Women in Film & Television Awards 2023: On the red carpet with the winners and attendees

The 32^nd Women in Film and TV Awards, held at the Park Lane Hilton, London, revealed some of the biggest female industry names as award winners of 2023. The celebrations focused on all aspects of the work both behind and in front of the camera, shining a spotlight on the creatives working on production teams alongside writers, producers and filmmakers.

Hosted by Katherine Ryan, the events saw Gbemisola Ikumelo take home the Argonon Best Performance Award whilst Meera Syal was given the EON Productions Lifetime Achievement Award. With so many inspiring women in one space, the winners, attendees and presenters for the day were there to support this amazing organisation that makes up a global network of over 12,000 women who come from a broad spectrum of the media. The event is part of a community that also offers mentoring schemes and opportunities for women who are newcomers to the industry.

The Upcoming had the pleasure of attending the awards and speaking to the winners, attendees and presenters on the red carpet,  who all spoke proudly about what the event means to them and the opportunities that allow for growth within the industry.

Grace Ofori-Attah stopped to chat to us about the event, supporting like-minded women and the joy of receiving her award for the ScreenSkills Writing Award.

After winning the Gravity Media Creative Technology Award, Nina Hartstone chatted about the organisation and significance of this event.

Aoife McArdle, who achieved the BBC Studios Director Award, spoke about her journey to this point and the importance of celebrating women within the industry.

Actor and writer David Morrissey spoke in support of the organisation and about presenting the Mercury Business Award to Lynn Saunders.

We spoke to journalist Anna Smith about attending such a tremendously supportive event and what she thinks is important about this particular organisation.

TV presenter Carol Vorderman shared her reflections on the journey she has been on during her extensive career and about being true to herself in the industry.

Award winners Tanya Motie and Ally Castle chatted about being at the prestigious event surrounded by so many inspirational women and what advice they would give to young women entering the industry.

Sarah Brewerton offered words of advice from her perspective and emphasised how the awards highlight women not only in front of the camera but in many facets of the film and TV world.

Adjoa Andoh spoke to us about the challenges of being a woman in the film and TV industry, what she has learnt from her own journey and how inspiring awards like these are for people who work in the field.

We spoke to Angela Rippon about her unwavering support for the organisation and her joy at previously winning an award. She also reflected on her resilience and support from men in the industry throughout her lengthy career.

Victoria Derbyshire talked about attending this edition of the awards and supporting Louise Compton as she wins her prize.

Presenter and podcaster Cherry Healey spoke about the changing landscape of women over the years, and also offered some words of advice for those looking to get into the industry themselves.

Georgia Emery spoke to us about what the awards mean to her and how exciting they are.

Ezelle Alblas
Photo: Dave Benett / WFTV

The Women in Film and TV Awards 2023 took place on 1^st December 2023. For further information visit their website here.