Georgie Yukiko Donovan

Documentary director. @bafta Elevate. Producer @NetflixUK Documentary Talent Fund. Filmmaking pro-geek @geeks_in_motion. Made in Japan. 🇬🇧🇯🇵 she/her

[Georgie Yukiko Donovan @GeorgieInMotion]

Thrilled to be part of BAFTA Elevate 2025-2026!

This year’s is the first to focus solely on documentary & factual, with BAFTA & Asif Kapadia backing us with industry support & career development.

Honoured to join such a brilliant group & keep pushing stories that matter.

[BAFTA @BAFTA]

This year, we're partnering with luxury British Menswear House, dunhill , to deliver BAFTA Elevate . Elevate is an initiative that empowers individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and provides them with industry support to progress their career in film and television.

We are thrilled to share the 20 documentary and specialist factual trailblazers who been have selected to form this year's cohort.

Learn more and meet the full BAFTA Elevate cohort:
https://t.co/lB5edgNVxR

#BAFTAElevate #BAFTA

[We Are Doc Women @WeAreDocWomen]

In the wake of International Women's Day, we wanted to highlight all of our talented WADW members who got selected as part of 2025/6 Bafa Elevate Cohort. It's much needed support at this tricky time in the industry and we applaud @Bafta for their scheme!

[poppy @notthatpoppy]

DIVA DOWN #TheTraitors

[Georgie Yukiko Donovan @GeorgieInMotion]

Thrilled The Negotiators is nominated for Best Episodic Series at the @IDAorg Awards! I directed 2 eps, exploring hostage negotiations. Grateful to the negotiators, families, and our global team. A testament to the power of collaboration. Link in bio ✌🏼❤️

[Georgie Yukiko Donovan @GeorgieInMotion]

Proud to share The Cycle, my first scripted film. It spotlights the relentless journey of a young man trapped in the justice system & how breaking cycles can transform lives. Grateful to those with lived expertise, the cast, crew, & CJA. #TheCycle #CriminalJustice #FilmForChange

[Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance]

Introducing: The Cycle

Our new short film, directed by @GeorgieInMotion in partnership with @Media_Trust depicts the relentless cycle of the criminal justice system, inspiring viewers to take practical action.

#BreakTheCycle

https://t.co/nC8LpXGNfx

[The Film and TV Charity @FilmTVCharity]

We’re pleased to announce the individuals and organisations who have received grants from round one of Reel Impact!

Organisations include @Filmlocos, Filmdhit Ltd, @MAMAYouth, @TheTVCollective and @WonderWomenTVUK.

The eight individuals include: Mentor and leadership trainer, Aaqil Ahmed (@aaqil1969), director and writer, Dean Anderson (@mrdlanderson), Georgie Donovan who runs @RisingWaves_, Jessica Foucher, Samantha Fray (@boujielou), Cassie Quarless, Martin Simms, and Chitra Soundararajan (@csoundar)

Huge congratulations to them all! Applications for the second round of grants from Reel Impact will open in March 2025.

If you’re interested in learning more about the awardees and their projects, and to sign up to hear more, head to our website now!

https://t.co/mGUqPxt7ym

[Sherice Griffiths @Sherice_G]

Absoloutely unacceptable @BAFTA. This industry is hard enough without being given a ray of hope and then taking it away an hour and a half later.

#BAFTAconnect

[The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation]

Looking to further make their mark on the industry, this cohort will attend bespoke sessions, such as @Channel4 Random Acts Live Pitch, and have access to unrivalled networking opportunities.

Welcome class of 2024! 👇
https://t.co/3O3YN1e4Cg

[The TV Collective @TheTVCollective]

We are SO PROUD of these wonderful women in our community who've made it onto the Edunburgh TV Festivals Ones To Watch! Want to learn from them, hire them or have them in your network? You can do all that and more on the TVC App. Link in bio. x

[Georgie Yukiko Donovan @GeorgieInMotion]

👀

[The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation]

Introducing rising stars of the TV industry, Ones To Watch 2024!

This hugely talented group come from all areas of the TV Industry, and will be joining us in Edinburgh this August.📺👀

[Chelsea Daley @chelsea_daley]

“You made that on canva?!”
Pls give me an iced coffee and two solid hours and I could make the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel on canva

[Broadcastnow @Broadcastnow]

TV Collective unveils latest Breakthrough Leaders cohort https://t.co/RVzAvn1VHp

[Georgie Yukiko Donovan @GeorgieInMotion]

@TheTVCollective 🔥🔥🔥

[Georgie Yukiko Donovan @GeorgieInMotion]

Talking all things short film for @offscriptlondon on 20 May 🎬 Grab a ticket and come on down!

https://t.co/9zVdD9VOug

[On Your Side @OnYourSideUK]

Join our compelling online training with experts from @onyourside and @besea_n!

RSVP in link below 👇

📆  Thursday, May 23rd
⏰6:30pm-8:00pm
📍Online (Zoom) 
🎟️https://t.co/70KVBXLc9k

[Off Script @offscriptlondon]

Tickets for our next event are on sale now! A short film extravaganza with Riffy Ahmed and Georgie Yukiko Donovan on 20 May
https://t.co/Ul9ua1DXSK

[Variety @Variety]

BBC, Fremantle, ITV, Prime Video, Sky and TV Collective's 2024 U.K. Breakthrough Leaders Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/SQSHJ7Fef1

[The TV Collective @TheTVCollective]

Introducing our NEW 50 Breakthrough Leaders, set to shape and redefine future leadership in the TV industry and drive positive change. Click the link in our bio to learn more about our Leaders! 🌟 #BreakthroughLeaders #TVIndustry #PositiveChange

[Georgie Yukiko Donovan @GeorgieInMotion]

@beckycbrynolf @TheTVCollective @bbcstudios @FremantleUK @primevideouk @skytv @ITV Stop flirting with me, you’re a married woman 😘

[Georgie Yukiko Donovan @GeorgieInMotion]

Thrilled to be selected as one of @TheTVCollective 2024 Breakthrough Leaders, alongside an incredible group of humans and future leaders of the industry 🔥

https://t.co/Vpr5kRJDHY

🙏🏼 @bbcstudios @FremantleUK @primevideouk @skytv @ITV

#FutureLeaders #BTL24