New £5,000 prize for female creatives launches in London

A new £5,000 prize celebrating female creative technicians has been announced as part of the Film London Jarman Award. As well as looking to highlight female technicians, the Jules Wright Prize – named after the late founder of the Wapping Project – “seeks to highlight crucial but hidden roles in artist filmmaking.”

Film London says: “This year’s Prize will focus on female creative technicians working in the field of cinematography, with subsequent years set to focus on visual post-production and sound. Over 100 artist filmmakers, experts and specialists working in the field of moving image were invited to nominate women cinematographers focusing on those with a track record for creativity, skill and a determination to drive the field forward.”

There are four nominees on the shortlist: Noski Deville, Taina Galis, Suzie Lavelle and Margaret Salmon. The winner will be announced on 30 November at London’s Whitechapel Gallery.