About the competition
The Mandrake Films/The Open University Specialist Factual New Talent Pitch was held at the 2013 Sheffield International Documentary Festival. The competition gives new talent presenters, from a range of expert backgrounds, the chance to show what they can do to a panel of specialist factual commissioning editors, funders and producers. Each presenter pitches cutting-edge research that they think would make a great documentary.
The winner
The winner for 2013 was Chella Quint, for her project Lifting the Lid.
In Lifting the Lid, Chella invites viewers to join her on a brief journey through the history of disposable 'feminine hygiene product' adverts and to consider their impact on the way we talk about (or don’t talk about) menstruation today.
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Four weird ideas people used to have about women’s periods
Watch now to access more details of Four weird ideas people used to have about women’s periodsProfessor of Classical Studies Helen King takes a look at historic beliefs around menstrual periods.
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