The Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF) has today announced acclaimed British actor Felicity Montagu as its newest ambassador, as the festival continues its mission to centre the experiences and stories of older women in film.
Known for her iconic roles in Alan Partridge, Bridget Jones’s Diary, The Durrells, and currently in Beyond Paradise on BBC One, Montagu will work closely with the festival to raise awareness around the underrepresentation of women over 50 on and off screen.
Celebrating its 11th year, WOFFF is a unique short film festival dedicated to dismantling age and gender stereotypes by showcasing the creative achievements of women over 50 through both national and international submissions.
Since its foundation in 2015, the festival has received close to 3,000 films featuring or made by women over 50, and has proudly screened work by more than 500 filmmakers from around the world.
As the newest WOFFF ambassador, Montagu will help champion the festival’s goal of increasing visibility for mature female voices in cinema—honouring their resilience, artistry, and contributions to storytelling.
Speaking about her new role, Montagu said:
“I am thrilled to join WOFFF as an ambassador. The festival’s commitment to telling the stories of women over 50 is not only inspiring but crucial in today’s industry. I look forward to supporting WOFFF in its mission to change perceptions, challenge norms, and ensure older women’s voices are heard loudly and clearly. I see WOFFF as a vital function when women all over the world are losing their voices.”
WOFFF Director and Founder, Nuala O’Sullivan, shared her delight at the appointment:
“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Felicity Montagu as an ambassador for the festival. Her extensive career and remarkable talent are a testament to the very ethos of WOFFF, that women over 50 have so much more to say, create, and contribute to the world of film. We are excited to have Felicity onboard as we continue to grow and evolve.”
Felicity Montagu will play an active role in the upcoming 11th edition of WOFFF, which will take place both virtually and at physical venues across the UK during September and October.
WOFFF is still welcoming film submissions that focus on or are created by women over 50, and is encouraging scriptwriters and filmmakers to be part of this year’s celebration.
For festival updates and submission guidelines, visit www.wofff.co.uk
