Events Calendar

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

Wed. 29th Jan 2025
Starts: 6:15 p.m.
Screening   £13
Greater Mаnсhеѕtеr 53two, M3 4LP

The Independent Horror Society has been dedicated to supporting grassroots horror cinema for nearly 10 years, and we're so proud to have 2,000 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 December we hosted…

Wed. 29th Jan 2025
Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Talk / Seminar   £5, free tickets available for those who can't afford it.
Greater Mаnсhеѕtеr HOME, M15 4FN

A live session of the acclaimed podcast The Director’s Take, which explores how you go from directing something with your mates to being one of the most senior decision makers on a film set.
Hosted by award-winning filmmakers Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas, The Director’s Take offers a look behind-the-curtain and demystifies what it takes to Direct Film & TV at the highest level.
For this …

Thu. 30th Jan 2025
Starts: 10:30 a.m.
  FREE
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his month, we’ll be catching up with your exhibition experiences over the winter and this year’s awards season.

We’ll also be showcasing open-call events, and we’ll have a distributor in the room to talk about the latest releases for 2025.

We will have the Hub team present to talk through the funding and training opportunities for the rest of the year – so do pop along. (This meeting will …

Thu. 30th Jan 2025
Starts: 5:30 p.m.
Networking   £7.13
Brіѕtоl Nine Tree Studios, BS4 3QB

For the first of our Screen Industries Meetups, we're focusing on the topic 'Where are we?'

The last five years has seen huge changes across the industry, from the relocation of production hubs to the growth of AI, and the impact of social media on short form content.

It's time to take a look at where we've come from, where we are now, and what we think could come next. It's no longer about…

Thu. 30th Jan 2025
Starts: 6 p.m.
Networking   FREE
Greater Mаnсhеѕtеr HOME Manchester, M15 4FN

As part of PUSH festival 2025, BFI Network will be hosting a special instalment of their mixers in partnership with the brilliant Fuse, a Manchester-based filmmaking collective uplifting underrepresented creatives for an evening of mixing and meeting.

There's no set agenda for these events; they encourage you to introduce yourself to someone new and get talking. If networking is your worst ni…

Fri. 31st Jan 2025
Series / Festival   10
Lоndоn Rich Mix, E1 6LA

PRIFF is thrilled to invite UK and International filmmakers and scriptwriters to submit their work for our 4th edition, taking place in London on November 25.

Early Bird Deadline: January 31
Submission Fee: £10
Special Discount Code: Use SPDISCOUNT30 for additional savings!
Event Date (Screening and Award Ceremony): 14 - 15 November 25

Mon. 3rd Feb 2025
Starts: 7:30 p.m.
  FREE
Wеѕt Midlands Revolución de Cuba Birmingham, B2 5BN

The Producers Forum are an independent membership organisation serving filmmakers in the West Midlands. The organisation has grown and developed over the years and has a vision to be the connector and enabler for the filmmaking community in the region. Producers’ Forum welcomes you as a member to join their community and help it grow into the vibrant and sustainable sector we all want to see in o…

Tue. 4th Feb 2025
Starts: 4 p.m.
Networking   4
Lоndоn Strongroom Bar, EC2A 3SQ

Film Marketing & Self-Distribution Seminar (16:00 - 18:00)
In this 2 hour seminar we'll dive into the specifics of how you can market your film or your production company without a Distributor or PR/Marketing Agency.
During the seminar we'll dive into:
✅ Finding Your Audience - how to conduct market research and find your audience
✅ Press & PR - how to effectively reach out to journalists
✅ …

Tue. 4th Feb 2025
Starts: 10 a.m.
Networking   £10
Lоndоn Business Design Centre, N1 0QH

The RTS Careers Fair is back so don’t miss your chance to be a part of this HUGE event! We are once again teaming up with exhibitors all over UK, giving you the chance to network with them and other attendees!

Get all the latest tips, tricks and practical advice to help you land that all important first job in TV, learn about the different jobs and schemes out there and network with the most …