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Lab Films
Live Pitch Event
*The culmination of our inaugural edition, the lab: DISPLACED WOMEN PITCH Live Event took place on March 13, 2026, in London
After months of development, our filmmakers took the stage to present their projects to an audience of industry professionals and an esteemed jury panel. Each presentation was a testament to the power and resilience of displaced storytellers reclaiming their place in the industry.
The Jury Panel
Elisabeth Hopper
Philip Ilson
Lara Deffense
Elisabeth Hopper
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1st Edition Award Winners
We are proud to celebrate the three projects recognized for their artistic merit and potential:
In Our Beauty (Aria Danaparamita) —
Best Live Pitch Award:
Equipment loan from Canon, and a My SMASH Pro subscription.
Jungli (Sheeba Sehgal) —
Special Recognition Award:
A 4-day Director’s Workshop with Peter Webber and a BFI Membership.
Call Me If You’re Lost (Joanna Suchomska) —
Jury Award:
Production consultation with Counterpoints Productions.
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All participants additionally received a one-year MUBI subscription.
Explore 1st Edition Projects
To request access to the full recording of the Live Pitch event for industry purposes, please contact us at: info@labfilms.co.uk
Live Pitch Highlights
With gratitude to our partners and supporters
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with support from the BFI Inclusion Team
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