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Jacki started her business, called Woolly Badger, while on her maternity leave. She designs and publishes knitting patterns and runs knitting workshops locally and online. She plans to spend the award on re-vamping her website, with professional photography and expert design.

She says: “I’m absolutely chuffed to receive the Emerging Talent award. As a knitter I’m used to things taking time to create, but the amount of time I’ve spent trying to take half-decent photos and build a vaguely functional website has been far more than is reasonable. I’m very much looking forward to getting some help from some pros, so I can focus on the creative side!” www.thewoollybadger.com

Alexandra currently works as a Production Secretary for an All3 Media Production Company but runs Shaw Productions in her spare time. She will put her funding towards the postproduction of a short film called Over Her Shoulder which stars two other LEH alumnae from her year: Anastasia Martin and Florence Guy. The film explores the theme of coercion and liberation. She hopes to enter it into the 2023 Festival Circuit.

Alexandra says: “I was thrilled to hear that the project is receiving the Emerging Talent Award, and I so look forward to sharing this with the team. I know how much the themes of Over Her Shoulder have resonated with people so far. The Award, facilitating post-production, will enable the film’s delivery and distribution. Thank you!”