In honour of the IFTUK’s St. Brigid’s Festival 2025, join us for a special Masters at Work evening at the Century Club, celebrating the trailblazing contributions of three prolific female filmmakers: Maeve Murphy, Julie Baines, and Farah Abushwesha. These remarkable women, each at the forefront of independent Film & TV production, will share their stories, insights, and strategies for thriving in a competitive and ever-evolving industry.
Meet the Speakers:
Maeve Murphy
Belfast-born Maeve Murphy is an acclaimed writer-director whose feature Silent Grace was ranked 38th in the Irish Times list of the “50 Greatest Irish Films Ever Made.” Her body of work, recognized with accolades at international film festivals including Cannes, Venice, and Sochi, demonstrates her mastery in storytelling across both short and feature-length films. In development with Screen Ireland, her feature project St. Pancras Sunrise is set to continue her legacy of evocative, award-winning cinema.
Julie Baines
With 30 years of experience producing independent Film & TV, Julie Baines is a respected industry veteran. Her diverse portfolio spans genres and budgets, including the period drama The Cat’s Meow, the London-set horror Creep, and the family film Four Kids and It. Julie’s dedication to nurturing emerging talent is reflected in her work as a mentor and guest lecturer at the National Film and Television School. Currently, she is Co-Chair of the PACT Film Producers Group and has just delivered the Irish television series Video Nasty for BBC and Virgin Media Ireland.
Farah Abushwesha
A BAFTA-nominated producer and best-selling author, Farah Abushwesha’s credits include Netflix’s Irreplaceable You, ITV’s No Return, and the BBC/Amazon series The ABC Murders. As the founder of the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition, she has championed countless emerging writers. Farah continues to lead the way with a dynamic slate of upcoming projects, demonstrating her passion for storytelling across both film and television.
This talk is open to members and their guests.
