A recent dip in female-led theatrical releases in the UK - back to 2018 levels of 26% reminds us that our work is far from over; that we cannot be complacent.
Below you can read about the research we conduct into gender representation in film and the wider industry, tracking the release landscape to present an accurate picture of investment in films by filmmakers of marginalised genders.
Here you can also find out about news and opportunities at Reclaim The Frame, along with curated film recommendations, filmmaker interviews, and creative responses.
Updated: May 10, 2023
Reclaim The Frame champions marginalised perspectives in cinema, connecting with audiences through community building and conversation.
Celebrating our 20th year, the charity was founded as Birds’ Eye View in 2003, launched originally as a film festival running each International Women’s Day, and now an organisation that works all year round to support, and build audiences for, films by filmmakers of marginalised genders.
In partnership with cinemas, distributors and festivals across the UK and beyond, we create impactful and inclusive campaigns to build audiences for the films we support.
We continue to diversify audiences; developing safe and accessible spaces for discussion, promoting a de-patriarchal, de-centralised and de-colonised lens on the world, and advocating for social justice in all film spaces.
Our Board of Trustees
The Board is currently comprised of eight trustees who bring a range of lived experience and expertise in film sales, curation, publicity, community cinema, and more widely across advocacy, health, HR, wellbeing, disability justice, legal, accounts, data and evaluation.
Our Board structure is flat, with a rotating Chair.
Who we’re looking for
We are specifically looking for individuals with an entrepreneurial approach, a commitment to our core values, and who bring expertise in any of the following:
Film production, sales, distribution, exhibition, fundraising and sponsorship
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to bring their professional and lived experience to guide the work we do, and help us fulfil our mission in line with our values.
You do not need to have first-hand experience of serving on a Board previously.
Main Responsibilities
To enact the values of the charity in all discussions and decisions.
To consistently ask: “Does this help further the vision and mission of the charity?”
To individually and collectively offer support and feedback.
To consult KPIs for the charity to help assess whether it is developing in the right direction.
To serve the team in meeting the vision of the charity.
To commit sufficient time to become informed about the activities of the charity.
To go through an induction to build trust, understand our values and vision, and to learn to listen and feedback effectively.
To contribute lived experience as well as professional expertise.
In addition to the above, the Charity Commission provides clear top-level guidance on what is expected of Trustees, as detailed here.
Commitment
To attend 6 x meetings per year, plus ad hoc meetings and phone calls as required.
To serve as (revolving) Chair for approximately 10 weeks and facilitate approximately one Trustee meeting every 18 months. We are trialling this as a revolving responsibility so that every Trustee has the opportunity to facilitate and to make the Board non-hierarchical.
To fulfil a tenure of up to 3 x years, for a maximum of two terms.
Equal Opportunities
We want to see a broader range of people involved in cinema, and in our Charity.
We encourage applications from those whose lived experience is under-represented in our sector, including those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+, Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent, and under-represented in our Charity (or on our Board of Trustees), including those who identify as male (cis and trans).
Though our Charity focuses on championing creatives of marginalised genders, we welcome people of all genders to apply.
We aim to create a safe space in which our trustees & team members can show up as their whole and authentic selves, understanding that each of us brings our lived experience and own perspective to what we do, and that no-one should be asked to represent any specific group of which they may be a part.
Reclaim The Frame celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair, just and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
We uphold the BFI Diversity Standards which drive change and best practice in on screen representation and creative leadership. We are also an accredited Living Wage Employer though please note that the role of Charity Trustees is voluntary.
Application Process
How to apply: Please send a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 A4 pages), or audio / video recording (no longer than 5 minutes), setting out the experience (including work, voluntary, and lived) you would bring to the role of Trustee / Treasurer and how you hope to gain from the experience.
Email mail@reclaimtheframe.org, addressed to the Board of Trustees, Reclaim The Frame, with the subject heading “Application for the Board of Trustees.”
It is also a requirement to complete the anonymised equal opportunities form here.
Access: Please let us know if you require any access provisions for the interview or any support with the application via the email address below. We will work with candidates to ensure their access needs are met during the interview process and will ensure access requirements are not a factor in decision making.
Closing Date: Friday 05 May, 10:00
Equal Opportunities Monitoring: We are striving to understand more about who applies to work with us. We invite you to complete our anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form, which will not be shared with anyone involved in the recruitment process - the form can be found here.
For any questions, please email mail@reclaimtheframe.org, FAO Sophie Glover (Trustee Board member).
Updated: May 10, 2023
We’re looking to appoint an Events Producer to input on the creation and lead on the production and delivery of all Reclaim The Frame events, in person, and online.
As first point of contact for our 20+ partner cinemas in 15 cities across the UK, the Events Producer will play a key part in connecting women & non-binary led films with a diverse range of audiences. Working closely with Birds’ Eye View’s Head of Programmes & Audience Development, your role will uphold a high standard in the smooth delivery of safe, accessible, inclusive, and culturally relevant events.
Position: Events Producer
Contract type/tenure: Salaried / 12 month fixed term maternity cover.
Hours: 3 days per week (24 hours to be worked flexibly, incl evening/weekend work)
Salary: 27k pro rata
Responsible to: Head of Programmes & Audience Development
Location: Remote, with office space available in London. Regular attendance at London events is required.
Start date: Monday 20 March 2023 with 3 days handover to be undertaken from Wednesday 1 March
Main Responsibilities:
Input on the creation, and lead on the production and delivery, of all Reclaim The Frame screenings and events, in person and online;
Act as first point of contact for partner cinemas across the UK, encouraging the bookings of Reclaim The Frame titles, securing venues for events, collating and responding to feedback;
Lead on the delivery of London based events and work to support the work of our regional Impact Producers in the delivery of events in the nations and regions;
Feed into the planning and reporting for partner distributors/funders;
Work with Access Consultant to coordinate creation and delivery of accessible versions of Reclaim The Frame supported films where not already available and ensuring that accessible versions of films, trailers and marketing materials are a part of distributor negotiation and collaboration;
Working with our Access Consultant to ensure all events are as accessible as possible, arranging access materials such as descriptive subtitles and audio description where not already available and booking live captioning and/ or BSL/English interpreters for pre or post-screening activity;
Responsible for producing and distributing call sheets, and for the safe, inclusive, welcoming and smooth delivery of events;
Work on the promotion and outreach of events, coordinating guest lists, and on social media coverage on the night;
Book and coordinate speakers, performers and workshop facilitators for events, booking travel and accommodation as required;
Produce and distribute surveys and obtain and process box office results for reporting purposes.
For full Job Description and information on how to apply, please see HERE.
Application Deadline: Monday 16 January 2023, 10 am
Updated: May 10, 2023
We’re looking to appoint a Finance Officer to help manage the charity’s finances, keep track of income, control expenditure and oversee accounting processes. Working closely with the Exec Director and Treasurer, they will prepare management accounts and cash flows for the charity on a regular basis in order to aid decision making in support of the charity’s mission.
Position: Finance Officer
Contract type: Freelance contract for services
Tenure: Fixed term / 12 month fixed term maternity cover.
Hours: 1 day per week (8 hours to be worked flexibly)
Fee: £170 per day
Responsible to: The Director, with support from the Treasurer
Location: Remote, with office space available in London
Start date: Monday 20 March 2023 with 2 days handover to be undertaken from Wednesday 1 March
Main Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping (with Quickbooks)
Credit Control
Fortnightly payment runs
Monthly Reporting
Working with the Charity’s accountants
For a more detailed Job Description and information on how to apply, please see HERE.
Application Deadline: Monday 23 January 2023, 10 am
