Stories, insights, and inspiration from women building bold screen businesses across the UK. 

This edition of the Female Founders Magazine spotlights the women leading change across the UK’s screen industries. In Issue 4, we explore the realities of being a female founder — from navigating access to finance and investment bias to managing wellbeing and building sustainable creative businesses.

Inside, you’ll find insights and practical guidance designed for women entrepreneurs in the creative industries, including:

• A candid interview with entrepreneur Aimee Bateman, sharing her journey through raising finance, experiencing gender bias, and learning how to protect her mental health while building a high-growth business.

• Expert advice from business coach Rebecca Robinson, offering strategies to avoid burnout, improve wellbeing, and build a resilient business as a female founder.

• A feature with Sarah Jones, Creative Enterprise Project Manager, on why the Female Founders Conference is heading to Manchester, the importance of regional creative economies, and how industry institutions can better support women-led businesses.

You’ll also find updates and success stories from our Female Founders community, including film premieres, new tech innovations, investment milestones, awards, and major creative projects happening across the UK.

Whether you're a female entrepreneur looking for funding, practical advice, mentorship, or inspiration, this issue delivers real-world insight into what it takes to grow a creative business today and why empowering women founders is essential for the future of the UK’s creative economy.