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
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! 🌈🌞🌈🌞🌈🌞
We would like to welcome Bridget and Karin to our board of trustees. You can see they have loads of experience to help us along the way!
July 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We would like to welcome Bridget and Karin to our board of trustees. You can see they have loads of experience to help us along the way!
This Saturday the 5th July! We are meeting in person in the large conference room Newcastle Arts Centre where we will be projecting a workshop via zoom about storytelling. (we won't have any VR equipment - it's all about developing characters!) See you there!
June 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This Saturday the 5th July! We are meeting in person in the large conference room Newcastle Arts Centre where we will be projecting a workshop via zoom about storytelling. (we won't have any VR equipment - it's all about developing characters!) See you there!
Please click the link in comments to nominate us in the Children & Young People Special Draw - simply fill in the short nomination form to get us into the draw to win a £5,000 grant,
Thank You ❤️❤️❤️
Thank You ❤️❤️❤️
June 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Please click the link in comments to nominate us in the Children & Young People Special Draw - simply fill in the short nomination form to get us into the draw to win a £5,000 grant,
Thank You ❤️❤️❤️
Thank You ❤️❤️❤️
This Saturday!
June 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
This Saturday!