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Number of female Hollywood leads fell in 2017, study shows


Despite hits including Wonder Woman and Girls Trip, out of the 100 highest-grossing films of the year, just 24% were led by women

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BFI Academy Labs

Attack the Block revision 1

Same Scene 5 Ways

The First and Final Frames of Famous Films Can Teach Us a Lot about Good Filmmaking

Dracula Revision

Attack the Block revision

Whiplash's first scene

Camera Movements: an introduction, with examples and explanations.

Screenplay Subs

Film: History, Production, and Criticism

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January 2026 Examinations

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Parents Evening :: Year 11

Local Governing Body Information

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Parents Evening :: Year 13

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Summer 2026 Examinations

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