The Whickers is a charitable foundation that supports emerging directors in documentary film, TV and podcasting. It is funded by the generous legacy of pioneering broadcaster Alan Whicker with whom Jane work in the 1990s. In the past 10 years The Whickers have granted more that £1.2 million and supported over a 100 films in more than 120 countries around the world. 2025 sees the 4th Whicker Bursary award in proud partnership with Chile Conecta.
Jane Ray
As well as running The Whickers, Jane is a multi-award-winning documentary maker in her own right with 29 years on staff at the BBC. She started as a reporter ending up as an Editorial Guardian for Worldwide Production. Now she combines The Whickers with running her own company, Cat Flap Media, producing, teaching and making audio docs too.
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