Our Year 13 pupils were thrilled to welcome British film producer Debra Hayward, whose latest film The Woman in Cabin 10 has recently launched on Netflix. Debra’s impressive filmography also includes Back to Black, Les Misérables, About a Boy, Atonement, Mary Queen of Scots and more. Debra shared a fascinating insight into the journey of taking a story from page to screen.

Pupils learned about the vast range of career opportunities within the film industry — from lighting, sound, engineering, props, costume and makeup to visual effects, editing, graphic design and post-production — emphasising the collaborative creativity behind every production.

This was a truly inspiring session that opened pupils’ eyes to the many pathways into the film and creative media sector.