Events Calendar
Keep in the loop about the latest indie filmmaking events near you - from festivals to screenings, workshops and networking.
September edition of the regular screenwriting group in Brighton & Hove. We read screenplays written by our members – a table read – and give constructive feedback afterwards. The maximum script length is 15 pages - so please submit an excerpt if it's a longer script.
We will also read a synopsis, if you want to test an idea, at one page maximum, get group feedback and suggestions, and discuss…
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…
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…
Sheffield DIY Filmmakers and Kelham Island Film Club are teaming up with KFC (yes, really) for a night of schlocky nostalgia with Piranha 3D on Sunday 21 September at Alder Bar. Expect bloody B-movie chaos, drinks deals, and 2000s-era 3D specs
A creative writing workshop exploring prose, scriptwriting and more, to find what medium might be right for you. From Script East Midlands.
Do you want to write, but you're not sure if it's for novels, short stories, theatre or film?
Then join this creative writing workshop from ScriptEM, exploring what medium might be right for you.
Each storytelling medium has strengths and weaknesses.…
The Recovery Street Film Festival is a powerful celebration of storytelling through film - crafted by those whose lives have been touched by addiction. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting a loved one, or working in the field, this is your platform to share your journey, insight, or hope.
Each year, the festival invites raw, honest, and creative short films (1–3 minutes) that capture real ex…
Chapters is proud to partner with the Film & TV Charity for a special fundraising event for what will be a fantastic evening designed to bring together creatives, filmmakers and talent across the screen industries. Join us at the iconic 194 Piccadilly for an inspiring industry panel, followed by networking, and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals across the industry. With all pro…
Hackney’s popular bi monthly short film festival for lovers of short films.
An evening of specially curated short films that will entertain, provoke and surprise you for a night you wont want to miss!
Join us for a great film night.
Venue: The Others – Hackney/Stoke Newington - London
See our website for further details and directions to the venue
A playwright-only forum in which writers set the agenda, to build connections, get support and break new ground with their writing. From Script East Midlands.
ScriptEM: Mix Up
Calling all writers! Introducing a free online space for UK playwrights: ‘Mix Up’.
Hosted by ScriptEM and supported by Theatre503, Mix Up is a writer-only forum for playwrights all across the UK, in which they set t…
The Big Short Film Festival is kicking off its first ever event with The Bite Size Film Festival, an evening of spine-tingling short films screening at the Close-Up Cinema in Shoreditch on October 30th.
Championing independent and low-to-no budget filmmakers, the festival provides a fantastic opportunity to network with industry professionals and to showcase your work on the big screen, perhap…