Equal Opportunities: Women must be considered, funded and included equally alongside men in the film industry. We look for further ways to make this happen, and hold those who feel it’s not important, to account. Listening to filmmakers through listening sessions and surveys, on challenges they are facing and the real support that they need.

Authentic Representation: What we see on screen shapes our understanding of both ourselves and the world around us, we’re committed to showcasing and developing more stories that showcase women led stories. Our festival programming, script competition and RP: Evolve programme drives this forward.

Breaking Down Barriers To Inclusion: The film and TV industry remains inaccessible to many creatives, especially those who are working class. We have lived experience of this and we’re determined to fight for the changes needed for both our peers, and young people who deserve those opportunities regardless of their backgrounds. Through low cost tickets for our festival and highlighting Northern creatives through the Northern Excellence awards, we continue to push for working class inclusion, and families who want their children to experience cinema at an accessible level.

Future Development: Opportunity shouldn’t end at entry level, creatives should have the support to return to filmmaking or pick this up later in life or after major life changes. Through RP: Evolve and our script competition, we create a chance to have your work celebrated and developed into industry ready standard.