Events Calendar
Keep in the loop about the latest indie filmmaking events near you - from festivals to screenings, workshops and networking.
Sony’s latest updates are landing at FOMO. This hands-on evening will explore the Burano’s new firmware and the Venice Extension System Mini, with a tech overview from Sony’s Will Newman and DOP Chris Carcelle sharing his field experience. Stick around for drinks and try out the kit—including a Snorricam session to test the Burano’s compact power for yourself.
A casual drinks meet-up for working-class documentary makers and allies, hosted by Northern Heart Films. Come celebrate the winners of the 2025 Northern Doc Fund and connect with others pushing for a more inclusive industry. First 30 guests get a free ‘Common People’ badge.
As part of Refugee Festival Scotland, this hands-on workshop introduces asylum seekers, refugees and migrants to alternative filmmaking using Super 8 film. Participants will scratch and draw directly onto reels, build sound design with props and spoken word, and screen their collaborative film together. Travel expenses covered with proof of purchase.
A two-hour showcase launching next year’s British Urban Film Festival selections. Featuring Brown Brit, a family-made doc blending archival VHS and personal storytelling, and the UK premiere of Under The Gun—the acting debut of boxing champ David Haye. Includes the official 2025 roll call and a post-screening Q&A with cast and filmmakers.
Coming up on Thursday 26th June at 13:00 GMT Instagram Live!
We’ll be sitting down with the Head of LBB’s Creative Talent Department Hannah Baines.
Tune in to:
* Learn how LBB profiles boost visibility for new & emerging directors
* Discover the power of Smart Credits in getting you seen by the right people
* Find out why verifying your profile helps you stand out in the industry
Intervi…
A Q&A fundraiser with three of the UK's leading female screenwriters as they step down from executive roles in the Writers' Guild of Great Britain.
Join Olivia Hetreed (GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS), Andrea Gibb (SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS, MISS AUSTEN, ELIZABETH IS MISSING) and Line Langebek (THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE, I'LL COME RUNNING) for an informative a…
Crash Festival will see the launch of the official festival of creative culture in the screen arts celebrated at The Ashford Cinema, one of the largest cinemas in the South East. Celebrating Digital Design, Animation, VFX, Digital Comics, Gaming and the Screen Arts.
We're excited to share more about the world of finance & development - a topic often veiled in mystery, especially for those starting out. We will briefly cover topics like self-funding, crowdfunding, product placement, grant finance, and private equity when talking about short films. The event will be largely focused on feature film financing and we will cover topics like development funding, co…
Coming up Thursday 3rd July at 13:00 GMT Instagram Live!
We’ll be sitting down with the Lowkey Films’ co-founder Jamie Ganache. Learn about the company’s new B Corp certification, what it means for their work and the social and environmental responsibility the production world has.
Interviewed by Shiny’s very own Curtis Lewis, aka @directedbycurtis. Find more advice and insights from indust…
A relaxed, informal networking event for anyone working behind the scenes in film and TV. Connect with regional production powerhouses including Bottle Yard Studios, Wounded Buffalo, and Bristol Film Office. Drinks, nibbles, short intros, and a chance to meet fellow crew and creative teams working across the South West’s growing slate of high-profile shows.