Sophiya Sian

Last year was a monumental one for the FilmSoc Journal. Having been Co-Editor in Chief, I’m thrilled at the number of firsts we promised and delivered: FilmSoc’s first ever regular Journal Newsletter, first Newspaper (to be published later this Spring!) and first dedicated Podcast team & Spotify channel. But what really took the biscuit was how our FilmSoc journalists have shown just how much talent is out there when given a place to put it and people to encourage it. Creating and running our new publications alongside the blog, festival press and events was a challenge and, knowing how demanding the position can be, I want to support my fellow Co-Editor in Chief to help ensure the Journal’s evolution stays part of FilmSoc’s iconic legacy. 

As for many of us, FilmSoc has been something of a home at UCL since I started my degree, and one that I remained committed to even whilst on my study abroad this past year. Being given the chance to take up the EIC position in person would help push the Journal even further, as I’d be able to integrate an understanding of the role with that of the society and London at large, making it easier to establish: Term Film BTS journalism, cross-society podcasts, critics’ outings, micro-script roundtables & in-person feedback as a start. To see the brilliance that is this society being documented and the Journal starting to reach its potential has been a joy, and I know, given the chance, we could make even bigger, more creative leaps next year.