{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"May Filmworks","home_page_url":"https://mayfilmworks.com","description":"May Filmworks","author":{"name":"May Filmworks"},"items":[{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/may-filmworks-seeks-artist-booking-coordinator-for-sam-chief-ouh","html_content":"

May Filmworks is looking for a proactive, commercially minded Artist Booking Coordinator to help develop paid live performance opportunities for Sam Chief-Ouh (The Chief).

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We were deeply saddened by the tragic death of Ann Widdecombe on 10 July 2026, whose kindness and encouragement towards one of our earliest and most cherished projects, The Brit Divas Show, have never been forgotten.

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/remembering-ann-widdecombe-a-friend-believer-in-the-brit-diva","title":"Remembering Ann Widdecombe: A Friend & Believer in The Brit Diva","summary":"We were deeply saddened by the tragic death of Ann Widdecombe on 10 July 2026, whose kindness and encouragement towards one of our earliest and most cherished projects, The Brit Divas Show, have never been forgotten.","date_modified":"2026-08-10T12:47:37Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/may-filmworks-founder-elsie-nemlin-publishes-nollywood-unleashed","html_content":"

After two years of intensive work, May Filmworks founder and Creative Director Elsie Nemlin has published her latest book, Nollywood Unleashed: Lessons for Creators Everywhere. Developed from her MBA research at the Univ...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/may-filmworks-founder-elsie-nemlin-publishes-nollywood-unleashed","title":"May Filmworks Founder Elsie Nemlin Publishes Nollywood Unleashed","summary":"After two years of intensive work, May Filmworks founder and Creative Director Elsie Nemlin has published her latest book, Nollywood Unleashed: Lessons for Creators Everywhere. Developed from her MBA research at the Univ...","date_modified":"2026-08-08T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/how-did-the-dying-victim-become-the-first-suspect","html_content":"

The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in Southampton on 3 December 2025, raised deeply troubling questions about race, justice and public trust. One question in particular emerged after the polic...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/how-did-the-dying-victim-become-the-first-suspect","title":"How Did the Dying Victim Become the First Suspect? ","summary":"The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in Southampton on 3 December 2025, raised deeply troubling questions about race, justice and public trust. One question in particular emerged after the polic...","date_modified":"2026-07-23T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/may-filmworks-hosts-nementaschen-food-art-music-community","html_content":"

May Filmworks was delighted to lend its support to Nementaschen, a new community food-tasting experience created by an emerging local chef. Hosted by our founder and Creative Director, Elsie Nemlin, the event brought peo...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/may-filmworks-hosts-nementaschen-food-art-music-community","title":"May Filmworks Hosts Nementaschen: Food, Art, Music & Community","summary":"May Filmworks was delighted to lend its support to Nementaschen, a new community food-tasting experience created by an emerging local chef. Hosted by our founder and Creative Director, Elsie Nemlin, the event brought peo...","date_modified":"2026-07-18T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/in-loving-memory-of-kelyan-bokassa---12062010-%E2%80%93-07012025","html_content":"

Today, we laid to rest Kelyan Bokassa, who was tragically stabbed 27 times in January. 💔🙏😞

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/in-loving-memory-of-kelyan-bokassa---12062010-%E2%80%93-07012025","title":"In Loving Memory of Kelyan Bokassa - 12.06.2010 – 07.01.2025 ","summary":"Today, we laid to rest Kelyan Bokassa, who was tragically stabbed 27 times in January. 💔🙏😞 ","date_modified":"2025-03-12T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-richard-atkins-primary-school","html_content":"

What an incredible afternoon at Richard Atkins School! It was an absolute pleasure to host the ODILE screening and be part of such an important conversation.

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-richard-atkins-primary-school","title":"A Heartfelt Thank You to Richard Atkins Primary School! ","summary":"What an incredible afternoon at Richard Atkins School! It was an absolute pleasure to host the ODILE screening and be part of such an important conversation.","date_modified":"2025-02-24T21:32:12Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/thank-you-westminster-reference-library","html_content":"

Thank you for hosting us this evening! A special thanks to Philippa Baker and the library team for organizing such a wonderful event and providing lovely refreshments. It was great meeting all the attendees!

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/thank-you-westminster-reference-library","title":"Thank you, Westminster Reference Library!","summary":"Thank you for hosting us this evening! A special thanks to Philippa Baker and the library team for organizing such a wonderful event and providing lovely refreshments. It was great meeting all the attendees! ","date_modified":"2025-02-20T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/thank-you-tooting-library","html_content":"

Thank you for having us this evening! A special shout-out to Library Manager, the amazing Heather Shepherd, and her lovely Assistant Manager, Heather Bielby. Thank you so much, ladies, for hosting such a fantastic evenin...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/thank-you-tooting-library","title":"Thank you, Tooting Library!","summary":"Thank you for having us this evening! A special shout-out to Library Manager, the amazing Heather Shepherd, and her lovely Assistant Manager, Heather Bielby. Thank you so much, ladies, for hosting such a fantastic evenin...","date_modified":"2025-02-07T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/sheffield-yesterday---another-child-stabbed-to-death","html_content":"

This time, in a school, as he made his way to class.

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#ODILE #ScreeningTour

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/thank-you-wimbledon-library-for-having-us-today-%F0%9F%92%95%F0%9F%92%90%F0%9F%92%96%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F","title":"Thank you, Wimbledon Library for having us today! 💕💐💖❤️","summary":" #ODILE #ScreeningTour","date_modified":"2025-01-30T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/greet-interview-at-riverside-radio","html_content":"

Just had an incredible time at Riverside Radio talking about The ODILE Project and tomorrow’s screening at Wimbledon Library. Big thanks to Ian Barclay for the great interview!👌🤝💐💖\nFor more: mayfilmworks.com/odile-to...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/greet-interview-at-riverside-radio","title":"Greet Interview at Riverside Radio!","summary":"Just had an incredible time at Riverside Radio talking about The ODILE Project and tomorrow’s screening at Wimbledon Library. Big thanks to Ian Barclay for the great interview!👌🤝💐💖\nFor more: mayfilmworks.com/odile-to...","date_modified":"2025-01-29T19:20:26Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/meeting-marie%E2%80%94mother-of-14-year-old-kelyan-bokossa-rip","html_content":"

A real honour meeting Marie Bokassa over the weekend—mother of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa - stabbed to death just three weeks ago. I met a woman of incredible courage and strength, finding comfort in her loyal companion,...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/meeting-marie%E2%80%94mother-of-14-year-old-kelyan-bokossa-rip","title":"Meeting Marie—mother of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokossa (RIP)","summary":"A real honour meeting Marie Bokassa over the weekend—mother of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa - stabbed to death just three weeks ago. I met a woman of incredible courage and strength, finding comfort in her loyal companion,...","date_modified":"2025-01-27T16:10:29Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/catch-writer-director-elsie-nemlin-on-itv-news","html_content":"

A huge thank you to ITV News and the lovely Charlene White for having ODILE\"s writer-director, Elsie Nemlin, on to talk about The Odile Project - aired 20/01/25, 6PM. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/v7c1xBev0A...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/catch-writer-director-elsie-nemlin-on-itv-news","title":"Catch writer-director Elsie Nemlin on ITV News!","summary":"A huge thank you to ITV News and the lovely Charlene White for having ODILE\"s writer-director, Elsie Nemlin, on to talk about The Odile Project - aired 20/01/25, 6PM. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/v7c1xBev0A...","date_modified":"2025-01-20T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/we-remember-14-year-old-kelyan-bokassa","html_content":"

We remember: one week ago today, we lost 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, whose life was tragically cut short on our streets. Let us remember and continue to push for change. 💔😞🙏 #RIPKelyanBokassa #StopKnifeCrime #TheOdile...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/we-remember-14-year-old-kelyan-bokassa","title":"We Remember 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa","summary":"We remember: one week ago today, we lost 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, whose life was tragically cut short on our streets. Let us remember and continue to push for change. 💔😞🙏 #RIPKelyanBokassa #StopKnifeCrime #TheOdile...","date_modified":"2025-01-14T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/odile-community-screening-tour---kicking-off-this-weekend","html_content":"

Join Elsie for an Inspiring Evening!\n\nStrictly by booking only (limited seats available) here: www.mayfilmworks.com/odile-tours\n#odile #knifecrime #housingcrisis #racism #FrenchEnglish\n🙏👌💖💕❤️💗🎈💋16w

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/odile-community-screening-tour---kicking-off-this-weekend","title":"ODILE Community Screening Tour - Kicking off this Weekend!","summary":"Join Elsie for an Inspiring Evening!\n\nStrictly by booking only (limited seats available) here: www.mayfilmworks.com/odile-tours\n#odile #knifecrime #housingcrisis #racism #FrenchEnglish\n🙏👌💖💕❤️💗🎈💋16w","date_modified":"2024-10-08T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/brilliant-article-by-jaz-mckenzie","html_content":"

\"The film fulfilled its promise and proved to be gripping, gritty and very thought-provoking. I really wanted to see more immediately as the characters were beautifully portrayed and the storyline was extremely realistic...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/brilliant-article-by-jaz-mckenzie","title":"Brilliant Article by Jaz McKenzie!","summary":"\"The film fulfilled its promise and proved to be gripping, gritty and very thought-provoking. I really wanted to see more immediately as the characters were beautifully portrayed and the storyline was extremely realistic...","date_modified":"2022-07-03T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/awesome-coverage-by-french-magazine-le-guide-du-londonien","html_content":"

\"L’ancienne CEO de Stand Up for Africa a le mérite d’avoir su mettre sur pied un casting non seulement efficace, mais divers avec des acteurs et des techniciens de tous les horizons (Indiens, Africains, Français, Anglais...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/awesome-coverage-by-french-magazine-le-guide-du-londonien","title":"Awesome coverage by French Magazine, Le Guide du Londonien!","summary":"\"L’ancienne CEO de Stand Up for Africa a le mérite d’avoir su mettre sur pied un casting non seulement efficace, mais divers avec des acteurs et des techniciens de tous les horizons (Indiens, Africains, Français, Anglais...","date_modified":"2022-06-30T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/today-is-here-and-it%E2%80%99s-odile-pilot-premiere","html_content":"

Can’t wait to see again our amazing cast and crew and meet our awesome guests, looking all glam for ODILE Short!\nIf you haven’t seen it, here is again, our powerful French subtitled OFFICIAL TRAILER! And don’t forget to ...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/today-is-here-and-it%E2%80%99s-odile-pilot-premiere","title":"Today is here, and it’s ODILE Short PREMIERE!","summary":"Can’t wait to see again our amazing cast and crew and meet our awesome guests, looking all glam for ODILE Short!\nIf you haven’t seen it, here is again, our powerful French subtitled OFFICIAL TRAILER! And don’t forget to ...","date_modified":"2022-06-25T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/filming-odile-pilot","html_content":"

It’s been over 10 years in development, and Sunday 27th March (and 03rd April) was an exciting and humbling moment to finally be shooting ODILE Short! Thank you to all our cast and crew and all our shooting locations own...

","url":"https://mayfilmworks.com/news-and-blog/f/filming-odile-pilot","title":"FILMING ODILE SHORT","summary":"It’s been over 10 years in development, and Sunday 27th March (and 03rd April) was an exciting and humbling moment to finally be shooting ODILE Short! Thank you to all our cast and crew and all our shooting locations own...","date_modified":"2022-05-28T18:00:00Z"}]}