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DISAUTHORITY, a “next-generation independent studio challenging traditional models of filmmaking by unifying production and post under one roof”, is built by filmmakers who grew tired of fragmented workflows, diluted creative vision, and the bureaucracy of waiting for permission to progress.

How many times have we sat in a wrap meeting, everyone patting themselves on the back, only to hear the post-production supervisor lamenting “If only I’d known that on set”? It’s a refrain as old as filmmaking itself, a testament to the persistent chasm between shooting and finishing that has plagued even the most meticulously planned productions. Now, an independent entity named DISAUTHORITY aims to bridge that gap, unifying production and post-production under what they term a “next-generation studio” model, and in so doing, potentially rewriting the rules for how independent features get made.

In the episode we introduce a new category in the 2026 Girls On Film Awards: The Girls On Film Award for Best Editing sponsored by DISAUTHORITY. Anna chats with Maria Shevtsova, Vice President of DISAUTHORITY and Head of DISAUTHORITY Originals, about the award category, and the exciting partnership.

Just in time for Halloween (well, Halloween 2026 if post-production goes smoothly), a chilling supernatural horror is about to be filmed in and around Croydon. Starring actress Lucy Russell, Sticks and Stones is director Lily Howkins’s debut feature, and the first feature film from Croydon-based Disauthority Originals.

London-based studio Disauthority is gearing up for the production of its first feature film, a supernatural horror titled Sticks & Stones. The feature will be written and directed by Lily Howkins, also making her feature debut as a director.

Passionate about doing things differently, DISAUTHORITY is rewriting the post production rules from its East Croydon base

Heartland Film announced the lineup for the 8th edition of Indy Shorts, running from July 22-27 in the Indiana capital. More than 250 short films of virtually every genre will be showcased, among them 41 world premieres, 18 U.S. premieres and 113 Midwest premieres.

The European MFI Script 2 Film Workshops, organised by the Mediterranean Film Institute (MFI), are returning for their 26th edition on the island of Nisyros. From 20 June-2 July, over 70 screenwriters, directors and producers from 24 countries will gather on the volcanic island to develop their scripts and ideas through a combination of group sessions, individual consultations and master classes.

Amira Casar (Call Me By Your Name) and Pip Torrens (The Crown) have boarded erotic drama short Rokeby Venus. Directed by Masha Egieva (Saint Vassily), the film revolves around a crisis of desire for a middle-aged bourgeois couple and is shooting in Paris this week. According to Egieva, the film is “toying with the canons of Greek tragedy and French erotic drama” and questions if women need to be seen to feel desired. “

At the Marché du Film’s Fantastic Pavilion, in collaboration with Yes She Cannes, a deeply personal conversation unfolded under the title “Female Visibility, Voice and Creative Power in Genre Film”. Moderated by Yes She Cannes founder Faith Elizabeth, the panel showcased the voices of women shaping the future of genre storytelling across all levels of the industry, from festival leadership and prosthetics to special effects, post-production and advocacy.

London-based producer and post house Disauthority has completed filming on a supernatural horror, Homonym. The story, which filmed between January 17-19 in East London, UK, is directed by Lily Howkins (EastEnders) and stars Nykiya Adams (Bird), Anna Burnett (Darkest Hour, Falling), Tristan Sturrock (Doc Martin, Poldark) and Louis Martin (Secret Level, The Sandman).

"Two historical landmarks are set to feature as a backdrop for a new TV series." "The project aims to explore the lives of those accused of such an “undefendable” crime and the consequences of their own existence and those of generations to come.”

About to start her new role as Lead Creative Producer and Head of Production at independent production company, Disauthority, Maria talks about how studying at MetFilm School London helped her network and collaborate on her graduation project, “Elegancia.”