Witchcraft & Stilettos: redefining the Essex girl narrative

Filming for a feature documentary film about the ‘Essex Girl’ stereotype has taken place in Southend. Witchcraft & Stilettos: Redefining the Essex Girl Narrative is about exposing the impact the common stereotype has on women and girls from the county.

The dictionary definition is Essex Girl (noun) a young woman from Essex… vulgar, empty headed and promiscuous.

South Essex film makers, Blatella Films, are producing the film with a targeted cinema release of Autumn 2026.

Aston spoke to film director Natalie Scarsbrook.