Centre
See you there!
Saturday club 11am-1pm
Newcastle Arts Centre
See you there!
Scan the QR code to book a place at the Annual Celebration Event @ Tyneside Cinema coffee rooms. Raise a glass to the amazing work our community of young women have created in 2025, including our 'Stories of Wellness' animation premier!
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Scan the QR code to book a place at the Annual Celebration Event @ Tyneside Cinema coffee rooms. Raise a glass to the amazing work our community of young women have created in 2025, including our 'Stories of Wellness' animation premier!
For Youth Work Week 2025 we are celebrating the amazing young women we work with and the stories they share through their film making. Youth participation is at the heart of what we do and creating opportunities for Brighter Futures. Sign up here -
www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
#youthworkweek
www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
#youthworkweek
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
For Youth Work Week 2025 we are celebrating the amazing young women we work with and the stories they share through their film making. Youth participation is at the heart of what we do and creating opportunities for Brighter Futures. Sign up here -
www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
#youthworkweek
www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
#youthworkweek
Huge THANK YOU to our Trustees this week.......and always!
We couldn't do this without you! 🫶❤
We couldn't do this without you! 🫶❤
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Huge THANK YOU to our Trustees this week.......and always!
We couldn't do this without you! 🫶❤
We couldn't do this without you! 🫶❤
ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!
Please help us reach our target - every £1 you donate will be doubled by the Big Give. ❤️❤️❤️ #wgmf
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Please help us reach our target - every £1 you donate will be doubled by the Big Give. ❤️❤️❤️ #wgmf
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
October 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!
Please help us reach our target - every £1 you donate will be doubled by the Big Give. ❤️❤️❤️ #wgmf
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Please help us reach our target - every £1 you donate will be doubled by the Big Give. ❤️❤️❤️ #wgmf
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
6 days left of our Big Give campaign!
Women & Girls Match Fund 2025
The donation will provide free filmmaking workshops for girls and young women across the North East through our engagement programme.
Follow the link to donate!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Women & Girls Match Fund 2025
The donation will provide free filmmaking workshops for girls and young women across the North East through our engagement programme.
Follow the link to donate!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
6 days left of our Big Give campaign!
Women & Girls Match Fund 2025
The donation will provide free filmmaking workshops for girls and young women across the North East through our engagement programme.
Follow the link to donate!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Women & Girls Match Fund 2025
The donation will provide free filmmaking workshops for girls and young women across the North East through our engagement programme.
Follow the link to donate!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
We’ve had our first donation for our Big Give campaign! Thank you so much - we know who you are and you will be receiving a special invitation when we premiere this incredibly important film.
Please follow this link to donate.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Please follow this link to donate.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Our stories of the manosphere need to be heard. – Big Give
To provide free filmmaking workshops for girls and young women across the North East through our outreach and engagement programme. …
donate.biggive.org
October 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We’ve had our first donation for our Big Give campaign! Thank you so much - we know who you are and you will be receiving a special invitation when we premiere this incredibly important film.
Please follow this link to donate.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Please follow this link to donate.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
It's BIG GIVE WEEK!
Women & Girls Match Fund 2025
From 12pm 8th - 15th October, every pound you donate will double the difference for charities helping women and girls to dream freely, achieve proudly, and live boldly.
Please follow this link to donate...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Women & Girls Match Fund 2025
From 12pm 8th - 15th October, every pound you donate will double the difference for charities helping women and girls to dream freely, achieve proudly, and live boldly.
Please follow this link to donate...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
October 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
It's BIG GIVE WEEK!
Women & Girls Match Fund 2025
From 12pm 8th - 15th October, every pound you donate will double the difference for charities helping women and girls to dream freely, achieve proudly, and live boldly.
Please follow this link to donate...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Women & Girls Match Fund 2025
From 12pm 8th - 15th October, every pound you donate will double the difference for charities helping women and girls to dream freely, achieve proudly, and live boldly.
Please follow this link to donate...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
We're at Women X Film Festival today with our film IMPACT screening as an official selection!! ✨♥️
September 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
We're at Women X Film Festival today with our film IMPACT screening as an official selection!! ✨♥️
THIS SATURDAY!
13th Sep 11am-1pm
Newcastle Arts Centre
Email beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
13th Sep 11am-1pm
Newcastle Arts Centre
Email beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
THIS SATURDAY!
13th Sep 11am-1pm
Newcastle Arts Centre
Email beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
13th Sep 11am-1pm
Newcastle Arts Centre
Email beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
JOIN US!
* FREE accessible, relaxed sessions!
* For ages 12-25
* Learn Filmmaking skills
* Get a level 1 qualification in film and TV media
To find out more visit www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
or email Beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
* FREE accessible, relaxed sessions!
* For ages 12-25
* Learn Filmmaking skills
* Get a level 1 qualification in film and TV media
To find out more visit www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
or email Beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
JOIN US!
* FREE accessible, relaxed sessions!
* For ages 12-25
* Learn Filmmaking skills
* Get a level 1 qualification in film and TV media
To find out more visit www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
or email Beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
* FREE accessible, relaxed sessions!
* For ages 12-25
* Learn Filmmaking skills
* Get a level 1 qualification in film and TV media
To find out more visit www.youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
or email Beth@youngwomensfilmacademy.co.uk
We're so excited to share that we are a finalist in the North East Charity Awards 2025 in the 'Outstanding Contribution to Social Change' category!
Huge congratulations to all the other charities shortlisted, we are all doing such magnificent work ☺️
#necharityawards
Huge congratulations to all the other charities shortlisted, we are all doing such magnificent work ☺️
#necharityawards
July 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We're so excited to share that we are a finalist in the North East Charity Awards 2025 in the 'Outstanding Contribution to Social Change' category!
Huge congratulations to all the other charities shortlisted, we are all doing such magnificent work ☺️
#necharityawards
Huge congratulations to all the other charities shortlisted, we are all doing such magnificent work ☺️
#necharityawards
TOMORROW!
Future Lasses is back!
Future Lasses is back!
July 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
TOMORROW!
Future Lasses is back!
Future Lasses is back!
🌈🌈🌈Happy Pride in Newcastle!❤️❤️❤️
To celebrate next week we are presenting a FREE screening of the film Battle of the Sexes @ Screen on the Green!
FREE!
❤️Huge THANK YOU to NE1: Get into Newcastle ❤️
The YWFA team will be there with some cool freebies and info about our programmes!
See you there!
To celebrate next week we are presenting a FREE screening of the film Battle of the Sexes @ Screen on the Green!
FREE!
❤️Huge THANK YOU to NE1: Get into Newcastle ❤️
The YWFA team will be there with some cool freebies and info about our programmes!
See you there!
July 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🌈🌈🌈Happy Pride in Newcastle!❤️❤️❤️
To celebrate next week we are presenting a FREE screening of the film Battle of the Sexes @ Screen on the Green!
FREE!
❤️Huge THANK YOU to NE1: Get into Newcastle ❤️
The YWFA team will be there with some cool freebies and info about our programmes!
See you there!
To celebrate next week we are presenting a FREE screening of the film Battle of the Sexes @ Screen on the Green!
FREE!
❤️Huge THANK YOU to NE1: Get into Newcastle ❤️
The YWFA team will be there with some cool freebies and info about our programmes!
See you there!
SATURDAY THE 19th JULY! 🌈🌞🌈🌞🌈🌞
July 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
SATURDAY THE 19th JULY! 🌈🌞🌈🌞🌈🌞