Ep 216: Celebrating Creative Brilliance: Girls On Film Awards 2026

This episode takes you right to the heart of the Girls On Film Awards 2026. The prestigious awards attract a glittering array of guests and shine a light on the remarkable achievements of women and non‑binary creatives across the film industry. Hosted by Girls On Film co‑founders Anna Smith and Hedda Lornie Archbold, the evening unfolds with inspiring speeches, and conversations with standout guests, showing us once more what brilliant things we can achieve if we stand together and lift each other up. Sign up to the Girls On Film newsletter here: eepurl.com/iEKaM-/ Thanks to our wonderful presenters Ronni Ancona, Teanne Andrews, Sarah Niles, Lesley Sharp, Priya Kansara, Kerry Fox, Dame Twiggy Lawson, Hannah Onslow, Ita O’Brien, Col Needham, Maïwenn le Mouée, Blair Barnette, Meera Syal and Sally Phillips. This episode also features Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC, Zoe Mutter, Andrea Riseborough, Idil Ahmed, Posy Sterling, Daisy-May Hudson, Nadia Fall, Suhayla El-Bushra, Nicky Bentham, Geeta Gandbhir, Jessie Buckley, Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́, Ann Akinjirin, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, John Maclean, Jon M. Chu, Tamara Deverell, Pippa Harris and Liza Marshall. Thanks especially to the sponsors and partners who made the event possible: CrewHQ DISAUTHORITY EON Productions IMDb Intimacy on Set Andrew Jose Salon Astella Jewellers Curzon Elstree Studios Lilac Grove Entertainment Netflix Papa Salt Gin Stephen Webster Jewellers Deadline British Cinematographer magazine DDA Global Ask Mummy & Daddy Gourmet Confectionery Girls on Tops WorkWise for Screen Thanks to our production team: Oli Fyne - Awards producer Charlotte Homeshaw - Sound Recordist Claudia Vyvyan - Digital Assets Designer Richard Gay - Videographer Adam Southgate - Videographer Ciaran O'Brien - Gaffer Joanne Davidson - Photographer Thanks to each and every one of the volunteers who helped pull it all together on the night: Anna Penney Blair Barnette Elliana Hamer Hattie Morris Heather Dempsey Jade Evans Jo Rogers Ruby Rose Bradshaw Tallulah Treadaway Tom Oliver Tew Yvonne Potter Winners in order of appearance on the podcast: Best Composer: Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch – H is for Hawk Best Cinematography Sponsored by CrewHQ: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC – Sinners Best Editing Sponsored by DISAUTHORITY: Olivia Neergaard-Holm – The Chronology of Water Best Ensemble Cast: Goodbye June Best Female Friendship on Screen: Brides and Lollipop Best Documentary: The Perfect Neighbor (Geeta Gandbhir) Best Performance in a Supporting Role: Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another Best Performance in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet Intimacy Award Sponsored by Intimacy On Set: Dreamers (Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́, Ann Akinjirin, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor) Ally Award Sponsored by IMDb: Jon M. Chu – Wicked: For Good Best Production Design: Tamara Deverell – Frankenstein Best Director: Chloe Zhao – Hamnet Best Feature Film Sponsored by EON productions: Hamnet Activist Impact Award: Daisy-May Hudson Commendations: Best Composer – Nala Sinephro – The Smashing Machine Best Documentary – Sadie Frost – Twiggy Ally Award – John Maclean – Tornado Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here:

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This episode was published on Feb 16, 2026.

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