Events Calendar
Keep in the loop about the latest indie filmmaking events near you - from festivals to screenings, workshops and networking.
The Cinematic Festival of Inclusivity aims to amplify underrepresented voices in cinema, opening the doors of the film industry to the world and fostering a more inclusive environment. The Festival runs from October 22nd to 27th, 2024.
Join this week’s Soho Screenwriters Meetup. This group is for anyone interested in writing for film and television, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting. We meet regularly online to discuss screenwriting techniques, share our work for feedback, and network with other like-minded writers. Join us to sharpen your skills, learn from others, and collaborate on new projects. Whether…
Every month, Purgatory Pictures hosts an online film festival. The winning films from each month are then showcased at a yearly festival; with winners invited to attend so as to introduce their film to the audience.
With a fully-stocked bar on hand, plenty of films to watch and networking possibilites, this event is a must for any people passionate about film!
A night of live performances, industry talks, and spooky creative connections.
Prepare for an eerie evening filled with creativity, collaboration, and a dash of Halloween magic. This special event blends the mysterious allure of Halloween with a unique opportunity for film producers, writers, directors, actors, and musicians to unite and celebrate London’s vibrant creative scene.
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This session will explore sustainable practice for experimental animation. Led by Lauren Orme, Director of Cardiff Animation Festival, we’ll hear about CAF’s Planet Positive initiative, and from artists Lewis Heriz, Dominica Harrison, and Kim Noce, about their approach. We’ll also explore the potential for creative power to contribute to making change.
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 get more work, get signed and make friends & contacts
Entries of all kinds (incl micro dramas & docs, music videos, ani…
Founded in 1987 and now one of the UK's leading annual film events, the Academy Award, BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) primarily supports the work of new filmmakers from the UK and across the world, with 82 countries represented in 2023. They present the LIFF Feature Film Competition and seven competitions in their LIFF SHORTS section for short films with total …
An evening of curated short films specially chosen for Halloween - think thrills, chills, and plenty of tension!
Super Shorts Halloween is a brand new annual horror film event for Halloween, screening some of the best horror and dark thriller short films from UK and international filmmakers.
Brought to you by the same team who run the hugely popular Super Shorts Hackney.
Taking place in …
A drop-in (online) coffee break and online chat for filmmakers based in the South West of England.
Are you looking to learn how to fund and distribute your next film?
Then the Global Film Funding & Distribution Conference is the event for you! This 3 day event will be packed with seminars, talks, panel discussions and networking. whether you're based in the US, UK or any other country you can expect to leave the event with a huge amount of insight into how the film industry works, what diff…