DISPLACED WOMEN PITCH
*A pitch development program for displaced women working in film, 2025
Are you a displaced woman working in film — a migrant or refugee — ready to (re)claim your place in the UK film and TV industry?
…and are you developing a short documentary or fiction film about displacement, finding a new home, or starting over in a new culture?
First boots donated to her in the UK. Three sizes bigger.
Get expert guidance from leading UK mentors and create a pitch that opens doors.
Open to both documentary and fiction shorts.
Her Ursula hoodie. She wore it through the occupation. A refugee centre volunteer said it was cool.
– 2 months of online group and individual sessions with mentors
– Project development and pitch preparation
– Live Pitch event in London, January 2025*
*Attendance at the live pitch is required. The live pitch will take place at the Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel, London.
After the lab: , you’ll leave with:
– A professional pitch deck
– A confident verbal pitch
– A deeper understanding of your story strengthens and the industry
– Connections and visibility for your next steps
Selection & Structure
We will select 6 participants (3 for documentary, 3 for fiction).
🌟 Alongside mentorship, all participants will receive a one-year MUBI subscription, and the best pitch will win a one-year SMASH Pro membership.
Open to directors, writers, producers, and cinematographers. Check who can apply.
Meet mentors
Her camera.
Who can apply
A hard drive with her first film.
Taken with her.
– Have a migrant or refugee background
– Are based in the UK
– Have prior experience in film/media
– Are developing a short documentary or fiction film exploring displacement and identity
– Are ready to share a personal and creatively-led project
Open to directors, writers, producers, and cinematographers.
As long as it’s your vision and your story.
We welcome applications from women working in film who:
How to apply
For any questions contact:
– Fill in the application form on
– Submit a logline, synopsis
– Upload your pitch deck draft
Application fee:
Regular Deadline - $10
Late Deadline - $15
A childhood photo with her parents.
was founded by Marharyta Sheremet, a displaced filmmaker from Ukraine who knows firsthand the barriers of starting over in a new country and industry.
As both an artist and a refugee, she created this initiative to offer a clear, structured, and human entry point into professional filmmaking for those whose voices are often left outside the room:
“As a displaced filmmaker, I once needed this support myself.”
is produced by Liminal POV Ltd., a creative company co-founded by Marharyta to support underrepresented perspectives in film, media, and hybrid storytelling.
Glitter ballerina. A gift from her mother’s English friends, kept since she was a child.
Meet the Founder Lead
