The Foundation is delighted to welcome Francesca Zerenghi to our Advisory Council. Formed in September 2024, the Advisory Council is made up of leaders from across the creative industries who provide the Foundation’s Trustees with specialist expertise, insight and skills.
Francesca Zerenghi is an Entertainment Publicist specialising in representing cinematographers and creative companies across the screen industry. With a strong focus on authenticity and long-term career development, her work is rooted in an inclusive mindset and a creative approach to building talent visibility, reputation, and professional reach.
Her expertise spans Talent Publicity, Networking & Engagement, Panels & Masterclasses and mentoring. Francesca is also the Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Cinegirl, a publication dedicated to spotlighting diverse talent across the screen industries.
She has moderated panels and industry conversations at high-profile events such as Camerimage, Euro Cine Expo, and the BFI, and regularly delivers masterclasses and talks on industry access, career strategy, and inclusion. Francesca also contributes to best practices in higher education and professional development across the screen industries, with a particular emphasis on equity, inclusion, and creative empowerment.
Francesca said: “I’m really honoured to join the Advisory Council of the Mark Milsome Foundation. Their mission to improve safety and respect for all crew speaks to so much of what I care about — and builds on the work I’ve done around culture of inclusion, accountability and care. I’m proud to contribute to a cause that’s about real, long-term change in the way we work and support each other in this industry.”
MMF Chair, Samantha Wainstein added: “We are delighted that Francesca has joined the Advisory Council. Her broad skillset and deep industry knowledge will be an invaluable asset as we continue to grow and develop the Foundation’s work.”
We look forward to working with Francesca as part of the Advisory Council. Her experience and perspective will be invaluable as we continue to strive for a safer and more inclusive film and TV industry for all.
Other Advisory Council members include:
Jake Edmonds, MD, Media Safety Limited
Mary Lawrence, Partner, Osborne Clarke
Sarah Prince, Co-Founder, PrinceStone
Mark Purvis, Managing Director, Mission Digital
Jen Smith, CEO, CIISA
Alexandra Stone, Producer
Fabian Wagner, Cinematographer, Founder First Steps Cinematography
John Wightman, Head of Market Analysis, Policy & Strategy for Consumer Finance, FCA
Mary Lawrence, Partner, Osborne Clarke
Sarah Prince, Co-Founder, PrinceStone
Mark Purvis, Managing Director, Mission Digital
Jen Smith, CEO, CIISA
Alexandra Stone, Producer
Fabian Wagner, Cinematographer, Founder First Steps Cinematography
John Wightman, Head of Market Analysis, Policy & Strategy for Consumer Finance, FCA
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