Rachel Dargavel
Producer
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About the Speaker
Rachel Dargavel is a BAFTA-nominated producer whose credits include the critically acclaimed debut feature My Father&rsquos Shadow by Akinola Davies Jr., which received a Special Mention for the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival Lizard, also by Davies Jr., winner of the Sundance Jury Prize in 2021 and the BIFA-winning Only You by Harry Wootliff. She co-produced September Says, a 2024 Cannes Un Certain Regard nominee, through her production company Crybaby. In collaboration with Element Pictures, Rachel has served as Executive Producer on Shane Meadows&rsquo series The Gallows Pole and The Listeners, directed by Janicza Bravo. A uniquely multifaceted producer, Rachel brings a deep understanding of both the creative and logistical aspects of filmmaking. She began her career as an Assistant Director before transitioning into line producing on acclaimed UK indie films such as Weekend and 45 Years. Her hands-on experience led to Co-Producer roles on Song for Marion, Filth, Norfolk, Disobedience, and Yuli. In addition to her producing work, Rachel has held senior roles in Film and High-End TV (HETV) production, including Head of Production and Senior Production Executive. She continues to develop her own slate while supporting other producers in building theirs. Current projects in funded development include collaborations with Akinola Davies Jr., Courttia Newland, Caleb Femi, and Daisy Haggard, spanning both film and television.
Matchmaking Information
Attending
Speaker's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Conference
Producing with a Global Mindset
This year global film production reached historic heights surpassing pre-pandemic levels, but global box office has not yet returned to these figures. Leading indie producers are developing both local and global voices to take creative risks and make authentic and distinct cinema. This panel will explore how global audiences are increasingly demanding work which transcends national borders and how producers need to embrace international collaborations to tell culturally nuanced stories.



