In this live episode of Girls On Film, host Anna Smith sits down with the extraordinary women behind THE THING WITH FEATHERS, a moving new feature film adapted from Max Porter’s award-winning novel.

Recorded at an exclusive Girls On Film screening of the film on 18 November at Vue West End in London, Anna speaks with:
Lucy Sullivan: artist, author, and comic book creator
Nicola Hicks: acclaimed sculptor and designer of Crow
Leah Clarke: one of producers with THE THING WITH FEATHERS
Tahra Zafar: who worked on creature and costume effects

Together, they delve into the unique challenges women face in their respective fields, reflect on the artistic processes that shape their work, and celebrate the power of creative communities in sustaining and inspiring their careers.

Directed by Dylan Southern and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Vinette Robinson, and David Thewlis, THE THING WITH FEATHERS is a lyrical exploration of love, loss, and the mysterious ways we heal.

A huge thank you to Vue Lumiere for partnering on this event, and to everyone who joined us for this live conversation.

THE THING WITH FEATHERS is released in select UK cinemas on 21 November 2025.
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