Beautiful Thing returns to UK cinemas for its 30th anniversary in a new Reclaim The Frame-led nationwide campaign
Today, in partnership with BFI Film Audience Network and Film4, we announce a UK-wide season of screenings and events celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hettie Macdonald's acclaimed debut feature. Thirty years after its original release, Reclaim The Frame is bringing Beautiful Thing back to cinemas with a coordinated anniversary campaign celebrating one of the most beloved British films of the 1990s. Running from 01 September to 31 October 2026, the campaign forms part of BF
Aug 11
Join the Reclaim The Frame Team: Operations & Programmes Coordinator
We're looking for an exceptional organiser to join Reclaim The Frame as our new Operations & Programmes Coordinator. This is a pivotal role within our small charity, helping to coordinate the day-to-day operations that underpin our training and talent development programmes, audience engagement work, advocacy and events. Working closely with the Director, Programme Producers and Finance Officer, you'll play a vital part in keeping our work running smoothly. This role is ideal
Jul 17
Pride doesn't end with June
Pride doesn't - and shouldn't - end with June 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ At Reclaim The Frame, we champion filmmakers of all marginalised genders and all sexualities, and we welcome audiences from across the LGBTQIA+ community - all year round. We strive to ensure everyone feels welcome, respected and able to participate fully at Reclaim The Frame events. In light of the Supreme Court judgment and the draft EHRC Code of Practice, we want to reaffirm our commitment to gender-diverse filmma
Jul 2
First industry expert names added to Back in the Frame line-up
L-R: Kristy Matheson, Tejinder Jouhal, Ameenah Ayub Allan, Line Langebek We're excited to announce the first wave of coaches, consultants and industry experts joining Back in the Frame, a six-month return-to-work intervention supporting experienced women and marginalised gender directors and producers re-entering the screen industries after a career break. Delivered with support from Sony Pictures Television (SPT) International Production, the programme responds to the sustai
Jun 30
Announcing ‘Back in the Frame’, a Reclaim The Frame talent development programme in collaboration with Sony
We're excited to introduce Back in the Frame, a major new six-month talent development programme supporting women and marginalised gender film directors and producers returning to work after a career break. Delivered with support from Sony Pictures Television (“SPT”) International Production, the programme responds to a significant structural issue within the UK screen industries: the loss of experienced mid-career talent due to caring responsibilities, health-related breaks,
Jun 4
Reclaim The Frame recommendations from the 79th Cannes Film Festival
(L-R) Hannah Einbinder, Jane Schoenbrun and Gillian Anderson at the premiere of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Our Director Melanie Iredale spent the opening weekend of Cannes in dark cinemas and long queues, and we’re sharing a handful of #ReclaimTheFrame recommendations from this year’s festival - focusing on a few of the women and non-binary-led titles across Competition, Un Certain Regard and Special Screenings. Women directed 5 of the 22 films in Competition at Can
May 26
Four new trustees join Reclaim The Frame
Following a widely circulated open call, we're thrilled to welcome four new members to our Boards of Trustees: film financier and investment manager Carine Hejazi ; creative industries coach and facilitator Holly Tarquini ; screen industries strategist Mariayah Kaderbhai ; and marketing and publicity specialist Sam Joly. Bringing their expertise to the charity’s mission to advocate for gender justice in cinema, Carine, Holly, Mariayah & Sam will join existing members: produc
Mar 17