Events Calendar
Keep in the loop about the latest indie filmmaking events near you - from festivals to screenings, workshops and networking.
Leading Ladies: 1st, 2nd & 3rd ADs (Vol. 3) returns on Wednesday 10 September at All is Joy Studios, London. Hosted by Elle Lotherington and Rose Esme Lucas, this free meetup offers a relaxed evening of connection for women ADs with a mini leadership workshop, icebreakers, and a special guest project breakdown. Expect insights, catch-ups, and plenty of time for drinks and chats with people who ge…
The Independent Horror Society has been dedicated to supporting grassroots horror cinema for over 10 years, and we're so proud to have 2,100+ committed horror fans and filmmakers in our ranks.
We have launched the Indie Film Showcase to do what we love best -- bringing incredible short genre films from hugely talented filmmakers, to the wonderful UK horror community. And in June we hosted a br…
Shiny are now taking entries for the upcoming Shiny Awards!
Connect with the advertising industry
The best shorts, spec ads, music videos, animations, brand content and more from new & diverse directors worldwide.
At least 70% of the work screened is from directors who are under-represented in the advertising and music video industries.
Shiny helps hundreds of directors make contacts, get sig…
FIVE award-winning short films, two fantastic industry hosts and a chance to enjoy and celebrate the best in independent storytelling and filmmaking from around the world.
Joaquin and Vanessa will present the RISFF Judges Picks - four of the very best Award Winners from the 2024 Richmond International Screenwriting & Film Festival. All of these short films have gone on to win further awards on…
Shes, Theys & Gays London Film Screening and Q&A Panel with the filmmakers
Come join us for a fabulous evening at Proposition Bethnal Green for a special film screening celebrating female and non binary filmmakers! Be ready to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired by a selection of thought-provoking films. Get to know the filmmakers during the Q&A and have the chance to ask any burning que…
Animate Projects is launching three new shorts at a special event at Arnos Vale Cemetery in Bristol on Sunday 14 September.
Artists Ben Faircloth, Eilidh Nicoll, and Mariana Leal have made films inspired by the Death Positive Movement. They were developed through discussions with social anthropologist Dr Hannah Rumble and reflect on how we might muse on death anxiety, voice personal grief comm…
Welcome to Short Focus Film Festival 2025! We are now in our 8th year of our festival!
On Sunday 14 September, you will have access to a live cinema screening of Programme Two, and from 13-21 September you have access to Programme Two online - all for just £10!
All proceeds will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee, a charity providing lifesaving aid in Gaza, Lebanon, the West Ba…
Film Tottenham is a creative hub for filmmakers and film in Tottenham. It is a member of BFI Film Audience Network and has screened over 70 short films in Tottenham. As part of the festival they’ll be a film screening followed by a panel discussion. 18+ only.
The Manchester Central Library and the Instituto Cervantes Manchester present the Hispanic Film Club, launching with a special series that celebrates the richness and diversity of Spanish-language cinema. This programme shines a spotlight on powerful stories of resilience, identity, and humanity, all told through the lens of female directors.
Join us on this cinematic journey as we explore the…
Creative Opps are hosting a free lunchtime Zoom on Tuesday 17 September with Greenacre Films’ Lily Slydel, exploring the journey from idea to screen in film and TV. Expect insights into development producing, working with writers, producing shorts and docs that travel, and practical advice on pitching, sustainability, and industry entry routes, with plenty of time for audience questions.