Events Calendar

Keep in the loop about the latest indie filmmaking events near you - from festivals to screenings, workshops and networking.

Sun. 13th Apr 2025
Starts: 2 p.m.
Talk / Seminar   FREE
Glasgow Transmission Gallery, G1 5QP

How do we want to tell our film’s story? What elements of filmmaking can we use to capture material for our short? In week 2 we will focus on various approaches to directing and methods of creating footage and capturing sound. Drawing on the concept of developing a visual language, we will explore how different creative elements in film can be designed to craft emotion and tell our stories. Parti…

Sun. 13th Apr 2025
Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Screening   PWYC
Lоndоn The Beehive Pub, N17 9JW

We will be screening a selection of short films onto a 150 inch screen along with Q and As with the creatives behind the work.

Join us at The Beehive Pub, Tottenham. We are in the function room behind the main bar.

Mon. 14th Apr 2025
Starts: 7 p.m.
Networking   £16.96
Lоndоn Bubba Oasis, N1 0NY

Join us at our networking party for filmmakers for an evening of networking and inspiration as we bring together some of the most talented and ambitious filmmakers in the industry.

Meet and mingle with like-minded individuals, connect with potential collaborators, and discover new opportunities.

Enjoy a fun night of music and drinks as you expand your professional network and gain valuable …

Tue. 15th Apr 2025
Starts: 6 p.m.
Screening   £10
Lоndоn Rich Mix, E1 6LA

Join us for an exciting evening at the premiere of "Louis Theroux X Francis Bourgeois" followed by a social gathering. Get the chance to meet and mingle with like-minded individuals who share a passion for documentary filmmaking. Stick around for a Q&A session with the creators themselves. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with fellow fans and industry professionals.

Thu. 17th Apr 2025
Starts: 6 p.m.
Networking   £8-£15 (Shooting People Members get 50% off, see description)
Lоndоn Karma Sanctum Soho, W1B 5NF

Welcome to Cannes in the City!

Come join us at Karma Sanctum Soho London for a night of glitz, glamour, and all things Cannes! Get ready to experience the magic of the Cannes Film Festival right in the heart of London.

With a floor to ourselves, the venue's sophisticated bar provides an ideal setting for networking with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals. A great chance to make ne…

Sun. 20th Apr 2025
Starts: 2 p.m.
Talk / Seminar   FREE
Glasgow Transmission Gallery, G1 5QP

How can we work creatively with our footage to design our films? How can we use specific techniques of editing and sound design to add depth and emotion to our stories? In week 3 we will begin our hands-on work with the footage shot over the previous week. Building on traditional methods of storytelling and moving into more experimental and conceptual approaches, this session will focus on workin…

Mon. 21st Apr 2025
Starts: 7 p.m.
Other   £1.00
Lоndоn The Cockpit Theatre, NW8 8EH

…of an excerpt from EMBASSY CRISIS IN AISLE 3, a quirky satire by Thesy Surface (Margaret McPoyle in IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA). On a summer night, trapped in a Battersea convenience store during a U.S. Embassy lockdown next door, seven wildly outrageous characters commiserate, collude and clash.
Think Oscar Wilde meets Quentin Tarantino with dashes of KNIVES OUT.
Monday, April 21st (Ba…

Mon. 21st Apr 2025
Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Networking   FREE
Greater Mаnсhеѕtеr 53two, M3 4LP

The Independent Film Cooperative Manchester welcomes everyone from all backgrounds and with any level of experience! (Actors are welcome, too.)

They run their networking events 'speed-dating'-style; you have 5 minutes to talk with someone before you move around so you get a chance to speak with almost everyone by the end of the night!

Tue. 22nd Apr 2025
Starts: 6:30 p.m.
  £6
Lоndоn The Slaughtered Lamb, EC1V 0DX

The Independent Horror Society invites you to The Slaughtered Lamb for a night to connect and socialise with your fellow independent horror fans and creators!

Whether you’re a seasoned horror aficionado or a curious newbie, at our indie horror mixer you’ll have the perfect opportunity to connect with friendly and talented people, and share your passion for all things spooky!

The IHS is dedi…

Thu. 24th Apr 2025
Starts: 6:30 p.m.
  FREE
Cоrnwаll The Sink Inn, TR7 1ES

We are back at The Pagen Arms (Formerly, The Sink Inn) For an evening of socialising, films and deep dives on some films courtesy of our fantastic local filmmaking crew!